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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 09:26 PM
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 09:28 PM
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I don't know what to say but How much were the wheels and what size are they?
 
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 09:38 PM
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Very nice! Where did you pick up the Volks?
 
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 09:53 PM
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Is that the NKB front lip?
 
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 09:58 PM
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Lookin' sharp! When will it be back in Jersey? I'd like to check it out in person.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 10:16 PM
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nice!


i think Motegi sells a replica of that wheel... saw a kid on a prelude
the other day with that design. His wasn't a volk, ofcourse.

 
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 10:23 PM
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never mind. the motegi's were 6spoke.


 
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Old Apr 10, 2004 | 10:34 PM
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Volks, very nice! I bet that cost you quite a bit...but they're worth it!
 
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Old Apr 12, 2004 | 03:17 PM
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Beautiful job ... everything looks perfect together.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 06:28 AM
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Hamann is gonna be pissed to see their front lip replicated! Did you just use it as a mold, or is it c/f wrapped over it? I have though about using mine to make a mold...props to you!
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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 07:33 PM
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Are those 17", 18" or 19"??? They look nice
 
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Old Apr 14, 2004 | 07:51 PM
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lookin good, hubie.

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Old Apr 15, 2004 | 01:04 PM
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Sweet!

I love the Stoptech system on my M3.

Can't wait to get it on the Coop. The Coop's brakes are sooooo easy to fade - even on the street!


 
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Old Apr 15, 2004 | 08:40 PM
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Thanks for all the compliments. The Volk GT-7 are 18 x 7.5 all around with 215/35 Nitto 555 tires. With the +45 offset, I just have enough clearance to tuck the rears into the fenders. I had to use spacers up front to clear the StopTech brakes - caliper to rim is a sheet of paper. The front fender flares needed to be shaved a bit for clearance. Overall, I am happy with the ride (KW suspension) and how the MCS has been transformed. Handling and stopping is much improved, which helps in avoiding all the potholes here in the NY/NJ area. The 18's dent quick easily.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2004 | 08:45 PM
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hot hot hot!!!!
can you recommend a supplier for volks?
i don't have a replacement car yet and am already looking to buy some volks! LOL
 
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