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#215464 - 08/21/11 01:09 AM Bonnie gots new talons
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Not long after I got my Sebring vert, I ran across a bargain on a set of Stern ST-1 wheels at an eBay store called maxspeed performance. I grabbeda whole set of 18x7.5 powdercoated black spoke/polished rims for $300.

Proof that lightining can strike twice, I found these Stern ST-7 rims at the same eBay store...


I posted a"best offer" of $325 and the seller agreed! The wheels arrived Thursday, and Friday morning I did a dry-fit.
The chrome rims are 18x8.5 38mm offset, and it looks like no clearance problems!


I love the small dish over the factory "sawblade" wheels which are flat faced, and it looks like a 235/50/18 will be the tire of choice. 245/50s are too tall, and 255/45s are too short. leaving a huge fender gap. The 235/50 is only 2mm taller than my stock 235/55/17.


We arent sticking out past the fender-line which is perfect.


Hopefully I'll get these on soon, along with my drilled/slotted rotors and painted calipers.
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#215470 - 08/21/11 10:48 AM Re: Bonnie gots new talons [Re: ThunderBat]
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Those look really really nice. I like it a lot.
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#215617 - 09/05/11 02:13 PM Re: Bonnie gots new talons [Re: ThunderBat]
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New rims and brakes are on grin

Fronts


Rear


At the airport (nice backdrop)


Near the hangars
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#215618 - 09/05/11 04:07 PM Re: Bonnie gots new talons [Re: ThunderBat]
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*wolf...call!!!*

that's one sexy beast, Tim! Perhaps light tinting to the tune of 45% or so and she'd be about done! Too bad you couldnt get a thin white wall for that ride, man. Nice backdrop, as well. I have a certain...appreciation for aviation. And such slick, sleek lines like GhostHawk almost seem to belong at an airfield.
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#215620 - 09/05/11 04:50 PM Re: Bonnie gots new talons [Re: ThunderBat]
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Love it!
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#215624 - 09/05/11 10:03 PM Re: Bonnie gots new talons [Re: ThunderBat]
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Bonnie has always struck me as kind of the automotive equivalent of a Lear Jet, sleek, comfy and swift (maybe not fighter jet swift, but enough to get the job done)

I keep considering tint, but I have to check the VA laws on the level allowed. I dont want anything really dark but something close to what the T-Bat had would be sweet.

Exhaust tips and engine mods are on deck.
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#215641 - 09/06/11 06:56 PM Re: Bonnie gots new talons [Re: ThunderBat]
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In most states, 35% is max legal. 45% would be little more than a thin film to try and mask the features of whoever is inside and to also filter out most of the sun's rays. The stuff that looks like a black paint...that stuff is normally 20-10%. I've been in a few cars that had it down to 5% and that was prohibitively dark...in the middle of a hot Southern day.

Which tips are you gnawing on right now? I'm still partial to the non-resonated slash-cut dual/duals.
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#215646 - 09/06/11 09:24 PM Re: Bonnie gots new talons [Re: ThunderBat]
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here ya go tim! btw, the bonne is looking pretty good!

http://www.tintcenter.com/laws/VA/
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#215653 - 09/06/11 11:45 PM Re: Bonnie gots new talons [Re: ThunderBat]
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So 50% or more in VA...that sounds about right. I'd want something light anyway.

The tips are in the garage, which are these

And a set of Thrush Turbos cool
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#215654 - 09/06/11 11:56 PM Re: Bonnie gots new talons [Re: ThunderBat]
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Looking Great TBat!!!

I wish I had a few extra $$s for stuff, but as is I'm still waiting for the beloved 454 to get back from the shop. When it's done y'all will be sure to have a video and pics of the install and running. Dual exhaust with rusty cherry bombs ought to be loud enough. lol
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#215657 - 09/07/11 12:14 AM Re: Bonnie gots new talons [Re: ThunderBat]
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Looks really nice. Always been a fan of the Bonnies.

I have 35% on my Grand Prix, and I'd never go lighter. It's almost perfect for visibility threshold at night too. My 'Bu has 20-15%, somewhere in there. It's REALLY nice during the day, love it. During the night it can be a pain though. You can't see out it all unless there is a decent light source. Luckily my 'Bu has headlights for reverse lights, so it's not a big issue, but side visibility at night is bleh.

When I take possession of my Camaro, 35% is going on it too.
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#215661 - 09/07/11 01:27 AM Re: Bonnie gots new talons [Re: ThunderBat]
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Originally Posted By: ThunderBat
So 50% or more in VA...that sounds about right. I'd want something light anyway.

The tips are in the garage, which are these

And a set of Thrush Turbos cool


im pretty sure if you do around 30% you wont get hasseled, due to the fact that your car doesnt "look" suspicious...
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#215674 - 09/07/11 08:06 PM Re: Bonnie gots new talons [Re: ThunderBat]
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Yo, Rook, what FBod are you getting? I was thinking of getting something like 25% slapped on Shianne sometime soon-ish (prolly about tax-return season).
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#215675 - 09/07/11 08:08 PM Re: Bonnie gots new talons [Re: ThunderBat]
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And TBat: would those large of tips create too little backpressure? I'd think that the L36 would need something like 1.5-1.75" I.D. to keep a good flow. THOSE are the ones I'm wanting for Colleen, but I'm afraid of the flow and tone change due to the large outs.
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#215678 - 09/07/11 09:18 PM Re: Bonnie gots new talons [Re: Richard Candelario]
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Originally Posted By: Richard Candelario
And TBat: would those large of tips create too little backpressure? I'd think that the L36 would need something like 1.5-1.75" I.D. to keep a good flow. THOSE are the ones I'm wanting for Colleen, but I'm afraid of the flow and tone change due to the large outs.


There is absolutely no chance that the tips will have anything to do with it.
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