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Old 08-21-2002, 09:34 AM   #1
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Default Help me pick out wheels

I need everyones help. I am ready to order wheels but I cant decide which ones to get. I personally like the way the Weld DFS Draglites look on coupes, versus a 5 star type, but you guys could sway my decision. Please take a minute to give me your opinion.

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Old 08-21-2002, 09:42 AM   #2
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Oh yeah.... The fronts are going to be skinnies (15x3.5 or 5) and the rears are 15x10.

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Old 08-21-2002, 09:45 AM   #3
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I like the Fluted Drag Stars. I've never seen a car with those, but I've seen a ton with the Draglites. Be different! My $.02.
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Old 08-21-2002, 10:09 AM   #4
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Fluted Star... God I wish I could afford new wheels right know

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Old 08-21-2002, 10:48 AM   #5
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Personnally, I would go with the Bogart D-10 wheel. I know you didn't list it as a choice, but I saw a Stang at Norwalk's FFW and it looked very very sharp. Plus, its different than what everybody else seems to have. I'm getting these for my coupe soon.

But, if I have to stick to the the four choices you gave, I like the clean look of the Bogart Drag-On Fly Star. It looks pretty basic, but they are a very clean look.

I would pass on the Weld's.

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Old 08-21-2002, 11:32 AM   #6
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Monocoques, or if your budget is lower, Weld AlumaStars.

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http://www.wirewheel.com/Cars/Auto_G...11058118.shtml

http://www.monocoquewheels.com/monoc...s/images/3.jpg (Isn't this the Anderson Ford car?)

http://www.monocoquewheels.com/monoc...s/images/2.jpg

http://www.monocoquewheels.com/monoc...s/images/5.jpg

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Old 08-21-2002, 12:34 PM   #7
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Thanks for the replys so far guys.

6T9PONY I agree with your reasoning 100%! But most of the cars I see in the NMRA have the Star wheels. My way of being different was to go back to the Welds.

Belle Monocoques were my first choice. They are actually made by Bogart. They are real popular in the NMRA because they pay contingency. However, I have heard from two different sources that things arent going so good there. If I heard otherwise, I would definately get them. And Yes, that car you referred to is the Renegade car built by Brian Meyer and Rick Anderson. MM&FF followed the build-up of that car a few years ago. Brian had alot of breakage last year, and has not raced at all this year. I have heard that he is planning something for next year.

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Old 08-21-2002, 03:57 PM   #8
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Old 08-21-2002, 04:38 PM   #9
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HAHA I"M BACK!!! thought ya got rid of me, huh? you wacky computer! nothin can stop me!!! muhhhaaaahahaha!!!

ahem.. now back to your question.

get some sprewell racing 20' dubbz with that outer rim piece that spins..that would be.. um MAD TIGHT YO.
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Old 08-21-2002, 05:10 PM   #10
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the fluted ones are different. not many have them. the draglites are everywhere. i voted for the fluted ones
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Old 08-21-2002, 11:34 PM   #11
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I know everyone has them as they have been around forever but... I just love the draglites, always have.. always will..
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