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Old May 17, 2007 | 02:53 AM
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Got my new wheels mounted today. Here are some pics

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n...rojects002.jpg
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http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n220/tbucher1218/xB2/Chadscarprojects004.jpg[/url]
Old May 17, 2007 | 02:57 AM
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Nice, IMO, I think you should of gone a lil bigger. But either way I like and the color is awesome. Congrats on the new xb.
Old May 17, 2007 | 07:18 AM
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what size are those? 16/ 17"
Old May 17, 2007 | 07:21 AM
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a bit bigger could of been better, but hopefully a nice drop will fix the wheel gap. I like the color, it is like nothing else out there
Old May 17, 2007 | 12:55 PM
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They are 16's. wanted to use the stock tires, save money.

Thanks. It just gets better everyday. We should be dropping it this weekend. TRD springs sitting in living room waiting
Old May 17, 2007 | 01:47 PM
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Do you know if the TRD shocks are available with the springs yet?
Old May 17, 2007 | 01:58 PM
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I didnt see them in the accessory book
Old May 17, 2007 | 05:24 PM
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please post pics and your opinion of how the car drives vs stock?

I am in the same boat as you, I would like a better "look" but don't want to sacrifice ride quality or spend too much either.

can't wait to hear what you think! thanks...
Old May 17, 2007 | 06:33 PM
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I will post up as soon as I get the TRD's on. The wheels didnt change the ride at all since I stayed with the same size wheel
Old May 20, 2007 | 01:05 AM
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Post before and after shots with your TRD's! :D I just put 20's on mine and I need to get rid of the wheel gap on the back end. TRD's is the only springs available with a minor drop. Goldlines drop it to much, I'll rub big tiem.
Old May 20, 2007 | 01:25 PM
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Got the TRD's on, it looks great

Before:
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n...rojects002.jpg

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http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n...jects002-1.jpg
Old May 20, 2007 | 04:17 PM
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How much of a drop on the front? Isn't it like 1.5''?
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How's it drive? Any difference?
Old May 20, 2007 | 07:24 PM
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This is what we are doing down in AZ. 20" rims looks pretty damn goodhttp://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x198/ghostwheelaz/08xbon20s2.jpg
Just wanted to give props to john for letting us decorate his new ride. Congrats man, it looks awesome!
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This is what we are doing down in AZ. 20" rims looks pretty damn goodhttp://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x198/ghostwheelaz/08xbon20s2.jpg
Just wanted to give props to john for letting us decorate his new ride. Congrats man, it looks awesome!
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That's my baby right there! Hell yea LOL. Thanks again Brian for hooking me up with a great set of rims, I'm lovin em!
Old May 22, 2007 | 02:12 AM
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Not a big fan of chromes but car looks good. Just my $0.02.
Old May 22, 2007 | 02:47 AM
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Originally Posted by JohnathonSull
How much of a drop on the front? Isn't it like 1.5''?
Yes it is 1.5 - 2"

it didnt change the ride at all
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