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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 10:08 AM
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Talking 18's on a 1st gen

Check my new shoes, I was sponsored a set of ICW Racing Wheels, 17x7 front 18x7.5 rear +37 offset, Toyo Proxes T1R, 215/40ZR17 225/35ZR18. They feel great and stick like glue. Everyone that has seen it so far has really liked them.

Anyone know of who has slotted rotors. I know power slot has them and some place called trinet has cross drilled but I don't know who they are.
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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 10:10 AM
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looks good... any rubbing ?
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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 10:14 AM
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Clearances are perfect. Infact I think I will go with a 235 in the rear next time
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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 10:15 AM
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Atkins were advertising front rotors.
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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 10:19 AM
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Thats nice.
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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 10:33 AM
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Thats chewy chocolaty good never thought it would look that, nice. Must be the body kit making it look lowered.
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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 10:36 AM
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I never thought big rims would look good on the FB, but thanks to you...you have made me a believer.

That reminds me of a song...****.
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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 10:37 AM
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The car rides at stock heighth. I did lower it once and didn't like it. It is lowered in the front by virtue of the staggered stance by the wheels.
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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 10:58 AM
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looks really clean i like those alot. what front bumper and side skirts are those?
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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 11:46 AM
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I like the rims, I just don't like the size. There just too big. Mabey a set of those in an even 16" all around would look great. But the staggered sizes really doesn't look too good, IMO.
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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 12:16 PM
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thats hot!! i had 18s and 19s for a few months. I liked the way they looked but i didnt really like the ride too much. It rubbed a lot when i cornered hard... and if you have an RX7 you MUST MUST MUST take hard corners!!

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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 12:19 PM
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I am not a big staggard fan either but 18" rims look A_OK! I am doing 17"'s....
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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 01:32 PM
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I'd have to see it in person but form the pics those wheels look badass. Your car kinda reminds me of someone I know...
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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 03:17 PM
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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 04:32 PM
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Fourth picture - looks like you put a vagina in the rearview mirror

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Old Aug 6, 2005 | 09:29 PM
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37mm offset all around?

no rubbing up front? even at full lock?
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Old Aug 7, 2005 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Phiber Optik
37mm offset all around?

no rubbing up front? even at full lock?
no rubbing. The wheel wells are full and the wheels tuck perfectly.
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Old Aug 7, 2005 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Brismo7
looks really clean i like those alot. what front bumper and side skirts are those?
its a wings west front bumper and erebuni side skirts, I bought it all from erebuni.
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Old Aug 7, 2005 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Rotorhead34
Check my new shoes, I was sponsored a set of ICW Racing Wheels, 17x7 front 18x7.5 rear +37 offset, Toyo Proxes T1R, 215/40ZR17 225/35ZR18. They feel great and stick like glue. Everyone that has seen it so far has really liked them.

Anyone know of who has slotted rotors. I know power slot has them and some place called trinet has cross drilled but I don't know who they are.

look pretty good...any chance of a close up?..they are pretty dark....
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Old Aug 7, 2005 | 10:29 AM
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look pretty good...any chance of a close up?..they are pretty dark....
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Old Aug 7, 2005 | 10:41 AM
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Ill be honest...When I first read the title- I was like... Oh man...thats going to look like Shiout~ But it looks great! Very clean.
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Old Aug 7, 2005 | 10:46 AM
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Old Aug 7, 2005 | 05:59 PM
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I prefer 16" - past that and unsprung weight goes up while cornering/steering over bumps goes down.

Looks nice though.
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Old Aug 7, 2005 | 08:01 PM
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I had 16's and they did great. I have the tires a little oversized but the car handled good. The new wheels and tires are 3 pounds lighter each than the ones I took off. The tires are actually a little smaller as well but the handling was still improved. I think because of the Toyo Proxes T1R's, Toyo makes a fantastic tire.
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Old Aug 8, 2005 | 01:40 AM
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heyy man nice carr like the body kit and color!! yehh wat is the rear wraparound? is that also from erebuni or is that custom?thankss i have custom sideskirts i just want a wrap around
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