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Old May 1, 2007 | 03:08 AM
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MO Lip!
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Old May 1, 2007 | 03:22 AM
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your after looks a lot better overall
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Old May 1, 2007 | 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Im_DANomite
wow...didn't even notice the different offset. why is it that the MS kit is backordered til june?? mazda needs to get their asses moving...
Where are you ordering from?

Originally Posted by SiLVeRE8
wow what a difference on the rear lip
Yeah, overall offset was only a 6mm difference, but the way Rays mix their barrel and disc combo is what gives it more lip. So guys, understand the fitment chart (rim depth) before you order! Don't make my mistake!
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Old May 1, 2007 | 09:28 PM
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i get 10% over cost on all mazdaspeed and mazda parts from the dealership. i work at BMW and we have an account with the local Mazda dealership. but everywhere i call, they're telling me it's on national back order...even Mazda USA.

for example, i get the MS front for $1147 and the rear MS under spoiler for $656. CHEAP for the real thing.
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Old May 1, 2007 | 11:30 PM
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Gotcha. That's a nice hookup. And you probably won't have to pay shipping, either. Dang! LUCKY!
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Old May 2, 2007 | 12:56 AM
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Originally Posted by RA-Eight
Yeah, overall offset was only a 6mm difference, but the way Rays mix their barrel and disc combo is what gives it more lip. So guys, understand the fitment chart (rim depth) before you order! Don't make my mistake!
my ce28s are 18x8.5 +30 with 245/40/18 front and 18x9.5 +34 with 275/35/18 rear and pulled it off ok. no rubs after rolled rear fenders, but not sure after lowered...

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Old May 2, 2007 | 01:00 AM
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RA-Eight - nice wheels! any rubbing with that offset? and do those GTS' take the TPMS?
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Old May 2, 2007 | 09:44 AM
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RA-Eight - nice wheels! any rubbing with that offset? and do those GTS' take the TPMS?
No issues up front but, rubs in the rear like crazy! Until I rolled the fenders. Then it's not so bad. I know the cause though, and it's not the fender lip. For me it's the tab where the fender is bolted onto the bumper. No TPMS.
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Old May 2, 2007 | 06:24 PM
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i'm on coilovers and have no rubbing issues at all.
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Old May 2, 2007 | 11:29 PM
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Ok, guys I just put in this set of GT-V's I got for a good price. The wheels are 19x8.5 in the front in Toyo's 245/35 and 19x9.5 in the rear on 275/30. It's a work in progress, so let me know what you think...
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Old May 3, 2007 | 01:21 AM
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wow, i never realised that the GT-V can look so nice on the RX-8! nice nice...
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Old May 3, 2007 | 01:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Ever Hernandez
Ok, guys I just put in this set of GT-V's I got for a good price. The wheels are 19x8.5 in the front in Toyo's 245/35 and 19x9.5 in the rear on 275/30. It's a work in progress, so let me know what you think...
not my style but looks awesome
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Old May 3, 2007 | 01:56 AM
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i like it.
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Old May 3, 2007 | 09:18 AM
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Does it count if I have Rays wheels on my Mazdaspeed3 but not my 8? My Speed3 has the 18x7.5 +45mm 16.7lb Rays Mazdaspeed rims.
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Old May 3, 2007 | 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by RPIRX-8
Does it count if I have Rays wheels on my Mazdaspeed3 but not my 8? My Speed3 has the 18x7.5 +45mm 16.7lb Rays Mazdaspeed rims.
I think so, because the title did not specify/limit it down to only Rx8s, but just anybody who has Rays wheels.
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Old May 3, 2007 | 10:58 AM
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Anyone have RE-30's yet? I'd love to see how they look on the 8.
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Old May 3, 2007 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by kinchu007
Anyone have RE-30's yet? I'd love to see how they look on the 8.
Same here. I've been wanting to buy these for a while now but I do not want to take away from my FI funds for another set of wheels.
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Old May 3, 2007 | 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Ever Hernandez
Ok, guys I just put in this set of GT-V's I got for a good price. The wheels are 19x8.5 in the front in Toyo's 245/35 and 19x9.5 in the rear on 275/30. It's a work in progress, so let me know what you think...

I dig it! Nice drop too.
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Old May 3, 2007 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by kinchu007
Anyone have RE-30's yet? I'd love to see how they look on the 8.
+1! I also would like to see a shot of that on an 8!
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Old May 3, 2007 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by kinchu007
Anyone have RE-30's yet? I'd love to see how they look on the 8.
Well, that's funny I trying to get a set of the RE 30 for my GF''s MS3. I want to be able to sometime put them on my 8. Anyone know if I can order these in 18x8 +50?
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Old May 3, 2007 | 07:43 PM
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i've seen the RE30s up close, don't really like 'em too much. definately made for the track tho.
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Old May 3, 2007 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by kinchu007
Anyone have RE-30's yet? I'd love to see how they look on the 8.
my RE30 rims are on the plane from Japan as we speak !!!!!!!
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Old May 3, 2007 | 10:13 PM
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Hey guys, after almost 6 long months my finally awaited wheels have come in.

I ordered Volk GTS in 19x8.5 +36 and a 19x9.5 +37 in gloss black

I cant wait to mount these rims, gettin tires tomorrow but I won't get these on my 8 until Monday!

I will post pics mounted as soon as I can

Thanks to lazi and the guys at J-onDemand for giving me the best possible price around and excellent customer service!








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Old May 3, 2007 | 10:27 PM
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welcome to the Rays Family. GTS's are hott!
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Old May 4, 2007 | 06:03 AM
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really nice! I love those!

Question: what do people think will look nice with a Titanium Grey? I mean what should the colour of the rim be? Opinions? Suggestions?
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