The History of Drexappeal's Ride (9/1/09 Post 1309 - Nitto INVO Tires Installed)
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Drex, there is definitely excitement in the air for the arrival of your rims. The fact that they are not readily available (custom made) is going to cause some people to say, "We got a hot one tonight, baby!!!" from the dog pound. You're not getting these custom made in the PI now...right?!?!? j/k. Can't wait to see pics bro. 
Excellent choice based on the sneak preview.
Excellent choice based on the sneak preview.
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Originally Posted by NO_WUR_E
Drex, there is definitely excitement in the air for the arrival of your rims. The fact that they are not readily available (custom made) is going to cause some people to say, "We got a hot one tonight, baby!!!" from the dog pound. You're not getting these custom made in the PI now...right?!?!? j/k. Can't wait to see pics bro. Excellent choice based on the sneak preview.
Excellent choice based on the sneak preview.
jeepney wheels! 
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Originally Posted by NO_WUR_E
Drex, there is definitely excitement in the air for the arrival of your rims. The fact that they are not readily available (custom made) is going to cause some people to say, "We got a hot one tonight, baby!!!" from the dog pound. You're not getting these custom made in the PI now...right?!?!? j/k. Can't wait to see pics bro. Excellent choice based on the sneak preview.
Excellent choice based on the sneak preview.Dude, custom from the P.I.? Only when it comes to barong tagalogs (or designer clothes that are made in the factories there)!...Speaking of, I need to have another barong made. Moths got into my old one.
Man, the manufacturer is taking a LONG time because of their transition period. I'm just hoping it doesn't bring me into April. That'll make it a 4 month wait!...It's already been 2 months since I placed the order and I should've had them on my car already.
Not TWS' fault though. Sander is a good guy and honest business man and for those looking for "good" rims, I highly recommend them. They run their shop like a "Mom & Pop" place, despite their popularity. Fair prices and definitely are keeping me comfortable with the wait.
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jeepney wheels! 
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Thanks, mj!
Haha, OMG, Drex the star looks great - so sorry I totally haven't seen this thread. In the first few pictures I was like.. wait isn't he going to colormatch? Then voila. Looks good man! Where will you be during March 24-29? I'll be back down south, let's meet up.
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Drex, c'mon I got you beat by far in age. You haven't even touched the 30ish yet. Also, if the kitty pound were hollering at ya, I'm sure you wouldn't mind some of them (with the exception of the under 18 yr olds).
Hey, you know the flips...it's all about bargaining sometime! Quality goods at a cheap price. Other times, fake goods will work too.
Good things come to those who wait. 4 months is a long time, but I'm sure it will be worth it. It's all about uniqueness and a flavor of drexappeal. Your picture taking (as filipinos would say) will get progressively better too. Great photos and hot rims is ahead for everyone on this forum. 
Hey, you know the flips...it's all about bargaining sometime! Quality goods at a cheap price. Other times, fake goods will work too.
Good things come to those who wait. 4 months is a long time, but I'm sure it will be worth it. It's all about uniqueness and a flavor of drexappeal.
Your picture taking (as filipinos would say) will get progressively better too. Great photos and hot rims is ahead for everyone on this forum.
Originally Posted by drexappeal
LOL...American Idol SUCKS (j/k)!...LOL...Guess I'm just bitter, cuz I can't try out for that ish and I'm getting up there in age (although that one dude with the grey hair is older than me).
Dude, custom from the P.I.? Only when it comes to barong tagalogs (or designer clothes that are made in the factories there)!...Speaking of, I need to have another barong made. Moths got into my old one.
Man, the manufacturer is taking a LONG time because of their transition period. I'm just hoping it doesn't bring me into April. That'll make it a 4 month wait!...It's already been 2 months since I placed the order and I should've had them on my car already.
Not TWS' fault though. Sander is a good guy and honest business man and for those looking for "good" rims, I highly recommend them. They run their shop like a "Mom & Pop" place, despite their popularity. Fair prices and definitely are keeping me comfortable with the wait.
Dude, custom from the P.I.? Only when it comes to barong tagalogs (or designer clothes that are made in the factories there)!...Speaking of, I need to have another barong made. Moths got into my old one.
Man, the manufacturer is taking a LONG time because of their transition period. I'm just hoping it doesn't bring me into April. That'll make it a 4 month wait!...It's already been 2 months since I placed the order and I should've had them on my car already.
Not TWS' fault though. Sander is a good guy and honest business man and for those looking for "good" rims, I highly recommend them. They run their shop like a "Mom & Pop" place, despite their popularity. Fair prices and definitely are keeping me comfortable with the wait.
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Originally Posted by mig888
Haha, OMG, Drex the star looks great - so sorry I totally haven't seen this thread. In the first few pictures I was like.. wait isn't he going to colormatch? Then voila. Looks good man! Where will you be during March 24-29? I'll be back down south, let's meet up.
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I'll be here, man. Hit me up on my cell. Hopefully, I'll have my rims on by then (crossing fingers).
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Originally Posted by NO_WUR_E
Drex, c'mon I got you beat by far in age. You haven't even touched the 30ish yet. Also, if the kitty pound were hollering at ya, I'm sure you wouldn't mind some of them (with the exception of the under 18 yr olds).
Hey, you know the flips...it's all about bargaining sometime! Quality goods at a cheap price. Other times, fake goods will work too.
Good things come to those who wait. 4 months is a long time, but I'm sure it will be worth it. It's all about uniqueness and a flavor of drexappeal. Your picture taking (as filipinos would say) will get progressively better too. Great photos and hot rims is ahead for everyone on this forum.
Hey, you know the flips...it's all about bargaining sometime! Quality goods at a cheap price. Other times, fake goods will work too.
Good things come to those who wait. 4 months is a long time, but I'm sure it will be worth it. It's all about uniqueness and a flavor of drexappeal.
Your picture taking (as filipinos would say) will get progressively better too. Great photos and hot rims is ahead for everyone on this forum. )...hahaha. Disappointed that Sway didn't bring it as good as I've heard him before (yes, I was in one of those "Pinoy" groups back in the day).Yup, the bargaining is always a must for us Flip's. My picture taking sucks though! That's one part of me that is so non-pinoy. I like taking pictures, but getting the right lighting, angles, area, etc...horrible!...hahaha...Oh well, just as long as I get the 1 out of 12, that's cool with me.
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Originally Posted by aecasasus
Drex......I HATE YOU!!!! Awesome wheels!!! Can't wait to see the end product (mounted on your car)!!!
Oh well, I guess if "patience is a virtue" than I'm becoming very virtuous (in this instance).
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Originally Posted by razorfish228
I wish you would post a better picture of the Wheel.. 
Goodluck with the Wheels
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
Hopefully I will be able to in a couple weeks (but it could be even longer than that, depending on whether or not the manufacturers have straightened things out)
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Oh snap! The wait must be killing you...
I'm just glad all the built up anticipation will be over next weekend finally.
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
Make that next weekend...
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Okay, they're in. Problem is TOYO T1-R's are back ordered. Don't know how long that'll take, so what do you guys think?
Wait for the TOYO T1-R's? OR Go with something else?
If you think I should go with something else, what do you guys recommend? I was thinking of P-Zero's, but I don't like the treadwear rating of 220.
Wait for the TOYO T1-R's? OR Go with something else?
If you think I should go with something else, what do you guys recommend? I was thinking of P-Zero's, but I don't like the treadwear rating of 220.
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Eagle F1 GS-D3...by far the BEST performance tire ever. I had couple people that used to run Toyo's only after I recommanded them the GS-D3 they told me it's worlds beyond toyo's.
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
Okay, they're in. Problem is TOYO T1-R's are back ordered. Don't know how long that'll take, so what do you guys think?
Wait for the TOYO T1-R's? OR Go with something else?
If you think I should go with something else, what do you guys recommend? I was thinking of P-Zero's, but I don't like the treadwear rating of 220.
Wait for the TOYO T1-R's? OR Go with something else?
If you think I should go with something else, what do you guys recommend? I was thinking of P-Zero's, but I don't like the treadwear rating of 220.
I'm not that big of a fan of my Toyo's (too loud mainly) and if I was in the market for new tires, I would definitely give the Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3's a try.
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Originally Posted by FrankW
Eagle F1 GS-D3...by far the BEST performance tire ever. I had couple people that used to run Toyo's only after I recommanded them the GS-D3 they told me it's worlds beyond toyo's.
Treadwear rating is good at 280 (i believe) and overall has good ratings.
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Okay, so I think I've narrowed down my backup choices to the:
Falken GR-Beta FK451 and the Goodyear F1-GSD3
Thanks for the quick replies guys. Probably won't get installed tomorrow as expected. You'll all probably have to wait 'till next week or next Saturday (at the GTG in Arcadia). Make sure you all post if you're gonna show up at D&B's.
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Falken GR-Beta FK451 and the Goodyear F1-GSD3
Thanks for the quick replies guys. Probably won't get installed tomorrow as expected. You'll all probably have to wait 'till next week or next Saturday (at the GTG in Arcadia). Make sure you all post if you're gonna show up at D&B's.
drex
