Wanna get new rims........
02-19-2006, 11:42 AM
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Wanna get new rims........
I've gotta Shinka and Im considering getting new rims....Im looking at either a bronze (not too dark) or a gold (not too bright)....I like both the 5Zigen pro racer in bronze and the Gram lights Pro in gold....
Ive attached a pic of each and one of my car....
Im looking for some thoughts on which would look best on the car....I really like
the Grams...but if the gold is too much I will go with the Zigens..
If anyone can photoshop, please help yourself....
Any other suggestions would be appreciated...
thanks
Ive attached a pic of each and one of my car....
Im looking for some thoughts on which would look best on the car....I really like
the Grams...but if the gold is too much I will go with the Zigens..
If anyone can photoshop, please help yourself....
Any other suggestions would be appreciated...
thanks
02-19-2006, 11:51 AM
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here's a link to a photo for photoshoping purposes....
thanks again
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multimedia-photo-gallery-6/calling-all-females-show-us-your-8s-65386/
thanks again
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multimedia-photo-gallery-6/calling-all-females-show-us-your-8s-65386/
02-19-2006, 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by zaglo6204
fabro, the car isnt black, its black cherry, which is kinda sorta dark purple-ish....but yes, gold rims on a black car are pretty darn sexy.
02-19-2006, 01:01 PM
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now that ive thought about it, id have to say that they would both look good. however, i have come to the following conclusion, which might be obvious:
gold: the way to go if you want to stand out, but may take some attention away from that sexy paint...
bronze: more stealth than gold, compliments the black cherry very well, but 2 darker colors together may be a bit much; that shouldn't be a problem as long as the bronze isnt too dark or there is a machined lip on the wheel.
hope that helps.
gold: the way to go if you want to stand out, but may take some attention away from that sexy paint...
bronze: more stealth than gold, compliments the black cherry very well, but 2 darker colors together may be a bit much; that shouldn't be a problem as long as the bronze isnt too dark or there is a machined lip on the wheel.
hope that helps.
02-19-2006, 03:43 PM
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I know they don't offer the cherry black but it's close enough so perhaps this will help.
http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_gara...4&autoModClar=
http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_gara...4&autoModClar=
Edit: damn I had the links set up to show one with gold and another with black but it doesn't work
http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_gara...4&autoModClar=
http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_gara...4&autoModClar=
Edit: damn I had the links set up to show one with gold and another with black but it doesn't work
02-19-2006, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by newcastle
I know they don't offer the cherry black but it's close enough so perhaps this will help.
http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_gara...4&autoModClar=
http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_gara...4&autoModClar=
Edit: damn I had the links set up to show one with gold and another with black but it doesn't work
http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_gara...4&autoModClar=
http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_gara...4&autoModClar=
Edit: damn I had the links set up to show one with gold and another with black but it doesn't work
whats yours opinion??
Im leaning toward the grams cuz I think the gold goes better....
02-19-2006, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by shinka213
thanks.....I tried Tirerack.....but for some reason the grams dont come up with the 8 and they dont carry the 5zigens....
whats yours opinion??
Im leaning toward the grams cuz I think the gold goes better....
whats yours opinion??
Im leaning toward the grams cuz I think the gold goes better....
This rim looks great on a black 8 http://www.tirerack.com/servlet/Call...al=&colorInd=3
02-19-2006, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by newcastle
Go to a shop and place a gold rim on the rear and a black rim on your front and simply make your desicion 
you
02-19-2006, 05:35 PM
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Here's my best attempt.
I think I like the 6-spoke Pro Racer the best. Not too much into the five spoke or the gold coloring on your Shinka. Hope these helped.
I think I like the 6-spoke Pro Racer the best. Not too much into the five spoke or the gold coloring on your Shinka. Hope these helped.
02-19-2006, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by kwescott
Here's my best attempt.
I think I like the 6-spoke Pro Racer the best. Not too much into the five spoke or the gold coloring on your Shinka. Hope these helped.
I think I like the 6-spoke Pro Racer the best. Not too much into the five spoke or the gold coloring on your Shinka. Hope these helped.
you did a bang up job........now I know I really like the Grams.....
any sugar daddys out there???
02-20-2006, 10:07 AM
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I think it would look good with "circuit minded" rims by 5zigen myself. Black spoke with a chrome lip and center. That way you look like you have rims on there even at night.... *has a serious issue with cars and same/near same colored rims*
02-20-2006, 03:30 PM
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now Im leaning towards the 5zigens....as they have more sizes available....I did like the mazdaspeed bronze but they only come 18x8 and if Im going to get new rims I want them a little bigger..
02-20-2006, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by AintStock
I think it would look good with "circuit minded" rims by 5zigen myself. Black spoke with a chrome lip and center. That way you look like you have rims on there even at night.... *has a serious issue with cars and same/near same colored rims*
02-21-2006, 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by RX8 Zoom Zoom
You going to sell your old dark chrome rims?
I believe the Shinka comes with a stock polished alloy....not sure if I have the terminology correct but they are slightly different than the stock 8
02-21-2006, 09:18 AM
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hey shinxie! I like the Zigens myself, but would LOVE them if they had a chrome center. It's just personal preference, I've never been a fan of the gold (MS or other).
Tho I'm with whoever suggested going to the shop and rolling a wheel out and snapping some pics next to your car. Do it! Do it! We want pictures!!!
Tho I'm with whoever suggested going to the shop and rolling a wheel out and snapping some pics next to your car. Do it! Do it! We want pictures!!!