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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 03:46 PM
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This is one sweet wheel!

Picture this on a silver SE... Superlites with the spinners. Opinions? I think it's old school with a different twist.

http://www.packracingproducts.com/ac...cessories.html
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 03:55 PM
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Just kidding. Not my cup of tea, but to each his own.
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 03:58 PM
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You had me worried for a minute there. Thought you were talking about the 'new' spinners and not the old style knock off ones. They would look better if they covered the lugs.
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 04:04 PM
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Ya^, good looking wheels though.
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 04:10 PM
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You had me worried for a minute there. Thought you were talking about the 'new' spinners and not the old style knock off ones....
Oops! My bad! Yep, I forget that "spinners" have a entirely new meaning when it comes to wheels. Puttin' my 22s on the 7 bro....
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 04:31 PM
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Ya,The spinners thing made me think. Do you know what wheels you're plannig on getting pjr
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 04:44 PM
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I'm thinking about the Superlites... fitment is still an issue though. I'm working with the US rep. It's not bolt pattern, but the spacing. The 15x7 only comes in 25mm offset, so the backspacing is critical. They will offer a 15x6 in 30mm offset, but the shallow depth will look kinda "flat" like the stock wheel.

btw, I think my backup plan is the Konig Holes. I am 100% certain that they will fit.
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 04:49 PM
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i like it
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 04:52 PM
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You should check out the 14x7s. I 'll ask my friend when i have a chance what offset his are. They look like they were meant for the car. They fit perfectly, and look like the best size. Maybe i'll find a picture for you too.
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 05:43 PM
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ide like it better if they were true knockoffs
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 05:51 PM
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For the price and the looks are good, I think they are pretty cool. I would like to see a picture of an RX with them on? I think you could find a way to hide the lugs too. Some nice covers.
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 06:10 PM
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I had knock off hubs on an Austin Healey 3000 "back in the day". They didn't cover the lugs, they were used instead of them. And my threads were stripped so I really had to hammer the spinner on. Can't believe I'm still alive.

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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 06:15 PM
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Here's a pic of the wheels in this thread on my buddies car. Don't worry, he didn't sell it. https://www.rx7club.com/a-149/feeler%3B-first-gen-vegas-562869/
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 06:21 PM
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they look ewww
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 06:24 PM
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What do you mean?^ They're awesome
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 07:45 PM
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Love the superlites, however I think the fake knock off centers look prety cheesy. They just dont fit on the style of wheel so well, seems like they are fighting for attention.

I think something like that would look slick on a set of black meshies tho, chrome knock off centers to compliment the chrome lip! that would be the way to go. It would sorta look like some spoked lowrider rims! haha

Always brings oldschool cragar rims to mind when I see those centers...
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Old Nov 22, 2006 | 09:38 PM
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Superlite/ minilite wheels are awesome. Those spinners should remain on a muscle car though.
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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by twinkletoes
What do you mean?^ They're awesome

Thanks for the pic. I agree, they look great. I'm 50/50 on the spinners now that I've seen the car w/o them.

The 14x6 looks pretty darn good. I think I'll go with that 15x6 with the 30 offset and I'll be pretty safe. Still got to find out the stock SE backspacing though to be sure.
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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 12:47 AM
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Cool. Good luck on youy decision. God bless
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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Gen1onr
Love the superlites, however I think the fake knock off centers look prety cheesy.... Always brings oldschool cragar rims to mind when I see those centers...
I love old school Cragar S/S chrome wheels. If I could, I'd get them for the 7. Total mismatch, but yeah, my all time fav wheel.
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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 07:48 AM
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Here's a pic of a silver FB with Panasports, just to get a sense of the look with the Superlites. I think the charcoal centers may add some nicght contrast.



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Old Nov 23, 2006 | 03:41 PM
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Ya, i agreee on the darker wheel for the silver 1st gen. I'd go with the superlites. They'll look great. Keep us posted.
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Old Dec 5, 2006 | 05:03 PM
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Does anyone know if these will fit Panasports on a Gsl-Se?
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Old Dec 5, 2006 | 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by pjr
Here's a pic of a silver FB with Panasports, just to get a sense of the look with the Superlites. I think the charcoal centers may add some nicght contrast.



I think those would look great with the charcoal centers.

YELLOWGSLSE, check the website, they should carry them in the 4X114.3 pattern too.
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Old Dec 5, 2006 | 05:31 PM
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YELLOWGSLSE, check the website, they should carry them in the 4X114.3 pattern too.
Thanks. But just so we're clear, you do know I'm asking about the spinners, not the wheels right? I'm wondering if the spinners will go on Panasports.
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