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Old 07-31-10, 01:07 PM
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I dropped the car off Friday. It's not done yet.

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finally get to see these on the GS. That loos great! Are these the same rims that where on the 2gen GS (Bob)?
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Thanks!

Yep, these are the ones.

Hopefully, i can stay at this height. There are major rubbing issues. I am trying to avoid having to raise it up.
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I was going to buy them but wasnt sure they would fit. Did you have Bob rebuild or are they the same specs as on his car?

If you go lower on the rears that should take care of the rub. You will also need to trim by the bumper. See Rominl's thread on this.

The fronts I think you will need to raise the car just a bit. The plastic liner wont be an issue but the large tab/bracket by the front fender/bumper will be an issue.

First 5 star rim I actually like on our car
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The wheels look great on the car. I like the staggered look for sure.
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looks great
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Looks real money. Those wheels compliment the GS very well. I wish you could leave it that low, the height looks perfect. If you raised it up a little it will not kill the over all look. D2 wheels are the ish.

Hit me up when its finished and we will do a photoshoot...
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looks great , anymore pics ?
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I'm not a fan of 5-Star wheels in general but these definitely look great on our car. These are 21's, right?
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Originally Posted by TWong1200
I'm not a fan of 5-Star wheels in general but these definitely look great on our car. These are 21's, right?
Thanks man...they are 21's. Bought them from the classifieds on here.

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looks great , anymore pics ?
That's all i got. Actually, i have some from when i received them. I'll upload those.

Originally Posted by Chancellor
Looks real money. Those wheels compliment the GS very well. I wish you could leave it that low, the height looks perfect. If you raised it up a little it will not kill the over all look. D2 wheels are the ish.

Hit me up when its finished and we will do a photoshoot...
Thanks. d2's are def. the ish. I will donate a limb to keep it this low. I'm gonna ask Chris to grind away. lol. I wanna shoot them too. Just need to clean her up and get a lip. Looks weak without one.

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looks great
Thanks bruh.

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The wheels look great on the car. I like the staggered look for sure.
Thanks man. Staggered is my fav.

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I was going to buy them but wasnt sure they would fit. Did you have Bob rebuild or are they the same specs as on his car?

If you go lower on the rears that should take care of the rub. You will also need to trim by the bumper. See Rominl's thread on this.

The fronts I think you will need to raise the car just a bit. The plastic liner wont be an issue but the large tab/bracket by the front fender/bumper will be an issue.

First 5 star rim I actually like on our car
I am glad you didnt. I am going to do whatever i need to stay this low. I will flatbed it if i have to. The money i spent will be wasted if i raise her up. I wonder if shaving it down as far as it will go will help much.

I need this girl to squat as low as she can.

I wanted to thank all the guys on here that answered all my annoying questions.
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You got the sequence all wrong.. You post pics of the wheels un-installed first. Than you tease us for a few days and build up the drama.. make us beg for new pics and ignore our plea... Then BAMMM..you hit us with the installed pics.

Those wheels are tucked in pretty nicely.. I don't have the guts to do that..I like 5 Star wheels too..
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wheels and drop look great!
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21s are gangstaaaa
nicely done,,hate the rubbin issues tho,,


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