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Old 12-07-2008, 01:54 PM
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I am from Tennessee and have been foloowing the forums for a while now just thought I would start doing some posting... I have a rs 3.0 '06 xA on Bags, custom Audio, and too many mods to mention. I dont drive it much because the bags are a little rough, but hey, price we pay to go low... here are a fe pics
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work in progress
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Old 12-07-2008, 07:11 PM
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Welcome!

Nice ride! That RS3 color is growing on me every day (I personally prefer it over the RS1 or 2), and I suppose that Kenstyle kit helps in some aspect with all of that!

Nice custom woofer set up, I hope to do something like that in the future(2010??), when it comes time to dial in my stereo system that is(that probably wont be until my Pioneer head-unit takes a dump on me

My overall prediction(creative critisizm.. take it for what you may): I predict that you will make a wheel change sometime in 2009+
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Old 12-07-2008, 07:15 PM
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Nice-looking xA!...
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Old 12-07-2008, 09:17 PM
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Nice-looking xA!...
How did you know I will be getting my new wheels in January . I am getting the MSR 096 20x7.5's with toyo tires. Waiting on hristmas to be over to get them.... I'll post new pics then!!
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Old 12-07-2008, 11:05 PM
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wow , that is a sexy xA.
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Old 12-08-2008, 03:32 AM
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Originally Posted by mattmedic13

How did you know I will be getting my new wheels in January . I am getting the MSR 096 20x7.5's with toyo tires. Waiting on hristmas to be over to get them.... I'll post new pics then!!
Well, I'm not a big fan of the big wheel, but what ever floats your boat.
Are those 18" on there now ?
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Old 12-08-2008, 03:46 AM
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they are 17's , .. I hate the ride but love the look....
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Old 12-08-2008, 03:53 AM
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daaaaaaaang!
sweet ride matt!!
and btw welcome....
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Old 12-09-2008, 03:32 AM
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welcome! i was gonna originally do the same thing with my subs but it wasnt gonna be carpeted! going with a different idea instead tho (be on the lookout ;)). Not bad.
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Old 12-09-2008, 03:39 AM
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wow..priceless
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Old 12-09-2008, 03:16 PM
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very nice
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Old 12-09-2008, 03:40 PM
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can i borrow some sugar. i dont wanna go to the store
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Old 12-18-2008, 11:05 PM
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WELCOME!!!
Very nice xA,,, love the drop.
Is the ride bad due to wheels or bags??
Thinking of 17"s for the look also but not the bags and just wondering??
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Old 12-21-2008, 03:11 AM
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The bags are the main reason. The small tires attribute as well...
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Old 12-22-2008, 08:05 PM
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Nice xA buddy!
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Good job on the car build. welcome to SL. So many people coming and going these days I can't keep up with it all.
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Looks good, nice sound system as well
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Looks very nice. Thanks for the look at the wheel size comparison
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