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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 10:01 AM
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Talking Falken Torque 5s + Nodic Green=

Well, here they are. I still can't post the pics so here are the URLs. I went with the Falken Torque 5s. The tires are 245/35/19s. I think they turned out great,with the dark color of my 8. I like the way the calliper reflects off the lip too. I'll try to get some better pics on a better day. I already had to wait 3 days for it to clear up. I also installed the chrome exhast finishers, but you guys have seen enough pics of those. lol. I guess I'm going to work on some spings, but with the tires I won't be able to drop it more then about a inch or so. Let me know what you guys and gals think. I'm sure I'll get my critics!

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I'll work on some better pics, once she gets waxed.
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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 10:04 AM
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Cobalt....looks awesome!! What other mod plans do you have??? Diggin the yellow calipers. Looks like a slight drop would really take the look of you 8 to the next level. Nice one!!

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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 10:12 AM
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Exhaust is definetly my next investment. Of course X-mas set me back a little, but it won't be to long. After that, a body kit is definetly on the list. I was really torn between wheels or a kit first, but I guess you see which one I chose first. I'm going to order the side strakes from D-Menace. Thinking about getting them in yellow to set the calipers off. What do you think?
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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 02:59 PM
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He cobalt, those are nice rims. Ehhhh ... your rotors come off orange. Either its rust or just weird lighting. Nevertheless, nice calipers, it goes well with your dark 8.

No insult intended but yellow strakes would just be tacky.

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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 03:13 PM
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first green one i like...i like the wheel/caliper combo....yellow strakes might be a lil much since they would be so close to the calipers.....try photochopping it first
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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 03:21 PM
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they look great! nice choice!
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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 03:27 PM
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Ok I just did a quick photoshop (I'm not that good at it). I used Adrian 1's black 8 because I couldn't find any greens with strakes in place and with calipers visible. Take a look.
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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by rx8fosho
first green one i like...i like the wheel/caliper combo....yellow strakes might be a lil much since they would be so close to the calipers.....try photochopping it first
First green one you like?!?!? Here's another.

I just bought caliper paint today as well. Mine will be red though.
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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 04:10 PM
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i dunno why, but the green ones have been kinda ehh, but i must say i havn't seen one in person, so i can still be swayed...yours looks good too, i guess it just has to grow on me....here is my poor attempt, i just took strakes from another car, made them yellow and put them on...no laughing
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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 05:07 PM
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With the gold flakes in the paint, the Green looks wonderful in person. Excellent at night since it kind of looks black too. Kind of like now the old FD Montego Blue used to look different with different light.
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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 05:10 PM
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Nice!! looks good!
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Old Jan 2, 2005 | 05:58 PM
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I am diggin those wheels... how much do they weigh?
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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 11:36 PM
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The wheels weigh about 21 pounds a piece.
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