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Old 08-25-2003, 07:04 AM
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>>Here you go

Nice. Who is the manufacturer of your exhaust. Mean looking tips!

 
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I have the Race Borlas They look and sound great.
 
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Hi Silver !!

Nice looking Racing Hart CP8R's !! Where did you get your's?? Do they make a noticable difference in ride and handling ??? What tires are you running ??
How are things in Michigan?? I spent 25 years in Brighton.

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whskysouth, are they 16's or 17's. still deciding if i want the gt1's or not. hmmm, what to do, what to do. I want the 16's because i feel they are better for performance, but we'll see.
 
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Old 08-25-2003, 10:11 PM
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pretty sure the gt1s are 17s
 
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Old 08-25-2003, 10:51 PM
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they are 17s.. i asked him in a pm...
i say get them! they're the best looking wheels i've ever seen! i can't wait to get them!

 
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Old 08-26-2003, 03:05 AM
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I've had these centerline RPMs for about 500 miles now. Polished finish 17x7 with Yokohama AVS ES100
215/45-17 (got them from RandyBMC for $1720). H-sport springs and madness rearswaybar.
The ride is smoother and less noisy, grip is great in wet or dry, and I loss about 11 pounds for each wheel over the stock S-lites with Pirelli runflats. You can really tell in heavy acceleration but for most street driving it isn't that noticable. No tire squealing or loss of traction.

 
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Old 08-26-2003, 03:25 AM
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Hey Ron,

I got them through racinghartdirect.com. I'm running 205/45-17 Yokohama Parada Spec II and yes, the combo makes a heck of a difference. I shaved off 18 pounds per corner (32 vs 50)and that reduced sprung weight helps the handling and acceleration. Michigan has the crappiest weather sometimes. Maybe it's just me, but since I received my MCS, I rarely find a nice cool day to go out in. Oh well....Autumn is just around the corner =D

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>>Hi Silver !!
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>>Nice looking Racing Hart CP8R's !! Where did you get your's?? Do they make a noticable difference in ride and handling ??? What tires are you running ??
>>How are things in Michigan?? I spent 25 years in Brighton.
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Old 08-26-2003, 09:42 AM
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>>whskysouth, are they 16's or 17's. still deciding if i want the gt1's or not. hmmm, what to do, what to do. I want the 16's because i feel they are better for performance, but we'll see.


Wevare those are indeed 17's. And they look better in person.
 
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thanks, i love them, but they are expensive. this isn't another wheel that comes close so far in my opinion.
 
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wow i should really proof-read before sending

what tires do you have on? did you ever see the 16's in person? if so, do they still look good?
 
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Old 08-27-2003, 09:43 AM
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Mille Miglia Cellos 16 - Pirelli PZero Nero 205/50-16




 
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Old 08-27-2003, 11:20 AM
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that blue is very vibrant in the pic
its gorgoues
 
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>>wow i should really proof-read before sending
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>>what tires do you have on? did you ever see the 16's in person? if so, do they still look good?


maybe I am the one that needs to proof read. sorry for butchering your name weaverpsu.

No I did not see the 16s in person...
 
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Old 08-28-2003, 08:40 AM
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>>that blue is very vibrant in the pic
>>its gorgoues

Thanks, Red. That's Indi Blue at 65 miles. I'm very pleased with it. There are so many great colors available I was worried if I had made the right choice. No doubts now.
 
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pass me some of whatever ur smoking
 
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    Old 08-29-2003, 05:58 PM
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    Ken,

    BEAUTIFUL ..............MCS !!!

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    Old 08-30-2003, 07:05 AM
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    FLIK Artic-A 17X7, 42, 18lbs, w/Kumho Ecsta Supra 712s 205/45/R17
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    Old 08-30-2003, 07:18 AM
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    G-Racing Seki 17.3 Lbs each. 17x7 +42 Offset. Purchased from Peter at R-Speed.





     
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    Old 08-30-2003, 04:05 PM
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    >>Ken,
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    >>BEAUTIFUL ..............MCS !!!
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    >>Ron
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    Thanks Ron. It is a labor of love.
     


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