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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 09:00 AM
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Best place to buy infini rx7 wheels?

Are there any JSPEC importers that you know of that have imported infini rx7 wheels and wanna sell me a set? I love those damn wheels!
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 09:09 AM
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Nope. Keep an eye on auctions.yahoo.co.jp You'll have to find someone who will buy them for you and ship them. Plan on spending around 600-800(shipped) for a used set in ok condition. Or you can contact my friend(neofreak) who's selling his set(last that I heard of). Good luck.

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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 09:39 AM
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Nope but there is a guy on nopistons.com that sells the 95+ FD wheels. They are 17x8 and 17x8.5, and look very nice. Anyways, maybe contact him to see if he could get you some.
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 10:07 AM
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The Infini IV wheels are just standard BBS 16x7 forged wheels. They were pretty common in the aftermarket back in the 80-90s. They were called RS models as I recall.
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 10:09 AM
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Originally posted by Icemark
The Infini IV wheels are just standard BBS 16x7 forged wheels. They were pretty common in the aftermarket back in the 80-90s. They were called RS models as I recall.
I imagine they're discontinued also, Icemark?
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 10:16 AM
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why buy 7" wide wheels even if they are infini wheels?

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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 10:24 AM
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Originally posted by Fingers
I imagine they're discontinued also, Icemark?
Oh yeah, disco'd years ago. Sometimes I see them on E'bay though.

But the current RXII is very simular (including forged construction)
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 10:26 AM
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Originally posted by $150FC
why buy 7" wide wheels even if they are infini wheels?
why not??? 7" is the stock size on the Turbo and GTUs models.
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 10:40 AM
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I agree, these are the perfect wheels for the FC in my book .
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 10:52 AM
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does anyone have a picture of these wheels there is a web site ill check my links and find them but the import enfini parts to the us
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 03:24 PM
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BBS 16" Infini wheels

They are identical to the standard 15"x6.5 convertible wheels. I'd like a set of these on my vert, but for the price you might as well buy new 17"s.
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 03:27 PM
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Here's a picture of the 17" version, note that while the center forged part is the same, the outside is riveted and gives it a bit of a different look...


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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 05:56 PM
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Originally posted by Mills
Here's a picture of the 17" version, note that while the center forged part is the same, the outside is riveted and gives it a bit of a different look...

No, that is a different series BBS wheel (RC as I recall). The 3 piece wheels were heavier than the 1 piece forged wheels.

They also do not have the convex style that the RS wheels had. Note them on this Infini IV:


Here is a chromed version of the same one peice BBS wheel.

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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 06:11 PM
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Sweet! I'll take a set too
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 02:35 PM
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Uhhh,, convertable wheels !?!?!
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 02:37 PM
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Convertible wheels were 15's.
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 02:40 PM
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thats right
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 03:37 PM
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I had these sitting around my house for a long time, seemed like no one wanted them, they sold for $800 two days ago.

Thanks again Steve for the thought. Help sell my Mazdaspeed seats next. =)

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if or when some one finds out where to perchase these wheels can you email me the site @ redcrxboi@aol.com

thanks mike
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 03:39 PM
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Lol, I'm on it. I felt bad because I didn't want your infini rims, haha. I actually WANT the seats, but I'm a cheap bastard.

Steve

P.S. Those seats are a great deal folks! Buy them!
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 04:00 PM
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dang those rims are purdy!!
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 04:34 PM
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damn it i want those wheels. All you other vultures back off!!!! lol I got first dibs
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 05:26 PM
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Try Alta Wheel Shop around Torrance, CA.
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 07:01 PM
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Originally posted by Icemark
why not??? 7" is the stock size on the Turbo and GTUs models.
Well yeah, but a lot of us are running a lot more power than stock. A little wider wheel might help traction just a bit.
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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 07:04 PM
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stupid question?

I thought BBS wheels could only fit on the 'verts. Or are they specialed made for other series of the rx-7s?

This is what I was told....
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