Chromed SE WHEELS
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DRAG RACING
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From: Puerto Rico
Originally Posted by web777
Do you have a pic where the car is sitting on the ground?
I will have it for this week.....
Im replacing all the bushings this weekend... that is why I have it on jacks.
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DRAG RACING
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Originally Posted by Hyper4mance2k
eeeewww ghey. but i like mesh rims my self...
Boricua!
You obviously didn't think before you replied with an idiotic opinion.
Mira tu carro primero antes de criticar el mio.
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DRAG RACING
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Originally Posted by ratboy
I like the wheels (im wanting to maintain a MOSTLY stock apperance on my 85 gsl-se so I may steal this idea someday) but I love those lights. Any info or links to that mod?
-Erik
-Erik
Brainstorm makes these Headlights.
The link is on my site.....
This is the link to Brainstorm: http://www.miata.net/garage/bsplow/
The kit was made for miatas, but fit all 1gens with minor modifications (motor linkage). The kit cost about $350. The number to call is at the bottom of last page.
Last edited by ssglopezvm; Mar 18, 2005 at 09:03 PM.
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DRAG RACING
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Originally Posted by luiml73
They look Pimp as hell.
how about some more pics with the car outdoors and not on jackstands.
how about some more pics with the car outdoors and not on jackstands.
Again... Im doing some work this weekend (replace bushings)
Next week I will take some outdoor pictures. Check out my site for updates.
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From: Orlando, Fl
Originally Posted by ssglopezvm
Good question Trevor....
I did struggle with the same dilemma for years..... I always like these rims so I decided to chrome them.......
Depends on how I do this year at the carshows, I will decide then. I may go ahead buy a set of aftermarket wheels.... and you’re right..... a nice set of mesh wheels would look really nice.
Vic
I did struggle with the same dilemma for years..... I always like these rims so I decided to chrome them.......
Depends on how I do this year at the carshows, I will decide then. I may go ahead buy a set of aftermarket wheels.... and you’re right..... a nice set of mesh wheels would look really nice.
Vic
Well thats the deal isint it? Most people would just go and BUY something so what youve done is unique and will always stand out in the crowd. It's not about how much it costs, but what you want. I'm from the old hot rodders school of thought, back when there werent alot of aftermarket parts flooding the market, and the ones that were, seemed to be made of unobtainium. You took what you had and modded it to look better, perform better. Thats how you learn, not by writing big checks and bolting on (or paying someone to bolt on) shiny new parts. You also end up with a uniqe car once your done cause everyone has a different idea on how to mod things and the owners personality is reflected in the outcome. Ok, Ill get off the soap box now.
Im gonna "chrome" powdercoat a set of stock 12A + wheels. I bet you all will love the way they look. Wont be quite as nice as real chrome, but cheaper and still quite durable, much moreso than paint. And way cheaper than panasports.
I went aftermarket on my SE becasue I go a smoking deal on some discontinued rims ($85.00ea) and my tires were new (205/60r14). I also like the chroming job too, very pimp. bling bling etc. Looking to see this done on "Pimp My Ride" some night.
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Originally Posted by Rx7carl
Im gonna "chrome" powdercoat a set of stock 12A + wheels. I bet you all will love the way they look.
Originally Posted by RX7UP
They sell replica 12A wheels already chrome. They also come an inch wider than OEM....... I've only seen them for sale in Puerto Rico........ They're Hot!
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From: LOS ANGELES
I personally love the stock gsl-se rims, even thought it doesn't have lip. Even to the point that I want to stick my stocks back on. It makes the car look classy. I've seen some people polish their stock rims and it looks good. I personally like the stock non-chromed look.
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I like it alot. Great car! Just as everyone else, I want to see more pics of the car with the wheels in daylight, too, please.
I've got a set of 1980 aluminum wheels out in the garage that I had wanted to do the same, but I copped out and bought aftermarket. Maybe one day...
I've got a set of 1980 aluminum wheels out in the garage that I had wanted to do the same, but I copped out and bought aftermarket. Maybe one day...
