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Old 04-09-2007, 06:37 PM
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Default I had 16" sport wheels and went to 18" rs4 reps

It made a noticeable difference for sure. rougher ride, lost pep off the line. It obviously looked "cooler" but I ended up going back to the stockers. They just feel better.
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Default Read 10 and 11 at the link

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18" rs4 reps... what i want! :-D
Old 04-09-2007, 07:10 PM
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Default Well..sigh

I uploaded a picture to http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/
but I can't figure out how the hell to attach it despite you guy's help. Dumb+tired=me.
Have to try tomorrow, the ball and chain oops I mean my fiance is telling me it's time to shut the damn computer off.

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dont worry, we can go to your pic poster and see it
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Default Short answer.. No

engine performance will stay the same...
cars performance will change
mwahahah technicality
Old 04-09-2007, 08:34 PM
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Default Re: Short answer.. No

Like I said, as long as the butt dyno can't notice a difference, they'll stay. If not, they'll be in the classifieds soon.
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Default you'll be able to tell.. acceleration sucked on my 2.8L after throwing on 18's

handling was better though
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Default I just had the G2 SC put on

so hopefully it won't be a dramatic loss.
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