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Old 06-07-2003, 01:58 PM
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hmm i have i little dilemma.....

i have the chance to buy a set of 98 gsr rims with tires for $450.
but i am saving up to buy a d16y8 for $800.

i have about $500 saved up, and i hate driving on steelies all the time.
what do you guys think? should i get the rims, or wait on the engine?
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speed > style
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save up 1500 and get an ls motor
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Default Re: rims or engine? (blackhatchy)

obvious: wait for the engine! If you have to ask, maybe you don't deserve the engine. just kidding, but seriously, roll on steelies and save for the engine.
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um excuse me but when in the world was a d16 speedy
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im getting the y8 and then turbo, when i get the money
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engine all the way man
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by viprcr1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">um excuse me but when in the world was a d16 speedy</TD></TR></TABLE>
Ive got a d16Z6 in my 93 DX and Ive raced b16's and win frequently. Dont count a d16 out!
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fsck3r &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Ive got a d16Z6 in my 93 DX and Ive raced b16's and win frequently. Dont count a d16 out!</TD></TR></TABLE>
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i guess its steelies for a little longer..........
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Engine.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kamin &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">speed &gt; style</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Paint the steelies black and save for a motor..
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Si.Hatch.92 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Paint the steelies black and save for a motor..</TD></TR></TABLE>

Agreed!
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**** I sold my rims so i could build a motor, what does that tell you????
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save up for the engine
Old 06-07-2003, 05:12 PM
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well if anyone wants to buy some of my stuff i can get the engine pretty damn soon.........

96-98 pair of headlights
96-dx hatch ECU
99-00 front bumper
96-dx guage cluster

i take donations too.......
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got any milano red 6th gen stock power mirrors you want to sell cheap?
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nope, sorry
i gots a 96 dx hatch
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Default Re: rims or engine? (blackhatchy)

What's wrong with steelies? I pimped mine all winter.
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Engine ...
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ENGINE!!! No Doubt Son!
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speed
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yep yep yep
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is the 99 front bumper still in good/great/mint condition?? what color and how much??? i'm in need of one..
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