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    #46
    yea i like the design pretty well, mainly just can decide if i should get 15s for the weight or 16s for the handling. I had previously thought 16s where too big on the GTX but they dont look it on your car.
    '88 GTX

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      #47
      Originally posted by Talkurt View Post
      yea i like the design pretty well, mainly just can decide if i should get 15s for the weight or 16s for the handling. I had previously thought 16s where too big on the GTX but they dont look it on your car.
      I'll bet the right 15's will handle just as good if not better than most 16s. The latest Car and Driver did a test using different diameter rims on the same vehicle and 17s did better through the slalom than the 18s. The 18s look better but at some point, the weight of the bigger rim plus having too little sidewall forcing more effort onto the rest of the suspension doesn't pay off. Be careful.

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        #48
        Cool, sounds win win to me.
        '88 GTX

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          #49
          Tenzo-R, DC6 wheels 16x7.5
          "See that car, in the 80's that car was deadly." Random man to his son while passing the GTX in a parking lot

          Originally posted by neuspeedescort
          the proper spelling would be "Launchabilitiness" i do believe.
          -88' Mazda 323 GTX, 1.8t, Modified Magazine May 2012
          -88' Mazda 323 GTX, caged and ready for dirt
          -93' Mazda Miata, half caged
          -09' Mercedes C63 AMG
          -87' Toyota Land Cruiser, 33's with slight lift, safari style!

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            #50
            What's the offset and threadwidth?

            1988 White GTX - #1 parts
            1988 Black GTX - #2 reliably broken touge monstar (294,000 miles no rebuilds) - dead
            1988 Blue GTX - #3 in progress (view here)
            1988 Blue GTX - #4 BPT swapped weekend warrior.
            1988 White GTX - #5 Rally car

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              #51
              Random sexy photos from the new roommates camera (escortsportage)




              "See that car, in the 80's that car was deadly." Random man to his son while passing the GTX in a parking lot

              Originally posted by neuspeedescort
              the proper spelling would be "Launchabilitiness" i do believe.
              -88' Mazda 323 GTX, 1.8t, Modified Magazine May 2012
              -88' Mazda 323 GTX, caged and ready for dirt
              -93' Mazda Miata, half caged
              -09' Mercedes C63 AMG
              -87' Toyota Land Cruiser, 33's with slight lift, safari style!

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                #52
                hey jeff i was thinking of getting rid of some parts i had in storage. what do you think about a custom turbo manifold from creative performance in pr? and a gt30-40 turbo dual bb. this in your car will just take it to a hole new level pm or call if you are intrested.
                Attached Files
                GOD INVENTED TURBO LAG TO GIVE THE V8 A CHANCE!!!!!
                AND
                THE DEVIL INVENTED THE ''ANTILAG'' TO SHOW THEM NO MERSEY!!!!

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                  #53
                  Jeff.... what size tires and offset are you running!?!?!

                  1988 White GTX - #1 parts
                  1988 Black GTX - #2 reliably broken touge monstar (294,000 miles no rebuilds) - dead
                  1988 Blue GTX - #3 in progress (view here)
                  1988 Blue GTX - #4 BPT swapped weekend warrior.
                  1988 White GTX - #5 Rally car

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                    #54
                    i belive offset is 42mm, its stamped on the back of one of the spokes. tires are BF goodrige KDW, specs are 215/40zr16-86W

                    "See that car, in the 80's that car was deadly." Random man to his son while passing the GTX in a parking lot

                    Originally posted by neuspeedescort
                    the proper spelling would be "Launchabilitiness" i do believe.
                    -88' Mazda 323 GTX, 1.8t, Modified Magazine May 2012
                    -88' Mazda 323 GTX, caged and ready for dirt
                    -93' Mazda Miata, half caged
                    -09' Mercedes C63 AMG
                    -87' Toyota Land Cruiser, 33's with slight lift, safari style!

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                      #55
                      Looking up tenzos. I didnt see them in 16x7.5. Was that a size they use to make? I see 16x6 though. Not trying to nitpick I'm just particular about fitment and I'm getting close to getting some wheels.
                      '88 GTX

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                        #56
                        They are an older size. I tried looking em up cause I wanted a 5th as a spare. They do make the "dc6" but now it has a lip and different sizes. As I like mine with no lip
                        "See that car, in the 80's that car was deadly." Random man to his son while passing the GTX in a parking lot

                        Originally posted by neuspeedescort
                        the proper spelling would be "Launchabilitiness" i do believe.
                        -88' Mazda 323 GTX, 1.8t, Modified Magazine May 2012
                        -88' Mazda 323 GTX, caged and ready for dirt
                        -93' Mazda Miata, half caged
                        -09' Mercedes C63 AMG
                        -87' Toyota Land Cruiser, 33's with slight lift, safari style!

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                          #57
                          Oh man.. I didn't even consider the fact that with 16s I could run KDW's.... very tempting. No issues with strut or fender clearance? I'm assuming you're on sleeves or real coilovers. and rolled fenders.

                          1988 White GTX - #1 parts
                          1988 Black GTX - #2 reliably broken touge monstar (294,000 miles no rebuilds) - dead
                          1988 Blue GTX - #3 in progress (view here)
                          1988 Blue GTX - #4 BPT swapped weekend warrior.
                          1988 White GTX - #5 Rally car

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                            #58
                            no rolled fenders but K sport coils
                            "See that car, in the 80's that car was deadly." Random man to his son while passing the GTX in a parking lot

                            Originally posted by neuspeedescort
                            the proper spelling would be "Launchabilitiness" i do believe.
                            -88' Mazda 323 GTX, 1.8t, Modified Magazine May 2012
                            -88' Mazda 323 GTX, caged and ready for dirt
                            -93' Mazda Miata, half caged
                            -09' Mercedes C63 AMG
                            -87' Toyota Land Cruiser, 33's with slight lift, safari style!

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                              #59
                              Originally posted by 808 View Post
                              Oh man.. I didn't even consider the fact that with 16s I could run KDW's.... very tempting. No issues with strut or fender clearance? I'm assuming you're on sleeves or real coilovers. and rolled fenders.
                              Wut? They don't make KDWs in 15" anymore? Don't say that! Mine are worn the hell out.

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                                #60
                                They dont..

                                1988 White GTX - #1 parts
                                1988 Black GTX - #2 reliably broken touge monstar (294,000 miles no rebuilds) - dead
                                1988 Blue GTX - #3 in progress (view here)
                                1988 Blue GTX - #4 BPT swapped weekend warrior.
                                1988 White GTX - #5 Rally car

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