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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 04:34 AM
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Got some new wheels for the FB

Got some new wheels on the Rx-7. I didn't want anything too big that would slow the car so I got a set of 15's. We aren't exactly spoilt for choice here in South Africa for wheels for the 4/114 PCD but I think these turned out pretty well, they are Racing Hart Borbs (15" 7J). They go really well with the white car and the black trim. I think it keeps the car looking old-school which I believe is the best route to go with the FB. Trying to make these cars look modern just ruins their look IMO. I put some nice Hankook V12 Evos on them, they are 205/50/15. We arent spoilt for choice on tyres here either, 205 is the fattest tyre I could find to go on a 15" wheel but they seem like pretty decent tyres. Helps a bit with my traction issues with the bridgeport, but not much . Stills wants too spin all the time, but they still need to scrub in and perhaps I just need to drop the tyre pressure. Anyways here are some pics:













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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 04:52 AM
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a very unique set for sure!
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 06:25 AM
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I have never seen those wheels in black, Looks good!
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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 09:42 AM
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looks good !!!!
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 06:12 PM
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I have a set of those in 14" for my wifes GSL they're nice but didn't love them so installed a set of what we beleive are Rikens (meshies) I am thinking it looks better on yours without a body kit
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 02:21 AM
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dude im diggin the ducktail spoiler!
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Old Aug 22, 2011 | 03:23 AM
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Choice as. Has lowering it crossed your mind at all? That would complete the cars appearance IMO
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 08:41 PM
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I agree with Jimbo, needs to come down an inch or two. Like the wheels tho....
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 11:11 PM
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Well I'm busy designing a set of coilovers which I will then have made at work so it will be dropped at some point. Problem is the header travels pretty low so I cant lower it until I have made a new header, which I'm also in the process of doing
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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 07:13 PM
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i need that rear bumper...... no plate cut out looks way cool!
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