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    Blacky's New Wheels :)

    Big Thanks to Dean, awesome set of wheels very very smart and well described. the ride is awesome no fouling either. mind you im runing a sensible ride height with the coil overs.

    Soz for the poor pics, camera phone but and to get out and take some snaps before the wife finds out lol

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    i did have a permit btw
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    I totally luv em regardless of what anyone thinks lol

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    That's better..... Just drop it down a touch and all's good


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    i like them. i had my doubts at first but after seeing them on the car they look realy nice
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    Still more fettling needed,
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    That's looking mean, as Jim said, down just a touch.

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    now that does look very nice gav do get some day time pics tho please


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    Quote Originally Posted by WOODY T5 View Post
    now that does look very nice gav do get some day time pics tho please
    Of course your gonna get daytime pics gav posts more pics of his car than anyone lol well Frankies close lol


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    ill be straight with you, i think preffered the comets with those photos anyway, ill reserve judgement till the better photos turn up

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    Looks nice mate

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    Gav - I like these wheels, but as always I hate cleaning mine, hence why I sold them off..


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    That looks absolutely awesome Gav

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    Quote Originally Posted by JUDGENINJA View Post
    Gav - I like these wheels, but as always I hate cleaning mine, hence why I sold them off..
    pmsl gotta be honest id never buy a black car again, now ive got wheels to match lol

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    Looks very nice, think you need to get some daytime pictures as those night shots aren't doing it justice...


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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim S70R View Post
    That looks absolutely awesome Gav
    Cheers buddy, Cant wait to get the car in daylight and take some decent shots, still ive got time to polish them now lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by AndysR View Post
    Looks very nice, think you need to get some daytime pictures as those night shots aren't doing it justice...
    yeh i know lol but couldnt wait, just wondering at what point the wife is gonna notice lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by merc85 View Post
    yeh i know lol but couldnt wait, just wondering at what point the wife is gonna notice lol
    I'm going to roll with the next time she sees it....


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    perfect Gav.

    and I don't use that term lightly.

    just don't go scabbing them lol.
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    Very Nice looking wheels what colour are they ?.

    Just asking how does the ride feel now you gone up to 18'' or not done enough miles yet,as i felt the difference 18'' to 17'' on mine.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Harvey View Post
    Very Nice looking wheels what colour are they ?.
    Tritons i believe buddy

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    Nope.... That is all

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    Liking those Gav. They finish it right off.
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