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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 10:47 PM
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Wheels v. Turbo Upgrade
Need some help guys. Should i go a set of BBS race wheels or a 16/24 upgrade? The car will be tracked.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 11:04 PM
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Stock wheels are strong and fairly light, go with turbos!
 
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by F**K
Stock wheels are strong and fairly light, go with turbos!
Agreed, although if you want i might be selling my bbs race wheels, with track tires
 
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Old Jul 3, 2007 | 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by iLLM3
Agreed, although if you want i might be selling my bbs race wheels, with track tires
You've got a pm Martin!
 
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 12:02 AM
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Please post pics of the wheels and tires and price....
 
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 12:16 AM
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TURBOS!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 12:17 AM
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The turbos will be far more rewarding!
 
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def the turbos. oem wheels are damn good already.
 
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 12:36 AM
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What do you want? Do you drive your car hard? or would you rather want the bling?

Not being insulting, just telling you to get what you seek in your heart.

I went performance first, but in the end had to pop for some bling wheels as well.
 
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first drive a turbo kit b4 u buy it...
 
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Originally Posted by MARKSKI
first drive a turbo kit b4 u buy it...
Great advice!
 
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