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capriman86
Joined: 13 Jan 2007 Posts: 402 Location: N. Smithfield, RI
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Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 12:42 am Post subject: The TSW 17" Wheels are on! |
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Ok....After pulling out the rear end, painting it, putting the BBK upper/lower control arms in, the 1" drop coils with all new energy suspension isolators, painted the front sway bar with new end links and bushings....here we are.
The ARE 5 Stars are now off the car and are on
my friend Paul's 82GT
Here are the new shoes!
I took a couple of quick pics just a bit ago, I will get some better ones soon.
So..................What do you think?
17x7 TSW Kyalami HyperBlack (but they are metallic grey) with 245/45/ZR17 Potenza's
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86capriasc
Joined: 12 Nov 2005 Posts: 377 Location: wisconsin
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Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 1:07 am Post subject: |
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Hey those look nice. I wonder how they would look in white.
I'm still trying to get my other rims done. Check my album for pics. They are Borbet type A 17X8.5 The powder coat is a real pain to strip off. Once they are stripped they will be painted blue to match the car. I have already polished the deep dish lip.
Mike _________________ 1986 ASCMclaren #108
stock E7 short block, explorer intake, 65mm TB, home built Gt45 turbo kit, 3.08s, Borla cat-back, '05 slot maf, Gt-40p heads, TFS1 cam, 80lb injectors, E85, Qaurterhorse tuner. |
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86capriasc
Joined: 12 Nov 2005 Posts: 377 Location: wisconsin
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Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 1:11 am Post subject: |
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By the way how is the handling with the new suspension pieces?
Mike _________________ 1986 ASCMclaren #108
stock E7 short block, explorer intake, 65mm TB, home built Gt45 turbo kit, 3.08s, Borla cat-back, '05 slot maf, Gt-40p heads, TFS1 cam, 80lb injectors, E85, Qaurterhorse tuner. |
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ProTouringASC
Joined: 18 Sep 2006 Posts: 352 Location: Lenoir City, TN
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Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 2:33 am Post subject: |
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Nice! What did the wheels run you, if you don't mind my asking?
Shiny Side Up!
Bill _________________ ...it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such government, and to provide new guards for their future security. |
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capriman86
Joined: 13 Jan 2007 Posts: 402 Location: N. Smithfield, RI
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Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 2:37 am Post subject: |
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Thanks guys.
Just added a few more pics to the top post that I had.
I bought the tires and rims for $800 off a guy on craigslist.
He never used them on his project, then sold the project.
I have not got to "test" the suspense much, only drove it about 5 miles since being done.
Mike those borbets are cool! |
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86capriasc
Joined: 12 Nov 2005 Posts: 377 Location: wisconsin
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Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 2:52 am Post subject: |
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With the 245/45 tires what gear are you running? and what speedo gear are you using? _________________ 1986 ASCMclaren #108
stock E7 short block, explorer intake, 65mm TB, home built Gt45 turbo kit, 3.08s, Borla cat-back, '05 slot maf, Gt-40p heads, TFS1 cam, 80lb injectors, E85, Qaurterhorse tuner. |
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capriman86
Joined: 13 Jan 2007 Posts: 402 Location: N. Smithfield, RI
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Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 3:52 am Post subject: |
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I am running 3.73 gears and a 21T speedo gear.
The stock tire is 225/60/R15
At 60 mph these tires would be 59.9mph
So...with 3.73's
(Drive gear * rear end gear * Rev. Per Mile of tire divided by 1000 = _______)
7*3.73*787/1000=20.54857
I choose to steup to 21T to keep my speedo 1-2mph over what I am doing to keep me under the radar..lol |
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86capriasc
Joined: 12 Nov 2005 Posts: 377 Location: wisconsin
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Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 3:57 am Post subject: |
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That is just what I needed to know. Thanks
Mike _________________ 1986 ASCMclaren #108
stock E7 short block, explorer intake, 65mm TB, home built Gt45 turbo kit, 3.08s, Borla cat-back, '05 slot maf, Gt-40p heads, TFS1 cam, 80lb injectors, E85, Qaurterhorse tuner. |
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capriman86
Joined: 13 Jan 2007 Posts: 402 Location: N. Smithfield, RI
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Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 4:46 am Post subject: |
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no problem! |
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negusm Site Admin
Joined: 25 Aug 2004 Posts: 5183 Location: Charlotte, NC
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Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 1:34 pm Post subject: |
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Those wheels look really really nice and I don't like many aftermarket wheels.
-Mike _________________ 1985 ascMcLaren Coupe - Midnight Blue
Under Restoration |
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capriman86
Joined: 13 Jan 2007 Posts: 402 Location: N. Smithfield, RI
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Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 3:16 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Mike! |
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Sandy
Joined: 26 Aug 2004 Posts: 6205 Location: Northern New Jersey GSP Exit 148
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Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 9:43 pm Post subject: |
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I think that car is AAA beautiful, even elegant! THE nicest Capri I've seen in decades. I usually do not like aftermarket anything, 'Ya know, Sandy Stocker - but those rims rule ! The entire car is just perfect. It improves upon the original. I could see this having been a `1987-1988 Capri from the factory.
Change nothing. Bulls-Eye perfection _________________ Sandy passed away in 2012. He will be forever missed.
1990 Final Car prior to the 12 Silver Anny Editions
1990 Silver Pearl Anny Edition
1986 Coupe Full Pkg #109 of 114.
http://public.fotki.com/ascmclaren/ascmclaren_capris/sandys_mclarens/ |
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86capriasc
Joined: 12 Nov 2005 Posts: 377 Location: wisconsin
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Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 11:18 pm Post subject: |
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Do you still have the stock springs on it? _________________ 1986 ASCMclaren #108
stock E7 short block, explorer intake, 65mm TB, home built Gt45 turbo kit, 3.08s, Borla cat-back, '05 slot maf, Gt-40p heads, TFS1 cam, 80lb injectors, E85, Qaurterhorse tuner. |
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capriman86
Joined: 13 Jan 2007 Posts: 402 Location: N. Smithfield, RI
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 1:47 am Post subject: |
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Sandy wrote: | I think that car is AAA beautiful, even elegant! THE nicest Capri I've seen in decades. I usually do not like aftermarket anything, 'Ya know, Sandy Stocker - but those rims rule ! The entire car is just perfect. It improves upon the original. I could see this having been a `1987-1988 Capri from the factory.
Change nothing. Bulls-Eye perfection |
Thanks Sandy! I am pretty happy with the way its going.
The car is far from showroom, but I continue my way forward as
best I can!
86capriasc wrote: | Do you still have the stock springs on it? |
I put in 1 inch drop coils. I am a little disappointed on the fronts, I wish
they were a 1/2 inch lower. Maybe things will settle in a bit as I have
only driven the car about 3 miles..lol |
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86capriasc
Joined: 12 Nov 2005 Posts: 377 Location: wisconsin
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 2:06 am Post subject: |
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What brand of springs are they? I have frpp springs. I would guess they are 1 1/2" lower than stock. I hope my front tires won't rub. My fronts will be 225/45/17 with the new rims. The backs will be 245/45/17.
The front of the car now with the stock wheels and 225/50/15's is too low to get a jack under. _________________ 1986 ASCMclaren #108
stock E7 short block, explorer intake, 65mm TB, home built Gt45 turbo kit, 3.08s, Borla cat-back, '05 slot maf, Gt-40p heads, TFS1 cam, 80lb injectors, E85, Qaurterhorse tuner. |
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