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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 07:03 PM
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My Nordic Green with new Sterns

Stern St-2 18x8.5 all the way around. I was able to use my existing 225/45 Nitto tires as well as my TPMS sensors. The offset was 38mm--need4speed motors gave me 2mm spacers in case they rubbed the caliper; but they fit without the spacers (some RX8s need the spacers apparently though with these wheels). They weigh about 27 or so pounds.
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 07:05 PM
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not too crazy about the bling but I like the colour...looks like a bit of blue in there too.
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 07:25 PM
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Yeah--my FD was Montego Blue and the Nordic Green is reminiscent of that--just more green than blue. I thought about getting a different finish, but I like the chrome--plus the colored wheels and racing rims are getting a little too trendy for me.
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Old Mar 8, 2006 | 10:32 PM
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I like the style of the rim (deep lip and all) and the chrome goes good with that color.

I wouldn't mind having these stern ST-1's in like a hyper-silver finish:

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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 07:16 AM
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I like that style too--It was a hard choice to decide between the two for me.
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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 07:24 AM
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Beautiful color man....you have a rare one indeed!

Not to crazy about the style of wheel you chose, makes the 8 look heavy.
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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 07:48 AM
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Luckily they aren't as heavy as they look--they are about 26-28lbs a piece--so a minimal weight gain--no noticeable decrease in performance.
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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 09:16 PM
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Looks good! Would look better IMHO a little lower, too. Chrome is a good choice for Nordic. Hmmm... Someday you may see it on mine...
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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 10:04 PM
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I'd like to lower it--but I had a friend that lowered his Acura CL Type S and these streets did a number on his car--so I think I'm gonna keep the suspension stock...for now. Thanks for the compliments and criticisms fellas. Tomorrow is the first wash day--can't wait--I have a bottle of chrome polish and Quick Mist detail armed.
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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 10:20 PM
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not bad..represent that green!
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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 10:31 PM
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Looks nice... Gotta love the Green! So.... what are you gonna do with your OEM wheels??



PM me if you would consider selling one. I got one with curb rash.
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Old Mar 10, 2006 | 07:04 AM
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Right now my wheels are in the garage--there is a gentlemen that may be interested in buying them--but they have curb rash on them as well--so even if that fell through I'm not sure you would really be doing any better by buying on of mine if you are looking to remedy the curb rash.
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 07:53 PM
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great choice in wheels... and im glad u posted up pictures... im getting the same rims in blk witha chrome lip for my black 8...
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Old Mar 11, 2006 | 08:19 PM
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Dre that is the first NG 8 I've seen that I like. Looks sharp! Nice work.
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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 09:48 PM
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From a fellow Nordic owner, looks good. Those wheels are very shiny..lol
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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 07:37 PM
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Representing Nordic Green nicely! Our color is one of the more challenging colors to figure out what will look good. I realy like the look a lot. I'm limiting my options down to the Stern ST-1 Face III Beast for my Nordic. Seeing a similar wheel helped my decision a lot. Nicely done!
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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 07:49 PM
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not a fan of chrome. but it really doesnt look bad with the dark green. nice.
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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 08:01 PM
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I've never seen a green rx8.....honestly I didn't know there was a color like that. Wow I need to get with the times. Was 04 the only year they made that color?
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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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I'm not gonna lie...not liking the bling look at all but hey to each their own
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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 08:40 PM
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lookin pretty good
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Old Nov 26, 2009 | 08:45 PM
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**** whats up with all the thread revivals lately, It's good people are researching though.
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 09:17 AM
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^Haha...I didn't even notice how old this thread was! That search button works wonders!

RX8sd, I do think 2004 was the only year for Nordic Green. I love having a rare color. I've only seen one other Nordic Green in my two years of ownership.
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Old Nov 27, 2009 | 09:45 AM
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^damn I gotta start paying attention to the thread dates sometimes, didnt realize I was commenting on someones old photos
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