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Old 06-02-2017, 03:07 PM
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hmmm not sure they would have helped.

Old 06-02-2017, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by S1997
Unlike the wheels, the ugly wing is not for bling, It's for downforce going into turns 1 and then 4 and 6 and 7 and 15 before accelerating onto the banked straight.

And my ball cap says, "Make America Gray Again".
The fact that the wing actually has a purpose proves my point! You must be a young dude to be doing that kind of driving. The gray? Just premature gray!
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Originally Posted by S1997
Ha ha. Aint got no stinkin' Kerb Finders! I think those only came on yacht-length Cadillacs back when.

Actually I don't have any curb rash, but I was curious about some color on the wheels. Plain Rio is kinda boring!
Since we are kind'a in the same age bracket, I knew you would (not) enjoy my comment. They look great. Stay young! I like the truck out on the street (showing my age).
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Originally Posted by dlq04
Since we are kind'a in the same age bracket, I knew you would (not) enjoy my comment. They look great. Stay young! I like the truck out on the street (showing my age).
<br /><br />That's a freaking old truck...
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Originally Posted by Emil St-Hilaire
<br /><br />That's a freaking old truck...
Me like freaking old trucks.... mine is 20 years old and "I honestly like it better than my Audi A6" (don't tell anyone, as I am selling the Audi). I am hoping to sell my Audi.

You'll love this.... a buddy asked, Ok, so what are you buying? "I plan to buy a new truck bed in TN for around $800 because the cab on my 20-year old is in great shape." Hey, I love old trucks. What's really nuts, I never drove an a pickup (old or new) till I bought the one I have.

Back on topic..... Wow, look at my wheels.

But..... do they give you an extra 1/2 hp on the track? Jim, you know I'm jealous.... damn, I really miss tracking my S. Besides, wasting hours here, tracking the S was a great high.

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Old 06-02-2017, 10:01 PM
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Dave, yep, look at my awesome street tires and bling, bling wheels with yellow accent line. They're the ones 'thet shows'!

My R-compound track tires are mounted on another set of wheels. They're the ones 'thet goes'.
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Originally Posted by dlq04
Me like freaking old trucks.... mine is 20 years old and "I honestly like it better than my Audi A6" (don't tell anyone, as I am selling the Audi). I am hoping to sell my Audi.

You'll love this.... a buddy asked, Ok, so what are you buying? "I plan to buy a new truck bed in TN for around $800 because the cab on my 20-year old is in great shape." Hey, I love old trucks. What's really nuts, I never drove an a pickup (old or new) till I bought the one I have.

Back on topic..... Wow, look at my wheels.

But..... do they give you an extra 1/2 hp on the track? Jim, you know I'm jealous.... damn, I really miss tracking my S. Besides, wasting hours here, tracking the S was a great high.
I owned a 68 chevy short bed truck. 3 on the floor and red. Loved it.
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Originally Posted by Emil St-Hilaire
I like these better. How are they holding up. Can you install them on run flat tires.
Old 06-03-2017, 04:18 AM
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Originally Posted by S1997
I just installed a set of Alloygator wheel protectors on my S2000. The info link is here:
https://www.alloygator.com

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The nylon rim inserts come in over a dozen colors to match either the tire or wheel color or provide color enhancement to the wheels.
Where did you purchase them, only distributor they recommend is in Canada, the video on prep and installing on run flat tires did not come up, How much did they cost. Thanks.
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I looked at those. They look good. But the design of the Alloygator with its fasteners and grip is better for protecting the rims against curb damage. You can have a look at the videos. They now also offer a new, rounded profile coming out as an alternative to the prism shape.
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