The History of Drexappeal's Ride (9/1/09 Post 1309 - Nitto INVO Tires Installed)
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
Okay, so another snag has come into play in the ever long lasting wait to see my new shoes...
I'm sure it will be worth the wait. Keep us posted.
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Okay, so even though I really feel like , reality is there is nothing that can be done and the simple fact is that I have to wait. The rim that TWS was waiting for did not arrive in time, so they're looking at around Monday sometime for delivery.
Thing is, because there has to be some "custom" work done on the wheels, they really won't be ready for install until NEXT Saturday, April 1st. I just hope they don't pull a cruel April Fool's Joke on me and tell me they're not ready.
Regardless, I'm probably gonna stop by TWS tomorrow to take some pictures of the wheels that are there, just so that you can all see that I'm not B.S.ing about what I got (also gotta drop off more $$$). I'm sure most of you have figured out what my "special" touch is gonna be, but when I post pictures, I think you'll all be able to figure it out.
Well, I figured it was gonna be a long process. Obviously, I wasn't anticipating it being this long, but what can you do. I waited 3 months for my car, no reason I can't wait 3 months for my rims!...LOL. I'm just glad TWS has been totally honest and up front with me...just the manufacturer's new distributor in the U.S. is not all orgnanized yet.
, reality is there is nothing that can be done and the simple fact is that I have to wait. The rim that TWS was waiting for did not arrive in time, so they're looking at around Monday sometime for delivery.Thing is, because there has to be some "custom" work done on the wheels, they really won't be ready for install until NEXT Saturday, April 1st. I just hope they don't pull a cruel April Fool's Joke on me and tell me they're not ready.
Regardless, I'm probably gonna stop by TWS tomorrow to take some pictures of the wheels that are there, just so that you can all see that I'm not B.S.ing about what I got (also gotta drop off more $$$). I'm sure most of you have figured out what my "special" touch is gonna be, but when I post pictures, I think you'll all be able to figure it out.
Well, I figured it was gonna be a long process. Obviously, I wasn't anticipating it being this long, but what can you do. I waited 3 months for my car, no reason I can't wait 3 months for my rims!...LOL. I'm just glad TWS has been totally honest and up front with me...just the manufacturer's new distributor in the U.S. is not all orgnanized yet.
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These are the best I can do without the "special hottness" difference. One pic is a print screen from the OZ website and the other is photoshop.
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Originally Posted by TheBossman
ah man definately going to need to drop it asap yet I know the wheels hurt the bank a bit...its going to beg for no fender gap!
2nd pic was a print screen from OZ website.
It'll look much better and much different than these.
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Originally Posted by TheBossman
ah man definately going to need to drop it asap yet I know the wheels hurt the bank a bit...its going to beg for no fender gap!
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DREX,
saw your wheel today...it's DONE...now go and put it on !!! The color's looking good
but honestly I can't tell the difference between rear lip on 9.5 versus rear lip on 10.
I had my camera with me, but I don't want to spoil your fun showing the wheels.
saw your wheel today...it's DONE...now go and put it on !!! The color's looking good
but honestly I can't tell the difference between rear lip on 9.5 versus rear lip on 10.I had my camera with me, but I don't want to spoil your fun showing the wheels.
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Originally Posted by FrankW
DREX,
saw your wheel today...it's DONE...now go and put it on !!! The color's looking good but honestly I can't tell the difference between rear lip on 9.5 versus rear lip on 10.
I had my camera with me, but I don't want to spoil your fun showing the wheels.
saw your wheel today...it's DONE...now go and put it on !!! The color's looking good
but honestly I can't tell the difference between rear lip on 9.5 versus rear lip on 10.I had my camera with me, but I don't want to spoil your fun showing the wheels.
ahhh man……spoil the fun
…..we want to see them already
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Originally Posted by FrankW
DREX,
saw your wheel today...it's DONE...now go and put it on !!! The color's looking good but honestly I can't tell the difference between rear lip on 9.5 versus rear lip on 10.
I had my camera with me, but I don't want to spoil your fun showing the wheels.
saw your wheel today...it's DONE...now go and put it on !!! The color's looking good
but honestly I can't tell the difference between rear lip on 9.5 versus rear lip on 10.I had my camera with me, but I don't want to spoil your fun showing the wheels.
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
Franky, you sucker!...LOL. Hey, is your project done? Did you post pics of those?
i'm about to post up the pics i took today testing out the tri-pod. Next step...playing with the camera more and learn how to really use it.
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Originally Posted by FrankW
which project?
i'm about to post up the pics i took today testing out the tri-pod. Next step...playing with the camera more and learn how to really use it.
i'm about to post up the pics i took today testing out the tri-pod. Next step...playing with the camera more and learn how to really use it.
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Sneak preview...
Gotta go to a concert right now, but just so you all know they are on. Still some slight modifications needed (OZ didn't send the hub centers - running on custom ones from TWS).
Enjoy these for now.
Enjoy these for now.
Last edited by drexappeal; Apr 1, 2006 at 10:32 PM.
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one more. I'll post more later. Didn't get a chance to take "good" pictures. Hopefully it'll be clear tomorrow.
and take some new pictures 
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Thanks guys.
19X8.5 et 32 (235/35R19)
19X10 et 35 (?) (265/30R19)
No rubbing (very slight maybe on very sharp turns - still haven't determined due to break in time for tires). No shaving necessary. Rear was folded from factory in the middle.
I might drop it down a little more, but not sure. Definitely gonna stiffin up the damper.
All-in-all, they came out WAY better than I thought they would.
19X8.5 et 32 (235/35R19)
19X10 et 35 (?) (265/30R19)
No rubbing (very slight maybe on very sharp turns - still haven't determined due to break in time for tires). No shaving necessary. Rear was folded from factory in the middle.
I might drop it down a little more, but not sure. Definitely gonna stiffin up the damper.
All-in-all, they came out WAY better than I thought they would.
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Car looks great with those wheels Drex. Maybe a tiny more drop if you like that type of look but I like the way it is now. To complete the look of your car I would get some shade on the windows.
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Originally Posted by razorfish228
Car looks great with those wheels Drex. Maybe a tiny more drop if you like that type of look but I like the way it is now. To complete the look of your car I would get some shade on the windows.
Thanks though, dawg. These were 2 months over due and been waiting 3 months total.
