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I hope Im in the right section but, I just recieved a 99 Contour LX for my 16th Birthday. I am going to sell one of my computers for around 1000 bucks or so. With this money I was considering new Ford SVT Focus rims (the ones with 16 spokes or so) Anyways I wanna do what I can before winter to make my car look decent untill I get more money. Should I go with rims or look into a body kit adn run stock rims and tires. How does a stock LX look with just rims?
Thanks Chris.
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Look around (mainly in pics and vids) you will find some post, i think someone on here has the 16 spoke European wheels, they look nice on the tour. Finding a used SVT body kit is going to take some time, they are getting harder to come by all the time. IMO buy some rims, they will add a nice flair to your car without making your pockets feel empty.
99 TRed Contour SVT # 1853 out of 2760
230.2 WHP @ 6500
237.0 WTR @ 2250
Originally posted by MxRacer:
Originally posted by RawBurt:
I'll be keeping it to myself, until the time comes. It'll be hard to find. 
much like your weiner.
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wheels/tires, then body kit.
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Originally posted by rkneeshaw3.0:
wheels/tires, suspension, then body kit.
correction!! And please, go with the SVT body kit if anything, as the other kits just look ghetto..... In my opinion ofcourse.
Mark
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Originally posted by Y2KSVT:
Originally posted by rkneeshaw3.0:
wheels/tires, suspension, then body kit.
correction!! And please, go with the SVT body kit if anything, as the other kits just look ghetto..... In my opinion ofcourse.
Mark
Preach on brotha
99 SE V6\5spd - 156 HP\157 TQ 15.166-90.84
Totaled 02/12/06
99 SVT # 1571 - 175 HP\153 TQ 14.999-91.88
Born 3/24/99 Reborn 3/18/06
Pietenpol Racing Technologies project vehicle
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Originally posted by pole120:
Preach on brotha
dont get him started. 
Jim Hahn
1996 T-Red Contour SE Reborn 4/6/04
3.0L swap and Arizona Dyno Chip Turbo Kit
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Originally posted by Y2KSVT:
Originally posted by rkneeshaw3.0:
wheels/tires, suspension, then body kit.
correction!! And please, go with the SVT body kit if anything, as the other kits just look ghetto..... In my opinion ofcourse.
Mark
My name is rkneeshaw3.0 and I approve this message.
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Go with the suspension and wheel option. Save your $$$$ and dont get a body kit. But remember read my sig below!
"Do what you like, Because you have to drive it!"-Me
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95 Mustang GT Convertible
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lower the car first. wheels before lowering will only make the car look worse.
Originally posted by Who the F are You?:
does your family tree not have any branches on it?
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Originally posted by RandyCSVT:
lower the car first. wheels before lowering will only make the car look worse.
Actually, I agree with this statement the most. I did suspension before wheels/tires, and am glad I did. Lowering the car will make your stock wheels appear a little bit bigger anyway.
Mark
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