Got new wheels
06-12-2006, 03:08 PM
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Got new wheels
These are bronze 5Zigens Proracer GNs 18x8.5 F and 18x9.5. They will soon be wrapped around Falken Azenis 615s 245&275. My engine is going back in the car this week so I will take pictures of the wheels by this weekend.
06-12-2006, 09:14 PM
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WEIGH THEM BEFORE YOU GET THE TIRES ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've been trying to find there true weight forever now, and i could always use a 3rd set of wheels. LOL!!
thanks!
BTW, they look great.. good choice. I was going to get these instead of my Enkeis, but couldnt pass up on the ones i ended up with.
-hS
I've been trying to find there true weight forever now, and i could always use a 3rd set of wheels. LOL!!
thanks!
BTW, they look great.. good choice. I was going to get these instead of my Enkeis, but couldnt pass up on the ones i ended up with.
-hS
06-14-2006, 11:16 AM
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The are relatively inexpensive so I was not expecting them to be as light as volks or ssrs, also remember that these are cast. If you want affordable and lightweight Enkeis RPF1s are the way to go.
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06-14-2006, 04:35 PM
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Oh yeah, I thought that was you. Yeah man my engine has just finished getting rebuilt with custom low compression rotors. It goes into the car this weekend/early next week. I needed to get bigger tires so I decided to go with these wheels. I wanted bronze wheels so these seemed like a good choice.
06-14-2006, 04:49 PM
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awesome bro! i wish i had some change to spend on my 8 but i just finished getting engaged & i'm saving for a crib... u know how that is...
i'll see u around some time... i see ur car parked in front of the shop every once in a while... i need to get shocks desperately... if only Isidro would have some mercy on me... lol
i'll see u around some time... i see ur car parked in front of the shop every once in a while... i need to get shocks desperately... if only Isidro would have some mercy on me... lol
06-14-2006, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by lourx8
The are relatively inexpensive so I was not expecting them to be as light as volks or ssrs, also remember that these are cast. If you want affordable and lightweight Enkeis RPF1s are the way to go.
06-14-2006, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by lourx8
Lundh, I weighed the wheels last night. the 18x9.5 - 24 lbs & 18x8.5 - 22 lbs Offsets are 48+ and 43+ respectively.
-hS
06-15-2006, 02:58 PM
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Update - the tires are mounted. I want to get your opinions on sthe stickers. I'm feeling the no stickers look. I put the yellow "GN+" and it doesnt look that bad, I also tried the "proracer" blue sticker and it looks nice. What do you think stickers or no stickers?
The engine is going in on Tuesday so I will be able to take pics of it probably by the end of next week. The car should be tuned by then, so I will hopefully have a dyno graph by then as well.
The engine is going in on Tuesday so I will be able to take pics of it probably by the end of next week. The car should be tuned by then, so I will hopefully have a dyno graph by then as well.
06-15-2006, 11:51 PM
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definitely take that GN sticker off. It doesnt flow. The proracer looks better, but i say keep them naked.
edit: looking back i think the proracer sticker looks good
edit: looking back i think the proracer sticker looks good
06-16-2006, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Punksux
definitely take that GN sticker off. It doesnt flow. The proracer looks better, but i say keep them naked.
edit: looking back i think the proracer sticker looks good
edit: looking back i think the proracer sticker looks good
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