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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 06:04 PM
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I got the suspension done over the weekend, and put her back on the ground. I'm so glad I picked 235/45/17 tires. The tire/fender gap is just about perfect. The front coils need to settle a bit, but already looks good. I still need to do a rough alignment though.






Old Sep 12, 2010 | 06:11 PM
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I like it.

Looks real nice.
Old Sep 12, 2010 | 07:07 PM
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That looks really good. What year car? Which rims are those? I don't recognize them, and I am trying to decide on which ones I would like on my Mustang.
Old Sep 12, 2010 | 09:16 PM
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Those are the 17 inch reproductions of the original styled steel wheels.

I think it would look better with blue or black center caps.

I would rather have with the 15-16 inch version, but thats just me. On the 17 the dark part that the lug nuts reside in is way too big looking. It does look good though.

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Old Sep 12, 2010 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Novice-Owner-Marc
That looks really good. What year car? Which rims are those? I don't recognize them, and I am trying to decide on which ones I would like on my Mustang.
Originally Posted by tx65coupe
Those are the 17 inch reproductions of the original styled steel wheels.

I think it would look better with blue or black center caps.
They are 17" repros of the original styled steel wheels. They're made by California Pony Cars. As for the center caps, I went with red because I'm building a GT clone. The ceramic GT fender badges are red, and will be complimented nicely by the red caps. Plus, the the blue caps are too dark a shade of blue to match with the color of the car.

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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 07:11 PM
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If you are going to have the GT badges etc then the red center caps will look good. I actaully would not want the other color center caps with GT emblems.

The blue center caps wouldn't have to be the same shade of blue to look good. I've seen a few cars this way and it looks good.

I came across stealth bulbs you might be interested in for your clear parking lights. It would look much better than the weird looking silverstar stuff. It would just be silver inside. They are a little pricey, but are USA made and have a LT warranty. I am thinking about getting some for mine.

http://www.stealthbulbs.com/

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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 07:40 PM
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Nice ride. I went with white park lamps, too.

Just a note- It's a lot easier to install the front bumper before the valence panel.
Old Sep 13, 2010 | 07:47 PM
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2+2 is right about that.
Old Sep 13, 2010 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 2+2GT
Nice ride. I went with white park lamps, too.

Just a note- It's a lot easier to install the front bumper before the valence panel.
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2+2 is right about that.
I know. I just didn't have anyplace to store the valence until I get the bumpers.
Old Sep 13, 2010 | 10:22 PM
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Nice ride! Love the color.... So did you go with a stock setup? Looks like you have another project in the back there....



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