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12-24-2007 | 01:43 PM

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Good choice! Now try not to think about them too much because it might be a while before they arrive! What specs did you end up with? Do I get some sort of kick back for the recommendation???

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12-24-2007 | 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mysql101

Seen these in person (or at least a set that look very similar)... you do not want to clean the spoke edge where it meets the rim.

its already a PIA to clean there on my hiros...cant imagine with those racing hearts..

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12-24-2007 | 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by RA-Eight

Good choice! Now try not to think about them too much because it might be a while before they arrive! What specs did you end up with? Do I get some sort of kick back for the recommendation???

i know its gonna take about 3months...but well worth the wait!

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12-24-2007 | 07:38 PM

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It will most definitely be worth the wait. I hope it'll fly by quicker than your whole Vertex experience.

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12-24-2007 | 08:50 PM

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It will most definitely be worth the wait. I hope it'll fly by quicker than your whole Vertex experience.

i learned my lesson with that experience...
buying from the gray market....suxors....

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12-25-2007 | 04:55 PM

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congrats! GT-F's FTW!

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12-25-2007 | 05:34 PM

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these are gonna look super sexy on the Shinka Mobile!

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12-25-2007 | 05:39 PM

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Volks Ftw!

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12-25-2007 | 06:31 PM

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In on the Volks sir

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12-25-2007 | 06:59 PM

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^^
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ma'am to you sir!!

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12-25-2007 | 07:15 PM

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do you want something with polish lip? mesh? less spokes or more?

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12-25-2007 | 07:27 PM

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Umm...She wanted something with more spokes. She ended up deciding on the GT-Fs.

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12-25-2007 | 07:44 PM

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ummm...i think around 10 would be good...possibly gold spokes with a polished rim..

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12-25-2007 | 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by shinka213

ummm...i think around 10 would be good...possibly gold spokes with a polished rim..

You ma'am have style.. I LIKEY

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12-25-2007 | 09:53 PM

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ummm...i think around 10 would be good...possibly gold spokes with a polished rim..

They wouldn't happen to be THE top secret gold, would they? Aren't those limited edition?

(LOL, each page needs a recap)

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12-25-2007 | 11:11 PM

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They wouldn't happen to be THE top secret gold, would they? Aren't those limited edition?

(LOL, each page needs a recap)

yep....i think so!!!

they go along with the shinka special edition theme..

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12-26-2007 | 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by shinka213

hi all....my car is in the shop right now getting a nasty new body kit on...the complete Vertex Lang!!!
Im running 19x8.5 Axis Hiros in bronze with Toyo Proxes T1Rs....
Ive got someone ready to buy my rims...cuz im ready to go a little bit more aggressive....
I dont wanna go with a standard spoke like i already have..
Im looking for something in a 12 spoke or there abouts...definitely in bronze or gold...staggered

perhaps
19x8.5 up front 19x9.5 in the rear
or
19x9 up front 19x10 in the rear

i love the sunk face style...i found an awesome rim..JDM...boyz zero 1 hyper..but they only come in 18s
i love the AME tracer FS01 ...but the bronze doesnt come in 19s..

PLEASE HELP ME!!!!

Axis supermesh will look good on your car. Hiros are damn ugly. Get rid of them now.

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12-26-2007 | 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by snipaz2420

how bout these volks https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multimedia-photo-gallery-6/bunch-pix-117486/

VR makes the ugliest rims ever with unreasonable price. I'll do some search and find better looking rims for a reasonable cost.

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12-26-2007 | 12:05 AM

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thanks skit for your input....
ive made up my mind...
going with gt-fs gold - top secret- special edition

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12-26-2007 | 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by shinka213

thanks skit for your input....
ive made up my mind...
going with gt-fs gold - top secret- special edition

double secret probation rims???

cool.

beers

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12-26-2007 | 12:14 AM

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double secret probation rims???

cool.

beers

?????

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12-26-2007 | 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by skitrx8

VR makes the ugliest rims ever with unreasonable price. I'll do some search and find better looking rims for a reasonable cost.

Fact 1: Your suggested Axis Supermesh are for euroean cars p.c.d… (pitch circle diameter)
Fact 2: Volks are forged aluminum, not cast like axis
Fact 3: Weight (EX. Axis Hiros 19x8.5 - About 27 pounds each, while Volk CE28N are about 19.. Which is alot of rotational mass difference)
Fact 4: Ray’s been around since 1973 and have been widely used in motorsports in japan, Axis has been around since 1997 by some guys in CA.
Fact 5: Your suggested Axis Supermesh wheels are $300 a piece for 18". Not exactly cheap for a heavy wheel.. I'd rather have Enkie RPF1s for that price. (19lbs.)
P.S. Not hating or flaming... just stating facts so the free world can learn a thing or two about research.

Again Nice choice Shinka!!

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12-26-2007 | 09:38 AM

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thanks wind!!!...
im getting excited about the prospect....
i have a feeler thread going in the FS section....
wont have any problem selling the Hiros...

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