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Old 06-18-2003 | 11:19 PM
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Thumbs up New Wheels.. The First and ONLY to date..

Here are the first and ONLY fitment of RS-GT's on the C230K sedan in 8.5x19" and 9.5x19" rear.. I have seen a coupe with 8.5's all around.. but this is a staggered setup custom ordered..

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Enjoy.. PS.. Suspension mods very shortly..















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Old 06-18-2003 | 11:24 PM
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WOW! Gorgeous. And as you said, suspension mods will make it all the better! Because you have now given me another mod to add to the want list... if you don't mind me asking, how much, including the deep rear lip?
Old 06-18-2003 | 11:26 PM
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Originally posted by Dave OH
WOW! Gorgeous. And as you said, suspension mods will make it all the better! Because you have now given me another mod to add to the want list... if you don't mind me asking, how much, including the deep rear lip?
Not gonna quote a price.. call Pete at wheel experts.. he is the man

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Old 06-18-2003 | 11:36 PM
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sweet rims
Old 06-18-2003 | 11:38 PM
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mmmm niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice...

Looks good. You are gonna need to slam that thing to get it to look right. Hope you pockets are planning for coilovers. Those rims are hot. I just wish they weighed less.
Old 06-18-2003 | 11:40 PM
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Originally posted by nukblazi
mmmm niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice...

Looks good. You are gonna need to slam that thing to get it to look right. Hope you pockets are planning for coilovers. Those rims are hot. I just wish they weighed less.

They dont weigh much at all.. 17lbs for the rear 16 for the front.. Thats almost nothing..

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Old 06-19-2003 | 02:01 AM
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Looks puss dude, but...where are your locks?!?
Old 06-19-2003 | 07:13 AM
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:)

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Looks puss dude, but...where are your locks?!?
Already ahead of you Ordered them...they are on the way.

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Old 06-19-2003 | 09:02 AM
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Re: :)

Originally posted by alevy
Already ahead of you Ordered them...they are on the way.
Now, where do you live again?

They look great. Be very careful when parallel parking - I would have scratches on them very quickly.

Where'd you get those weight #s from? That sounds very light to me.
Old 06-19-2003 | 09:06 AM
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Re: Re: :)

Originally posted by tommy
Now, where do you live again?

They look great. Be very careful when parallel parking - I would have scratches on them very quickly.

Where'd you get those weight #s from? That sounds very light to me.
www.wheelweights.net They are a little lighter then the RGR's going by what i was told.. So they are very light..

Even the guy mounting them said.. Holy ***** these things are light..

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Old 06-19-2003 | 09:32 AM
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You need to get a srop, but you already knew that!

Looks really good though. So since your wheel locks aren't here yet, where exactly do you live?
Old 06-19-2003 | 09:33 AM
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It would look better if the car is lowered.
Old 06-19-2003 | 11:23 AM
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Looks awesome. Get it lowered quick and post up some pics after.
Old 06-19-2003 | 11:45 AM
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nice wheels but its tooooooo high! lower it already!
Old 06-19-2003 | 02:45 PM
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Nice wheels very sporty! What type of suspension are you going to use?
Old 06-19-2003 | 02:53 PM
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need to lower it pretty bad...... if the car is lowered... it willl look even better~~~

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Old 06-19-2003 | 03:18 PM
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Nice wheels very sporty! What type of suspension are you going to use?
Going to use the H&R Cup Kit.. get it lowered asap.

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Old 06-19-2003 | 03:43 PM
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Old 06-19-2003 | 04:09 PM
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Originally posted by toniusbenz
beautiful. Drop it and you da man.
Thanks.. im also thinking of ordering the CenterCaps with the Silver writing instead of the gold.. Might match better..

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ones too fast according to CHP!
Car looks good - just drop it some! Wheels look hot!

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Old 06-19-2003 | 06:10 PM
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Originally posted by otoupalik
Car looks good - just drop it some! Wheels look hot!

Thanks

Brad

Thanks brad.. ordering cup kit shortly..as in the next few days Going to probably order the silver writing centercaps from you guys on top of the tons of **** i have on order now..

Eisenmann Oval Race
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Old 06-19-2003 | 06:18 PM
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Originally posted by alevy
They dont weigh much at all.. 17lbs for the rear 16 for the front.. Thats almost nothing..www.wheelweights.net They are a little lighter then the RGR's going by what i was told.. So they are very light..
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Where'd you get those weight #s from? That sounds very light to me.
It sounds light because those numbers are wrong. Those wheels weigh about 22 pounds each. Wheelweight sites have a lot of bogus data. I got my info from the BBS Japan site. BTW, the RS-R and RS-GT are both made in Japan. Here is the link:

Website for BBS Japan

Also, the RS-GT wheel is heavier than the RS-R wheel. The RS-GT is a two-piece wheel with a forged center and rolled rim and that type of construction adds weight. The RS-R is a true one-piece forged wheel.

BTW, sharp looking wheels!!!
Old 06-19-2003 | 06:24 PM
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Originally posted by CRB
It sounds light because those numbers are wrong. Those wheels weigh about 22 pounds each. Wheelweight sites have a lot of bogus data. I got my info from the BBS Japan site. BTW, the RS-R and RS-GT are both made in Japan. Here is the link:

Website for BBS Japan

Also, the RS-GT wheel is heavier than the RS-R wheel. The RS-GT is a two-piece wheel with a forged center and rolled rim and that type of construction adds weight. The RS-R is a true one-piece forged wheel.

BTW, sharp looking wheels!!!
Thanks for the info... Hell even at 22lbs for a 19" those are pretty light.. I remember my 19" OEM E46 m3 wheels weighing a ton.
Old 06-19-2003 | 07:09 PM
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Those wheels are very sharp. I was about to order them, but instead went with the HRE 540R. But those wheels are HOT. You need that Cup kit ASAP if not sooner. Post pics after, and keep up the good work. 22 is pretty dam light for 19's. I think my HRE 19' are about 22 or 23lbs also.
Old 06-19-2003 | 07:23 PM
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Originally posted by Verb04
Those wheels are very sharp. I was about to order them, but instead went with the HRE 540R. But those wheels are HOT. You need that Cup kit ASAP if not sooner. Post pics after, and keep up the good work. 22 is pretty dam light for 19's. I think my HRE 19' are about 22 or 23lbs also.
Getting the HRE's from Pete at wheel experts? He is your best bet.. best price and customer service is UNBEATABLE.

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