View Poll Results: BBS RG-R DSK or Volk SE37K Titanium Silver
BBS RG-R DSK, 8.5 & 9.5 x 17, 37 & 38 offset, 235/45, 265/40-17
20
45.45%
Volk SE37K Titanium Silver, 9 x 17, 40 offset, 255/40-17
19
43.18%
Pep Boys ABS plastic chrome spinners, 7x17, 50 offset, 205/55-17
5
11.36%
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BBS RG-R DSK or Volk SE37K Titanium Silver
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Originally posted by maxcooper
There was that picture of carcrazy's VR w/SE37As where my car is in the background with the black Volks. It was at the Mazda R&D center last year sometime.
You never see full pics of my car because I have a tri-level Supra battle wing, 123213mm exhaust tip, a giant "Powered by Deez Nuts!" sticker on the rear window, all the Mazda badges replaced with blue ovals, Calvin is pissing on "Importz", and bright yellow blobs painted on my doors (reminds me of a race car that way). I've also got some ***** hanging down from the trailer hitch (okay, I actually do have a receiver for a trailer hitch), and some bullet hole and Mugen decals. I just got some GT-R badges and Acura seat belt pads to install this weekend. Last year, I got some custom Japanese characters painted on the sides. I thought they meant "Road Snake" but later found out that "Little Worm" would be a more accurate translation. I know you guys wouldn't think those items are cool, so I don't take any pictures of the whole car.
A sasquatch is more likely to show up in the close-up shots, too, and I am always on the lookout for those.
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There was that picture of carcrazy's VR w/SE37As where my car is in the background with the black Volks. It was at the Mazda R&D center last year sometime.
You never see full pics of my car because I have a tri-level Supra battle wing, 123213mm exhaust tip, a giant "Powered by Deez Nuts!" sticker on the rear window, all the Mazda badges replaced with blue ovals, Calvin is pissing on "Importz", and bright yellow blobs painted on my doors (reminds me of a race car that way). I've also got some ***** hanging down from the trailer hitch (okay, I actually do have a receiver for a trailer hitch), and some bullet hole and Mugen decals. I just got some GT-R badges and Acura seat belt pads to install this weekend. Last year, I got some custom Japanese characters painted on the sides. I thought they meant "Road Snake" but later found out that "Little Worm" would be a more accurate translation. I know you guys wouldn't think those items are cool, so I don't take any pictures of the whole car.
A sasquatch is more likely to show up in the close-up shots, too, and I am always on the lookout for those.-Max
The kind of post that can only occur at 3am...
BTW, Manny, just wait man. You really don't seem that fired up about either wheel. Maybe something else will come out in the next few months that will suit you better.
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I found the pic, but you can't really see my wheels too well: https://www.rx7club.com/forum/attach...postid=1108839
-Max
-Max
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rynberg, I've agonized too long. Thought hard about CE28N, but can't get excited about aesthetics. Thought about CCWs, but too many exposed bolts, and well, they're not very good looking either. Fikses are always are a great choice if you have wheel sponsor (LOL ). Thought about the Comps again, except in silver...but heck I've that wheel already in anthracite centers. Thought about the Enkei NT03+Ms, but couldn't get over the spider web look. Thought about going cheap with Racing Sparcos, but that was just way to Hondaesque. Thus, I distilled my choices to these two, I am excited about them, actually. Ideally, I'd have the money to do both, and sell off my SSR Integral A2s...a shame since I like my current wheels too. It's always a money thing...dammit...
). Thought about the Comps again, except in silver...but heck I've that wheel already in anthracite centers. Thought about the Enkei NT03+Ms, but couldn't get over the spider web look. Thought about going cheap with Racing Sparcos, but that was just way to Hondaesque. Thus, I distilled my choices to these two, I am excited about them, actually. Ideally, I'd have the money to do both, and sell off my SSR Integral A2s...a shame since I like my current wheels too. It's always a money thing...dammit...
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Originally posted by RX-8
For some reason I always thought you had the SSR Comps not the heavier integrals. Must be another red fd. In that case get the Volks they're lighter than the BBS by almost 3lbs and use them as your track rims. The integrals are for looks
For some reason I always thought you had the SSR Comps not the heavier integrals. Must be another red fd. In that case get the Volks they're lighter than the BBS by almost 3lbs and use them as your track rims. The integrals are for looks
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Originally posted by emericanchaos
i'm going with the BBS's. i think they look better and the volk's dont' have enough of a weight difference to overcome their looks. looks like some motegi's or something cheap in my opinion. BBS + FD = heaven imo
i'm going with the BBS's. i think they look better and the volk's dont' have enough of a weight difference to overcome their looks. looks like some motegi's or something cheap in my opinion. BBS + FD = heaven imo
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Originally posted by rynberg
Manny, why aren't you looking at the BBS RS-GTs? They make a 17x9 +45 offset wheel. Are they too heavy? Do they not provide adequate brake clearance?
Manny, why aren't you looking at the BBS RS-GTs? They make a 17x9 +45 offset wheel. Are they too heavy? Do they not provide adequate brake clearance?
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5 days, 24 votes, 61 posts and Manny still don't know what he gonna do 
I suggest 17" steelies. Then you can go to Wal-Mart every few months and buy a new set of plastic hubcaps for $40 in whatever style you decide you like at that time
I suggest 17" steelies. Then you can go to Wal-Mart every few months and buy a new set of plastic hubcaps for $40 in whatever style you decide you like at that time
As my old roomate used to say:
"if you took half the time you spend contemplating these things, and spend it researching and investing your money, you wouldn't have these dilemmas in the first place"
'course that was the 90's.
"if you took half the time you spend contemplating these things, and spend it researching and investing your money, you wouldn't have these dilemmas in the first place"
'course that was the 90's.
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Originally posted by DamonB
5 days, 24 votes, 61 posts and Manny still don't know what he gonna do
I suggest 17" steelies. Then you can go to Wal-Mart every few months and buy a new set of plastic hubcaps for $40 in whatever style you decide you like at that time
5 days, 24 votes, 61 posts and Manny still don't know what he gonna do
I suggest 17" steelies. Then you can go to Wal-Mart every few months and buy a new set of plastic hubcaps for $40 in whatever style you decide you like at that time
Thanks to all who contributed an opinion. I realize most of you voted for BBS RG-R. Despite your better judgement, I went with what I thought would work best. I still think the SE37Ks look marginally better than the BBS cross-spoke design. Based on the voting, I'm in the minority
Still there's NOT an overwhelming majority of folks who prefer BBS RG-R over Volk SE37K...
Last edited by SleepR1; Sep 17, 2003 at 03:41 PM.
Originally posted by maxcooper There was that picture of carcrazy's VR w/SE37As where my car is in the background with the black Volks. It was at the Mazda R&D center last year sometime.
You never see full pics of my car because I have a tri-level Supra battle wing, 123213mm exhaust tip, a giant "Powered by Deez Nuts!" sticker on the rear window, all the Mazda badges replaced with blue ovals, Calvin is pissing on "Importz", and bright yellow blobs painted on my doors (reminds me of a race car that way). I've also got some ***** hanging down from the trailer hitch (okay, I actually do have a receiver for a trailer hitch), and some bullet hole and Mugen decals. I just got some GT-R badges and Acura seat belt pads to install this weekend. Last year, I got some custom Japanese characters painted on the sides. I thought they meant "Road Snake" but later found out that "Little Worm" would be a more accurate translation. I know you guys wouldn't think those items are cool, so I don't take any pictures of the whole car. A sasquatch is more likely to show up in the close-up shots, too, and I am always on the lookout for those.
-Max
You never see full pics of my car because I have a tri-level Supra battle wing, 123213mm exhaust tip, a giant "Powered by Deez Nuts!" sticker on the rear window, all the Mazda badges replaced with blue ovals, Calvin is pissing on "Importz", and bright yellow blobs painted on my doors (reminds me of a race car that way). I've also got some ***** hanging down from the trailer hitch (okay, I actually do have a receiver for a trailer hitch), and some bullet hole and Mugen decals. I just got some GT-R badges and Acura seat belt pads to install this weekend. Last year, I got some custom Japanese characters painted on the sides. I thought they meant "Road Snake" but later found out that "Little Worm" would be a more accurate translation. I know you guys wouldn't think those items are cool, so I don't take any pictures of the whole car. A sasquatch is more likely to show up in the close-up shots, too, and I am always on the lookout for those.
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Originally posted by DamonB
I suggest 17" steelies. Then you can go to Wal-Mart every few months and buy a new set of plastic hubcaps for $40 in whatever style you decide you like at that time
I suggest 17" steelies. Then you can go to Wal-Mart every few months and buy a new set of plastic hubcaps for $40 in whatever style you decide you like at that time
Ooooooh
I found just the right ones!Manny's blingers!
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pep boys ABS Plastic chrome spinners! Those things rock, and even when you are sitting at stop lights, it looks like you're hauling a$$! Plus, I'd love to see the looks on people's faces when they come flying off around a corner at an auto-x or road course!
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Originally posted by DamonB
You decide whay you're doing yet? If not, I'm gonna move this to the "Polls" section in the Lounge
You decide whay you're doing yet? If not, I'm gonna move this to the "Polls" section in the Lounge
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I'm just going to stir the pot a little...
Saw these on a FD in the pix from Sevenstock:
They come in gold, white and silver:
No clue what sizes fit the FD, but they have some promise. Here is a link from one vendor - http://www.gruppe-s.com/Advan/advantc2.htm
Here is a car at Sevenstock with these wheels: http://www.nopro.com/~fdparts/albums...8937.sized.jpg http://www.nopro.com/~fdparts/albums...9078.sized.jpg
http://www.nopro.com/~fdparts/albums...8929.sized.jpg
They come in gold, white and silver:
No clue what sizes fit the FD, but they have some promise. Here is a link from one vendor - http://www.gruppe-s.com/Advan/advantc2.htm
Here is a car at Sevenstock with these wheels: http://www.nopro.com/~fdparts/albums...8937.sized.jpg http://www.nopro.com/~fdparts/albums...9078.sized.jpg
http://www.nopro.com/~fdparts/albums...8929.sized.jpg
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Just an update on this thread. Decided on 9.5 x 17 all around with 40-mm offset. Apparently 9.5 x 17 SE37K can be run at all four corners because the caliper clearances for this width allow for the "big calipers of the Rx7" (as noted on the Ray's Japan website). Nearly all the extra width (~0.45 inches) will be outboard, with only 0.05 inches inboard. This means the trackwidth increases ~1 inch from my current 9 x 17 SSR Integrals in 9 x 17, 45-mm offset. Not only with the car have a wider more aggressive stance, but will also corner better with a wider track width...too bad I won't be open tracking anymore though LOL
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