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Old May 10, 2006 | 05:15 PM
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My New Wheels!

17x9 +22 and 17x10 +18 Ill be running a 5mm spacer in the front. I have panspeed front overfenders t accomidate the fronts, and Ill roll the rears. Ill take some pics of them on my FC in june when I return!
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Old May 10, 2006 | 06:24 PM
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^Congrats! How long did it take? I'm still waiting on mine...same wheel, just different sizes. I'd like to get an idea of how much longer I have to wait. Post pics of them on your car so we all can enjoy, I'm sure you will anyway, haha.
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Old May 10, 2006 | 07:38 PM
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I ordered mine from tougefactory.com Got them in about a week
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Old May 10, 2006 | 07:41 PM
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^DAMN!!! Well, that ETIC is already burst, haha. I ordered them in Feb and was told April-June timeframe. Enjoy the wheels, can't wait to see them on the car!
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Old May 10, 2006 | 09:14 PM
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RPF1s are some of my favorite wheels for an RX-7. Gotta love adding lightness.

Here's my FC on 17x8 and 9's.
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Old May 11, 2006 | 03:28 AM
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That +18mm offset in the rear is going to be a bit scary. You're gonna have a fun time getting that under the fender, prepare for much rolling and possibly stretching the fender. Wheels look great though.
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Old May 11, 2006 | 06:21 AM
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The 10s should actually fit quite well, only alittle rolling. Ive seen a couple guys running 10.5's and 10's all around, that only need alittle rolling.
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Old May 11, 2006 | 06:22 AM
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Since Im in the middleeast, Ill have my brother toss the wheels on the rear, take some pics to show how far is will stick out
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Old May 11, 2006 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Natey
RPF1s are some of my favorite wheels for an RX-7. Gotta love adding lightness.

Here's my FC on 17x8 and 9's.
What do you have for a suspension? I have the same RPF1's but need to do the suspension as it looks like a 4x4 with the stock springs.That drop makes the RPF1's look just that much better...cheers
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Old May 11, 2006 | 09:15 PM
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Thanks. They're HKS D-spec coilover on there.
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Old May 11, 2006 | 09:59 PM
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WOW Those are my favorite track wheels how much!?!?
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Old May 11, 2006 | 10:38 PM
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RPF1s RULE.

got 'em on my FD.. 17x9 all around

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Old May 11, 2006 | 11:02 PM
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I run JIC flt-a2's. I also think the offsets make a big different in how the wheels look. I paid roughly 1100 for the set, that was plus shipping
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Old May 12, 2006 | 12:39 AM
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RPF1s RULE.

got 'em on my FD.. 17x9 all around

Hey, nice avatar.
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Old May 12, 2006 | 03:31 PM
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god those wheels look wicked on FD's
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Old May 12, 2006 | 04:11 PM
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Natey what offsets are you running? Nice looking car.

If I can get my hands on the RPF1's in a good fitment, that might be the way for me to go.
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Old May 12, 2006 | 09:42 PM
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again, check tougefactory. They use the japan enkei offset list, not the USA enkei offset list which has super gay offsets
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^I got mine through Rishie with Japanese size and offset (18X9.5 +45f and 18X10 +38r) for cheaper than that. Might want to check with him first, he can hook you up, I should know!
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Old May 13, 2006 | 01:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Turbo23
god those wheels look wicked on FD's
Here you go:


Not RPF but RP0's:

Yes, let's all go jack off to teh RE-Amemiya's parts catologue.

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Old May 13, 2006 | 06:30 AM
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RE Amemiya is just amazing. I feel THE best rotary tuner out there. I think he uses Enkei on most of his cars.
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Old May 13, 2006 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by speedjunkie
^I got mine through Rishie with Japanese size and offset (18X9.5 +45f and 18X10 +38r) for cheaper than that. Might want to check with him first, he can hook you up, I should know!
wow, never knew he'd do that. i asked about 17x9+45 (japanese offsets) and he told me there needs to be a minimum order, etc. so i just ordered trhough my friend instead.


turb023; and yeah.. they look great on an FD
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Old May 13, 2006 | 12:31 PM
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I emailed Touge Factory yesterday, they have them and for a good price.

I also PM'd Rishie for a quote and availability.

Been doing the Hamlet thing forever getting new wheels, but after I saw Natey's pic I knew the RPF1's were what I wanted.
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Old May 13, 2006 | 12:59 PM
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Awesome wheels!
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Old May 13, 2006 | 03:53 PM
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WTF! Look at the cosmo!!!!! And spirit any more Pics like this of the RE FD?
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