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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 07:20 PM
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Very sweet, I like the wheels very nice.
Old Feb 7, 2008 | 12:18 AM
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Wasnt that car for sale in ebay a month ago? Is that where u bought it from?
Old Feb 10, 2008 | 04:01 PM
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Looks sweet man!
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 05:16 PM
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I think it looks great. I love those wheels! Where did u get the wheels and how much did u pay for them?
Old Feb 11, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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I think I saw it on ebay as well. The description said it was made for sema. Nice ride.
Old Feb 12, 2008 | 09:52 PM
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you said you have a sunroof? is that optional or is that aftermarket? where'd you get it plus how much?
Old Feb 12, 2008 | 10:19 PM
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It had to be a pain to get that imported and shipped up to Canada! Wow!
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 03:26 AM
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Hey, to those wanting to know about the rims..
They are Platinum Wheels - Gripp Model
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 01:36 PM
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Nice Ride. Especially looks good in the snow. Who did the sunroof install? May want to check out Cliff at mobilehid.com for great deals on HIDs. He can address your wiring concerns.
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 03:36 PM
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I love those wheels. and i like the grill!!!
Old Jun 4, 2008 | 06:52 PM
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dam ima throw 20s on mine. nice ride
Old Jun 4, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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Old Jun 6, 2008 | 12:30 AM
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Looks good! I definitely love the grilles! How do those solo barics sound? I'm sure they hit hard but how do they sound?
Old Jun 8, 2008 | 02:59 AM
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deflaytedwayz1 Posted: 6/5/08 6:30PM Post subject:

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Looks good! I definitely love the grilles! How do those solo barics sound? I'm sure they hit hard but how do they sound?
Yeah they pound hard, almost too hard.. started moving my sunroof around and can make for leaks when not noticed.. I had to use some Dynamat inside the trunk and under the liscence plate.
The fiberglass cracked a bit when showing off at a carshow. I would go with a bigger box for anyone else thinking of doing this.

I was thinking about getting one of the carbon fiber trunks for these guys but I'm scared the subs would destroy and vibrate everything loose.

Nothing bothers me more then some civic pulling up beside me and his trunk is farting lounder then his music.
*shakes head*
Old Jun 10, 2008 | 01:21 AM
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Looking good! i was wondering, where did you bought the grills? Thanks man!
Old Jun 10, 2008 | 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Chadodes
Yeah there 20's.. yes it's lowered, yes they are TRD's and yes it touches when I turn sharp or go over bumps.
I don't recomend the TRD lowing springs with 20's.
What is the offset on your wheels?
I have Eibach Sportline springs which sit a bit lower than the TRD's and Ihave 20's. I hardly ever rub.


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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 12:52 AM
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hey, i have 20's on my 2011 xb and the trd lowering springs as well. mine doesn't rub..judging by your pictures i think my tires are thinner..you should just try buying lower profile tires and see if that helps with the problem.
Old Nov 26, 2010 | 02:31 AM
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Holy old thread
Old Nov 26, 2010 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by ozz13
hey, i have 20's on my 2011 xb and the trd lowering springs as well. mine doesn't rub..judging by your pictures i think my tires are thinner..you should just try buying lower profile tires and see if that helps with the problem.
I ended up putting on 30mm of rubber, and that reduced the rub.
Old Nov 26, 2010 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Chadodes
I ended up putting on 30mm of rubber, and that reduced the rub.
I figured you must have been running a 35 series tire when you were rubbing on TRD springs. 225/30-20 on the correct offset wheel will never rub on TRD springs.



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