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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 10:59 AM
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OK, so it would seem that I am full of *****. I can admit it. Next time I will leave the wheel questions to the experts.

For pennance, I will watch The Fast and The Furious. Wait, it's not like I killed somebody - OK I'll watch half of it - but I get to leave the sound off.

Maybe I'll just watch the trailer, I think that'll more than make up for my sin.
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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 11:44 AM
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No, you must watch Tokyo Drift to attone for your transgression!
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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by mgw_300e
OK, so it would seem that I am full of *****. I can admit it. Next time I will leave the wheel questions to the experts.

For pennance, I will watch The Fast and The Furious. Wait, it's not like I killed somebody - OK I'll watch half of it - but I get to leave the sound off.

Maybe I'll just watch the trailer, I think that'll more than make up for my sin.
No matt you're wrong. I appreciate your feedback as much as those who are in the know about things like this.

I asked for advice and yours was sound enough, even if it really was full of ****.

PS: you should watch tokyo drift FIY, albeit a tad immature it was entertaining.
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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Saijin_Naib
No, you must watch Tokyo Drift to attone for your transgression!
Dude, harsh.

Remind me never to **** you off.
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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by shadowgriffen
I asked for advice and yours was sound enough, even if it really was full of ****.
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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by shadowgriffen

do you know if there's a way to identify these rims without center caps? Would they have a carlsson mark anywhere else?
Originals have complete details on the inner side of the wheel, part number, production code (?), country of origin, and offset. My Lorinser set was made by Ronal.
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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Lorinser880
Originals have complete details on the inner side of the wheel, part number, production code (?), country of origin, and offset. My Lorinser set was made by Ronal.
nice, let me ask you.

Will I have to go through hell and back to make rims like these fit? I haul alot of crap in the wagon (kids) so that may effect the purchase.

what do you think? my car has stock ride height but I'm think of lowering the front a tad to minus the truck driver look =/
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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 03:31 PM
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They look like Borbet LS wheels to me.
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Old Jan 17, 2007 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by NorCal124
They look like Borbet LS wheels to me.
Yes, except the Borbet LS have no center caps:

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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by mgw_300e
Yes, except the Borbet LS have no center caps:

Matt, WTF was that pic of your avatar taken? LOL it's awesome!
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 07:56 AM
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I will let you all know soon if they really are carlssons, I'm waiting for him to reply since monday.

we're supposed to meet today.
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 10:41 AM
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Matt, WTF was that pic of your avatar taken? LOL it's awesome!
That's a pic I took of myself. The lines are shadows from some mini-blinds, and it looks so weird because I messed with the gamma and contrast.
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by mgw_300e
That's a pic I took of myself. The lines are shadows from some mini-blinds, and it looks so weird because I messed with the gamma and contrast.
It's sick!

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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 12:40 PM
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 12:50 PM
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yeah, sick,
LOL

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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 01:13 PM
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 02:20 PM
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 02:29 PM
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They are Carlsson 1/15 rims and as a heads up, if the centres are missing you will probably never find 4 replacements. I have been looking for about 18
months now .........without success.
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by maggot
They are Carlsson 1/15 rims and as a heads up, if the centres are missing you will probably never find 4 replacements. I have been looking for about 18
months now .........without success.
nice, welcome to our forums.

let me ask you,

what size + offset are your 1/15's.

are they 18's? If so, any fitment issues??

Advice would be tremendously appreciated.
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 03:12 PM
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They are 8x17 ET 30 with 225/45/17 tyres. I have H&R springs and Koni adjustables, about 35mm drop and there have been no fitment problems so far.

However they are a pig to keep clean, very heavy and get curb rash if you just look at them. Still love the design though.
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 03:21 PM
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For all your Carlsson requirements............http://www.birds.uk.com/2-Editorial/title.htm

Just love "Back to Black" 1995
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Old Jan 18, 2007 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by maggot
They are 8x17 ET 30 with 225/45/17 tyres. I have H&R springs and Koni adjustables, about 35mm drop and there have been no fitment problems so far.

However they are a pig to keep clean, very heavy and get curb rash if you just look at them. Still love the design though.
the ones he's selling me are 18 x 8.5 ET18.

That sounds like I'm gonna run into problems....HELP!
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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 07:41 AM
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Question

Guys, ET18? too agressive???
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Old Jan 19, 2007 | 09:34 PM
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won't fit unless you want to cut out your outer fenders and put a widebody kit. The difference is about 1" so pretty much no if you have a stock setup. They do fit older S and SL classes.
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by YNVDIZW124
won't fit unless you want to cut out your outer fenders and put a widebody kit. The difference is about 1" so pretty much no if you have a stock setup. They do fit older S and SL classes.
thanks bro, it's a good thing he bailed and never returned my calls.

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