New wheels!

Dr_EluSivE

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Well its been a long time coming but i finally got some new wheels to replace my old ugly ones. Its wet, so i cant tell you if it handles better yet, but it sure looks better. They are Ponys Wrapped with Kumho Ecsta's 225/55/16 I think they look better, but judge for yourself.

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Better Huh??

PS: I know it looks like a photoshop, but its not.. Just a nasty Overcast Rainy day.

 

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bhuff30

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ahhhh, much better.

 

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Umm....So what happened to the old ones? I know this guy (me) who desperately needs new wheels. Nothing is uglier than the stock 14 inch lx wheels. Just curious.

 

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Hmm...hate to say it but they look "equal" at best...I actually liked the old ones a bit better I think. I'm just not a fan of Ponies though...

 

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140cilx

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Dr. I like your tire choice!

 

Dr_EluSivE

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Stinger said:

Hmm...hate to say it but they look "equal" at best...I actually liked the old ones a bit better I think. I'm just not a fan of Ponies though...

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the old ones were badly corroded, they have curb rash really bad on 2 wheels (chunks of alum missing) Trust me, the new ones are in MUCH better shape. The style of the old ones isnt bad, but their condition is.

Dr. I like your tire choice!

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So far i like em, the sidewalls are nice looking but its been raining since i got them so i can judge performance yet, they feel as though they will handle better, and the wet traction is better, but my old tires were bald. I need so dry pavement to give em a workout.

Umm....So what happened to the old ones? I know this guy (me) who desperately needs new wheels. Nothing is uglier than the stock 14 inch lx wheels. Just curious.

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Well since i live in a snow state, once i have some extra cash im gonna throw some Snow tires on em and use them as "winter wheels"

Dr.

 

bhuff30

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Dr_EluSivE said:

Well since i live in a snow state, once i have some extra cash im gonna throw some Snow tires on em and use them as "winter wheels"
Dr.

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You'll definatly want some winter wheels if you bought the 711's. They have absolutly no traction soon as you get a dusting. When I had the 711's, I actaully got stuck in 1" of snow on a level surface.
If I had an extra set of wheels, I would definatly buy some DOT legal rubber for autoXing. I think I'm addicted now.

 

Dan P.

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I agree much better
Can you say twins

 

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140cilx

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can you say "you guys need some FMS C springs"?

Pretty cars - the both of you.

 

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Lookin' good. Hope you got a good deal on your ponies!

 

Shawneebear93

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Downright spooky, you's even have the same Pony emblem!

 

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Huge improvement! I have to say I always hated your old wheels. Now go get some springs.

Ash

 

Dr_EluSivE

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Asha'man said:

Huge improvement! I have to say I always hated your old wheels. Now go get some springs.

Ash

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ME TOO!!! i am So glad to have something else. Next Weds im picking up a 88 TC 8.8 traclock rear with disc brakes and when that goes on (if its in the budget) I will be putting on tubular control arms and hopefully springs. I also plan on getting the turbo coupe front brakes and swapping them over at the same time. So, new tires/wheels, new rear with brakes, new control arms (hopefully), new springs (hopefully), and turbo motor in the spring... its Finally nice to make some progress!

Nice car Dan I like your color and wheel combo.

Bhuff: my Kumhos are Ecsta ASX's they are Supposed to be "all season" so they should do a little better in the wet then the 711's but probably not as good in the dry. Now if it would only stop raining

140: C-springs or Eibachs?

I gotta take it a little slow for a while though cause if i buy too many more car parts before my girlfriend gets Her ring.... Im gonna be single Very quickly. Im.

Dr.

 

bhuff30

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Dr_EluSivE said:

Bhuff: my Kumhos are Ecsta ASX's they are Supposed to be "all season" so they should do a little better in the wet then the 711's but probably not as good in the dry. Now if it would only stop raining
Dr.

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Good choice. On my last set, I was either going to get the ASX or the yokos I bought. I didn't like how quickly the 711s wore, so I got the Yokos with AA traction a 500 treadwear.

 

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having two mustangs look exactly the same is not aloud, trade me rims , or else.

 

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I'm a real push over when it comes to the 90-93 Ponys Heck I even love the color of the car

 

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I like the old ones. everyone has the ponies. I like the ponies to but the others are more agressive. somone could clean them up reall good.

tf

 

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I'm with Flush. I like the old ones. They just look different. Even I have a set of Ponies. And you that is bad when I have a set. I like the fake cobra's with 4 hole but I ain't the scrill yet for those.

Enjoy your wheels though.

 

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140cilx

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Dr.

Some people's Eibachs sit lower than other peoples, even if they are the same type. This concerned me as I've used 3 set's of springs on the LX. So, I got the Motorsport C's - they drop it just as they say. 1.5" and ride real nice - so at least take a gander at them as you are deciding.