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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 03:05 PM
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Just got my new 16" Advanti rims fitted with Regal tyres.

Here's a few pics!








and guess what!! my tanabe springs arrived in the post today too! :D :D



Going to attempt to fit them myself this saturday over a few beers! wish me luck!



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Old Aug 23, 2006 | 03:25 PM
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oooo...shnazy! I like 'em!
Old Aug 23, 2006 | 03:38 PM
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That looks good! And I bet those springs will fit over a beer.....
Old Aug 23, 2006 | 03:43 PM
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Rims look awesome and that scenery is pretty awesome as well.
Old Aug 23, 2006 | 07:04 PM
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awesome as always! deffinately my favorite scionlife Ist!
Old Aug 23, 2006 | 07:16 PM
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Very nice!!
Old Aug 23, 2006 | 10:53 PM
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Nice rims, that looks really good Matt384.
Old Aug 24, 2006 | 01:13 AM
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They look great, let us know where you got em, I am looking for a set of 16s for my XA
Old Aug 24, 2006 | 01:17 AM
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nice xA
Old Aug 24, 2006 | 07:10 AM
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I like the pictures a lot.
Old Aug 24, 2006 | 07:12 AM
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Kind of similar to my Konig Unknowns--I like them a lot. Nice pictures.
Old Aug 24, 2006 | 07:45 AM
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i likes
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WAIT WHAT!?!?! MALTA????

yr real name isn't Matthew Buttigieg is it?
Old Aug 24, 2006 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by tC4italy
WAIT WHAT!?!?! MALTA????

yr real name isn't Matthew Buttigieg is it?
Matthew Sammut actually.... but if we're talking about the same Matthew Buttigieg then i know the guy (played basketball with the "Luxol" team).

please to meet u how do u know him anyway?
...an you are? hehe
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ooooohhhhhh this is f*in hilarious!!!!!!!!!

I'm Claudia the italian twin from VIS!!!! i can't believe this!!!! tell him i say hello!!!
Old Aug 24, 2006 | 02:35 PM
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looks good!! update it when you have it dropped!
Old Aug 24, 2006 | 03:03 PM
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Thanks for all the comments guys (n girl)! ...appreciated.

Yep, I'll definately have more pics up for you next week when my springs are on!
Old Aug 24, 2006 | 06:03 PM
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Hey Matt,

Those rims are awesome ....I just picked up my xA this week and that wheel look (and size for that matter) is exactly what I want to shoot for...

Where did you get those rims and how much did they cost you?
Old Aug 24, 2006 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Cmtbears34
Hey Matt,

Those rims are awesome ....I just picked up my xA this week and that wheel look (and size for that matter) is exactly what I want to shoot for...

Where did you get those rims and how much did they cost you?
Hey there and welcome! i'm glad you like em! Though I dont think I'm gonna be able to help you regarding where and how much.... see I'm in Malta, Europe and prices are way different to yours here.

But just for the record they cost approx $950 (USD) for both the rims and tyres.
They're made by Advanti Racing.

They're listed on this website: http://www.yhi.co.nz/YHI_Site/advanti.html
as "MEDUSA GMFP"

Also this is the same company "ADR Wheels": http://www.adrwheels.com/wheels/
Thoiugh i cant seem to find them on that website!

don;t think ive been of much help but as i said things are very different over here!
we seem to have a muuuuch smaller range of choice, but seem to get very different stock to the US! i think we're more influenced by the japanese market!
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Thanks for the info! Yah, I'm not sure if I'll be able to find those in the US...I'll try poking around for them...if not, then I'll just have to look for something similar

Congrats again on the new rims...definitely envious!



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