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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 09:50 PM
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just a quick question for yous..

what is the differentce in weight between standard S2 RS Turbo alloys and the RS7 Diamond cut ones?
also if there is a big difference will i lose alot of speed?
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 09:54 PM
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What are the RS7's?
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 09:57 PM
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i dunno there EXACT name but they r the 7'spoke diamond cut alloys,seen a few cars on here with them on
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Daz-Tyler
i dunno there EXACT name but they r the 7'spoke diamond cut alloys,seen a few cars on here with them on

Prob S1 alloys diamond cut. Basically the same wheel/dimensions
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Old Jul 13, 2005 | 10:20 PM
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any1 help me out with the weights of..

Escort RS Turbo wheels(series 2) ?
RS7 diamondcut 17" ?

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some1 must know this or know where i can look 2 find out!?!?!? cheeRS
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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 09:18 AM
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any1 help me on here??
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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 09:20 AM
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there will be a weight difference altough not sure how much i would say a bout 1 kg each maybe 2
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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 09:23 AM
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you wil lose 15% of your top speed and acceleration too,id go for a nice set of 16's and forget 17's
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Old Jul 14, 2005 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Daz-Tyler
i dunno there EXACT name but they r the 7'spoke diamond cut alloys,seen a few cars on here with them on

Prob S1 alloys diamond cut. Basically the same wheel/dimensions
i think youll find hes on about the diamond cut 7 spokes available in 16" 17"
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