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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 10:49 AM
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would 18" racelines with an et20 offset fit,or are they too wide?

just bought a 3 door and would love to fit these wheels on it
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Old Jun 20, 2008 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by russellsmith
would 18" racelines with an et20 offset fit,or are they too wide?

just bought a 3 door and would love to fit these wheels on it
rus its carl fra workington, you been buyin yourself a 3dr mate??
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 12:56 AM
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yeah mate bought a white one of a friend,its a clean e plate few rs500 parts,harvey gibbs engine and loads of other goodies

you any good parts for a 3 door for sale?
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 08:37 AM
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i would say no,offset is way out and what width are they??
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 08:53 AM
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more hassle than its worth trying to fit those on mate
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 09:51 AM
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an E plate 3dr with rs500 parts, sounds like the ultimate replica to me Any pics fella? Dont go 18's, as said utter ballache plus it'll totaly fuck up your handling/ride quality
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 11:27 AM
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they're 8" wide mate,not even go on with a little trim of the kit?

aw well maybe just get some 17 "hockenheim's for it

it does look the part,needs a front 500 bumper tho,got the splitter grills and tailgate on it,will get some pics up after i change the wank rear smoked lights and indicators
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Old Jun 21, 2008 | 11:47 AM
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Hocks are a classic wheel mate...you wont go wrong with them.


Actualy...didnt ELE run 18" Hocks on the rear and 17" on the front?????
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 02:15 AM
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They'll fit nice in the back with some arch work, The fronts are what you would have to worry about. Still not that much work that a competent body shop can do.
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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 02:44 AM
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Originally Posted by cossie604
Actualy...didnt ELE run 18" Hocks on the rear and 17" on the front?????
Sure did, and looked awesome aswell
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 10:01 AM
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i tried one on the front looked alright,defo need to trim the kit though

let you's know how i get on
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 01:23 AM
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8x18 is just so nice on 3 doors! I`ve had et 23 on mine,just some cutting
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