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new shoes and lovin it (SSR GT3)

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Old 10-11-03, 11:22 AM
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Many thanks to adrian (bluelex, alwilliams, and widels) for beating this into my head that i need to go at least 19in (and guys my head still hurts from the bats you were using) also much thanks to brandon at the tire rack for is abundence of patience with me and of course for steve from carson toyota for is understandings and assistance in making some choices

The new shoes are SSR GT 3 19x8.5 (high disk , can you guess whats coming next) 19x10 rear (nice size lips) and brand new design goodyears F1 gs-d3 245/35/19 and 275/30/19 they are sweet tires..
to those looking to try something new other than the bridgestone pole postions so3 (what i have on my 18in ) these are it , they ride more comfortable then my 18in set up , no noise whatsoever and no tramlining like the so3 tend to do.. these tires are sticky , very good input from the road and very responsive

Tell me what you guys thing of the set up









Old 10-11-03, 11:31 AM
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looks better close up than far away, but very nice nontheless
Old 10-11-03, 11:38 AM
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looks good from every angle in my opinion.... very good choice Ed ....the lip in the rear is just lovely and enough room upfront 4 something BIG!!

congrats dude, and yes its about Dam time...
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thanks adrian , i appreciate the

commemnt good or bad very welcomed , please
Old 10-11-03, 12:21 PM
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Lookin Good.. this dude around my way told me that goodyear tires were not that bad...
Old 10-11-03, 12:30 PM
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also almost forgot , thanks to johnee as well for also joining the batting team , johnee check your pm for my #
Old 10-11-03, 01:32 PM
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nice stuff for sure, but my first thought was "boy, that looks like florida!"

memories of the humidity send me to shock sometimes
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Very nice. I almost bought a set of the SSRs myself but can't quite pull the trigger just yet. One of the good but also bad thing about the SSRs is that you can see everything behind it. It is good if you want to highlight a big brake kit. It is "bad" if you do not have a kit so it just highlights the stock brakes. I have plans to upgrade the brakes so the SSRs were great for that. I think you also have upgrade plans so the car is going to look so sick.

Congrats.
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FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good to see you got your wheels man, you made a great choice. SSRs are quality wheels, and the bright finish jumps out against the black paint. I know a member that has them and they look great in person. Hope you enjoy them!!

BTW in those far back pics, the spokes look LONG!
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thanks guys and brakes are coming
Old 10-11-03, 03:47 PM
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Lex.....looks awesome man!
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Enough about the wheels already I want to see more pics of the lady J/K. The wheels look great and match nicely, great job I just got my wheels too but I have a slight delay getting them on. But by the end of next week....LOOK OUT!!
Old 10-11-03, 05:05 PM
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I got the same tires

sweet setup I love the SSRs
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can't wait 2 c them in person Ed... when r we meeting with the Dealer? just pm me the info..
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adrian, i was there today again and they went nuts over the new wheels , even there top top sales guy could not believe, they do look much much better live up close and personal


are ya busy tomm , al has in brother in law down from tampa and wanted to meet for luch tomm


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