Well I will let you know. I ordered these FR500 for my Calypso 93 LX. Hope they look good... LOL
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help me choose new wheels for my 93 cobra!
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QUICK91LX
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If you would immediately write off a Cobra as a GT simply because of the wheels on it, thats a little ridiculous. I happen to dislike 93 Cobra wheels and would absolutely change them if I was lucky enough to own one of those cars. I would think other people out there might feel the same. Everyone has their own personal taste and not everyone will like it. I am guilty of saying things about peoples car too, but because a Cobra has non-Cobra wheels? Give me a break.
It is usually pretty easy to tell a real Cobra from a Cobra-ized GT. If I were to see a well done converted GT pass me on the road with the only difference being a set of wheels, I would first assume that it was a Cobra that someone changed the wheels on rather than a GT that someone re-did. Changing wheels is much more common than someone totally re-doing the whole car. I don't know many people who would assume a Cobra is a GT simply because of the wheels it rides on.
IMO, i would of kept the 4 lug cobras, but in his case it's too late for that.
So next best thing is to use some other cobra rims.
Special mustangs should always keep the exterior in the same family of parts.
Nothings worse than a cobra with saleen rims or vice versa.
Specialtly cars should keep with one theme, and since he can't use the original rims anymore, a newer cobra rim is his next best choice.
And to to respond to your statement, yes i'd either write it off as a gt, or think the owner of the car is a jackass.
You want to add your own personal touch to the outside, buy a gt.
So next best thing is to use some other cobra rims.
Special mustangs should always keep the exterior in the same family of parts.
Nothings worse than a cobra with saleen rims or vice versa.
Specialtly cars should keep with one theme, and since he can't use the original rims anymore, a newer cobra rim is his next best choice.
And to to respond to your statement, yes i'd either write it off as a gt, or think the owner of the car is a jackass.
You want to add your own personal touch to the outside, buy a gt.
QUICK91LX
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Or you could have a Cobra with a sweet set of wheels.
I can't get over how foolish it is to negate the worth of a special vehicle, simply because it rolls around on a different set of wheels. Store the stockers away in the garage for safe keeping and ride around in a car with a killer look that suits the taste of the owner.
rj95svt
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check these out. I've never seen a set on a mustang and I think they look nice and have a great price point.http://www.groupawheels.com/vapordeep.html
Wow those are very nice looking! I am seriously thinking about getting a set, thanks a lot for the link! I am gonna look around there and see what else they have as well.
Personally I would NEVER change a 93 cobra to 5 lug. But, if I bought a 93 Cobra that was already 5 lug, I woudl bo with black 3 spokes with a polished lip. Sorta like the 93 Cobra Rs.
Just like this: http://www.performanceautosport.com/detail.asp?car=5884
Just like this: http://www.performanceautosport.com/detail.asp?car=5884
hsean
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i wonder if one of these companies makes a five star wheel that that covers the lugnuts. i personally will not change over to five lug and would like to find something other then the standard 4 lug five spoke wheel.
blackened88lx
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Other than wheels, yes.
Did I miss what color the car is?? That would make a big difference.
rj95svt
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Glad you liked those wheels. I really want a set of 10.5 or I would deffinatly get some of those vapors to put on my 95 cobra. I still might get a set just to be different from most others
Mine is Vibrant Red.
Other than wheels, yes.
Did I miss what color the car is?? That would make a big difference.
Strippt88
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Spend the 5-lug conversion/ rim/tire money on getting the body fixed correctly, sell it to someone who appreciates an original 93 Cobra, find a nice GT to hack up and beat on, they made lots of those, no one will miss it.
And you'll have cash left after you're done!
NKau
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Man, I'd sell the 5 lug conversion stuff and put the stock wheels back on the car. Unless they were gwarred up or something, I'm not sure why you'd want to change them out. Like you said, they are unique, and do look good. I'd spend the money elsewhere personally, but I guess do what you want.
1.8kmint
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2000xp8 brings up a good point about sticking with some type of Cobra wheels...I am really liking the 10th anniversary wheels but have never seen them on a Fox before...
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