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    Rare 15x8.5 American Racing Vectors - Restored W/ New tires

    I know this is an old thread, but what were the backspacing for these? What was the reason for going a different direction? Did the rub? Looks good, and it would look even better if it was lowered a little. Considering this for a future application. Thank you for your help if possible please.
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    Are Western rims and American Racing Vector rims the same??

    I know this is a very old thread, but which brand was the stock supplier for GM for the original buick regal rims? Thank you, John
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    Help! Best Product(s) for Bumper Filler Oxidation?? Please share your knowledge inside..

    Really?? The car has been climate-control garage kept its entire life with only 21k miles...
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    Help! Best Product(s) for Bumper Filler Oxidation?? Please share your knowledge inside..

    Thank you in advance for all your wealth of knowledge and experience! Help mine look like new. They are not too bad, just looking for ideas and wondering of there is something better I'm missing... Thanks again!
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    1987 pro-touring grand national, from the ground up

    Any opinion on SC&C versus DSE (say speed kit 3) suspension? I've seen both used on this forum.... Trunk looks sharp..
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    1987 pro-touring grand national, from the ground up

    Yeah, I'm sorry I meant the supports, but what do you mean when you say inset? By the way, wouldn't that would be kind of cool if someone made full aluminum bumpers? ...(lighter than steel; stronger than fiberglass) And since we are on the subject of aluminum, was it even a consideration to...
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    1987 pro-touring grand national, from the ground up

    Subscribed for sure....thanks for the help in my wheel spec thread. What helped you decide on those bumpers? (fiberglass versus aluminum)... I'd like to find the lightest ones available for my GN as well. I love the smoother look too. Congrats again!
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    Hi Guys, what is the optimal backspacing for 18x8.5 fronts and 18x10 rears on our GN's?

    Ok, 4.5 rear bs...I've seen more 4.75 bs on 10 inch rears, but I'd love to see pics if you have any? Anyone have a bs measurement on a 8.5 inch front? Thanks
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    OFFICIAL: wheel/tire picture thread... show em off!

    I know this is an older thread; but, GNandy, do you know what the backspacing is on this staggered set above? Thanks. Looks great!
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    Hi Guys, what is the optimal backspacing for 18x8.5 fronts and 18x10 rears on our GN's?

    I know there are experts in here that have or have had these same rim dimensions. What are your BS numbers? Thanks
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    Please help with custom BBS wheel fitment<<<<<<<<<

    I know and understand this, but you see so many GM vehicles with BMW/BBS rims... Is it really a big no-no??
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    Please help with custom BBS wheel fitment<<<<<<<<<

    Hello, I'm wondering if anyone here as done this that may be of greatly appreciated help: I'm trying to fit these to my GN: Front: 18x8.5 ET13 Rear: 18x10 ET28 Is was going to try and use these unless someone less has a better suggestion: http://www.trakplus.com/ Can I get these to...
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    WANTED: SILVER OR WHITE 1987 TURBO T --GREY BUCKETS, HARDTOP, 60K MILES OR LESS (STOCK PREFERRED)

    Let me know what you have --please respond via PM. Thank you in Advance!
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