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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 01:16 AM
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I finally did it, and I'm really liking the ride. 16" Enkei EDR9s with General Altimax HPs:



Hey Ian - yes - I'll drop it. Soon.
Old Mar 7, 2009 | 02:44 AM
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ROFL... Those look great, Chris. I'm getting new ones soon myself. I gotta see it in person one of these days, I seem to remember you owing me some beer.
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Oh, paint those calipers too. Get high-temp engine enamel in a rattle can, it'll look great against the black wheels, and it only takes 15 minutes and 5 bucks!
Old Mar 7, 2009 | 03:19 AM
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Oh, paint those calipers too. Get high-temp engine enamel in a rattle can, it'll look great against the black wheels, and it only takes 15 minutes and 5 bucks!
Just like you to put ANOTHER idea/project in my head! Oh, and I haven't forgotten the beer - you're up to about 8 different fine import 6-packs, which I shall be hauling when I make it to the next gathering.

pm me with the local schedule?
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I'm going to try and make it to the Schaumburg meet on Sunday. Might make it to one of the events on Saturday.

My car is on stock suspension and steelies right now... in the next couple weeks, I hope to be back to where I wanna be. We'll definitely meet up soon.
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You need tirewet
Old Mar 8, 2009 | 11:16 PM
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Those wheels need some lip!
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^ I dunno. I kinda really dig em. Not ALL wheels need lip. I think that wheel would look strange with a lip.
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 02:32 AM
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mad lip yo

Old Mar 12, 2009 | 05:28 AM
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Those look great! What kind of tire size is that ? How is the ride comfort for 16" ?
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Good looking wheels.
The Generals Altimax HP's are great grabbing tires.
I could not read the size on the side of tire, looks low profile.
Black caliper / drum paint kits are available from 'Duplicolor'.
When I did my drums and calipers, I had 80% left over.
Black color seems to be hard to find, parts stores have red, yellow & pink.
If you are out of work, as I am, or poor, I can set you up with my left over kit.
But, looking at those wheels, you look like a rich man.
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