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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 06:09 AM
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whats the deal with the ones in the second pic!? you use adaptors? those look siiiick
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Porsche Phonedials, 5x130, and yes I used adapters
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i love the new ones but man, these are just straight sick. definitely my favorite.

just wheel adaptors to fit the 5lugs?

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Old Apr 10, 2009 | 09:10 AM
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^i don't actually read any posts in this thread, lol. surprised I actually posted a question, it's pretty obvious how he did it. Must have been under the influence of some fermented malt sugars....
 
Old Apr 10, 2009 | 09:14 AM
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lol. im sure im the only one whod notice
 
Old Apr 10, 2009 | 09:35 AM
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i gotta snap some pics of my new wheels once i get them on tonight/tomorrow am.
 
Old Apr 11, 2009 | 10:10 AM
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just had these installed....Spring kit coming up next....rain the past 3 days so garage pics for now.

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Old Apr 11, 2009 | 12:07 PM
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Those look really good. I bet they look amazing when moving too!
 
Old Apr 11, 2009 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by dwf137
i gotta snap some pics of my new wheels once i get them on tonight/tomorrow am.
Looking at your sig it has gold wheels.........is that what you got? What kind of wheel? I should have mine ready in a few days.
 
Old Apr 11, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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^my car is super dirty. should be getting claybar and wax tuesday though, weather dependent. it hasn't been washed in probably 2 months, and has been up to the mountains while it was snowing pretty hard 5 times.


oh and the drop is coming soon too, just have to decide on what springs i want.

 
Old Apr 12, 2009 | 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Scooop
What rubber is wrapped around those?
Kumo ecsta AST's in a 215/45/17. (previous owner's tire choice)
 
Old Apr 12, 2009 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by dwf137
^my car is super dirty. should be getting claybar and wax tuesday though, weather dependent. it hasn't been washed in probably 2 months, and has been up to the mountains while it was snowing pretty hard 5 times.


oh and the drop is coming soon too, just have to decide on what springs i want.

very nice!! I love that color combo.

I cant wait to get mine on Saturday, 17in Alleggerita HLT's in Anthracite wit a 1.18 inch drop.
 
Old Apr 12, 2009 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by dtsoccer6
very nice!! I love that color combo.

I cant wait to get mine on Saturday, 17in Alleggerita HLT's in Anthracite wit a 1.18 inch drop.
thanks. I love the color combo too.

i'm a little unsure of it right now, i think it's just because of the size of the tires and the stock stance.

i'm very close to ordering springs now though, i've gotta suck up some of that wheel gap... i'm leaning away from tsw's now that i see how much gap I really have...

also looking at aftermarket mud flaps, may go with some rally armor flaps and continue my subaru wanna be look... lol
 
Old Apr 12, 2009 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by dwf137
^my car is super dirty. should be getting claybar and wax tuesday though, weather dependent. it hasn't been washed in probably 2 months, and has been up to the mountains while it was snowing pretty hard 5 times.


oh and the drop is coming soon too, just have to decide on what springs i want.

What kind of wheels are those?
 
Old Apr 12, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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17" konig daylite.
 
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 12:16 AM
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 11:13 AM
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THOSE are SWEET!!!!
Originally Posted by Willy723
just had these installed....Spring kit coming up next....rain the past 3 days so garage pics for now.

 
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by dwf137
thanks. I love the color combo too.

i'm a little unsure of it right now, i think it's just because of the size of the tires and the stock stance.

i'm very close to ordering springs now though, i've gotta suck up some of that wheel gap... i'm leaning away from tsw's now that i see how much gap I really have...

also looking at aftermarket mud flaps, may go with some rally armor flaps and continue my subaru wanna be look... lol
Understood about the wheel gap, we all try as we might to eliminate as much as possible...its looking good.
 
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 11:21 AM
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Blue Coop

I just added these in August...
 
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 11:35 AM
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those wheels are so nice, whats the weight on those, any idea?
 
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 12:19 PM
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I went into the Prestige Mini dealership in NJ for a routine visit with my 16" rims and left with these 18". They had a Clubman on the lot, about to be be purchased but the customer didn't like these rims. I was lucky to strike up a deal and leave with these, it was the best purchase I've made so far but I'm not certain about the weight (I do know they are JCW wheels). Yours look fantastic, great choice...!
 
Old Apr 13, 2009 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Dawn1
I went into the Prestige Mini dealership in NJ for a routine visit with my 16" rims and left with these 18". They had a Clubman on the lot, about to be be purchased but the customer didn't like these rims. I was lucky to strike up a deal and leave with these, it was the best purchase I've made so far but I'm not certain about the weight (I do know they are JCW wheels). Yours look fantastic, great choice...!
Just goes to show you, everything in life is timing! Good for you! Any pics?
 
Old Apr 14, 2009 | 04:16 PM
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My soon to be mounted...

17x7 inch Anthracite OZ Alleggerita HLT wrapped in General Exclaim UHP 215/45/17

Purchased from Tirerack for 299.00 per wheel at 14lbs!

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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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What width are those please.

Very very nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Old Apr 14, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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dtsoccer6 Those are very nice! I`m getting a set of those tires on mine when the 17` Konig Feathers come in as well.
 
Old Apr 14, 2009 | 07:31 PM
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What width are those please.

Very very nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thanks!! i'm real excited! the width is 215 on the tires.
 
Old Apr 14, 2009 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by redevil
dtsoccer6 Those are very nice! I`m getting a set of those tires on mine when the 17` Konig Feathers come in as well.
Thanks! They are great tires. This will be my second set! Not that they wore out already, but I wanted to get new shoes on my new tires for the summer. Love the Generals!
 

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