05-09 Exterior Modifications Making Your '05 Stand Out from the Crowd

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Old Jul 9, 2005 | 07:58 PM
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I finally took delivery of some new wheels and they look much better in person than any pics I've been able to get. I think it's all the camera's fault
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Old Jul 9, 2005 | 08:00 PM
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Nice Could you post some pics from the side?
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Old Jul 9, 2005 | 08:00 PM
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Old Jul 9, 2005 | 08:02 PM
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Old Jul 9, 2005 | 08:15 PM
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Thanks! side view
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Old Jul 9, 2005 | 08:25 PM
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Those look good man !! What rim size, backspacing, etc..?

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Old Jul 9, 2005 | 08:29 PM
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Thank you! These were the first measured for the '05 and I see the rear tires stick out a half inch beyond the fender......so I will be contacting the mfg on Monday to get the correct off-set worked out.
(Long story short....I don't have a clue )
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Old Jul 9, 2005 | 08:37 PM
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The fronts are 17"x8" and the rears are 9.5's. Tires front are 275 40rz17's, rear are 285 40rz17's.
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Old Jul 9, 2005 | 09:15 PM
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Paul... before I make my judgement... would you happen to have any close up shots?
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Old Jul 9, 2005 | 09:20 PM
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Originally posted by wild stray@July 9, 2005, 8:18 PM
Thanks! side view
Looks great.. but what is that red car next to your side shot?
Looks like an LX 5.0.... But the rear side window is HUGE....
What is that?
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Old Jul 9, 2005 | 09:24 PM
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Who is the mfg??????
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Old Jul 9, 2005 | 09:30 PM
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Originally posted by sadsquared2@July 9, 2005, 8:18 PM
Paul... before I make my judgement... would you happen to have any close up shots?
I just took this (in the dark) outside my shop, so I hope it looks OK.
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Old Jul 9, 2005 | 09:30 PM
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loooking gooood!!!!
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Old Jul 9, 2005 | 09:32 PM
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One more, looks like the flash is reflected too much. (front wheel this time)
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Old Jul 9, 2005 | 09:39 PM
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Originally posted by TN615@July 9, 2005, 8:23 PM
Looks great.. but what is that red car next to your side shot?
Looks like an LX 5.0.... But the rear side window is HUGE....
What is that?

Somebody's junk Been parked here for three months so far.
It's an old Escort LX.


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Old Jul 9, 2005 | 09:40 PM
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Originally posted by sscobra@July 9, 2005, 8:27 PM
Who is the mfg??????

AC 111
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Old Jul 9, 2005 | 09:46 PM
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When you talk to them can you ask if they can make them in 18's. Also, if you don't find can you let us know what the final back spacing is when they correct it. If you get a chance IM me. Thanks for the help and those look cool.
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Old Jul 9, 2005 | 10:04 PM
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I want those painted black with a polished lip and knockoff
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Old Jul 9, 2005 | 10:13 PM
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Much better

From up far I was a little iffy about em...

But after seeing the close-up shots... they look awesome
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Old Jul 9, 2005 | 10:49 PM
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Originally posted by sscobra@July 9, 2005, 8:49 PM
When you talk to them can you ask if they can make them in 18's. Also, if you don't find can you let us know what the final back spacing is when they correct it. If you get a chance IM me.

Thanks for the help and those look cool.
Thanks! These are Cobra & replica wheels and are made mostly in 15" & 16", with their "really big" wheel being a 17". Actually, when the diameter gets larger, the wheel looses it's appeal. It no longer carries the retro look.

I will contact you as soon as I have the correct fitment.


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