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Old 03-30-2005, 10:26 PM
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That is absolutely beautiful! Very sharp! Are you the first member with HREs?
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let me guess the whole thing ran you 4 grand?
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Old 03-31-2005, 12:21 AM
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hey cortc. im impressed with ur set up. a lot of ppl these days dun know how to set up there cars. i give u props. hands down. keep up the good work man. love ur taste
 
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Old 03-31-2005, 06:46 AM
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Thanks guys, and truemagellen the wheels where U$4,650.00 delivered + tires and mounting and balancing...
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Dayum--cortc is 'PaperStack' ; HRE is like the Bentley of the aftermarket rims.
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I think I just creamed my shorts! You got another vote for best looking 8 EVER.
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Have you run it at the track? Autocross or drag? What kind of numbers are you pulling?
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Originally Posted by TR1GGERx1
hey cortc. im impressed with ur set up. a lot of ppl these days dun know how to set up there cars. i give u props. hands down. keep up the good work man. love ur taste
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Old 03-31-2005, 08:30 AM
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Thanks again guys/gals...

Here are a few more pics and one larger wallpaper size image...
Attached Thumbnails HRE 545 Wheels Installed...-rx8100.jpg   HRE 545 Wheels Installed...-rx8101.jpg   HRE 545 Wheels Installed...-rx8102.jpg   HRE 545 Wheels Installed...-rx8103.jpg   HRE 545 Wheels Installed...-wprx8hre.jpg  

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Old 03-31-2005, 08:34 AM
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One B&W...
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Old 03-31-2005, 01:03 PM
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Wow! Very nice! MS in black awesome, and the wheels just make it look better!
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Old 04-01-2005, 01:16 AM
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Awesome bro! Hey Cortc did your suspension take a while to settle to where it is in the pics or was it close to that right after install?
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Old 04-01-2005, 01:30 AM
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It took about a week, and it is back up about 1/4 inch after sitting up on stands for so many months. I will take her for a spin this wekend and that should settle her down again...
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Old 04-01-2005, 02:01 AM
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Bigger pics! I want to cover all my background
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Old 04-01-2005, 02:33 AM
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cortc, that wheels is tight!! .... i thought u ordered SSR SP1? but HRE is definately the 1st choice to go!
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Old 04-01-2005, 07:40 AM
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Here is the long saga, now I am glad I went with the HREs...

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-wheels-tires-brakes-suspension-55/ssr-professor-sp1-wheels-order-36485/
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Old 04-01-2005, 08:09 AM
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brake rotors look awesome along with the wheels. after waiting for so long, I'd drive it like no tommorow
did you had the chance to weigh them Carlos?
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Old 04-01-2005, 10:36 AM
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RotorManiac: Well I am taking her out tonight for a nice long spin... The weight came in at 22.5/23.5 (F/R), I also weighed the tires and they came in a little lighter than stock as they have less sidewall; in the end they are within 1-2 pounds from stock with very good feel and turn-in with increased limits... I am very happy with them...
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Old 04-01-2005, 10:39 AM
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Oh yeah, I like the way the rotors came out... I was waiting to see how much clearance I had with the HREs before getting the brake calipers, I will probably go with the project Mu ones if not Brembo...
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Here is a larger PIC for those who have asked...
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Old 04-01-2005, 11:25 AM
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cortc wut are u dropped with?
 
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Old 04-01-2005, 11:52 AM
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Cortc when are you having a meet? I want to see your car in person :D.
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Originally Posted by cortc
Thanks guys, and truemagellen the wheels where U$4,650.00 delivered + tires and mounting and balancing...
i envy you, i wish i had that money, i've been eyeing for the 547s, very nice ride you got there!
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Old 04-01-2005, 02:12 PM
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TR1GGERx1: I have the MS full suspension...

lourx8: The next meet is next Saturday at Fudruckers here in Miami, here is the link...

https://www.rx8club.com/se-rx-8-forum-30/miami-meet-57190/

tRiX8: Thanks...
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Old 04-01-2005, 02:17 PM
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hey cortc. i have a black car as well. and i have the mintblue kit. don't u chip like krazy? cause it doesnt seem like it.
 
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