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New Dub set today!

Posted: 3/23/07 4:19pm Message 1 of 7
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York, SC - USA
Joined: 9/4/2005
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Vette(s): 1974 mille miglia red with oxblood interior 355ci, 320hp
hi everyone.
hey i got a new set of 15x8 polished aluminum torque thrust II's today!  i love 'em! 
it was no easy feat though.  the first set rubbed the trailing arms and they had to order a different offset.  i still have to use spacers on the back wheels.  the front wheels just barely miss the calipers.   but now if i crank the wheel hard, my front tires rub the end of the rocker panel slightly.
i have 255/60's all around and i may have to go to a thinner front tire.Cry
 
i stayed with the 15" rims because i'm "old school" and i like the look of higher profile tires and the raised white letters.  plus, my tires were still in fine shape and i wasn't about to buy new ones Wink
anyway, i'll get some pics and update my signature soon.  i'm putting on a chambered exhaust this week so i'll get pictures then.
 
anyway i'm just excited i just had to tell someone!!!!



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New Dub set today!

Posted: 3/23/07 4:49pm Message 2 of 7
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Sebago Lake, ME - USA
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Vette(s): 1978 Silver Anniversary L82 4spd (M21) Red Leather. Pace Car is in the hands of a new caretaker.
Congrads on the new wheels. Hope you can get the minor details worked out.
I'm with you on the 15" wheels. O rings on the old cars just don't do much for me, but To each his own as they say.
Hey, I just noticed that you live right there in the middle of collector car paradise. Tongue



New Dub set today!

Posted: 3/23/07 4:58pm Message 3 of 7
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York, SC - USA
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Vette(s): 1974 mille miglia red with oxblood interior 355ci, 320hp
hey thanks.
yes, i love living here.  actually i bought my car at "corvettes at carlisle" 2 years ago.  you gotta come down and check out the show.  you'll love it.



New Dub set today!

Posted: 3/23/07 5:35pm Message 4 of 7
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Vette(s): 1978 Silver Anniversary L82 4spd (M21) Red Leather. Pace Car is in the hands of a new caretaker.
Been to the spring meet and to the Corvette show the past 2 years. It is great. Lots of nice cars for sale too, just didn't come down perpared to buy or to get a car home. They say to bring cash. Can't imagine walking around with all that money. 


New Dub set today!

Posted: 3/23/07 6:43pm Message 5 of 7
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North Charleston, SC - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 L48 AT AC T-top
Congrats on the wheels. I'm with you on the old school...me too. I have Power Sticks chambered exhaust on mine. They are true duals and sound awesome. A  lot of folks here think they are too noisy in the car. I guess I got a good set because mine are just right.
Have fun!
Scott



New Dub set today!

Posted: 3/24/07 3:30pm Message 6 of 7
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Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed
Caution !!!!!! On those spacers. If you haven't changed to longer studs it is possible for those to loosen up and  ? Also, be careful when mounting lugs, it's easy to strip those studs with less threads being grabbed. I had a set of wire wheels w/spacers and learned the hard way before I heard the stories of other unfortunates. Just be careful and aware.


New Dub set today!

Posted: 3/24/07 3:37pm Message 7 of 7
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Vette(s): 1974 mille miglia red with oxblood interior 355ci, 320hp
thanks for the advice jim.   i'll keep an eye on it.


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