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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 11:46 AM
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18" Lorenzo wl21 rims....need help/advice

What do you guys think of these rims? I found someone with a set brand new selling them for a good price and was thinking of maybe buying them for my FD.



Rims are:
Front: 18"x8.5" offset 32mm
Rear: 18"x9.5" offset 35mm
Bolt patern" 114.3mm


Quick question, would this offset require the rear lip to be rolled?
Any help would be much appreciated.
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 01:46 PM
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Buy these....

https://www.rx7club.com/canadian-sale-wanted-classifieds-120/borbet-wheels-fd-fitment-%241500obo-877770/
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 02:12 PM
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Hot rims!!!!!!
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by jim kutschke
I dont mind the borbet rims but would prefer 18", thanks for the link though
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 04:56 PM
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I like the look of these rims. Very nice!
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 06:41 PM
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i think you can get away without rolling your fenders with those offsets....those look heavy though
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Old Dec 14, 2009 | 10:50 PM
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EC, I told you, just get the RPF1's
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 06:51 AM
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Eugene is stupid
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Originally Posted by 7_rocket
EC, I told you, just get the RPF1's
Don't listen to wannabe FD drivers.^^^^

Get someone to photoshop them on a red FD for you. You should also look into exactly what size the lip would be on the offsets you are looking at. Often the website pics are of the rim with the largest lip but not reflective of what they look like in other sizes.

But if I had a red FD I would be looking for a set of Gram Light 57pros in gold. I'll see if I can find you a pic.
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 07:51 AM
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seconded

RpF1's = epic rims.

Originally Posted by 7_rocket
EC, I told you, just get the RPF1's
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 10:17 AM
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The Enkei RPF1 group buy is another option, here is the link to the group buy:

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...s+18%26quot%3B
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Originally Posted by ScrappyDoo
Don't listen to wannabe FD drivers.^^^^

Get someone to photoshop them on a red FD for you. You should also look into exactly what size the lip would be on the offsets you are looking at. Often the website pics are of the rim with the largest lip but not reflective of what they look like in other sizes.

But if I had a red FD I would be looking for a set of Gram Light 57pros in gold. I'll see if I can find you a pic.
Wow, love the Gram Light 57pros....in both gold and gun metal. You just threw a curveball into my plans!!
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Originally Posted by ScrappyDoo
Don't listen to wannabe FD drivers.^^^^


[/QUOTE]But if I had a red FD I would be looking for a set of Gram Light 57pros in gold. I'll see if I can find you a pic.[/QUOTE]

Gold looks good on a red car......dont get Gold Advan RG's....they suck and are made of puppies....
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Originally Posted by ScrappyDoo
Don't listen to wannabe FD drivers.^^^^

Get someone to photoshop them on a red FD for you. You should also look into exactly what size the lip would be on the offsets you are looking at. Often the website pics are of the rim with the largest lip but not reflective of what they look like in other sizes.

But if I had a red FD I would be looking for a set of Gram Light 57pros in gold. I'll see if I can find you a pic.
that was my first choice, except in bronze, man those rims look hot on any color 7,
think i might just steal them off IAN's 2nd gen one day
other than that, ECMoney those lorenzo's look pretty good, but i just can't imagine them on a stock looking red 3rd gen
oh actually, i could attempt to photoshop the lorenzos on your 7 for you if you want, pm me pictures of your car at different angle and i'll see what i can do
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 01:43 PM
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Eugene let me know if you want the Gram Lites or the RPF1's, I'll take you shopping
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 02:25 PM
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took about 10 mins to do this to my car, just let me know if you want me to try it on yours,
my car sits extremely high on the front end, (silly me mixed up the profile size numbers with front and rear when i ordered the tires through email),
it will look very different and probably better on your car with a lower front stance, i could also edit the lighting and contrast of the rim to make it
match your photo depending on how lazy i feel when im doing it.



oh and don't mind the extra set of bolts on the rim edges, thats just reflection of the original set
lol i got no brakes, bahhh who needs brakes, full speed ahead!!
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 02:57 PM
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oh look, i just bought some brembos off google images



man those brakes sit tight with the rims
howww bad am i with photoshop jeeez
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 10:39 PM
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Those look kick ***. Just one question though. Do you only have brakes on the front ? :p
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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I have a buddy who works with photo shop every damn day of his life. I asked him months ago if he could change this to a black fd so I could get an idea what it might look like. Do you think you can do it??
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Zhé
took about 10 mins to do this to my car, just let me know if you want me to try it on yours,
my car sits extremely high on the front end, (silly me mixed up the profile size numbers with front and rear when i ordered the tires through email),
it will look very different and probably better on your car with a lower front stance, i could also edit the lighting and contrast of the rim to make it
match your photo depending on how lazy i feel when im doing it.



oh and don't mind the extra set of bolts on the rim edges, thats just reflection of the original set
lol i got no brakes, bahhh who needs brakes, full speed ahead!!

Nice photoshoping!! haha
Can you also photoshop the Enkei RPF1's from the group buy link (gun-metal colour) and the Gram Light 57pros in gold and silver. Sorry to be a pain, looks like you can do it quickly and it would really help in my decision.
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Old Dec 15, 2009 | 10:53 PM
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Attached is a pic of my car before I bought it, only exterior addition I did was add the front lip. Obviously I would buy lowering springs when I buy the tires/rims.
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 06:27 PM
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you gotta remember, these are some 16" lorenzos haha





kinda tried to make the rim bigger and lower profile tires

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Originally Posted by Double_J
I have a buddy who works with photo shop every damn day of his life. I asked him months ago if he could change this to a black fd so I could get an idea what it might look like. Do you think you can do it??
i think thats a little too hard for me, as theres too many lines and paint glare on the car to make it look even decent when changing the color
sorry :P
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or buy these.

https://www.rx7club.com/wheels-tires-106/18-ssr-professor-sp1s-864804/
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 08:39 PM
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Here are those ssr professors I linked above on a red fd.



Below are 5 zigen FN01RC in 17 x 10 +35 offset. Look more like 18s to me. The fender lips were rolled but not pulled. Over 9.5 inches have a great concave look.





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