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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 07:04 AM
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>>Here you go

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

 
Old Aug 25, 2003 | 07:11 AM
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I have the Race Borlas They look and sound great.
 
Old Aug 25, 2003 | 04:39 PM
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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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Old Aug 25, 2003 | 09:00 PM
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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.
 
Old Aug 25, 2003 | 10:11 PM
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pretty sure the gt1s are 17s
 
Old Aug 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!

 
Old Aug 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.

 
Old Aug 26, 2003 | 03:25 AM
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Old Aug 26, 2003 | 09:32 AM
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18" Mille Miglia HT3 Bright Silver


 
Old Aug 26, 2003 | 09:34 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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>>Best Regards,
>>Ron
>>Stuart, FL
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>>Sorry if this post sounds like 20 Questions
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Old Aug 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.
 
Old Aug 26, 2003 | 10:28 PM
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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.
 
Old Aug 26, 2003 | 10:34 PM
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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?
 
Old Aug 27, 2003 | 09:43 AM
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Mille Miglia Cellos 16 - Pirelli PZero Nero 205/50-16




 
Old Aug 27, 2003 | 11:20 AM
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that blue is very vibrant in the pic
its gorgoues
 
Old Aug 27, 2003 | 06:50 PM
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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...
 
Old Aug 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.
 
Old Aug 28, 2003 | 08:44 AM
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Old Aug 28, 2003 | 08:53 PM
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pass me some of whatever ur smoking
 
Old Aug 29, 2003 | 07:06 AM
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>>:smile:

Peace,
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Old Aug 29, 2003 | 07:23 AM
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    Old Aug 29, 2003 | 05:58 PM
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    Ken,

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

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    Old Aug 30, 2003 | 07:05 AM
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    FLIK Artic-A 17X7, 42, 18lbs, w/Kumho Ecsta Supra 712s 205/45/R17
    (I laquered the center dots black)



     
    Old Aug 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.





     
    Old Aug 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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