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Old 08-14-2008, 03:52 PM
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here we go- 18''s for my RS. ordered from fikse about 2 months ago or something like that- I was under OldGuy's influence and I'm really happy the way they turned out to clear the PCCB rotors.
Shoes are RA1.
I'm probably going to buy matt's other fikse wheels and throw some other tires on them so I can do a few back to backs.



next up in the wallet burning category- I think I'm gonna get a cheaper tow vehicle and an open trailer (otherwise I've got to get a dang dually diesel for enclosed) so I can haul my RS up to northern california (I'll be staying in Huntington Beach this fall) for track days, and so I can get my MX-5 cup car around to other tracks in the TX area when I spend time there. I'm looking for a used suburban or something like that and will probably ruin it by spraying rhino lining over the entire vehicle- that way when I'm bored I can go drive through shrubs, brush and random fences. lol
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How about this for a tow vehicle/off-road/surf toy?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...255737334&rd=1

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I like where your head's at dude. btw- no pain meds- feeling good.
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Originally Posted by C.J. Ichiban
I like where your head's at dude. btw- no pain meds- feeling good.
just wait until tomorrow....
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today is already day 2- I don't take anything typically.
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How about getting another 997 to tow with? D'Oh.

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that's got to be photoshop. right? wait nevermind I can see from the bottom of the photo that it's a french person. god have mercy on their RMS.
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Black wheels look awesome w/ the orange RS!

Doesn't get any better!
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Originally Posted by C.J. Ichiban
that's got to be photoshop. right? wait nevermind I can see from the bottom of the photo that it's a french person. god have mercy on their RMS.
I dunno CJ, I dunno.
How about a nice Cayenne Turbo?
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"I drove the wheels off that car and now it's time to get a new one."

These ESPN-types thought you were talking about your arm..

We know you were just making excuses so you could work on your next career as an ALMS driver. And you were really talking about a Cup!

Pretty canny stuff
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Sick! Can't wait to see them in person! I'm thinking about grabbing Dell's track set of Profil 13's.
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Car looks amazing CJ, nice choice with the wheels. You can never go wrong with Fikse.
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Looks GREAT CJ Glad I was able to help!!
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Originally Posted by carn3rd
Sick! Can't wait to see them in person! I'm thinking about grabbing Dell's track set of Profil 13's.
Too late. I also tried but I think they were already sold even before posting the ad.

Love the wheels CJ but if you're hard on the brakes, the wheel will eventually turn purple..... They all do but I like it.
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the wheel will turn purple? from all the heat or what?


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