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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 12:35 PM
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Rims on a White GSL-SE Help.......

Hey

Anybody got some pictures of aftermarket photos
of white RX7's with aftermarket rims?.......I can't decide
on a color or style.........Was hoping to see some white 7's to help with my decision........

My car is a stock gsl-se......All windows tinted........
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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 01:06 PM
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i would say go to the tire rack. but for some reason they seem to think the second gen came out in 84
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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 01:32 PM
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white -SE eh?

Personally, if you have a white car with dark windows already, I think a clean 5 or 6 spoke dark center wheel would look killer. I went gunmetal with a polished lip on mine.

Look at Rota wheels, they make some nice 16's that are strong and light, but still not too expensive
http://www.machiii.net/machiii/html/Rota_wheels.html
http://www.jaydm.com/subzero.htm (color options)
(to give you an idea)

Panasports are always great, as are some of the mesh style wheels (look at Koenig Imagine's like Max7 has)

whatever you end up with looking at, be sure to send a note to Rishie (ARD T2 on teh forum) and I would bet he can get you a better deal than most of the rest of the places you'll find.. (I'm droolingover a set of Enkei RPM2's.. just don't know what car)

here's his site. he has pictures of most of the $$$ wheels on there, but he has many others also
http://groups.msn.com/AutomotiveRD/pictures

not white, but here's what I've got.. 16x7" Velox VX-8R 16lbs $480 shipped all 4 from www.afsmotorsports.com
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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 02:35 PM
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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 02:52 PM
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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 05:03 PM
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Your rims look like mine "rx7gslse" but with a black center, but i think the rims he has would look good on your white car, i love white cars with gun-metal or black rims.
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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 05:45 PM
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White 1st gen. with gold Simmons and dark tint is the perfect combination. Just like the one in the pics.
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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 05:49 PM
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nice i like it..where didi you get the front air dam thing....
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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 06:27 PM
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It's a Mariah Mode 1 isn't it?

ioTus!

Is that your Rx too? It's sweet! What size are those rims?
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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 06:34 PM
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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 06:56 PM
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Originally posted by REVHED
White 1st gen. with gold Simmons and dark tint is the perfect combination. Just like the one in the pics.
Really? You think so? I didn't picture you as the type to go for that sort of thing

The last one of that set makes a decent background.
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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 07:56 PM
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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 10:26 PM
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Hey

Can any of you guys photshop some gunmetal grey rims on one of those white 7's............Like rx7gslse's
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Old Apr 18, 2003 | 10:28 PM
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And those are some beautiful 7's...........
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 09:27 PM
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Jim, I went thru the same exercise last fall for my stock GSL-SE. I still haven't purchased wheels, as I decided to wait for spring.

However, I did save some white -SE pics that had aftermarket wheels. I've created an album on DotPhoto.com; the link below will bring you to the first photo, click on next to see the other two.

I've created it so that if anyone wants to add pics to the album, be my guest!

-- 5 spoke
-- Panasport
-- white powdercoat (different and very cool!)


Album

P.S. The gold Simmons wheels are great. Love 'em on a red RX-7. But they don't do much for me on a white car...

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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 09:59 PM
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the album wants user information and a password.....
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 10:14 PM
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Whoops! User ID is pjr; password is RX-7. That will get you to the album...

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Old Apr 27, 2003 | 12:08 AM
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Enkei RSE....

These are my Enkie RSE's
[IMG]http://www.jickedoutbastards.com/1000.jpg[IMG]
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Old Apr 27, 2003 | 12:10 AM
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Old Apr 27, 2003 | 12:11 AM
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Another V8.
What's it finally running in the 1/4 mile.
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Old Apr 27, 2003 | 12:14 AM
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I'm not done tuning yet. So with an out of the box Holley 650.... 13.23@109.98

I'm going to road race it next month at Texas World Speedway!!!!! I'm pumped.

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Old Apr 27, 2003 | 05:59 AM
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This is my car:

16x7 Konig Tuners.

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Old Apr 27, 2003 | 10:14 AM
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Re: Enkei RSE....

Originally posted by Chrisman1969
These are my Enkie RSE's
Chrisman, it looks like MY -SE (without the wheels and the V8 of course). What size wheels and rubber on your rig? I like the look...thx!
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Old Apr 27, 2003 | 10:28 AM
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Crappy pic but enkei RF1's
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Old Apr 27, 2003 | 09:48 PM
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I am running 235/40/17's in back and 215/40/17's in front and its rubbing a little in the front.

I am in the process of revamping the suspension right now. I am putting in/on the following:

Ground Control Coilovers
Eibach Springs
Tokico Illuminas
Suspension Tech. 1 1/8" Sway
New front lower control arms(only $88 at Mazdamotorsports.com)
New End Links
New front stabilizer bushings
and new front rotors

This is a little scary.... who stole my suspension....


Coil-overs.....
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