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Old Aug 3, 2010 | 11:25 PM
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Yeah I agree but unfortunately Rome wasn't built in a day right?! I just placed an order with AM so I'll have the car on the right path shortly.
Old Aug 4, 2010 | 01:52 AM
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1800 for wheels? tell your mechanic to go suck eggs... check out late model restoration, you can get your hands on new rims and tires for under a grand. check corral, craigslist before you blow 1800 on rims

besides, the 16x7 pony is a popular rim for the fox, tho if you dont like them, you can prolly get around 150 for them if they are in good shape

find a good LX bumper...

but for a grand running its not bad, but you do have your work cut out for you, no doubt I agree with Mjr's estimate of 10K
Old Aug 4, 2010 | 01:55 AM
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Originally Posted by xTuukka
By speedo, you mean speedometer?
yes sir
Old Aug 4, 2010 | 07:33 AM
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Shelty, part of the reason the price was high was the tires were supposed to be something like 285 (he said they were the best traction tire under 17". The rims were also Chrome haha.

Does anyone know what a ballpark price would be to strip the interior and put a new one in (just floor and roof)?
Old Aug 4, 2010 | 11:13 AM
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the best traction huh... well i could tell you that for any tire i might be selling you. doesnt mean its true. i bought my Yokohama S.Drive tires for i wanna say $527 for all 4and they are 245/45/17 and 275/40/17s and they are awesome tires

whats wrong with the chrome ponies on the car?
Old Aug 4, 2010 | 11:15 AM
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and DO NOT get an alarm. they are NOTHING but TROUBLE in these cars. they rape the wireing! have fun totally rewireing your car after it screws it all up...
Old Aug 4, 2010 | 11:59 AM
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xTuukka

If you are truely interested in getting a set of wheels and tires, let me know. I work for a professional tire installation and automotive repair shop.

I can get you what you need, for likely the lowest price.
Old Aug 4, 2010 | 12:50 PM
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1800? you find a used set of bogarts with some mickeys? youve got a lot of work ahead of you
Old Aug 4, 2010 | 10:04 PM
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@ Adder I'll drop you a PM as soon as I get a sticker and plates on her and take a ride to see ya.

I noticed a really small leak coming from the what looks like the fan belt area. It's a very diluted brown color. It does like maybe 5 drops per 30 minutes. I think it might be oil cause it's definitely not water. So far I've got a new header and I'm going to check out the parts car tomorrow. Is there anything I should try and grab? I already know I'm taking the door panels and possibly the front lip.
Old Aug 4, 2010 | 10:15 PM
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You started off way better than what I did for $1000.

I'd say skip the alarm. As for rims, go to a discount tire. I got my anthracite GT500s, which are 17x9in with 245 up front and 275 out back for $900 and that's with Falkien ZIEX tires...



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