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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 05:45 PM
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Thumbs up Got some brand spanking NEW rims from Japan today..

Here are some pics of my new rims:













They are VOLK GTS 9x18 up front and 11x18 in the rear..

More pictures on my website www.turbo-kid.com

See yaa!
Joachim

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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 05:48 PM
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those are probably some of the nicest wheels i have ever seen, and straight from japan that awesome, you have to post pics when u get tires and set it down on the ground. Very Nice.
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 05:50 PM
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Wow nice photography skills. The rims are amazingg
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 06:03 PM
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thank you guys!
Im happy like a child on christmas!
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 06:13 PM
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nice i want the same
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 06:49 PM
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nice wheels...where did you order from?

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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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Those are *very* sharp looking wheels, be sure to post up pics when they're mounted!
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 07:54 PM
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Big lips are cool........ You have some nice wheels.



You have 3 inches, I have 8 inches.



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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 08:39 PM
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damn, nice wheels! must cost a pretty penny
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 10:54 PM
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Nice wheels
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Old Feb 16, 2007 | 11:21 PM
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Very nice! Great pics too!

PS - What finish/color are those?
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Old Feb 17, 2007 | 06:45 AM
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Very nice! Great pics too!

PS - What finish/color are those?
Thank you
They are Titanium Gunmetal.
It was suposed to be Gloss Black. But il see how the look on the car when its painted. if they look terrible, ill just repaint them..

Originally Posted by rx7goomba
Nice wheels
Thanks m8

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damn, nice wheels! must cost a pretty penny
Worth every penny

Originally Posted by Viking War Hammer
Big lips are cool........ You have some nice wheels.



You have 3 inches, I have 8 inches.



DAAAM! what a lip! I couldent get it much wider.

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Those are *very* sharp looking wheels, be sure to post up pics when they're mounted!
Yes sir, i will!

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nice wheels...where did you order from?

brad
We did a group by on rays wheels here in norway.
Normaly the importer here in norway take about 5200usd for them (32 000 norwegian kroner)
I got mine for 2700 dollar (16500 norwegian kroner), tahts almost the same *** in japan! I could not manage to get the any cheaper here..

So im quit happy with it!
Joachim
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Old Feb 17, 2007 | 11:24 AM
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what do dealers over in the US charge for these?
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Old Feb 17, 2007 | 12:30 PM
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So prestine you almost have to feel guilty mounting them.
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Old Feb 17, 2007 | 02:19 PM
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So prestine you almost have to feel guilty mounting them.
Dam, i can promise you i was careful when i mounted them.. I had to use the oem fd wheel nuts, cus the one i got from rays had wrong tread..
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Old Feb 17, 2007 | 02:30 PM
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Man, so nice...
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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 04:31 AM
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now i have fixed the link
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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 03:18 PM
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I mounted the front end so i could see how the offsett was. it was perfect
I also did some more stuff.

pics on my side www.turbo-kid.com

have a nice day.
Joachim
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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 11:24 AM
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Am I correct: +15 for your rear offset? Is this on a burnout rear fender flare?
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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 09:16 PM
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Me likes very much!! What body kit are you using? If using Burnout, what offsets did you get? I see the rears may be +15 but what are the fronts?
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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 10:50 PM
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DAMN@!!What kind of camer are you using for these pics....THOSE ARE NICE SHOTS!!!
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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 11:32 PM
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A Viper and an FD huh? Very nice my man, very nice
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
A Viper and an FD huh? Very nice my man, very nice
Thanks. The viper is my dad`s. My family is kind of hp freaks. Whe got over 2900hp under our roof

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DAMN@!!What kind of camer are you using for these pics....THOSE ARE NICE SHOTS!!!
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Me likes very much!! What body kit are you using? If using Burnout, what offsets did you get? I see the rears may be +15 but what are the fronts?
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Am I correct: +15 for your rear offset? Is this on a burnout rear fender flare?
Sorry, its chargespeed front and rear.
Rear: 50mm wider each side
Front: 20mm wider each side.

Rear rims: 18x11 et 15
Front rims: 18x9 et 15

Got some new updates on my site for those who are interested.

Joachim
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 08:32 AM
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Very nice wheels can't wait to see em mounted.

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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 03:06 PM
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Wow, very nice!
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