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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 10:45 PM
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Old Dec 3, 2011 | 05:20 AM
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1. 9K's post was mostly focused on the fact that the post generally contributed nothing to the thread... it was almost a compliment to those that do own a set, but not quite...

2. He didn't really state an opinion at first. It is true that seven stock has ended. It's possible that you simply forgot and he was offering a reminder.

3. Instead of getting all pissy about it, you could have simply explained why you had it still and moved on.

4. Compliment someone's wheels, at least mention more details about what you might want (model name/number) or post pictures of the wheels you got when you decide to post in this thread again. I can't force you.. but those responses can be considered useful and are generally more fun for discussion.
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 02:15 AM
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24 days and counting... RE30 Hyper Bronze 18x9.5j +28 w/Rays Formula Nuts (245/40R18 or 265/35R18) depending on clearance issues.

These wheels have been sitting on my bedroom table for 2 months now.
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Piroxide
24 days and counting... RE30 Hyper Bronze 18x9.5j +28 w/Rays Formula Nuts (245/40R18 or 265/35R18) depending on clearance issues.

These wheels have been sitting on my bedroom table for 2 months now.
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 08:56 PM
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where are all the sf winnings! I went through like 20 pages and havent found any love all the volks but am definitely going with the winnings when i can afford them.
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 09:33 PM
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Lesper4 I think had a set for sale for years I think. They might still be available for all I know
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 03:51 PM
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Thanks for the info, I'll check it out. Just depends if I can afford them lol and if my dad would let me
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 03:55 PM
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just checked him up, he still has them on his car in the pictures but i would be looking for just silver and a lot more deep dish in the rear
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Old May 31, 2012 | 09:32 AM
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I feel like this thread is in need of a bump...
Just got these in yesterday, so here's a teaser shot. More pics shall come tomorrow!
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Old May 31, 2012 | 10:12 AM
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Got a question for Rays fanatics. I noticed lately the branding has changed to "Rays Wheels" instead of "Rays Engineering". Any particular reasoning to that?
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Old Jun 1, 2012 | 10:53 PM
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Here's some quick iPhone pics I took today of the new rims mounted. We just put suspension on right before this pic was taken too.

Rims are Rays Gram Lights 57DR 18X9.5 +38 with Hankook Ventus V12 Evo 245/40/18, and it's lowered on Koni Yellows with Tein S-Techs.

I'll have to get out and take some proper pics soon; the car is so dirty right now it's bugging the crap out of me. Anyways, here's the pics. I'm so proud to finally be a member of this elite thread. Woot!
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Old Jun 2, 2012 | 03:06 PM
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Looks good.
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 01:41 PM
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350z Rays track wheels

Saw these on another post....althou it is not mine, it is exactly what I'm looking for. Car belongs to iemdan
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 01:48 PM
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350Z track wheels.
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 02:29 PM
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^ yes....made by Rays. Here are the spec on these.

Front Size: 18x8.0 Offset: +30mm Weight: 18.19lbs
Rear Size: 18x8.5 Offset: +33mm Weight: 18.62lbs

And so the search begins.
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 02:56 PM
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18" FS Rays Track Edition V1 -Set of 5 wheels - MY350Z.COM Forums

OEM [FS]: Rays V1 Track Wheels - MY350Z.COM Forums

18" FS Oem rays track wheels - MY350Z.COM Forums
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 03:04 PM
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Why bother? They are staggered and not that light.
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 03:49 PM
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True, but I like the look, they are stong to survive Puerto Rico poth holes and the price is right for me atm. If I can get myself a set of four fronts or four rears I'll be golden and get past the staggered hurdle.

Further down the road I can get a lighter set.
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 04:12 PM
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Thanks man!
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
Why bother? They are staggered and not that light.
Yeah explain to them how a light weight and square wheel setup is the only way to go when driving your car as a street car. Very important to optimize your experience when driving at residential and city speeds. It means everything.
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 07:41 PM
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^ this is coming from someone who has an "artist" as their username lol
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by JustinBeiber
Yeah explain to them how a light weight and square wheel setup is the only way to go when driving your car as a street car. Very important to optimize your experience when driving at residential and city speeds. It means everything.
For daily, street driving, it's still good. You can rotate your tires so you get more life out of them. Plenty of people here still run a staggered setup. 9K is just very adamant about running a square setup
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Rotary-RX8
^ this is coming from someone who has an "artist" as their username lol
That's right it's a name. Only a name.
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Old Jul 11, 2012 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Bamsterman
For daily, street driving, it's still good. You can rotate your tires so you get more life out of them. Plenty of people here still run a staggered setup. 9K is just very adamant about running a square setup
Good point with the tire rotations. Something to think about is most of the members will never see a racetrack, choosing the proper street tire with alignment and religiously checking tire pressure will give you long tire life as well. No big need for a debate just think street light warrior statements are a bit silly
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 01:19 AM
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Originally Posted by JustinBeiber
Yeah explain to them how a light weight and square wheel setup is the only way to go when driving your car as a street car. Very important to optimize your experience when driving at residential and city speeds. It means everything.
Who said it was the only way to go? The weight was listed which implied to me that weight was a factor in this choice of wheel, I was just pointing out that those particular wheels are not that light.

And running staggered generally means different size tires front and rear so that can be a pain when rotating and when buying new tires. Of course he could run the same size tire on all four, I did on my staggered Volks. I just prefer a square setup, if you want to run staggered wheels knock yourself out.

BTW, tell Gregs I said wassup I haven't seen him post in a while........
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