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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 12:50 PM
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beater and track wheels on, sneak peak at show rims

I have quite a few mods going on with the car and finishing the last of what i want to do up. So the car is dirty and things are missing.

i came across a good deal when i got rid of my 17 rota p45r. I ended up with month old mint 18x8.5 +30 (15mm spacer in rear) piaa super rozza in chrome lip/gunmetal(light) faces. Well they are now mirror black and 255/40/18 tires and 245/40/18 bfr r1 for track.

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I do have to lift the coilovers and some fender work. the next set is going to be 19x9.5 +30 255/35 front and 19x10.5 +25 275/35 rear. all the yellow is color matched. They should be here monday though not sure when i will get them on (buying tires) with everything going on

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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 12:58 PM
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Nice looking wheels Which tires you going with for the 360 Forged?
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 01:01 PM
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not really sure. I was looking at nitto invos but no final decision. trying to finish the audio fiberglass and such in the trunk. Not sure i like the 255/40 on the PIAA (went this route because it was same diameter as the fronts 19s) either may go 245/40 next round and star specs or somthing. On the other end the meaty ness is growing on me as i usually do slight strech.
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 03:29 PM
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I see you finally got those wheels in
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 03:46 PM
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Nice wheels, can't wait to see them on!
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 04:22 PM
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Looks hot man, the PIAA's look good in mirror black. The 360 forged are just money, the sickest wheels to go on an 8, period.
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 06:31 PM
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I see you finally got those wheels in
those are pictures they send before boxing up to make sure all is good. Thanks again for the fitting help after seeing you old volks i fell in love with the look

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Looks hot man, the PIAA's look good in mirror black. The 360 forged are just money, the sickest wheels to go on an 8, period.
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ghlight=carbon
remember this thread when you first brought these up on vettes and that f430 they looked so hott but though no way, but then i found a guy that deals direct and got me a damn good deal with all the options.
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 06:54 PM
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Wow, awesome wheels. I really can't wait to see them on your car. I'm sure they will look amazing once installed! Congrats on the sweet purchase.
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 09:28 PM
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im suprized no one noticed the new roof (its not paint). also redoing the trunk with a custom sub (built from the magnet off one i blew awhile ago before the 8). hes waiting on a carbon dust cap but threw this one on to test and build a box to work in the 8 for sound quality.
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 10:28 PM
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Those are some great looking wheels. I'm looking forward to seeing them on the car.
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 10:53 PM
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thanks guys. I'm debating even driving with them on it took quite a bit of convincing myself to get them and not sure how I would act if I messed one up. I may just take them to shows and put them on there lol. I almost asked cost to replace pieces of the wheel but was afraid to ask based on original price.
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 11:28 PM
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You definitely have to put them on it and show them off as much as possible, just be careful with em.
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Old Jul 16, 2011 | 01:53 AM
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Complimenting on those wheels and your ride.
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Old Jul 16, 2011 | 01:59 AM
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Originally Posted by bumblebeerx8
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ghlight=carbon
remember this thread when you first brought these up on vettes and that f430 they looked so hott but though no way, but then i found a guy that deals direct and got me a damn good deal with all the options.
I'm glad I could help , I am truly happy for you man that everything has been able to come together so well. I definitely would not run them on the street no matter how much you are tempted.


Oh, and I did notice the roof Any luck on that diffuser thingamajiggy?
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Old Jul 16, 2011 | 02:56 AM
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never needed to do it. the seams came out good and nothing a good clean bead of black window sealer won't take car of. I do feel sory for the guy if my windows ever have to get pulled.

All i really have left i wan to do is either get my calipers painted or a BBK all around, Pair of black racing seats with custom harness bar, get the fenders on, rebuild on the spare motor and maybe the original, and this monster is complete.

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Old Jul 16, 2011 | 09:40 AM
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nice looking wheels.
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Old Jul 16, 2011 | 01:01 PM
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really lookin good more pics of the roof?
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Old Jul 16, 2011 | 01:04 PM
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right now its sanded. I have to finish the carbon mirrors yet and then get it all clear coated. I will get pictures up once done forsure
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Old Jul 16, 2011 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by bumblebeerx8
those are pictures they send before boxing up to make sure all is good. Thanks again for the fitting help after seeing you old volks i fell in love with the look
No problem homie!

I want to see those wheels mounted on the car
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