Back to the OEM look
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Perfect match
Dear Ze:
They seem to be exactly like the wheels I have that came directly off a local 95/96 Bathurst.
The Japanese does not seem to mention "bathurst" but says the wheels were converted to "Ganmeta" based on factory silver.
My guess that is a simple statement of fact that would apply to my wheels as well.
Looks like a good catch.
You may want to look into the services of Jesse Streeter. He will do the leg work in Japan for a very reasonable fee.
Also good old shipment by sea mail is still available from Japan at dramatically lower cost.
However you may forget you bought the item by the time the mail arrives (say three months) which is kind of a nice surprise.
Jessie can also arrange more typical air mail parcel service.
(I have received EMS packages from Japan within the same date. Which is also a pleasant surprise, because you would never expect so fast. )
They seem to be exactly like the wheels I have that came directly off a local 95/96 Bathurst.
The Japanese does not seem to mention "bathurst" but says the wheels were converted to "Ganmeta" based on factory silver.
My guess that is a simple statement of fact that would apply to my wheels as well.
Looks like a good catch.
You may want to look into the services of Jesse Streeter. He will do the leg work in Japan for a very reasonable fee.
Also good old shipment by sea mail is still available from Japan at dramatically lower cost.
However you may forget you bought the item by the time the mail arrives (say three months) which is kind of a nice surprise.
Jessie can also arrange more typical air mail parcel service.
(I have received EMS packages from Japan within the same date. Which is also a pleasant surprise, because you would never expect so fast. )
Last edited by Redbul; 04-30-21 at 02:36 AM. Reason: spelling correction
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Dear Ze:
They seem to be exactly like the wheels I have that came directly off a local 95/96 Bathurst.
The Japanese does not seem to mention "bathurst" but says the wheels were converted to "Ganmeta" based on factory silver.
My guess that is a simple statement of fact that would apply to my wheels as well.
Looks like a good catch.
You may want to look into the services of Jesse Streeter. He will do the leg work in Japan for a very reasonable fee.
Also good old shipment by sea mail is still available from Japan at dramatically lower cost.
However you may forget you bought the item by the time the mail arrives (say three months) which is kind of a nice surprise.
Jessie can also arrange more typical air mail parcel service.
(I have received EMS packages from Japan within the same date. Which is also a pleasant surprise, because you would never expect so fast. )
They seem to be exactly like the wheels I have that came directly off a local 95/96 Bathurst.
The Japanese does not seem to mention "bathurst" but says the wheels were converted to "Ganmeta" based on factory silver.
My guess that is a simple statement of fact that would apply to my wheels as well.
Looks like a good catch.
You may want to look into the services of Jesse Streeter. He will do the leg work in Japan for a very reasonable fee.
Also good old shipment by sea mail is still available from Japan at dramatically lower cost.
However you may forget you bought the item by the time the mail arrives (say three months) which is kind of a nice surprise.
Jessie can also arrange more typical air mail parcel service.
(I have received EMS packages from Japan within the same date. Which is also a pleasant surprise, because you would never expect so fast. )
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Get it from Jesse
On Sat, 27 Feb 2021 at 06:15, Jesse Streeter <jesse@jessestreeter.com> wrote:Here is your invoice. Please note that it does not include shipping. You need to go through the online billing system first using the link at the bottom. Once you have completed that, you will be able to see the total amount owing.
Totals Ą27,500 Ą3,800 Ą500 Ą2,700
Tyre Removal: Ą4,000 Invoice Subtotal (excludes international shipping): Ą38,500Credit that has been applied to this bill: Ą25,000
Items in this invoice
Item Name Auction ID Cost Ship To Me Bank Fee Comm SPEEDLINE Mag-R 17x8J/9J+45 114.3-5H x4 h518685027 Ą27,500 Ą3,800 Ą500 Ą2,700Totals Ą27,500 Ą3,800 Ą500 Ą2,700
Tyre Removal: Ą4,000 Invoice Subtotal (excludes international shipping): Ą38,500Credit that has been applied to this bill: Ą25,000
Packages in this invoice that need a shipping method to be selected
Packages Weight Length Width Height 2 11.7 kg 49cm 49cm 25cm 2 11.7 kg 49cm 49cm 28cmClick here to use our online billing service to select your shipping method
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Hard (to find) evidence
The likely parts manual to cover the bathurst wheels would be AJFA06.
The Verion 6 brochure ,which mainly covers the Spirit R, shows the Bathurst TX with it dark wheels proud. The Version 4 brochure shows two tones of the 16 "
Highpressure casting" wheels but makes no reference as to why. The Type RB Bathurst in the the brochure shows the SSM version with silver wheels. No mention of the second colour in the options pages.
Maybe the dark wheels where meant for people "in the know".
The Verion 6 brochure ,which mainly covers the Spirit R, shows the Bathurst TX with it dark wheels proud. The Version 4 brochure shows two tones of the 16 "
Highpressure casting" wheels but makes no reference as to why. The Type RB Bathurst in the the brochure shows the SSM version with silver wheels. No mention of the second colour in the options pages.
Maybe the dark wheels where meant for people "in the know".
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On Sat, 27 Feb 2021 at 06:15, Jesse Streeter <jesse@jessestreeter.com> wrote:Here is your invoice. Please note that it does not include shipping. You need to go through the online billing system first using the link at the bottom. Once you have completed that, you will be able to see the total amount owing.
Totals Ą27,500 Ą3,800 Ą500 Ą2,700
Tyre Removal: Ą4,000 Invoice Subtotal (excludes international shipping): Ą38,500Credit that has been applied to this bill: Ą25,000
Items in this invoice
Item Name Auction ID Cost Ship To Me Bank Fee Comm SPEEDLINE Mag-R 17x8J/9J+45 114.3-5H x4 h518685027 Ą27,500 Ą3,800 Ą500 Ą2,700Totals Ą27,500 Ą3,800 Ą500 Ą2,700
Tyre Removal: Ą4,000 Invoice Subtotal (excludes international shipping): Ą38,500Credit that has been applied to this bill: Ą25,000
Packages in this invoice that need a shipping method to be selected
Packages Weight Length Width Height 2 11.7 kg 49cm 49cm 25cm 2 11.7 kg 49cm 49cm 28cmClick here to use our online billing service to select your shipping method
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I think the longer you own a car the more you appreciate its original form. The 16" OEM wheels look great with the early bumper, it all works well together and they are exceptionally light and strong. They are pressure cast, allowing them to use thinner aluminium as it's less prone to manufacturing defects, there are very few rims in 16x8 as light at these. I wonder if this process was quite expensive and the design revision was a cost saving action and reverting to the more traditional casting method, explaining why the wheels are thicker walled?
The only two bad wheels that were OEM are thankfully quite rare, the OEM 3 spoke and 10 spoke that were offered early on as an option (Japan only). They are pretty grim!
I love my OEM wheels, the first wheels I've had on a car where I don't even consider looking at other rims as a replacement, they just work with the car. They even look good covered in brake dust in this pic .
The only two bad wheels that were OEM are thankfully quite rare, the OEM 3 spoke and 10 spoke that were offered early on as an option (Japan only). They are pretty grim!
I love my OEM wheels, the first wheels I've had on a car where I don't even consider looking at other rims as a replacement, they just work with the car. They even look good covered in brake dust in this pic .
Last edited by Ceylon; 06-08-21 at 05:34 AM.
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The thin wheels were prone to breaking. Drag racers seem to love them. I have bought and sold four sets. As for 16" I prefer the 99 ones (used up to 2002 on the Type RB). They are very light as well.
With help of Jesse Streeter , I completed my staggered set of Speedline MAG-R wheels that came on my first parts car. Really digging these at the moment.
With help of Jesse Streeter , I completed my staggered set of Speedline MAG-R wheels that came on my first parts car. Really digging these at the moment.
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#65
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Not on OEM wheels, though I had a set of the Spirit wheels some years ago and loved them.
As a longtime believer in the OEM design, like Ceylon, I appreciate the FD's lines more and more. I shaved the rear side markers and ground down a number of welds that were visible. Did the same kind of thing in the engine bay.
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These tuner bibles out of Japan are a huge resource for spotting era correct mods and accessories. It is very interesting to see the evolution from magazine to magazine as the FD tuner scene went crazy.
I have (by accident) been accumulating bits of a few of the more famous body kits. (early Veilsidde, C-west)
Worth their wait in gold!
I have (by accident) been accumulating bits of a few of the more famous body kits. (early Veilsidde, C-west)
Worth their wait in gold!
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#73
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I would still want them in the white though..
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This is the only white one I have ever seen and it is a 17s, you can take baby steps and source them one at a time
https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/u432280712
https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/u432280712