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firecran 10-07-2012 06:48 PM

They're nice wheels but not all that. As long as your happy with them.

The car does look stock, but clean! Enjoy!

9krpmrx8 10-07-2012 07:02 PM


Originally Posted by r24power (Post 4362907)
What's the weight on those, they look great man. I just hate adding extra pounds.

They are heavy, that does suck, they weighed in at 55lbs front and 58lb rear with tires IIRC.


Originally Posted by firecran (Post 4362908)
They're nice wheels but not all that. As long as your happy with them.

The car does look stock, but clean! Enjoy!

I'm a sucker for five stars, these have been on my dream list of wheels for some time. But I'm not one to buy wheels others typically like. Most hated my old Volk GT-F's but I loved them and my Miro's where one of a kind on an RX-8 and I am sad to see them go. I just don't like wheels that everyone else has, even if they are wheels I think look sexy.

But wheels are like shoes, everyone has far different tastes.

Carbon8 10-07-2012 07:34 PM

That's not that bad. Aren't stock rims about 25lbs and a 245/35/18 will run you another 25 too. So not to much over stock. But any small rotational mass turns into a hell of a lot in static weight :(

Hector Castillo 10-07-2012 09:09 PM

looks very nice scoot! i like it!

9krpmrx8 10-07-2012 10:12 PM


Originally Posted by r24power (Post 4362934)
That's not that bad. Aren't stock rims about 25lbs and a 245/35/18 will run you another 25 too. So not to much over stock. But any small rotational mass turns into a hell of a lot in static weight :(

Yeah it's not too bad for the street. Eventually when I finish off some suspension changes I will be getting a track wheel/tire setup that will be much lighter.


Originally Posted by Hector Castillo (Post 4362967)
looks very nice scoot! i like it!

Thanks brother!

VRExile 10-08-2012 12:18 AM

Very nice wheels bro, looks fantastic :biggthump

Your so aggressive sir! :)

and yes and you please tint the back? Thanks :yelrotflm

hoss -05 10-08-2012 12:50 AM


Originally Posted by rx 8speciale (Post 4362852)
look the same style as stock wheels and ur car looks stock too.. They are fine i guess. Drama Queen.

lol Really?


Anyway. Glad my pics came out ok. The set up in its current form looks out of this world. You guys should see it rolling. Also being in the boost curve under full load... all i can say is wow. Its a fun car for sure. I cant wait till the day i can shoot a full smoky burnout.

hoss -05 10-08-2012 12:53 AM

my favorite


Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8 (Post 4362650)
her are my new wheels :) It sucks, I took over 80 pics and something happened with my SD card during the import process and they are all gone. I don't know what the hell happened but luckily Hoss-05 was with me to get some shots from his own camera :)

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8451/...f8af432a_c.jpg
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8316/...3cacf9fd_c.jpg
https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8177/...9ac0b33f_c.jpg[/url]

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8032/...c44f8a4f_c.jpg
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/8061579785/]
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/9krpmrx8/8061579023/]

And new mats and an interior shot for GP :)

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8177/...522d3618_c.jpg

I guess I take ok pics. happy with the way they turned out.

rx 8speciale 10-08-2012 04:49 AM

im not hating, just my opinion .it doesnt matter what you think, my car will win any car show over your easily even with my ripoff wheels.I wonder how many laps it will take to blow that little turbo you got at the nurburgring or wreck your car on the fence. I dont like to talk about my finances but i know i got you cover, lol. BAM

MaD666MaX 10-08-2012 06:32 AM

i dont like the stagger fitment nor do i like the front tuck...but what i do like is a clean car, that is used the right way. props

Chris 10-08-2012 08:03 AM


Originally Posted by rx 8speciale (Post 4363049)
im not hating, just my opinion .it doesnt matter what you think, my car will win any car show over your easily even with my ripoff wheels.I wonder how many laps it will take to blow that little turbo you got at the nurburgring or wreck your car on the fence. I dont like to talk about my finances but i know i got you cover, lol. BAM

lame, grow up

Kahl 10-08-2012 03:39 PM

Very nice! I almost bought that exact set

9krpmrx8 10-08-2012 03:44 PM


Originally Posted by rx 8speciale (Post 4363049)
im not hating, just my opinion .it doesnt matter what you think, my car will win any car show over your easily even with my ripoff wheels.I wonder how many laps it will take to blow that little turbo you got at the nurburgring or wreck your car on the fence. I dont like to talk about my finances but i know i got you cover, lol. BAM

:lol: You are funny dude.

9krpmrx8 10-08-2012 03:47 PM


Originally Posted by MaD666MaX (Post 4363059)
i dont like the stagger fitment nor do i like the front tuck...but what i do like is a clean car, that is used the right way. props

Yeah staggered was not my preferred choice but this deal was just to good to pass up. I will be getting them rebuilt to a square setup eventually. I sold my old GT-F's without realizing I could have just gotten them rebuilt and refinished. With these I can do a few things when I want too and it will still cost a lot less than new wheels.

The Reverend 10-08-2012 04:04 PM

clean 9k gj

9krpmrx8 10-08-2012 04:23 PM

Thanks mang!

hoss -05 10-08-2012 05:15 PM

Hell i just like the floor mats!

9krpmrx8 10-08-2012 05:26 PM

They are pretty bad ass, I must say.

NYC Drift King 10-08-2012 06:43 PM

The car is looking sharp. I like it a lot. Keep up the great work.

tiltmode43 10-08-2012 06:58 PM

I'm sure 9k knows this but realistically, adding a few lbs/corner won't make any discernible difference in regular driving (or even non-competitive performance driving). Tire compound/driver/etc. will make a far more noticeable change.

Nice and clean, don't raise it up! If anything, lower the rear just a tad to match the front. Grind/shave away for clearance. Nice wheel choice :icon_tup:

olddragger 10-08-2012 07:03 PM

i was jk about the wax bro! That is one clean clean ride my man. You are welcome to Ga anytime.
I like those wheels--classic quality look on kind of a "sleeper" car.
The weight will not really cause very much performance change at all.

pdxhak 10-08-2012 07:07 PM

WTF with anyone thinking these look like OE wheels?

Corso 10-08-2012 08:21 PM


Originally Posted by pdxhak (Post 4363522)
WTF with anyone thinking these look like OE wheels?

I agree. Looks nothing like stock.

Car looks great......real nice, man.

9krpmrx8 10-08-2012 09:06 PM


Originally Posted by tiltmode43 (Post 4363517)
I'm sure 9k knows this but realistically, adding a few lbs/corner won't make any discernible difference in regular driving (or even non-competitive performance driving). Tire compound/driver/etc. will make a far more noticeable change.

Nice and clean, don't raise it up! If anything, lower the rear just a tad to match the front. Grind/shave away for clearance. Nice wheel choice :icon_tup:

Yeah I haven't noticed any loss in terms of performance. Lower it more?! You are a mad man!


Originally Posted by olddragger (Post 4363520)
i was jk about the wax bro! That is one clean clean ride my man. You are welcome to Ga anytime.
I like those wheels--classic quality look on kind of a "sleeper" car.
The weight will not really cause very much performance change at all.

Man, I can't wait to visit again. I wanna run em'!


Originally Posted by pdxhak (Post 4363522)
WTF with anyone thinking these look like OE wheels?

:lol:


Originally Posted by Corso (Post 4363552)
I agree. Looks nothing like stock.

Car looks great......real nice, man.

Thanks man!

pistonhater 10-08-2012 09:58 PM

are the wheels polished or chrome? (hard to tell from my computer monitor).

Love the wheel design.


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