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Old Apr 6, 2004 | 09:32 PM
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Lightbulb 1st Gen Wheels?

Does anyone have any decent looking lightweight wheels out there, or at least a picture of what I should be looking for? Not too many people have a 4x100 lug pattern. Would it be easier to change to the later style 5 lug pattern? I'm not trying to spend an assload of money on a conversion though, my motor spews oil from between the front rotor housing and the front side housing, so another engine is in need. Any 12A street ports for sale also?

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Old Apr 6, 2004 | 11:40 PM
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well if you don't have an SE then your bolt pattern in 4X110 if you do have an SE then you have a 4X114.3 bolt pattern. If you're looking for a good set of racing rims, or just all out light rims try: www.diamondracingwheels.com
then there are two other styles you can get on www.tirerack.com which are the Kosie K1s or the Panasports
If you want a bigger selection then you can get wheel adapters made email this guy: wheeladapters@aol.com OR you can do a complete hub switch which is where you use the hubs off of an GSL-SE it makes it easier to find rims. hope this helps! if all else fails use the search button on the forum!
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Old Apr 6, 2004 | 11:42 PM
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well if you don't have an SE then your bolt pattern in 4X110 if you do have an SE then you have a 4X114.3 bolt pattern. If you're looking for a good set of racing rims, or just all out light rims try: www.diamondracingwheels.com
then there are two other styles you can get on www.tirerack.com which are the Kosie K1s or the Panasports
If you want a bigger selection then you can get wheel adapters made email this guy: wheeladapters@aol.com OR you can do a complete hub switch which is where you use the hubs off of an GSL-SE it makes it easier to find rims. hope this helps! if all else fails use the search button on the forum!
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 06:46 AM
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did you ask the manufacturer?

Or you can call the manufacturer and they can probably make you a set in whatever bolt pattern you want. I did this a couple times, and it was not a big deal.
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Old Apr 7, 2004 | 08:22 AM
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I just got a phone call this week, my 16x7 Panasports are in!! They cost a pretty penny and it took me forever to get them, but they are pretty lightweight and are nice to look at.
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