Cascade Crew

dlp · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 7:29 pm Post subject: new rims for the convertible.....

I ordered these almost three months ago for my wifes 90 IROC convertible and they finally arived yesterday.

http://www.slponline.com/view_product.asp?P=81003&BIG=81003-1

Anyone know of a good deal on 17" rubber?

Richster · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:23 pm Post subject:

Well i clicked on the link...and it asked for my shipping address Laughing

So no cool wheels...Bummer!

Al Hasse · Posted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:58 pm Post subject:

Only wants your zip code, not the whole address Cool

Nice wheels BTW

dlp · Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 9:01 pm Post subject:

Thanks Al, the rims look alot different than the Phantom Black wheels we test fit on your car.

I purchased a set of Dunlop 245 / 45 / 17's from Discount Tire today for the convertible, should be in by Wednesday and installed by Saturday. The bill came to 570.00 for the tires installed including the MFG's rebate.

Disount Tire said that the rims were made by ACE, and that they were a high quality rim. The counter guy said " you didnt need to buy those from SLP", so I asked him to give me their price. He searched, then said he would have to call the MFG becuase they didnt list the correct OS. He did sy that the price was competitive and Discount Tire may not be able to get the correct OS. I told him about the Phantom Black wheels that I bought for under 600.00 for my 87 and he said it was a great deal. They couldnt come within 400.00 for comparison.

dlp · Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 8:09 pm Post subject:

Man, what a hectic night. I hate going to the Verizon store in Woodinville.

I snapped a couple of crappy pics of the convertible with the new shoes. It needs to be lowered, but looks pretty good.

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm295/IROCDAVE/CopyofIROCConvertible17SLPwheels003.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm295/IROCDAVE/CopyofIROCConvertible17SLPwheels006.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm295/IROCDAVE/CopyofIROCConvertible17SLPwheels008.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm295/IROCDAVE/IROCConvertible17SLPwheels001.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm295/IROCDAVE/IROCConvertible17SLPwheels007.jpg

QwkTrip · Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 8:57 pm Post subject:

Nice car!

You need to tell the neighbor that juniper bushes don't grow back if you trim beyond the green. Laughing

dlp · Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 9:17 pm Post subject:

Lol, I wacked the Junipers back this spring, next spring they will be yarded out just like the 8' hedge was this spring. My neighbors freaked out when I did this, I told them they hedge died becuase of all of the snow this past winter! Need to make room for the wider driveway.

The pictures dont really do the car justice, it is really clean but has 200K freeway miles on it. The guy I bought it from traveled to Portland Oregon from Kirkland WA 3 times a week for ten years. Sometimes mileage doesnt count, this is one instance. Some people want a peice of art that they can put in a warehouse ( like a peice of art work, hang it on the wall and look at it) but I like to drive my cars.

Twilightoptics · Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 9:48 pm Post subject:

dlp · Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 6:26 pm Post subject:

The best way to trim them is with a 2" nylon strap and a 4 wheel drive truck.

chevymad · Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 6:32 pm Post subject:

dlp · Posted: Fri Jul 31, 2009 8:37 pm Post subject:

Some better pics of my wifes 1990 IROC convertible and the 87 IROC T-Top car I have had since 1991.

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm295/IROCDAVE/BothIROCs7-31-09001-1.jpg
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm295/IROCDAVE/BothIROCs7-31-09003.jpg
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm295/IROCDAVE/BothIROCs7-31-09007.jpg
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm295/IROCDAVE/BothIROCs7-31-09010.jpg
http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm295/IROCDAVE/BothIROCs7-31-09011.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm295/IROCDAVE/BothIROCs7-31-09012.jpg

http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm295/IROCDAVE/BothIROCs7-31-09016.jpg