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Old 06-18-2009, 10:20 AM
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Default Can't believe I'm thinking this....wheels again...

I just put on 18" FR500's about a month or two ago and I am already thinking about different wheels. I like the orange and black, but I think I am kind of over it. Looking at 03 satin cobra wheels (17x9 and 17x10.5).

What do ya'll think, keep the FR500's or go with cobras. Pics of the cobras would be appreciated.
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Old 06-18-2009, 10:24 AM
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LMAO!!!

I would go with true forged wheels!
They will be my next set. Pure sex!!!
If i had to choose between the 2 you mentioned... i would say.....the cobra's.
Much easier to keep clean too IMO...
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Old 06-18-2009, 10:26 AM
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I really like satin finish cobras but I haven't been able to find them in 18" and I really prefer the look of 18".
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Old 06-18-2009, 10:32 AM
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You should lower it, and then maybe you'll change your mind about the wheels. It'd make a big difference.

I don't like fr500's much, but black + comp orange is the only way to go IMO.
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Old 06-18-2009, 10:32 AM
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I think that I actually like the look of the 17's better. Not to mention the tires are way cheaper.
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Old 06-18-2009, 11:12 AM
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You have a nice set of rims now. I would keep them and put the extra $1000-1200 you would spend on them towards some other stuff. As someone stated up top, srings would be a nice upgrade.
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Old 06-18-2009, 11:35 AM
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I'm kinda in the same boat as you are....I've been trying to talk myself into giving up the Saleens for chrome 03s but I can't bring myself to it....

Drop that 4x4 and I think you may change your mind.....
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your a nut man, you got the rims now whens our photoshoot?
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ha im seriously the same way.. i want black saleens. but im not going to blow my money on them.. your car looks great as it is. keep it that way dude
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Originally Posted by SilverGT03
You have a nice set of rims now. I would keep them and put the extra $1000-1200 you would spend on them towards some other stuff. As someone stated up top, srings would be a nice upgrade.

Didn't mention it earlier, but I would be trading the wheels / tires...so actually it wouldn't cost me anything.

If I was thinking about spending money on new wheels my wife would kill me.


Drop that 4x4 and I think you may change your mind.....
I don't have the ***** to lower my car. Just today I went down a driveway and imagined my chin spoiler and x pipe making friends with the asphalt.
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