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View Poll Results: what do you think of 18 rears and 17 fronts
too big 0 0%
just right 6 40.00%
depends on the wheels 5 33.33%
they should be the same size 4 26.67%
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Old August 3rd 2004, 08:54
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Big Turbo 18x9 and 17x7 Turbo Twists-mmm!

Hey German Lookers! I have just attacched my new 18x 9 rear and 17x7.5 front Turbo Twists and low profile tyres, to my looker. I love them! They show off the red Turbo calipers well(but not in these pics). I have just rebuilt th motor with bigger heads than in my old member profile . Hope to have it dynoed soon. !
Cheers all german lookers!
David
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Old August 3rd 2004, 09:08
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look great
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Old August 3rd 2004, 10:26
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Looks very cool!! That's the same setup I'm going for. Did you have to use wider rear wings to make it work? If you could, please post some more pics.
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Old August 3rd 2004, 10:56
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Your car looks great. Love the color with the silver wheels.

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Old August 3rd 2004, 12:42
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nice ride. :agree:
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Old August 3rd 2004, 18:09
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although i think it depends on the rims and the car, it works on yours. nice car!
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