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Old 02-13-2009 | 07:04 AM
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i'm PMing fluid right now to order these.

17x10 all around, 25 offset. i'll put 255/40 615's on them.

thanks guys!
Old 02-13-2009 | 08:43 AM
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Make sure you roll/pull the fenders and the 1/4.
Old 02-13-2009 | 09:03 AM
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goin to the body shop later to ask 'em how much that's gonna run me.


is the car going to be drivable before i do this? i mean... can i even drive it up there?
Old 02-13-2009 | 09:33 AM
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oh, ****!

almost forgot.

what's all this i've been reading about the TPMS problem, and how do i avoid it?

tell me now while i've still got some money... heh.
Old 02-13-2009 | 09:57 AM
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oh, ****!

almost forgot.

what's all this i've been reading about the TPMS problem, and how do i avoid it?

tell me now while i've still got some money... heh.
Old 02-13-2009 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Big Money Pit
goin to the body shop later to ask 'em how much that's gonna run me.


is the car going to be drivable before i do this? i mean... can i even drive it up there?
Yeah, you will rub all that means it at certain times the tire will hit the fender and it'll feel weird.
Old 02-14-2009 | 10:46 AM
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ok, i can roll with duct tape. now what exactly do i do with it?
Old 02-14-2009 | 03:05 PM
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Just ordered FN01R-C 18X8.5 38 Hyper Black!!!
Was going to get 43 offset but this deal from discounttiredirect was too good to pass up

5Zigen 18X8.5 5-114.3 38HB
FN01R-C
Wheel Installation Kit (lugs)
Hub Centric Rings
Valve Stems

TOTAL $1047.00

I'll be the first metropolitan gray with those!

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Old 02-14-2009 | 07:05 PM
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Fluid is a great place to buy them, I have been getting plenty of questions about them, go for the gold I say. I'll be rocking a new wheel soon so now I don't mind spilling the beans.

Fluid will give you the best service bar none, just wait till I get rid of mine until you get the exact same ones I have.

It was great talking with you Black Money Pit and I am glad you decided to go with Fluid. Just do the things I suggested and the wheels will fit fine.

For all thinking about going with a wide wheel lik I have I suggest COs. You'll need the heavier spring rate to save your tires around heavy turns even on the street. A few companies have good deals going on and I know Fluid has the Stance COs on sale right now. https://www.rx8club.com/race-roots-134/stance-gr-coilovers-166265/

Another thing to note is sways will assist with body roll which will also help stiffen up the suspension, and keep the car from sagging and rubbing your wheels. But hey, like I always say "If you aren't rubbin', you aren't racin!







Old 02-14-2009 | 07:37 PM
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I might be getting those, powdercoated in some crazy color.
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ok, i can roll with duct tape. now what exactly do i do with it?
It is electrical tape and you put a strip of it over the TPMS light
Old 02-15-2009 | 09:33 AM
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It is electrical tape and you put a strip of it over the TPMS light
c'mon - I'm wandering that too
Old 02-15-2009 | 06:54 PM
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yeah, i'd really like to know at the very least how to avoid flat tires.
Old 02-15-2009 | 07:20 PM
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Why would you get flat tires? If TPMS doesn't work on the wheels, it doesn't mean you get flat tires. It just means the TPMS light is always on since you won't any TPMS. The tires still hold air. Check the air pressure of your tires every once and a while like you are supposed to anyways.
Old 02-15-2009 | 07:26 PM
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there was someone a few pages back who said he woke up the day after he had his wheels put on and had 3 flat tires. someone else, too.

maybe i'm mistaken...

but i don't really care about TPMS. ridiculous no-goodery is what it is in the first place.
Old 02-16-2009 | 01:17 AM
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The idea about the flats is the fact the TPMS have to go in a certain way, if not they leak.. leak= flat..
Old 02-18-2009 | 09:28 PM
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Great pic, great fitment, care to share the specs with us???
Old 02-18-2009 | 10:22 PM
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^There deedub's old wheels... 17X10 +25
Old 02-19-2009 | 06:03 PM
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Look what just got delivered...





18X8.5 38offset hyperblack
Old 02-19-2009 | 06:35 PM
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shiny.
Old 02-19-2009 | 06:42 PM
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Very nice!
Old 02-19-2009 | 11:54 PM
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^I think those would look best on WB.
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^I think those would look best on WB.
Agreed! Also, on a Brilliant Black.
Old 02-22-2009 | 03:26 AM
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Old 02-22-2009 | 08:28 AM
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my Fn01's should be here by friday, i'm guessing.



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