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Old 31-03-2007, 04:57 PM   #1
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: Just happen to know ware there are some 18"Pursuit ute 18s laying around but being in a lasy mode thought i would get some opinons here first before I swapp them over for a look see ..has any body seen these on a AU before ..?? or what do you think ??? :lookedat:


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Old 31-03-2007, 05:01 PM   #2
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Get someone to photoshop them on whoosh, just post up a side on shot of your car for them to use
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Old 31-03-2007, 05:03 PM   #3
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Get someone to photoshop them on whoosh, just post up a side on shot of your car for them to use
Gee rodderz, he's just learnt how to post up the videos... he might be able to learn photoshop too!!!!! lol :
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Old 31-03-2007, 05:06 PM   #4
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Gee rodderz, he's just learnt how to post up the videos... he might be able to learn photoshop too!!!!! lol :
since he's a smart old chap I reckon we should let him work it out for himself! _2:
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Old 31-03-2007, 05:13 PM   #5
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since he's a smart old chap I reckon we should let him work it out for himself! _2:
IF you pair are so clever there are the wheels photo shop a blu AU onto them :jab:
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ohh you mean like this :
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Old 31-03-2007, 05:26 PM   #6
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Whoosha taught me to Photoship..
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Old 31-03-2007, 06:57 PM   #7
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I think they look awesome!

I recall seeing an AU pic somewhere not too long ago with those rims on it. Looked fabulous.

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Old 31-03-2007, 07:12 PM   #8
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I like the originals, but as they say a change is as good as a holiday.
I'm impressed with your photoshop skills Whoosha, took the other guys down a peg or two.
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Old 31-03-2007, 07:41 PM   #9
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do it Whoosha, they look great.
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Old 31-03-2007, 08:52 PM   #10
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Looks like you missed a few spots with the tyre black..... LOL

Just so you know they will be at a small fee as I have offers on them already.


And it needs lowering..........
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Old 31-03-2007, 09:24 PM   #11
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the same rims are on ebay at half price of new....have a hunt around
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IF you pair are so clever there are the wheels photo shop a blu AU onto them :jab:
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ohh you mean like this :
so going by that chop youre putting 16's on the back :hihi:

do it, they'll look great.
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Old 31-03-2007, 09:49 PM   #13
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just thought i would put the wheels at a more realistic size.
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Old 31-03-2007, 10:01 PM   #14
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I Used MSPaint to Chop it .. LOL ..
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Old 31-03-2007, 10:17 PM   #15
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Old 01-04-2007, 08:37 AM   #16
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There are a few smart cookies around with this photo shop and paint stuff, Pitty ya didnt fix the tyre black .....lol
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Old 01-04-2007, 09:00 AM   #17
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They look ***!!!!, Damn swear filter..........HOMOSEXUAL!!!











They would look even better on Traceys car.
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Old 01-04-2007, 10:16 AM   #18
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good to see you waving nicley to people whoosha

those wheels look great go for it mate

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Old 01-04-2007, 10:24 AM   #19
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There was a photo of a red AU XR8 on here yonks ago (thats a technical term that means about 2yrs), I thought they looked good.
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haha... not bad whoosh, not bad. Both the pic and the wheels!
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Old 01-04-2007, 12:24 PM   #21
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Just happen to know ware there are some 18"Pursuit ute 18s laying around
So what's kev getting put on then?, or what has kev got on?

They good whoosha, i reckon go for it

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So what's kev getting put on then?, or what has kev got on?
cancel that, just say kev's build thread
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Old 01-04-2007, 12:44 PM   #23
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haha... not bad whoosh, not bad. Both the pic and the wheels!
I can not tell a lie... :Reverend: I had help .. woulnt even know ware the photoshop was :monkes: had a certain AU driver do it for me :
but when Kev turns up I will put them on for a look
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Well you know my opinion....
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They look a bit ordinary, IMO. Almost like hubcaps. But your car, so whatever floats your boat.
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Yer.....do it Whoosha. Do it for yourself for once, instead of doin it for everybody else.....lol...lol
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Man , Until you see them in the Flesh on it , no one can Pass Judgement , Do it Whoosha , and give them back when theres no tread left ..
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Man , Until you see them in the Flesh on it , no one can Pass Judgement , Do it Whoosha , and give them back when theres no tread left ..
you just want his old wheels
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I think they'll look pretty good... but then again I am known for my poor taste in wheels
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I reckon you're onto something there! LOL!

It's good to help a fellow AU owner if you can though!

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