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Old 09-20-02, 04:52 PM
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What do you all think of this oldie but goodie???? After I washed it.... This was a wash only BTW... No wax. Not too bad huh?? It doesn't look that old does it???

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Old 09-20-02, 04:53 PM
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Old 09-20-02, 05:01 PM
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old? That looks like brand new!
Old 09-20-02, 05:41 PM
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yeah, the flag looks very clean after that wash only

LOL ...........
Old 09-20-02, 06:57 PM
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Very nice....looks brand new. Almost looks like an aristo v300

I have to ask those stock rims really fill your rear wheel well pretty good. They do not look tucked in at all. Not bad for stock rims. What's the secret Rock?
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Well, to begin with, the is wheels are not as wide as the 8" GS's wheels, but I fixed that with a 25 mm spacer in the rear.... and 235 toyo proxes.... They are fatter than the wheels, so it looks wider. And finally, now that have the Tein kit.... it probably makes them look a little better still yes? I get lotsa looks though...... Even from the guys rolling on huuuge chrome dubs. The front ones are a bit narrow, though not too bad. But I like this look, kinda racy, which is probably why everyone is always trying to race me. Silly rabbits, tricks are for Hondas. Hahahahaha........ The only change I might make is the GS 17's. Maybe, if I can find them around here. Anyone in LA with GS 17's????

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Oh BTW... The flag is brand new.......
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Hey Drew... when you get those 15's I sent you, you should most definately have a similar look to mine in the rear. CLEAN......

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is your car swirled to ***** yet? after two years of poor washing technique, mine sure is
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Thumbs up Swirls

Nah, "clay" waxing it got rid of that. It's straight, but certainly not new..... As it is with all black colors, usually not so pretty up close, but from afar, or once the sun goes down, that's a diferent story..... It is a killer color at night.

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Rock,

I'm just curious. Is there anything changed when you put on the spacer? Are you using H&R?
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Yeah, it's an H&R 25mm, and besides it looking MUCH better..... nothing has changed. Since it is in the rear... there is no problem at all. It does feel a little more planted sporty so to speak for lack of a better word. But I would definately recommend it if anyone is using the stocks....

Rock
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Rock,

Thanks for your feedback. Appreciate it.
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