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Well, Finally Got Off the Crapper w/ my wheels

Old Apr 20, 2010 | 12:37 AM
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Very nice FP, should look fantastic on your ride.
 
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 09:27 AM
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I totally agree. Your wheels are the closest to OEM. I really like the OEM look.
I looked at the SRT wheels, but not quite wide enough, I like a large lip on the rear, the super staggered look is really mean on a nice coupe, IMO.
 
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Old May 12, 2010 | 02:57 PM
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Well my wheels finally shipped. Got one today, and the other three are scheduled for tomorrow. Hopefuly I get them installed this Saturday.

 
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Old May 12, 2010 | 04:36 PM
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Well my wheels finally shipped. Got one today, and the other three are scheduled for tomorrow. Hopefuly I get them installed this Saturday.
are you happy now? no, I know you aren't.....you still have more areas of the car to chrome....but, this will set her off for sure....now get out and drive that baby....you have a lot of get togethers this summer....put your "dust" rag in your back pocket so you can polish her off when you stop somewhere....blingity blingity....lol
 
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Old May 12, 2010 | 05:49 PM
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FP
I can see through your fiendish plot.

Dazzle us all with the nice chrome wheels.

Then while we are all distracted.

BAM! you sneak that little illegal Vdub bug into the country.

Sign Zee Papers Old Man!

All kidding aside, I am looking forward to some pictures of the new wheel on your ride,

And It should look even better when you get the other three
 
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Old May 12, 2010 | 05:53 PM
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FP
I can see through your fiendish plot.

Dazzle us all with the nice chrome wheels.

Then while we are all distracted.

BAM! you sneak that little illegal Vdub bug into the country.
LOL, I gues I will get vanity plates for the bug that read "Wet Bug".....hahaha
 
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Old May 12, 2010 | 05:59 PM
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LOL, I gues I will get vanity plates for the bug that read "Wet Bug".....hahaha

Now that would be hilarious
 
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Old May 12, 2010 | 08:31 PM
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FP I can't believe you thought that up,,,,TOO DAMN FUNNY ,,,,,,, I had a 69 vdub I used to show until the motor home that we pulled it with (on a trailer) rolled backwards down a small hill and absolutely killed car and trailer ,,insurance man said it was the first vw he ever saw that brought 10 grand for a total ,this was in the earley 80's ,after that i just lost my steam for the show thing but they make really hot looking rides... Can't wait to see the wheels mounted on the Roadster,,


Howard
 
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Old May 13, 2010 | 01:14 AM
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how does the chrome look on the rim you have in hand, is it perfect?
 
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Old May 13, 2010 | 10:35 AM
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how does the chrome look on the rim you have in hand, is it perfect?
It looks perfect. Your wheels hopefully ship out Saturday.
 
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Old May 14, 2010 | 12:21 PM
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The rest of my wheels came in yesterday, and they're looking good. I applied a couple of coats of wheel wax I bought from Discount Tire (BTW this product works wonders to keep off the brake dust from sticking to the wheels).

Looking forward to having them installed tomorrow.
 
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Old May 14, 2010 | 12:24 PM
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The rest of my wheels came in yesterday, and they're looking good. I applied a couple of coats of wheel wax I bought from Discount Tire (BTW this product works wonders to keep off the brake dust from sticking to the wheels).

Looking forward to having them installed tomorrow.
Pics or shenanigans, LOL
 
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Old May 14, 2010 | 02:08 PM
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Pics or shenanigans, LOL
If the trophy thread is any indication, I'd say we'll have to wait a few months before we see pics of the wheels.

You should have Gary come over, I'm sure he'd take a few pics for us.
 
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Old May 14, 2010 | 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by apkano

You should have Gary come over, I'm sure he'd take a few pics for us.
Even better idea.....FP, Bring your car by my house tomorrow after the wheels are installed.
Or if you need a good tire shop.. the one by my house have mounted tires twice on mine and use great care when mounting tires.
 
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Old May 14, 2010 | 07:38 PM
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I applied a couple of coats of wheel wax I bought from Discount Tire (BTW this product works wonders to keep off the brake dust from sticking to the wheels).
Get some ceramic pads. We put Akebobo Euros on the red Xfire three weeks ago and virtually no dust now.
 
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Old May 19, 2010 | 06:26 PM
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Lets see some pics?
 
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Old May 19, 2010 | 08:23 PM
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Lets see some pics?
He must be back on the crapper.
 
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Old May 19, 2010 | 10:03 PM
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Sorry guys, I've been extremely busy at work and at home. I'll take some pics soon, and post them.
 
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Old May 19, 2010 | 11:47 PM
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Sorry guys, I've been extremely busy at work and at home. I'll take some pics soon, and post them.
I think you sold your car. LOL That would be the only reason I would think you wouldn't be posting your bling... C'mon, I've been dying to try out this new waterproof keyboard cover.
 
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Old May 20, 2010 | 06:39 AM
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I have to agree!

I think he sold it to so he could have some cash to pay off the border patrol so he could sneak that damn VW across!
 
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