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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by car47
Those are sick. I love the grey / red combo!
I like 'em too!
 
Old Mar 3, 2009 | 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackSapphire
A better look at my Konig feathers with custom center caps:

You now have more "hood" gap than wheel gap
 
Old Mar 3, 2009 | 07:04 PM
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Hi ChaseaBryant, What size tires do you have on your Elbrus 105 wheels?
 
Old Mar 3, 2009 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by SidSwiftsteel
You now have more "hood" gap than wheel gap
Yeah, no joke. I have since raised it ever so slightly.

Check this out... when I first put the coilovers on, the tire was fighting with the fender liner - they both wanted to be in the same place at the same time.



 
Old Mar 3, 2009 | 07:21 PM
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Can anyone identify the owner of this MCS? I'd like to see a side view of this vehicle if possible. I can't remember where I copied this photo from... probably from this monster thread. Anyway, with the help of Alex at tirerack, we're pretty sure these are grey O.Z. Ultraleggeras, likely 17x7's. More photos of grey Ultraleggeras welcome too!

 

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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 06:59 AM
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Old Mar 4, 2009 | 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by bee1000n
Thanks bee... I used tirerack to identify this wheel myself, but could only find the really small side view (clicking on "View on Vehicle"). The small view had a "Print Page (PDF)" link, but not a "View Larger" link. How'd you get this view?
 
Old Mar 4, 2009 | 07:43 AM
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Yeah, those do look nice. But they don't look like 17's. More like 16's to me.
 
Old Mar 4, 2009 | 07:47 AM
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yes, I took the URL bee provided, then changed the last argument to the 17x7 part number -- W0170920022MGS. Then you see the 17" version.
 
Old Mar 5, 2009 | 01:36 PM
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TENZO DC-5 Version1 Charcoal Grey 17x7 et42
 
Old Mar 5, 2009 | 02:36 PM
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Powder Coated 17X7.5 Quantum Tek S-13's with custom BRG/B centercaps from Aesthetic Creations (My photo-taking ability sux!) I also have a set of Black 17X7 Koni Feathers on order to use for the track!




 
Old Mar 5, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by checkmate2006
TENZO DC-5 Version1 Charcoal Grey 17x7 et42
brilliant!!! ... can you post more closer shots and also do the spokes stick out past the lip?

was looking at these or the DC6 myself.
 
Old Mar 5, 2009 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by artfulmini
Thanks bee... I used tirerack to identify this wheel myself, but could only find the really small side view (clicking on "View on Vehicle"). The small view had a "Print Page (PDF)" link, but not a "View Larger" link. How'd you get this view?
On the main see-the-wheels-on-your-car page, click on "View Larger" right under the car. That'll give you the big car image.

(As opposed to the "Wheel Close Up" button which just shows the wheel.)
 
Old Mar 5, 2009 | 07:51 PM
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Thanks again bee! btw, I found another BRG w/ OZ Ultraleggeras!

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post2473399
 
Old Mar 6, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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17in on 215/45 and very happy with it.




 

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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by choova



I am liking the tiny number plate!
 
Old Mar 7, 2009 | 08:46 AM
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i was just thinking the same lol
 
Old Mar 7, 2009 | 06:45 PM
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you guys really have an eye for detail.
...something that i would not notice on someone's car given the angle of the shot.

but you're right, they are really nice plates. the rear plates are smaller than the average or normal plates and the front are even smaller/slimmer. Slim premium plates as they call it here.
 
Old Mar 7, 2009 | 07:43 PM
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I've got wheel frustration. I love the look of the R99s but they (and every similar style wheel I can find) are too heavy. Then I figured I liked the look of the Konig daylites but you can only get black ones with a yellow lip, no solid black or dark grey available. I'd hate to buy brand new wheels and have to paint the lips immediately...
 
Old Mar 7, 2009 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Perihelion
I've got wheel frustration. I love the look of the R99s but they (and every similar style wheel I can find) are too heavy. Then I figured I liked the look of the Konig daylites but you can only get black ones with a yellow lip, no solid black or dark grey available. I'd hate to buy brand new wheels and have to paint the lips immediately...
I had the same exact thoughts last month. Try Rota SVNs, Team Dynamics Motorsports Wheels, Konig Runaways, Enkei RPF1s. Those are the only ones that I can find that is the same style.
 
Old Mar 7, 2009 | 10:12 PM
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I love the look of Rota Battles but I'm scared to go that route because of the threads I've seen over the years of Rota wheel failures at the track...

What I needs is an R99 look alike that is forged and weighs 10-11lbs in a 17x7 et 40 size. Yeah right, I wish, while I'm at it I might as well thrown in a price of $100/wheel.
 
Old Mar 8, 2009 | 04:26 PM
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JCW R113 Glossy Black:

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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 04:29 PM
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by YsIFit
Is that the m7 ram-2 scoop?
 
Old Mar 8, 2009 | 05:03 PM
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Wow! if you get rid of the chrome on this ride is going to look perfect. Nice wheels BTW.
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