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RA-Eight 12-13-2006 11:51 AM


Originally Posted by FABRO
I love the wheels, wish I could put them on my 8. And I love the BMW 3 series as well, but together it does seem a little odd. Don't see many Euro cars with Jap wheels espically Volks.

Yeah, I've seen only a handful, but I notice are becoming increasingly more popular. SSRs (I believe are japanese-not sure though) have always been popular amongst the euro crowd.

XDEEDUBBX 12-13-2006 12:07 PM

SSR is a japanese company.

lesper4 12-13-2006 02:11 PM


Originally Posted by kwescott
Guess he is still getting rubbing, even with the Racing Beat Springs....but less than when he had the S-techs. Guess it is more a function of the offset than the spring/ride height.

Yes weighing the issues right now...

those volks do not look right on that beamer, oh and saw one of those last nigth on the freeway, never got a good look but they are not that impresive visually to me, have to wait till i see one in person.

NgoRX8 12-13-2006 02:27 PM

might be cuz the racing beat springs aren't very stiff either so the compression and expansion plays a lot when driving. enough to still rub.

lesper4 01-01-2007 03:35 PM

Volk RE30 Colors
 
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Not sure why these havent been posted on here yet, got the image from the Z forum.

lesper4 01-01-2007 03:36 PM

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and a few more

lesper4 01-01-2007 03:37 PM

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last 2

NgoRX8 01-01-2007 03:38 PM

they look hott. someone go pick up a set!

lesper4 01-01-2007 04:18 PM

colors are gunmetal, mecury silver, magnesium blue, gold and flat black i think.

NgoRX8 01-01-2007 04:37 PM

i'd take the flat black or gold. lol

altspace 01-01-2007 04:40 PM

Well...I do own 18x7.5 RAYS g-Games Wolf 77 for my P5.

https://altspace.com/p5/zzl1.jpg

SiLVeRE8 01-01-2007 04:58 PM

damn the gold looks nice! does anyone know what the color code for the gold is? i have a set of ce28 in titanium silver and might want a shop to paint it gold for me...

lokoebird 01-23-2007 04:28 PM

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Here are my Volk GT-7s 19X8.5(f), 19x9.5(r)
Toyo Tires 235/35

Sorry so late...enjoy. Thanks to kwescott for the offset advice.-VC

kwescott 01-23-2007 04:39 PM

congradulations...looks great.

kwescott 01-23-2007 04:42 PM


Originally Posted by kwescott
Guess he is still getting rubbing, even with the Racing Beat Springs....but less than when he had the S-techs. Guess it is more a function of the offset than the spring/ride height.


did the preload technique with the RB springs and the ride height in the front is much improved. I think he is still having rubbing issues though.

lesper4 01-23-2007 07:02 PM

Well havent had issues for some time, not sure if it is becasue lighter people are in my car or is has been north pole cold in the area lately. Maybe they are juts finally settleing in. The front still rubs but that is no matter what (just on full tilt).

CorranFox 01-23-2007 07:39 PM

My ray's wheels
 
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Finally here you go! heh, although the lips are now shot cause someone put degreaser on them... :( you can read the other thread about it. I really need to get some new lips and if at all possible I would like them to be black or the same color as the rest of my wheel.

lesper4 01-23-2007 09:18 PM

looks good fox what about a pictures of your whole car.

CorranFox 01-25-2007 01:40 AM

Sorry, here is my car!
 
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Sorry about that, I was at work when I posted that, anyway my wheels have since been cleaned improperly(by a shop) and are starting to rust... they also have a wierd hazing on that outer lip... :( you can read all about it on my other post about my ro-ja's needing help.

What kind of polish do you guys use on your Ray's wheels? I mean they mostly have that same lip... I'm real curious what type of polish is safe, even though my wheels may be irrepairable.

BoosTED 01-25-2007 02:59 AM


Originally Posted by CorranFox
Sorry about that, I was at work when I posted that, anyway my wheels have since been cleaned improperly(by a shop) and are starting to rust... they also have a wierd hazing on that outer lip... :( you can read all about it on my other post about my ro-ja's needing help.

What kind of polish do you guys use on your Ray's wheels? I mean they mostly have that same lip... I'm real curious what type of polish is safe, even though my wheels may be irrepairable.

Make a habit of first washing the wheels when washing your car.

Do not use household cleaners or other detergents to clean your wheels. The best wheel cleaning solution is a mild soap and water solution (whatever you would trust on the paint of your car).

Clean with a soft, un-abrasive cloth. Only on polished wheels can you use aluminum wheel polish. If you use this polish on chrome, painted, or clear coated wheels, you will only scratch the finish.

Do not use steam cleaners in automatic car washes.

Do not use any tire cleaners on your wheels.

Clean wheels when they are cool. Heat can effect the soap, causing it to dry on the wheel and become difficult to rinse off.

Clean one wheel at a time. This also prevents the soap from drying on to the wheel.

After the wheels are clean and dry, apply a coat of soft paste style wax to them. This will create a moisture barrier and help ensure the finish lasts as long as possible.

super rx 01-25-2007 11:29 PM

I just bought the volk te37 19x8.5 & 19x9.5. What would be good peformance tires so I can take my car to the track once in a while? Any suggestion is appreciated.

CorranFox 01-26-2007 02:46 AM


Originally Posted by 4 years to Supercharge
Make a habit of first washing the wheels when washing your car.

Do not use household cleaners or other detergents to clean your wheels. The best wheel cleaning solution is a mild soap and water solution (whatever you would trust on the paint of your car).

Clean with a soft, un-abrasive cloth. Only on polished wheels can you use aluminum wheel polish. If you use this polish on chrome, painted, or clear coated wheels, you will only scratch the finish.

Do not use steam cleaners in automatic car washes.

Do not use any tire cleaners on your wheels.

Clean wheels when they are cool. Heat can effect the soap, causing it to dry on the wheel and become difficult to rinse off.

Clean one wheel at a time. This also prevents the soap from drying on to the wheel.

After the wheels are clean and dry, apply a coat of soft paste style wax to them. This will create a moisture barrier and help ensure the finish lasts as long as possible.


Thanks for the detailed info I will have to remember this for my next set of wheels :(

I think these ones are shot... if the seal is gone isn't the metal still ok? couldn't I just polish the hell out of it or something?

BoosTED 01-26-2007 05:29 AM

You could have it buffed and re-cleared that would be the best for the long run.

Polishing only would last so long and what it does is takes a layer off of the item being worked on. ;)

CorranFox 01-26-2007 07:04 PM


Originally Posted by 4 years to Supercharge
You could have it buffed and re-cleared that would be the best for the long run.

Polishing only would last so long and what it does is takes a layer off of the item being worked on. ;)

I'm looking for a more do it yourself style fix... the wheels are also bent on one side now cause I hit a pothole goin' 40... it was like a jarring CRUNCH and when I looked... there they were.. anyway I don't have the cash to get them fixed up but if it is something I can do myself... anyway I dunno.

BoosTED 01-26-2007 07:33 PM

If it is already messed up you can only make it better right?

You could do a light polish on them. Not sure a good one off the top of my head that would use though.

Do you know if those are a multi-piece rim?


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