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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 12:39 PM
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BBS FTW!

Hi guys... here are a few pics of my new wheels

19" BBS CH "black edition" with a stainless steel rim protector lip
8.5 all around with Yokohama. Front: 5mm BBS PFS, Rear: 10mm BBS PFS
w/ (Eibach Springs)















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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 01:03 PM
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 01:08 PM
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Very nice ! Love those wheels. Do they come in staggered fitment?
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 01:09 PM
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That's HOT!!!

What are the offsets?
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by MJ50
i luv it!
thanks!


Originally Posted by glocati
Very nice ! Love those wheels. Do they come in staggered fitment?
nope. same size all around is fine with me

Originally Posted by Utahkompressor
That's HOT!!!

What are the offsets?
19x8.5 ET35 all around

thanks guys
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 02:16 PM
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Looks fantastic, Congrats
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 05:04 PM
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Nice Wheel...
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 05:27 PM
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 06:11 PM
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Looks Sexy, does your rim have a sister?

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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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damn dude those are sexyyy

prolly my fav. black wheel
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 06:59 PM
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Hey is that the Best Buy that C230_617 guy was parked in front of?
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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Looks Sexy, does your rim have a sister?

yep, shes white.... (or silver i think)

Originally Posted by shivi1345
damn dude those are sexyyy

prolly my fav. black wheel
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Nice.
Hey is that the Best Buy that C230_617 guy was parked in front of?
idk this is in Signal Hill Cali.
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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I love that finish on your wheels

Do you have staggered setup for tires? Just wondering, did you get Eibach sport springs? I know SS suspension is lower than Eibach Pro-kit.
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 11:21 AM
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I love that finish on your wheels

Do you have staggered setup for tires? Just wondering, did you get Eibach sport springs? I know SS suspension is lower than Eibach Pro-kit.
no, yes, im siting about an inch lower than stock....
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 11:42 AM
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Wow, those look real good.
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 11:57 AM
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Looks great! Never like the CH's much till today! Frank, powdercoat your wheels now, ya hear?!
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 12:54 PM
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 01:04 PM
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 01:46 PM
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Very heavy rims, but VERY nice looking!
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
Very heavy rims, but VERY nice looking!
19" x8.5 at 26lbs each... thats very heavy?

i say its ok.. after all this car is all show no go...
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by benzito911
19" x8.5 at 26lbs each... thats very heavy?

i say its ok.. after all this car is all show no go...
my stock 18x8 weighs 29lbs... so it's definitely lighter than stockies...
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 05:15 PM
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Nice wheels! Anyone know how much stock 2002 C7 wheels weigh?
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by MJ50
my stock 18x8 weighs 29lbs... so it's definitely lighter than stockies...


hey drexappeal how much do your 19" OZ wheels weight? about 22lbs?
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 06:21 PM
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BBS FTW indeed!

the 19" OZ Drex has is about 24-26lb front and rear.

sexy thinner model sister FTW!!
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Old Apr 30, 2009 | 06:28 PM
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BBS FTW indeed!

the 19" x8 OZ Drex has is about 24-26lb front and rear.

sexy thinner model sister FTW!!
hey frank

get out of here with your feather light sexy wheels...

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