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What kind of rims look the best on a 2nd gen?

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Old Dec 22, 2002 | 04:12 AM
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Here is a chop I did. I didnt spend any time on the rims. But they are Cobra R replicas. I might get a set for my fc. Pretty inexpensive rims, I think they are 140$ each.
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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 04:18 PM
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i like these..
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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 05:01 PM
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I'm more of a traditionalist

My favorite is either chromed or polished out S5 TII wheels. At the least, guaranteed no problem as to offset, center hole size, or other fitment issues.

And, I've found that anything over 16 inch wheels requires tires with such a short sidewall that you feel every pebble you drive over.
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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 05:46 PM
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that black car looks SWEEEET!!!!
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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 06:10 PM
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another view
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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 06:20 PM
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guess that's your car? looks nice. what size tires and rims? they look pretty fat in the rear. although it's just my personal opinion, a more aggresive exhaust would finish it off nicely. somewhat bigger exhaust tips, ya know? but still, sweet car!!! just wondering but is it lowered any? if so, how much?
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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 07:12 PM
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ohhh dang those look NICE!!! NYC, what are they? the first pic i like better, because they look polished with a chrome looking effect to them, but the second pic doesnt look as good because they look dull, i think they would also look better with a litte deep dish...

but over all, they look pretty sweet, try getting some different angles, like a straight shot...
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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 07:14 PM
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anyone know if Racing Hart C2's would fit on our FC's? my friend has a set of 17's they might look nice on my car....i got a 88 GXL 5 lug
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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 07:47 PM
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although my member name is blackfc, that is not my fc, but i do love those rims and how they are meatier in the rear. and i do agree that the exhaust on the FC should not be stock.
this is my FC and my rims, koing monsoons
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Old Dec 24, 2002 | 03:09 AM
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man those all look awsome, problem is i'm on a rather stict budget. So whats the best looking rim for the lowest amount of money?
Sorry 2 sound cheap, but i'm goin' 2 college next year and need 2 save for that aswell!
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Old Dec 24, 2002 | 05:17 AM
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Old Dec 24, 2002 | 05:28 AM
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Heh. Im torn between cobra r rims, rims like that nyc dude posted, and the last set that were posted
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Old Dec 24, 2002 | 05:38 AM
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I believe they're Enkei's, I forgot which though
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Old Dec 24, 2002 | 04:05 PM
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Enkei RPM2
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Old Dec 24, 2002 | 04:15 PM
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What size tires are you using with those Enkei rims?

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Old Dec 24, 2002 | 05:43 PM
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lots of rims look terrific on an FC... I'd have gotten Volk graham lights but I wasn't sure about such a light wheel on a street car w/ such coilovers. besides, these were much less expensive and really not heavy...def. less than 20 lbs a wheel. check 'em out:

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Old Dec 24, 2002 | 05:47 PM
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i'd sure like to see some fikse fm5's, kinesis, or something like that on an fc to see what they look like.
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Old Dec 24, 2002 | 05:52 PM
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good shot of the wheel:
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Old Dec 24, 2002 | 06:30 PM
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The dude is just trying to get advices so leave him alone why you is there always people talking trash to each other this is a club for help not a place for HATERS.
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Old Dec 24, 2002 | 06:37 PM
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whats wrong with the stock AE wheels? it kinda sucks that they don't show brakes, but .....

stock power!

I haven't found a single set of wheels that look good on the AE... if anyone has any, show me!
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Old Dec 24, 2002 | 08:07 PM
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^^ Kosei K1's in white, perhaps?
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Old Dec 25, 2002 | 06:59 PM
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On a budget? put some FD shoes on!
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Old Dec 25, 2002 | 07:38 PM
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Best rims for an rx7 are thoes convert rims you know the black/crome bbs $886 apice stocks! thoes are bad! i wnt some for mine junkyard wants $700 apice tho and there broken
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Old Dec 25, 2002 | 08:46 PM
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Originally posted by jon88se
lots of rims look terrific on an FC... I'd have gotten Volk graham lights but I wasn't sure about such a light wheel on a street car w/ such coilovers. besides, these were much less expensive and really not heavy...def. less than 20 lbs a wheel. check 'em out:
just curious
what's wrong with light wheels on a street car?



and thick 5spoke wheels look best on FCs, then mesh.
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Old Dec 25, 2002 | 09:21 PM
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surely theres nothing wrong with light wheels on a street car, especially if they are forged...i believe volk has 3 kinds of graham lights, the one I was interested in (the cheaper one) is not forged and I'd assume that such a light cast wheel would be easy to bend on the street. the other side of the coin is that nice light forged wheels are $$ lighter is better for performance though, less unsprung weight.
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