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Discussion in 'Wheels and Tires' started by wcooper007, Jan 28, 2009.

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    wcooper007 New Member

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    look i am curious if these look like some garbage or what becuase i really like the style of this particular rim and would love to get them but it seems too good to be true and would hate to loose 300 bucks

    this is the ebay item number i cant seen to get the link to work so ya

    270334645472
    wcooper007, Jan 28, 2009
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    navylife59 Super Moderator

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    Made in China. Universal setup. Big center cap that will look ugly and be a pain to replace if lost/damaged. Does not state materials so probably just inexpensive cast. Must have correct hub centric rings for proper fitment. These should come with it at no cost.
    navylife59, Jan 30, 2009
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    Redneck4csa Premium Member

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    :iagree:. I know alot of people like to be original, but sometimes it is better to go with a product that alot of people have to ensure proper fitment and satisfaction.
    Redneck4csa, Jan 30, 2009
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    wcooper007 New Member

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    thats what i was wondering i was just curious i am not going to get them probably going to just chrome my factory wheels and keep them thanks for the info guys
    wcooper007, Jan 30, 2009
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    navylife59 Super Moderator

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    Chances are that you will find 3 other wheels out there that look very similar to that wheel design. Chroming your OEM wheels would be cool, but the EPA has shut down most chrome shops. Finding one in your area that will take on the work might be a pain.
    navylife59, Feb 9, 2009
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    Redneck4csa Premium Member

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    Well, there is another option. I have seen at least one store on eBay that will sell you OEM chromed tC wheels. They send the wheels to you, you send your stockers back to them.
    Redneck4csa, Feb 9, 2009
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    navylife59 Super Moderator

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    Hmm, have the link?
    navylife59, Feb 9, 2009
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    Redneck4csa, Feb 9, 2009
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    navylife59 Super Moderator

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    Darn, those look good!
    navylife59, Feb 9, 2009
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    StreetBrawler89 New Member

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    For Chrome Domes those arent bad, Im a big fan of black rims with a chrome lip.
    StreetBrawler89, Feb 10, 2009
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    Redneck4csa Premium Member

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    To each his own.
    Redneck4csa, Feb 10, 2009
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    wcooper007 New Member

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    i have actually been looking at those and i am considering it as a viable option but i think wheels are going to be one of the last things i do to this car now i am trying to figure out if i do a brake upgrade if that Electronic Braking thing that is on my 09 scion is going to screw with them. It just seems like the breaks in my car are seriously under powered all the time i hit the brakes and it just doesnt slow down the way every other car i used to have does so i think that is my current primary thing.
    wcooper007, Feb 11, 2009
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    Redneck4csa Premium Member

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    Redneck4csa, Feb 11, 2009
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    navylife59 Super Moderator

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    And to drop those stopping distances just upgrade to a quality cross-drilled/slotted rotors. Even with the stock pads you can jamb up the brakes and stop uber quick even from over 100MPH. Get more aggressive pads and the stoppage comes quick. EBFD and Anti-lock functions will not be affected.
    navylife59, Feb 17, 2009
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    wcooper007 New Member

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    Thats what i was thinking can anyone reccomend some good quality rotors slotted and cross drilled, And should i go with a carbon metallic or a ceramic pad?
    wcooper007, Feb 18, 2009
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    navylife59 Super Moderator

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    My rotors I bought from RotorPros. What ever brand that you get, just make sure they are plated for corrosion and the holes are chamfered. The OEM pads bite hard on these rotors. EBC and Hawk make good pads and have a vareity of types for the tC. You will need to decide what you want in features ie less dust or more bite. Be careful not to run full-on race pads as they have to be heated up to perform (glassy brakes on the highway) and will put more wear on the rotors.

    You can see an installation of these on a late model Mustang. It is very similar procedures as with the tC.
    http://mustangforums.com/forum/2005...rilled-gas-slotted-rotors-install-w-pics.html

    Be aware that rotorpros.com is a domain squatter site and not the actual Rotor Pros company. You can hit them up at http://stores.ebay.com/ROTORPROS. Yes it's E-Pray but I had a great experience with these guys, good price, and extremely happy with the product.
    navylife59, Feb 24, 2009
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