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Old 05-20-2004 | 04:24 PM
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Torq Thrust IIs

Do they make a direct fit for third gens??

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Old 05-20-2004 | 04:34 PM
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i think if you look in the jegs or summit cat. they have them . I think the only fit u can get it the 8 inch wide. I know chevyken has them but he special ordered them . Why not get some boyd coddington smoothies, their the same price and u can get custom offsets.
Old 05-20-2004 | 04:35 PM
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better made too.
Old 05-20-2004 | 04:37 PM
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better made too.
damn right.
Old 05-21-2004 | 03:03 AM
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I'd have to agree....I have the TT2's and the quality just isn't there....I do get an absolute ridiculous amount of good comments on them though.
Old 05-21-2004 | 08:31 PM
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because it's a classic design...anytime you can find a similar design across the board it's a good one.

Old 05-23-2004 | 12:25 AM
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Yes they do make direct fit but only 8 inch wide. I just got a price estimate from sears $994 with lug kit. Does that seem a little steep? I sure thought so.
Old 05-23-2004 | 12:54 AM
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what size?
Old 05-23-2004 | 09:29 AM
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yes they do make a exact fit for 3rd gens, but overall its not all that nice of a fit or finish on the wheels. the quality of the polished aluminum is not very good at all.

these are 17x8's, and a 1.5" drop all the way around. the tires came within about 1/8" of rubbing when i turned sharply
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Old 05-23-2004 | 09:50 AM
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Wow,pskl350 that car/stance looks great IMHO
My question is...Would you buy them again?or spend the substantial extra for Boyd's?
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BTW,may I ask what size tires?
Old 05-23-2004 | 04:08 PM
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i got an idea....the two of you should meet. pat sell him your wheels and go get some boyds.

Old 05-23-2004 | 08:54 PM
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LOL,now there's an idea!!
Dunno if I could slip those past the wife tho,
I get my hood out of the paint shop this week,and I'm having sub-frame connectors installed at Slim's on Tuesday,what the heck lowering springs/wheels on Wednesday!
Divorce court on Thursday!
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Old 05-23-2004 | 09:46 PM
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i like the idea too, however i dont have those rims anymore.....
but im still wanting to pick up a set of boyds soon though
Old 05-23-2004 | 09:50 PM
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Originally posted by Brock's91RS
Wow,pskl350 that car/stance looks great IMHO
My question is...Would you buy them again?or spend the substantial extra for Boyd's?
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BTW,may I ask what size tires?
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i am planning on getting a set of custom fit rims soon, as soon as i can find a style that i really like and can live with for a long time lol. i was just not happy with the quailty of the TTII rims

i believe they had 255/45 tires on them
Old 05-27-2004 | 01:48 AM
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my father actually worked at american racing and he got me the tt2s for like $300. with the lug kit there worth $800 plus in other places. ive had them for a while but havent mounted them because i still need the tires

and they also make them crome instead of polish but at a heafty price i was origanally going to get the 200 series rims from amercan racing but they didint have them in stock
Old 05-27-2004 | 02:18 AM
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Mine are 17X8....and yeah...the finish is good...but could have been much better....I haven't lowered mine or anything, just stock ride height
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Old 05-27-2004 | 03:48 AM
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you need to get that picture to actually link to your cardomain page. get her lowered a bit and your car will be right up there with one of my favorites for a black z.
Old 05-27-2004 | 08:20 AM
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Car: 1992 Camaro Z28
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17X8 in the front // 17x9.5 rear
245/45/17 275/40/17
The fit in the front is perfect as for the rear, the passenger side wheel rubs. I am in the process of replacing the shocks, and bought a new adjustable panhard. Just for kicks I installed some lower control arms, and relocation brackets!!! Money well spent!!
Old 05-27-2004 | 10:12 AM
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Am I the only one that doesn't find those rims particularly appealing? Don't get me wrong, they look good on your cars, but I don't like the rims too much.
Old 05-27-2004 | 10:42 AM
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At first I was afraid, I was petrified.........No really, At first I was skeptical of getting them. I really wanted the Dark ROH ZS wheels, discontinued When I finally saw these rims on my car, I fell in love again! Well technically I never fell out of love, anyway they really bring the car to life! The stance is aggresive and it really brings out the color of my car! I think these wheels are one of the top 5 best looking for our car!!!
Old 05-27-2004 | 10:59 AM
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Originally posted by mechamwingedta
i think if you look in the jegs or summit cat. they have them . I think the only fit u can get it the 8 inch wide. I know chevyken has them but he special ordered them . Why not get some boyd coddington smoothies, their the same price and u can get custom offsets.
Where do you find the Smothies at the same price as TT2s? His website lists them at almost double the price.
Old 05-27-2004 | 11:30 AM
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Smoothie II's, 17x8 up front, 17x10 in the rear...clears and fits perfectly

Old 05-27-2004 | 11:55 AM
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no way, boyd has them for 995 for 17 and then like 50 bucks for the 9.5 all around. I looked in jegs or summit , one of them , and they are 950 for tt2's.I d rather have boyds for that price, now if tt2 were 500 or 600 then id go tt2's, but they arent.
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o yeah , u can also get smoothies in 18's , which would look really awesome.
Old 05-27-2004 | 12:47 PM
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Originally posted by nolanr0413
no way, boyd has them for 995 for 17 and then like 50 bucks for the 9.5 all around. I looked in jegs or summit , one of them , and they are 950 for tt2's.I d rather have boyds for that price, now if tt2 were 500 or 600 then id go tt2's, but they arent.
Can you give me a link? His website listed the 17x9s at around $380/each.
Old 05-27-2004 | 05:58 PM
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Here ya guys go. These are the best prices for the Smoothies that I have found yet. CrazyHawaiian got his Boyds from here.
Boyd Smoothie
Boyd Smoothie II
Old 05-27-2004 | 06:40 PM
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17" in a boyd should not run you more then 280-340 a wheel depending on option and style. when i was looking at the hot rod fully customed it was only 340 in 18" through belle tire here in michigan and that was without any deals.
Old 05-28-2004 | 01:15 AM
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I like the look of real TT2's over the Smoothies.
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