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Old Jan 16, 2002 | 12:20 PM
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these these and these
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Old Jan 16, 2002 | 12:25 PM
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Volk Racing TE-37's. The best size? 16x8" 5x114.3 Bolt pattern +38mm offset. Best color? Powder coated white. Oh my, I just realized I have 4 of these that have NEVER been mounted for sale. PM me if interested. Heres what they look like. http://www.volkracing.jp/lineup/volkracing/te37.htm
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Old Jan 16, 2002 | 12:25 PM
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I am drooling over some Enkei RPOM's.
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Old Jan 16, 2002 | 12:40 PM
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Hey IWant7. Those wheels look way cool! What are they and where do I get a set for my GXL?
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Old Jan 16, 2002 | 12:41 PM
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Old Jan 16, 2002 | 12:45 PM
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Those are by enkei and are at www.enkei.com and they're called shoguns. There are a few more phat *** rims at 5ziggen and neeper also try niche. the other one I posted were the nepers.
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Old Jan 16, 2002 | 12:56 PM
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Volk te-37s, Daytona speed
Mazdaspeed ms-01 mags/touring

Also invest in a set of coilovers. Then you could just get 16' rims and your car is gonna look slammed!
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Old Jan 16, 2002 | 01:13 PM
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these as well!
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Old Jan 16, 2002 | 01:15 PM
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The best rims for any FC

Are the 16" Mesh Wheels that came stock on Series 5 Turbo II's

They're light, they look great (in my mind), and best of all they came stock on an RX-7.

btw if anyone is interested this is a pic of Erik's Turbo II

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Old Jan 16, 2002 | 01:27 PM
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My favorites are medium mesh or the 3rd gen wheels (ultr-light).

Here's the 3rd gen wheels on a 2nd gen:



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and here's some other types:




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This is low mesh - NOT my favorites.
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Old Jan 16, 2002 | 01:47 PM
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The Shoguns are kinda heavy (24.9 lbs). The Arashis are lighter (19lbs) and look pretty cool. I like those medium mesh wheels. How much do they wheigh? Does anyone know? Gotta have good lookin' wheels, but I'd rather they were seen while I'm passing the other guy instead of gettin' passed...
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Old Jan 16, 2002 | 01:54 PM
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Those Konig wheels on the 10th an......does anyone have more pics on that car. I wanted to buy those...buy, ya know...konig.
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Old Jan 16, 2002 | 02:09 PM
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The stock S5 Turbo II mesh rims I posted weigh about 15lbs
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Old Jan 16, 2002 | 02:38 PM
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vaughnc, what rims were they on....

that silver model that you sent pictures to me awhile back.....Thanks!
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Old Jan 16, 2002 | 03:01 PM
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Originally posted by Iwant7
these as well!


You've got to be ******* kidding me. These wheels are ugly, HEAVY, and just don't belong on a sports car. I'm not trying to be a snob here, but if you want to "bling-bling" go and buy a Cadillac.

Wheels that do look good are BBS, Volk, and the stock 89-91 TII rims.
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Old Jan 16, 2002 | 03:44 PM
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I have the mesh wheels for sale $200 if anyone is interested
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Old Jan 16, 2002 | 03:55 PM
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You've got to be ******* kidding me. These wheels are ugly, HEAVY, and just don't belong on a sports car. I'm not trying to be a snob here, but if you want to "bling-bling" go and buy a Cadillac.

Wheels that do look good are BBS, Volk, and the stock 89-91 TII rims.
But RX-7 is japanese for devil which is italian for Diablo
We so need those wheels!
lol jk, leave em to the lambos
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Old Jan 16, 2002 | 04:11 PM
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jimseven, you have the mesh's for sale?? Are they in good shape?? Got any pics??


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Old Jan 16, 2002 | 04:13 PM
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http://photos.yahoo.com/jmseven7
He has pics of them if those are the wheels he is referring to.
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Old Jan 16, 2002 | 04:30 PM
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hard decision to make.i've finally decided on a 17x7 5x14.3 seven spoke gunmetal that sears has on sale for 139/pcs. comes with great warranty,i go more for function than flash.but i chose gunmetal just in case it wont look good then it wont stand-out as much as polished alum.
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Old Jan 16, 2002 | 04:38 PM
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Thanks NODE!
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Old Jan 16, 2002 | 06:07 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cg...item=600341022

An auction at a nice price for the ever-so-sexy 89-91 TII rims. I don't think too many people will bid on these as the auction is stuck between a whole shitload of ricer rims that come up when you search for "rx7".
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Old Jan 16, 2002 | 07:10 PM
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you're worried about price and want the look.
I also wanted the spokes and don't have a high budget. We tried out the motegi's 17" which had like 15 spokes and were about $150 a piece. They didn't fit quite right so I got a set of 17" quantum tek alloys with 13 spokes. They fit perfect and they look good as ****. I wanted the best rubber so I went with nitto extremes. They were only $150 as well.
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