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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 03:09 PM
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Sweet looking rims cheap

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-NE...00758388QQrdZ1


These would look sweet on a second gen. Just change the center cap and you are golden for under 400 bucks
Old Sep 19, 2005 | 07:00 PM
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This????



yuck

I had to go back and edit this... because a single yuck did not convey the absolute disgustage I would have upon seeing those wheels on any RX-7.

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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 07:17 PM
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Its just the principal of the matter your mixing hotdogs and rice
Old Sep 19, 2005 | 07:47 PM
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I'm 100% in agreement with Icemark on that one. I wish I could get a set of Spirit R rims, best damn rims ever!
Old Sep 19, 2005 | 08:01 PM
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You'd have to ditch the cap and repaint them/powder coat them all one color hehe
Old Sep 19, 2005 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Icemark
This????



yuck

I had to go back and edit this... because a single yuck did not convey the absolute disgustage I would have upon seeing those wheels on any RX-7.

WOAH!!! Someone struck a nerve eh? I agree with you though.
Old Sep 19, 2005 | 10:12 PM
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i like em you clowns.

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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 10:51 PM
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http://www.gramlights.com/wheels/57c/index.htm
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 11:01 PM
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Those wheels are ugly!!!

Mustang wheels on a rx-7? Anyone considering that isn't worthy of owning a 7!!! If you can't afford good wheels keep it stock til you can!!! It is called a savings account you cheap ricers!!! Patience and a little $$$ can get you a good set of wheels on ebay or otherwise.
Old Sep 19, 2005 | 11:35 PM
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Can someone tell me what's wrong with them without using "they're mustang wheels" as an excuse?
Old Sep 19, 2005 | 11:42 PM
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I agree with mack. Try looking at this version of the rim and forget their mustang wheels.

There was no reason to rag on the poor guy, be nice people :P

They dont look bad, but I woulndt put them on my 7.
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Old Sep 19, 2005 | 11:42 PM
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find some fno1r-c knock off's or just go for the real thing, we all know they look hot on fc's
Old Sep 19, 2005 | 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by gxlspeeder
find some fno1r-c knock off's or just go for the real thing, we all know they look hot on fc's
What the ****? They look like the same ******* wheel!



I ask again...
Old Sep 19, 2005 | 11:53 PM
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Had the original poster removed the mustang emblem from the original pic, this would have been a far different thread.
Old Sep 19, 2005 | 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Syncro
Had the original poster removed the mustang emblem from the original pic, this would have been a far different thread.
I'm talking about the 5zigens and mustang stockers...
Old Sep 20, 2005 | 12:00 AM
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I don't get what's up with hating those wheels. They are a simple, black 5 spoke design.

I like them.
Old Sep 20, 2005 | 01:06 AM
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Cool

Originally Posted by Syncro
Had the original poster removed the mustang emblem from the original pic, this would have been a far different thread.
lol i bet your rite

there not to bad i just wouldn't use a black rim on my car. but if the next guy likes them that's fine..

how is this rice on the other hand. if he got them i dont think he would be dumb enough to leave the pony one there

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Old Sep 20, 2005 | 01:17 AM
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Talking hows this?

now what do we all think? SORRY I GOT BORED
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Old Sep 20, 2005 | 02:00 AM
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the center section draws too much attention.

the fact that they are 18's really kills this thread however...


they're too big, too fugly and the offset is too small.


now stab those wheels cause they're done!

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Old Sep 20, 2005 | 07:03 AM
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yeah sorry about all the I hate mustang's stuff. All I was pointing out is this guy can completely powder coat these rims in all black if requested and he also can get different width's like 18x9 and 18x10. Try getting that for $350 bucks from other wheel dealers.
Old Sep 20, 2005 | 07:08 AM
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I like em regardless of what they came off of... alls I look for in a wheel is looks and fitment... these have the look but not the fitment.
Old Sep 20, 2005 | 07:29 AM
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you can get 17" adr rims for around $250/set so why bother with mustang rims?
Old Sep 20, 2005 | 07:46 AM
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you can get 17x9 and 17x10 for 250 a set.....post a link

I need to move to a wider rear rim and tire due to upcoming traction issues with new turbo setup. And I have been noticing that wide costs.
Old Sep 20, 2005 | 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by White87FC
I don't get what's up with hating those wheels. They are a simple, black 5 spoke design.

I like them.
Spokes are too thin to match the FC lines, the funky black and silver dual coloring, and that they are 30# 18" wheels all contribute to the uglyness. And I didn't even mention the center cap
Old Sep 20, 2005 | 09:03 AM
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If you want cheap wheels that fit an FC properly and look damn nice after a bit of painting, get some convertible wheels. They also have the added benefit of being pretty damn light and you will not require spacers to get them to fit correctly.

I got mine for $100 w/o centercaps and the tires were rotted, but I painted the center a nice glossy black and put some ok tires on and it turned out nice and clean:



Now I just need to scrounge the junkers for some centercaps that fit (I'm thinking of trying some older BMW and Audi centercaps.)

18's just look crappy on 99% of FCs.



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