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Old Jun 1, 2008 | 06:30 PM
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Penguin, that's a tease! Show us more. Purchased from Konky?
 
Old Jun 1, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Wake|MCS
Penguin, that's a tease! Show us more. Purchased from Konky?
Yep. Suspension on the way as well...



And before someone else does it...I know, I know...

 
Old Jun 1, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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Those BBS's will look smokin' hot once you get the altitude down *wink*

Love the follow-up caption-pic, perfect!
 
Old Jun 1, 2008 | 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Minian
Cool, we'll all be waiting.
still no hi-res pic took this pic using my phone's camera. and yup, you guessed it, the rims are bluish from factory

the yellow decals had to be put on so people don't mistake them for replicas. i think they look rather nice, and give the car a very race-y image. the decals read "Superlight in Weight Forged-Wheel Real Racing model II" and boy were they a PITA to put on the lip

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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 04:45 AM
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Originally Posted by JIMEK


Whoa!! Never saw those before. Very nice.
 
Old Jun 2, 2008 | 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by mini_macky
still no hi-res pic took this pic using my phone's camera. and yup, you guessed it, the rims are bluish from factory

the yellow decals had to be put on so people don't mistake them for replicas. i think they look rather nice, and give the car a very race-y image. the decals read "Superlight in Weight Forged-Wheel Real Racing model II" and boy were they a PITA to put on the lip

Nice wheels. I agree on the race-y look.
 
Old Jun 2, 2008 | 06:55 PM
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Enkei NTO3 Hyper Black on Dark Silver 08MCS

17x7.5 Enkei NTO3+M Hyper Black with 205/45/17 ContiSportContactTM 3 SSR rubber.




 
Old Jun 4, 2008 | 04:17 AM
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Finally got them;

Please see my sig for info regarding wheel and tire specs;







For a quick comparison, this is what my car used to look like;
 

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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 06:08 AM
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^^^blackout roof kit?
 
Old Jun 4, 2008 | 06:15 AM
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Enkei rsv 17 x 7 with custom made billet center caps
 

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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Minian

Whoa!! Never saw those before. Very nice.
forgot to write - these are konig again 4. 18"x7.5 and 205/35/18 toyo proxes t1r
 
Old Jun 4, 2008 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by FD3SDriver
Please see my sig for info regarding wheel and tire specs;







For a quick comparison, this is what my car used to look like;
Hey looks nice! Where did you get the Rotas? Mach V?
 
Old Jun 4, 2008 | 04:23 PM
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HEH....

I got new wheels.........


again


Pics Later
 
Old Jun 4, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ronnieglasses
^^^blackout roof kit?
Yep, from aestheticreations.net

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Hey looks nice! Where did you get the Rotas? Mach V?
Yep, got a price that couldn't be beat in comparison to some other rims that i was looking at getting.
 
Old Jun 4, 2008 | 05:54 PM
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HEH....

I got new wheels.........


again


Pics Later
I bet it looks horrible
 
Old Jun 5, 2008 | 04:48 PM
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I am about to purchase new wheels (online) for my MCS (Dark Silver w/ Black trim).

Here's what I am thinking, wanted some opinions and have one question:

Wheels:
Konig Runaways (in solid black)
http://www.wheelfire.com/imagesprodu...wBlk-thumb.jpg

With Yokohama Parada Spec-2 Summer Tires (I live in Cal ..it hardly rains)

My question:
I was going to order from WheelsNext.com (they seem to have the best price and exactly what I want). They list two available widths for the 17", a "205" and "215" width. I didn't know 215's would fit???
Also, has anyone ordered from wheelsnext, will they install the TPS on the wheels?? (I'll probably call them and ask about the TPS).

Thanks,
 
Old Jun 5, 2008 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by eR1c
I am about to purchase new wheels (online) for my MCS (Dark Silver w/ Black trim).

Here's what I am thinking, wanted some opinions and have one question:

Wheels:
Konig Runaways (in solid black)
http://www.wheelfire.com/imagesprodu...wBlk-thumb.jpg

With Yokohama Parada Spec-2 Summer Tires (I live in Cal ..it hardly rains)

My question:
I was going to order from WheelsNext.com (they seem to have the best price and exactly what I want). They list two available widths for the 17", a "205" and "215" width. I didn't know 215's would fit???
Also, has anyone ordered from wheelsnext, will they install the TPS on the wheels?? (I'll probably call them and ask about the TPS).

Thanks,
This would be best in a new thread in the Wheels Tires and Brakes area. This thread is to show off wheels and answer questions about what you are showing off, not give advice on new purchases.

Thanks
 
Old Jun 5, 2008 | 05:31 PM
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my apologies, ...I've seen many posts that discuss wheels on this thread. Hence I thought it was open for discussion.

no worry, will take my question to another thread.
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Old Jun 5, 2008 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by eR1c
I am about to purchase new wheels (online) for my MCS (Dark Silver w/ Black trim).

Here's what I am thinking, wanted some opinions and have one question:

Wheels:
Konig Runaways (in solid black)
http://www.wheelfire.com/imagesprodu...wBlk-thumb.jpg

With Yokohama Parada Spec-2 Summer Tires (I live in Cal ..it hardly rains)

My question:
I was going to order from WheelsNext.com (they seem to have the best price and exactly what I want). They list two available widths for the 17", a "205" and "215" width. I didn't know 215's would fit???
Also, has anyone ordered from wheelsnext, will they install the TPS on the wheels?? (I'll probably call them and ask about the TPS).

Thanks,
OMG those are awesome! They are the same ones I just looked at online, but do they come in our lug pattern??
 
Old Jun 5, 2008 | 06:02 PM
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eR1c,
Those wheels are 17x7 with a 4x100 bolt pattern, so you only need to get the 205's. They'll be fine. You might want to check www.1010tires.com, I think they have them for $149.99/wheel. Good luck.
 
Old Jun 5, 2008 | 07:13 PM
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I was looking at that wheel myself actually. I like it alot and the price is great, anyone know the weight of the wheel? I also have a drk silver cooper s and I can't decide which color to go with. The all black http://www.tiredealersites.com/konig...ails&wid=28250

or the hyper silver
http://www.tiredealersites.com/konig...ails&wid=28249
 
Old Jun 5, 2008 | 07:19 PM
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My new wheels. Got them from tire rack. yes it needs lowered but i need more cash for that.



 
Old Jun 6, 2008 | 04:42 AM
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15x7.5 et40 Rota Slipstream



They are a 56.1mm hub bore, so no centering rings. Shaved 205/50R15 Toyo RA1 tires. 5mm spacers on the back. I honestly didn't check to see if they fit without spacers. If they do, it would be so incredibly close...
 
Old Jun 6, 2008 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by snid
15x7.5 et40 Rota Slipstream



They are a 56.1mm hub bore, so no centering rings. Shaved 205/50R15 Toyo RA1 tires. 5mm spacers on the back. I honestly didn't check to see if they fit without spacers. If they do, it would be so incredibly close...
 
Old Jun 6, 2008 | 01:48 PM
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I like that metallic red color.
 

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