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Old 05-27-2008, 08:14 PM
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Avus wheels are off...new 360 Forged wheels are on......

Well finally got my new wheels, what do you guys think:


If anyone is interested in my old Avus AF-501 Wheels, i have them listed here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...246452477&rd=1

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Wow, that's some lip ya got there in the rear!

Very nice! Curious what wing that is?

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New wheels look great. I love that design of the twin 5 spokes..
 
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What size tires are and how many inches did you drop to get that clearance?
 
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Originally Posted by ldc
Well finally got my new wheels, what do you guys think:


If anyone is interested in my old Avus AF-501 Wheels, i have them listed here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270241224523

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Where did you get those 997 look alike side scoops? The entire car looks hot!! Very nice!
 
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new wheels look great
 
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Need a pic with the wing in the up position..
 
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Originally Posted by Chris S
Wow, that's some lip ya got there in the rear!

Very nice! Curious what wing that is?

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Love the lip.

The wing is a Strosek Rear Wing.

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Old 05-27-2008, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by gwapo996tt
What size tires are and how many inches did you drop to get that clearance?

Suspension height is at GT2 specs. Size of tires are 245-35-19 front, 315-25-19 rear

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Looks 10x better than the old rims. Nice choice...
 
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Isn't that Brit's old car? My friend Eric and I met you at the auto show last year (At ACC)
 
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nice wheels... did you not like the avus wheels? Its not not much different looking then the avus wheel look.... car looks good... what color is your car? blue?
 
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Isn't that Brit's old car? My friend Eric and I met you at the auto show last year (At ACC)
Yup, it is Brit's old 996.

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Originally Posted by boca996tt
nice wheels... did you not like the avus wheels? Its not not much different looking then the avus wheel look.... car looks good... what color is your car? blue?
I liked the avus wheels too, but had a few nicks on one wheel that eventually got repaired so instead of waiting i opted for a new set.

The color of my car is Atlas Grey.

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