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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 08:38 AM
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what do y'all think ?

i'm VERY tempted to pick up a set. i'm thinking they add 5-10 hp


(stock photo)
 
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 09:07 AM
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I haven't seen them in real life yet but they look good in the picture!
 
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 09:22 AM
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A 5-10hp gain is roughly 32% more than you'd get with yellow stickers. I say go for it.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 01:41 PM
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lol^^ Nice...but maybe without the red outline?
 
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 01:54 PM
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VERY tempted to pick up a set. i'm thinking they add 5-10 hp
Looks great. I have seen dyno results of 15-20 hp.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 03:37 PM
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On alloys a dremil and scotch brite can easily clean up curb rash,
on painted or powder coated rims they're a good idea.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2013 | 10:36 PM
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Oooooh me likey. I'm guessing 20 WHP. Let us know when you hit the dyno. :D
 
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Old Jan 9, 2013 | 04:31 AM
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Here in nyc on anything bigger than 2.0 liters, gains are upward of 20 bhp, color plays a big part along with rim size. , however when color matched to the rim they do look presentable and will save your behind from curb rash in the land of parallel parking...

Not using them here is like stranger copulation minus the rain coat.. I park in a garage no worry here...
 
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