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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 06:04 AM
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Hey thought Id ask what you guys thought of these rims on the roadster. I have a white roadster with a black top. Was considering these rims they have a nice size lip on them.with a lowering kit think these would make the car look more like a pit than a poodle. if you guys have any suggestions I appreciate the input.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 06:38 AM
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You can never go wrong with a clean 5 spoke.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 06:51 AM
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Those TSW rims you got are tough. Do you have the chrome ones or the machined look.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 04:09 PM
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Graphite. I'm going to be getting them Powder coated back.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 05:14 PM
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Kenyon, that TSW Nagro and the Petrol Octane are VERY close to the same. It is probably my leading contender if/when I switch wheels. Hyper silver, or whatever color they call it, with the polished lip.

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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 05:40 PM
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I have TSW Nogaro rims... they look great or so I've been told...

The Octane was my second choice...
 
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 05:44 PM
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they were my first choice, but ended up keeping it stock, I think they are perfect for our cars...
 
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 07:07 PM
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The rims I attached are actually the vairano from tws.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 07:19 PM
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I was just looking at the Vairano's.... I think they look even better.... just a little heavier on the spokes and smoother blend at the outside rib. I could do without the gun metal color, but I still think they look GREAT..
 
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 07:31 PM
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i saw them i like the lip because it gives a mean look.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 03:12 AM
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Hey mike you should get a set and get them polished.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 03:50 AM
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I would love those in hyper silver or graphite with a polished lip...
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 07:14 AM
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I was thinking about mabe getting the rim itself painted black with a polished lip to match the black ragtop. I don't know though maybe thats a little exotic but who knows.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 08:30 AM
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One of nicest looking wheels I have ever seen in person was made by Antera. Instead of polishing the lip they use a polished Stainless lip. I would love to one of there wheels on a Crossfire. Attached is a Pictures of one of there wheels that I saw a Mini Cooper S
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 02:27 PM
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If you buy it then I'll do it..lol. I like freebies.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 04:17 PM
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Exotic is bad??


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I was thinking about mabe getting the rim itself painted black with a polished lip to match the black ragtop. I don't know though maybe thats a little exotic but who knows.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 05:51 PM
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those will definately look good.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2009 | 12:24 AM
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By all means no Steve. Exotic is good at the right place and time. When all is said and done I wanna be able to pull up to the lite and the guy who is driving the rice burner thinks twice before revving his engine because he doesnt want to humiliate himself.
 
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 08:46 PM
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I wouldn't go for any fake rivet wheels. Go for the Octanes or Mandrus has a new 5-spoke that looks really good. Both those have offsets for our cars that fit perfectly. Do a search for Petrol Octane on the forum, Shade's car is bada$$!
 
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Old Mar 29, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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whats the price range on them.
 
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