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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 12:06 AM
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Look like Rota's knock off of TE's to me.
Old Mar 10, 2010 | 12:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Turbo II FC
Look like Rota's knock off of TE's to me.
yep!... Rota Grid's 18 x 9.5's....I LOVE EM!!!
Old Mar 10, 2010 | 01:46 AM
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A few pics after getting it painted recently. Enjoy!
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Old Mar 10, 2010 | 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by BoostCrzy
yep!... Rota Grid's 18 x 9.5's....I LOVE EM!!!
Yeah.. I love Rota wheels too BUT for some reason everyone frowns on them

What offset did you go with?

L8R
Old Mar 10, 2010 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by lwnslw
Yeah.. I love Rota wheels too BUT for some reason everyone frowns on them

What offset did you go with?

L8R
Everyone frowns on them because they are knock offs and are much weaker in build than the originals.
Old Mar 10, 2010 | 10:52 AM
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Everyone hates on the Rotas, but truth be told, it was only a few lines of wheels early on that really had problems, and those have been discontinued with no major issues since. (Subzeros were notorious for cracking, along with the smaller multispoke wheels)

I ran the Rota Prodrive knocks for almost 4 years with not a single complaint.


Originally Posted by BoostCrzy
new shoes....

Wheels look great Jack Work Lugs?
Old Mar 10, 2010 | 12:52 PM
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Heres some more of mine





Old Mar 10, 2010 | 01:34 PM
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My 20B from the UK just stuck a thread up https://www.rx7club.com/20b-forum-95/uk-20b-n-pp-build-891781/
Old Mar 10, 2010 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by BoostCrzy
new shoes....

copy cat

Old Mar 10, 2010 | 02:34 PM
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gotta love the spring weather sunset pics, the car needs clay and a wax

love spring weather??? brrrr f that. Thats what I call bone chilling
Old Mar 10, 2010 | 04:12 PM
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love spring weather??? brrrr f that. Thats what I call bone chilling
lol nah it looks cold but the snow is melting fast cause its been REALLY nice past couple of days.

Like 60 degrees. And i dont know about you but 60 is PERFECT weather for anything. Cars, sports, hanging out outside etc.

I dont like too too cold and i hate hot weather. Im content with 45-60, maybe 70 MAX.
Old Mar 10, 2010 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by GreatShamanGT
Everyone frowns on them because they are knock offs and are much weaker in build than the originals.
OK.. so they copy all the expensive wheels and sell them for a small fee..
I'm for that... Why pay $500 a wheel when you can buy one that is VERY similar in design for 1/3 the cost?

As for them breaking???
I had a pair of Rota N1R wheels on my 1st gen that stood the test of time for over 8 years and they never once gave me an issue... How easily do those "Expensive" wheels bend when you hit a pot hole??

YEP... just as easily

Now don't think I am cheap... I spent over $3500 on name brand Billet Wheels back in '98 when I had a Chevy truck and those wheels dulled out just as quickly as the cheap Eagles my buddy had on his....Just cause you spend a small fortune doesn't mean they are better.... they all have to meet standards to be sold...


O.K.. I'll get off my soap box now
Old Mar 10, 2010 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by lwnslw
OK.. so they copy all the expensive wheels and sell them for a small fee..
I'm for that... Why pay $500 a wheel when you can buy one that is VERY similar in design for 1/3 the cost?

As for them breaking???
I had a pair of Rota N1R wheels on my 1st gen that stood the test of time for over 8 years and they never once gave me an issue... How easily do those "Expensive" wheels bend when you hit a pot hole??

YEP... just as easily

Now don't think I am cheap... I spent over $3500 on name brand Billet Wheels back in '98 when I had a Chevy truck and those wheels dulled out just as quickly as the cheap Eagles my buddy had on his....Just cause you spend a small fortune doesn't mean they are better.... they all have to meet standards to be sold...




O.K.. I'll get off my soap box now
right on. Rotas may not be the best choice when buying them for a time attack car but they are just fine as a daily driver
Old Mar 10, 2010 | 05:17 PM
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Everyone gives Rotas **** but they are a decent rim now. Sure, they cop designs but they look good, last, and are inexpensive. Not all of us have a limitless fund for modding our cars and also have families to support, etc.

I had a pair of RAYS wheels on my last car and I destroyed one hitting a pot hole...luckily they weren't really expensive or I would have been even more mad. But I learned my lesson and decided to stick with less expensive wheels in the future, like Rotas, TSW, 5Zigen, Enkei, etc. For a car thats gets driven and isn't some show car, IMO those wheels are perfect and you won't feel like Falcon punching a baby in the face if you curb rash one.
Old Mar 10, 2010 | 07:59 PM
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:biggrinthat's more money he has to spend on other mods. right on man,if that's how you want to do it good for you.and i have seen some time attack cars and autocross cars sporting rotas
Old Mar 10, 2010 | 08:39 PM
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Rota Grid's are TE37 knockoffs, but the Rota Grids can be way more concave than the TE37's. I think thats why people like Rota Grids. (plus they are cheaper)
Old Mar 10, 2010 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbo8
Everyone gives Rotas **** but they are a decent rim now. Sure, they cop designs but they look good, last, and are inexpensive. Not all of us have a limitless fund for modding our cars and also have families to support, etc.

+1 Very well stated.
Old Mar 10, 2010 | 09:51 PM
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their is nothing wrong with rota wheels.. it's a cheaper option over stock wheels and they look great. i'm thinking about getting a set my self..
Old Mar 10, 2010 | 10:07 PM
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^not for your 3rotor I hope...
Old Mar 10, 2010 | 10:23 PM
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^not for your 3rotor I hope...
for my FD and EVO. it rains a lot here in FL.. summer wheels
Old Mar 10, 2010 | 11:36 PM
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Just picked her up a few days ago. Both of them are my babies. And yes, the bike is still my daily driver/grocery getter.





Old Mar 10, 2010 | 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by lwnslw
Yeah.. I love Rota wheels too BUT for some reason everyone frowns on them

What offset did you go with?

L8R
I dont care about the haters....lol...I LOVE them....these are +20 rear and +38 front...


....and they are RAYS lugs Jon!....
Old Mar 11, 2010 | 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by BoostCrzy
I dont care about the haters....lol...I LOVE them....these are +20 rear and +38 front...


....and they are RAYS lugs Jon!....
I also have a set of Rota's on the Suby, got them from Dan at Wheeldude, love the wheels even though if they are wannabe's...
Old Mar 11, 2010 | 04:23 AM
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Isnt the subject posting pictures of cars?








Old Mar 11, 2010 | 05:14 AM
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Oh dear lord that is unfortunate looking...

I do hope you have invested as much money into the suspension and drivetrain as you wasted on that hideous bodykit and paint job

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