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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 10:25 PM
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hope to get them polished soon but heres some pix. removed the old paint
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 11:22 PM
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of all of the wheels I've had on my old 80, I think the Panasports were my favorite. If I get to do another 1st gen someday, I will probably look at the Konig Rewinds since they match that style so well.

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After SE suspension swap, Bronze painted SE wheels


Mitsubishi Lancer OZ Rally edition wheels
What kind of lowering springs do u have?
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Old Sep 16, 2009 | 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by datsun1200
You have one of the most beautiful 1st gen's in this froum...
Thank you, Datsun1200!



Originally Posted by R-cien
did you buy that hood already made or you had it custom made? I want that FC scoop on my FB!!
I had it custom made from OEM parts. That is a real T-II hood scoop mated to a steel first gen hood.

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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 01:47 AM
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Originally Posted by MaX PoWeR
hope to get them polished soon but heres some pix. removed the old paint
they look pretty damn good in that last pic
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 03:18 AM
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hope to see those autobahns tmw
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 12:42 PM
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U could test fit them on the rear if u want too
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by RotaryRevn
While were waiting for those pix, I found this pic online.... I dont know whose car this is but autobahns are soo nice!
That was a buddy of mines.. I tried getting the autobahns off him for the longest time. Ended up getting my current ones. Couldn't believe I found them for sale. They're nicer than his too
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 07:26 PM
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That was a buddy of mines.. I tried getting the autobahns off him for the longest time. Ended up getting my current ones. Couldn't believe I found them for sale. They're nicer than his too

where did u get ur wheels polished at?
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by MaX PoWeR
where did u get ur wheels polished at?
He did it himself i think.
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 10:45 PM
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bern. the offset on the ssr super mesh is +13 all the way around.
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Old Sep 17, 2009 | 11:58 PM
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Originally Posted by MaX PoWeR
where did u get ur wheels polished at?
rotaryPOWAh is correct. I did them myself . Lots of time put into them....
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Old Sep 18, 2009 | 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by cleen2nv
bern. the offset on the ssr super mesh is +13 all the way around.
Thanks cleen2nv!!!! Hard to believe they fit on a SE suspension with that offset and no rubbing.

They look beautiful!!!

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Old Sep 18, 2009 | 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by twinkletoes
rotaryPOWAh is correct. I did them myself . Lots of time put into them....
Great job!!

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Old Sep 18, 2009 | 01:36 AM
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Originally Posted by twinkletoes
That was a buddy of mines.. I tried getting the autobahns off him for the longest time. Ended up getting my current ones. Couldn't believe I found them for sale. They're nicer than his too
yours look super clean man. I hope i can find some like that someday
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Old Sep 18, 2009 | 01:40 AM
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Does anyone use those, hmmmmmm, I think they are called "hub centric rings"? I seem to remember my old ssr exc mesh having them back when I was in high school. I don't know if it's needed or not with my new wheels but I guess it might be a good idea. I think its supposed to center the wheels on the hub as opposed to the studs doing it right?
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Old Sep 18, 2009 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by RotaryRevn
Does anyone use those, hmmmmmm, I think they are called "hub centric rings"? I seem to remember my old ssr exc mesh having them back when I was in high school. I don't know if it's needed or not with my new wheels but I guess it might be a good idea. I think its supposed to center the wheels on the hub as opposed to the studs doing it right?
are you talking about the lug nuts that have the studs in them as apposed the hub having the studs? My Riken's needs them as well and I'm missing one, any clue where I can find some???
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Old Sep 18, 2009 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by R-cien
are you talking about the lug nuts that have the studs in them as apposed the hub having the studs? My Riken's needs them as well and I'm missing one, any clue where I can find some???
No, I'm talking about one usually aluminum ring that you tap into the middle of the rear of the wheel. When you put the wheel on the hub, it centers it instead of relying on your studs to center it.

As far as your lug nuts with the studs, you can get them off of any first gen in the junk yard.
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Old Sep 18, 2009 | 10:29 AM
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What kind of lowering springs do u have?
It was the standard Eibach kit.
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 01:42 PM
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hey guys im looking fror some wheels what would be the offset to run 15 on a gsl se,thanks nice wheels,everyone.
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 01:44 PM
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ohh here are mine,welds 16 inch rear 15 inch front,just bought the car thanks.
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 09:35 AM
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The 1st pic are Team Dynamics 17x7s with the old 110 bolt pattern.



Then we have my favorite SSR xr-4 Longchamps Mine are 14x7s and 8s w/195/45/14 proxies. The offset is somewhere in the negative. I hope to get more pics up soon. still working on the suspension swap.
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 09:16 PM
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i think the rota rb's look really good on fb's

heres my buddy's car (sorry bit blurry phone pics))
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 04:36 PM
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Hey guys, kinda newbish question i know, but whats the biggest wheel/tire size i can use on a stock FB and still have a full turning radius w/o rubbing?
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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watch these short clips (courtesy of rotarx7) during the LA 7stock caravan, featuring a handsome RX-3 and its owner/driver. but thats not what you need to watch.

I'm running 15x8 deep dish centerlock epsilons with 4.75 backspace. this is a proof that deep dish rims will your car stand out. enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0g9lAhR1Qyo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRNoAu4muTY


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfYhqPy6xAs[/
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by wackyracer
watch these short clips (courtesy of rotarx7) during the LA 7stock caravan, featuring a handsome RX-3 and its owner/driver. but thats not what you need to watch.

I'm running 15x8 deep dish centerlock epsilons with 4.75 backspace. this is a proof that deep dish rims will your car stand out. enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0g9lAhR1Qyo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRNoAu4muTY


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfYhqPy6xAs[/
. I wouldn't change anything on your 3.
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