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Old 04-25-2003, 04:43 AM
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What kind of wheels cost $6250 each? I mean, superlightweight exotic forged 19" wheels can be had (all four) for well under $10K. What are they, titanium and platinum?
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Damn, Dave, you lucky bastard! Next time he comes by ask him if he wants a Spugen exhaust!
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by JonBoy
[B]What kind of wheels cost $6250 each?
Old 04-25-2003, 09:11 AM
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I want some rims that cost the price of our cars, get some platinum spinners on them and you can roll around listening to BLING BLING all day long.... LOL
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As cool as it is that you drove it, this belongs in Car Talk.
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I've always wondered why people buy aftermarket rims for cars such as the Diablo or F360 when the stock wheels are some of the most beautiful works of art I've ever seen on a car. Just my $.02
Old 04-25-2003, 09:52 AM
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I agree. I would have kept the stockers.

He had 18's in front and 19's in the rear.
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Good story. Apparently the new Lambos (Murcielego and descendants) are much more user-friendly, with nicer interiors, better ergonomics, etc. Still heavy and AWD, though...
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They probably use lowenhart wheels. Those things cost a ton but look damn good on diablo's
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I went to the Auto Salon show today and they had one there with even cooler wheels. I'm going back tomorrow and I'll take some pictures.

I personally think money can be much more wisely spent on something like a Radical, a Suburban, trailer and of course an S2000. That's what I would do, anyway.


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