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Old Nov 3, 2005 | 03:08 PM
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Hey Maxim, they're pretty kick-***, huh! I love them. For some reason, I was really picky about wheels. I hate the bubbly white 5(?) spoke ones they usually come with. There's a guy at my work with awesome Volks Racing ones. I thought I might have to buy custom ones until I saw those. I guess xcmpx is saying those are the standard ones on the Track model. They look great to me, and no, they're definitely not chrome! (no offense to those that like chrome wheels mind you I just don't care for it)
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Old Nov 3, 2005 | 03:43 PM
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The do look like the standard Track rims but for some reason yours look way shinier. Got any closer pics of them?
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Old Nov 3, 2005 | 07:28 PM
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As a matter of fact I do:

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Old Nov 3, 2005 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Plazman888
As a matter of fact I do:

Really beautiful wheels, however, those are the NOT the Rays Engineering Track Wheels found on the 02.5-05 Track Edition. They are the OEM Infiniti G35 Wheels.

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OEM 18" Infiniti G35 Coupe


OEM 18" Nissan 350Z Track

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Old Nov 3, 2005 | 08:28 PM
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those wheels are 18s from g35c, congrats on the car!
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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by xcmpx
those are the NOT the Rays Engineering Track Wheels found on the 02.5-05 Track Edition. They are the OEM Infiniti G35 Wheels.
Thanks for the research and pictures! It's interesting...that clears something up for me. I had read that the Track came with 6-spoke wheels. When I realised I had 7-spoke, I was thinking I must have remembered wrong. I knew they weren't the bubbly white ones that come on the base model. The Rays ones look nice too, but I guess it's nice being a little different than everyone else too.

Are the Nitto 555 tires stock on the track? That's what I have. We had the first light rain of the season and my baby gets a little squirrely when it's wet. I nearly lost it making a left turn. I'm gonna have to be really careful 'til I get a feel for her.

Today I had my side windows tinted to 35. It's been rainy today, so I haven't gotten a good look at them in full daylight, but I think I'll like them. I'm not a tuner-kid, so I didn't want to go with anything too dark. For now, I decided not to bother with the tiny rear windows. I left the back as-is as well. I don't want to hide the shiny Z emblem and I have a hard time seeing through the rear view mirror at night as it is.
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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 12:17 PM
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Nitto 555's are not stock. I think they are great tires for the price (cheaper than most comparable tires).

You know you can turn off the auto-dim feature in the rearview mirror, right? I rarely turn mine on...it's too dark. But with it off (and acting like a normal mirror) my 35% tint in back is just fine.
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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 12:23 PM
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Cool, so I got custom tires too. I'm just getting happier and happier with my purchase.

I knew you could turn the auto-dim off, but I figured it only kicked on when someone hits me with highbeams. It's on now. I'll turn it off and see if it makes a difference. It sounds like it will. Thanks again!
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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 04:18 PM
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Congrats Mann.. Welcome...track Brother!!!
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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Plazman888
Cool, so I got custom tires too. I'm just getting happier and happier with my purchase.

I knew you could turn the auto-dim off, but I figured it only kicked on when someone hits me with highbeams. It's on now. I'll turn it off and see if it makes a difference. It sounds like it will. Thanks again!
Just out of curiosity, are the wheel sizes staggered, or the same all around?
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Old Nov 4, 2005 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Plazman888
Today I had my side windows tinted to 35. It's been rainy today, so I haven't gotten a good look at them in full daylight, but I think I'll like them. I'm not a tuner-kid, so I didn't want to go with anything too dark. For now, I decided not to bother with the tiny rear windows. I left the back as-is as well. I don't want to hide the shiny Z emblem and I have a hard time seeing through the rear view mirror at night as it is.
Uuuummmm...tint ALL your windows (except windshield) that is all.

(Conor) Doesn't want to see a picture til its all tinted. Wants to see the guy maintain the respect he has for a clean appearance.
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Old Nov 7, 2005 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by xcmpx
Uuuummmm...tint ALL your windows (except windshield) that is all.

(Conor) Doesn't want to see a picture til its all tinted. Wants to see the guy maintain the respect he has for a clean appearance.
lol...okay, okay. You're right, I'll get the rest done soon and post a pic.
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