Finally Chose My Wheels!!!

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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 04:35 PM
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2 weeks is no time for "custom" wheels
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 04:42 PM
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They look badass, I really want to see the final product.

When I saw "I finally chose my wheels" I rolled my eyes. I expected to see something downright fugly ( no accounting for taste ) but these are wicked cool looking. First I've seen I would buy for my G.

PICTURES!
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by solopresident
i got a 4" rear lip only, damn
I saw your car in person and it didn't look like a 4" lip. Looked smaller.
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 04:45 PM
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The width of the lip is technically measured from the face where the 2 barrels meet. So ... the "visible" lip is actually a function of the face thickness and countour as well.

IMO, the numbers don't mean much .. it's the overall design that matters.

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I saw your car in person and it didn't look like a 4" lip. Looked smaller.

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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 04:45 PM
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how wide, and did they tell you what the offsets would be?


the lips for my wheels are at the chromer now, so hopefully i'll have mine in a few weeks
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 07:02 PM
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I like those wheels but not for a coupe. I've seen them many times in person and they are more suited to a luxury sedan. Sorry, that's my opinion.
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 07:38 PM
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UPDATE : IM getting a 5.5" lip, i have the smaller brakes with non-Sport

Im getting different wheels on each side to maximize publicity....chrome/blu estremo on one side......blue/satin vizzo on other side with blue lip!
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 08:40 PM
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So each side of your car is going to look different? Sick wheels…
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 10:00 PM
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Those wheels are BA! What tire sizes are you going with?
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 10:41 PM
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those rims looks nice, but the lip is blah. i never liked them big lips on rims.
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 10:52 PM
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Reignman: What about the TPMS? Will you be able to mount them on the new wheels w/o a problem?

Solopres: What about your TPMS? We they put on your new wheels? If not, is warning light on your dash?
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 12:02 AM
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If the TPMS are not re-installed, a dummy light will come on.

HRE can be drilled to accomodate TPMS. Just have ask them know to do it. I'll let reignman comment about the other manufacturer.

Originally Posted by G35_Diva
Reignman: What about the TPMS? Will you be able to mount them on the new wheels w/o a problem?

Solopres: What about your TPMS? We they put on your new wheels? If not, is warning light on your dash?
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Reignman55
UPDATE : IM getting a 5.5" lip, i have the smaller brakes with non-Sport

Im getting different wheels on each side to maximize publicity....chrome/blu estremo on one side......blue/satin vizzo on other side with blue lip!
OK, the wheels look fantastic. But if you put 2 different styles of wheels on opposite sides of the car, I think they'll look silly. Get 2 different complete sets and change them occasionally.
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 10:16 AM
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yes forgiato drills holes to accomodate the tpms also.....

if you dont do that, the light will always be up, untill you take it to the dealer and get it turned off
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 11:43 AM
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+1! They're free for you, right? ... Get another set and have your cousins write it off as advertising or R&D expense!

Originally Posted by Black Betty
OK, the wheels look fantastic. But if you put 2 different styles of wheels on opposite sides of the car, I think they'll look silly. Get 2 different complete sets and change them occasionally.
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