Page 1 of 4 1 2 3 4 >
Topic Options
Rate This Topic
#104528 - 03/03/09 09:42 PM 56k...Beware the retro T-Bat!
ThunderBat Offline
Member
Registered: 03/11/04
Posts: 5176
Loc: Virginia
My second day of washing fire trucks and I dropped the wheels/tires at the shop before I went in for Comm Service. When I left I stopped back by the shop to pick up my newly mounted wheel set. I took one look at those new white letters and said to myself "screw the snow and ice, these suckers are going on the car"
I paid the price since I had to break out my trusty 4-way lug wrench since my impact gun was frozen, but after an hour of freezing cold fingertips and good old fashioned back grunting, the end result was worth it.
Razz on me if you want, YES the car is dirty but with the hose and wash bucket both frozen there wasnt much I could do but get the snow off the car. I think the offset and the fat tire look came off great. These are the same width and overall diameter as my 18s were. Imight not be able to see my calipers anymore but I'm willing to trade that off for this "hi-banks" look....oh yeah, check it out...





I'm lovin it laugh cool thumbsup
_________________________

Thoughts from the Highway of Life www.tobthebat.wordpress.com
Top
#104529 - 03/03/09 09:43 PM Re: 56k...Beware the retro T-Bat!
BoostenGTP Offline
Member
Registered: 01/09/08
Posts: 3476
Loc: Michigan
THAT IS EFFING SICK!!! OMG THAT LOOKS SO BAD!

but seriously, that looks sick lol.
_________________________
2000 GTP: XP Cammed/Blown/Nitrous
Top
#104530 - 03/03/09 09:47 PM Re: 56k...Beware the retro T-Bat!
BoostenGTP Offline
Member
Registered: 01/09/08
Posts: 3476
Loc: Michigan
oh and DEBADGE THAT BABY! and tint the tails. that is all laugh
_________________________
2000 GTP: XP Cammed/Blown/Nitrous
Top
#104531 - 03/03/09 09:52 PM Re: 56k...Beware the retro T-Bat!
palsut Offline
Member
Registered: 08/31/06
Posts: 4021
Loc: Batavia, Ohio
That's actually really good looking wheel for 15" size. Not bad!
_________________________
Top
#104532 - 03/03/09 09:52 PM Re: 56k...Beware the retro T-Bat!
ChrisGT Offline
Member
Registered: 10/22/08
Posts: 2083
Loc: Cranston, RI
Looks SICK!!!!!!!! thumbsup
_________________________


04 GTO M6 | HE SS Clutch | Kooks LT's | SLP LM2 | K&N
Soon: APS TT kit wink

SOLD \/
01 GT | STr5 cam | PT-67 | 18-22psi

Top
#104533 - 03/03/09 09:59 PM Re: 56k...Beware the retro T-Bat!
StreetShaker Offline
Member
Registered: 01/16/08
Posts: 1264
Loc: Tyrone, Central PA
WOW!!! Amazing man!!! well worth the headache. Whats the backspacing on those wheels? I was thinking of doing something maybe 15-16" as well.
_________________________


"Mr. Mom"
Top
#104534 - 03/03/09 10:01 PM Re: 56k...Beware the retro T-Bat!
ChrisGT Offline
Member
Registered: 10/22/08
Posts: 2083
Loc: Cranston, RI
I was looking to do something along these lines for the fronts for some drag radials.
_________________________


04 GTO M6 | HE SS Clutch | Kooks LT's | SLP LM2 | K&N
Soon: APS TT kit wink

SOLD \/
01 GT | STr5 cam | PT-67 | 18-22psi

Top
#104535 - 03/03/09 10:03 PM Re: 56k...Beware the retro T-Bat!
jorgs_7 Offline
Member
Registered: 11/08/08
Posts: 2689
Loc: Eagan,MN
WTF why do your rims look wayyyy bigger than mine LOL those are some rims you see and it says drag radial, then you dont wanna race lol those look great man, nice choice.
_________________________
Top
#104536 - 03/03/09 10:13 PM Re: 56k...Beware the retro T-Bat!
72chevman Offline
Member
Registered: 09/27/07
Posts: 1575
Loc: Where Dorthy,Toto & Wicked Wit...
I know you don't expect those S-rated tires to corner or handle an emergency situation well, do you? My experience with BFG TAs was not good on my Chevelle, but maybe they will work out for you.
The car looks great, but I will take some handling and braking over looks. Do not tint you tails. Who wants to take away any candle power away from the only thing communicating to the many moronic multi-tasking drivers that you are slowing down, turning,or even stopped. I will I could put 100 watt halogen brake bulbs on my car sometimes.
_________________________
03 GT, STB, GM HD sway bars, 35% tint, GE893(37watt)fogs, Flowtech Terminators, 180 T-stat, ZZP DP & PCM, Ceramic PLOG & Crossover, 18" glasspack, 2007 17" Mustang Bullits 235/55/17 Pirelli PZero Nero, 12" R1 D\S rotors, gutted air box, GTP radiator
Top
#104537 - 03/03/09 10:32 PM Re: 56k...Beware the retro T-Bat!
Dre da GP man Offline
Member
Registered: 06/12/06
Posts: 2694
Loc: Alexandria, Virginia
Look better then I thought they would. You know that people will rev there engine at you because of those wheels and the ws6 hood.
_________________________
Exterior- stock painted black wheels, clear corners, stainless steel grill, cross and drilled front and rear rotors with evolution brake pads.
Coming soon- 18 inch black mustang bullet rims, GT/GTP rear bumper, tinted windows.
Top
#104538 - 03/03/09 10:33 PM Re: 56k...Beware the retro T-Bat!
jorgs_7 Offline
Member
Registered: 11/08/08
Posts: 2689
Loc: Eagan,MN
Quote:
Originally posted by Dre da GP man:
Look better then I thought they would. You know that people will rev there engine at you because of those wheels and the ws6 hood.
yea i was thinking the same thing, in the pic they look like monster truck rims, hehee
_________________________
Top
#104539 - 03/03/09 10:59 PM Re: 56k...Beware the retro T-Bat!
00grandprixgt Offline
Member
Registered: 02/20/08
Posts: 2647
Loc: Wall Lake Iowa
THAT IS SOO HOT!

t-bat ftmfw!
_________________________
why im here: 00 Grand Prix GT; Wrecked. PARTS FOR SALE ; PM ME

-98 GTP DAYTONA 752/1500
-Intake
-CCG grills
-HID
-Tint
-1 12" Pioneer Premier
soon to come: projectors,exhaust work, 3.4 setup.
Top
#104540 - 03/03/09 11:15 PM Re: 56k...Beware the retro T-Bat!
'01 GT Offline
Member
Registered: 10/23/07
Posts: 3523
Loc: Milwaukee, WI
that actually looks pretty decent Tim! I coulda swore you had your tails tinted previously??
_________________________

Current:
2004 Dale Jr Monte SS

Old:
01 3.2 intercooled GT RIP
Top
#104541 - 03/03/09 11:26 PM Re: 56k...Beware the retro T-Bat!
20gtp02 Offline
Member
Registered: 04/13/06
Posts: 6709
To me it says "I need a blower now!"
Looks cool! I miss the 18s though
_________________________

2002
Top
#104542 - 03/03/09 11:28 PM Re: 56k...Beware the retro T-Bat!
GTPCompG Offline
Member
Registered: 07/30/07
Posts: 3294
Loc: Ames, Iowa
Well Tbat your car can pull of the 15" Wheel look and I think it looks good but I thought your bigger wheels (the 18's) looked better on the car personally. I do like the fact it is unique and nobody has done it so im going to have to say nice job on the selection and keep on modding that sweet ride:D
_________________________

Inferno Package/CAI/180tstat/3" DP/AL 104 XP's/3.8 MPS/Tuned
Top
Page 1 of 4 1 2 3 4 >