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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 08:58 AM
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Thanks for the compliments guys.. I'm glad you all like the look I was going for.
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by quick5oh
Sorry I didn't want to drop 2 grand or more for a used set of the real deal on a car that is driven every day. We all got our own opinions though.
I'm confused, what difference does driving the car "every day" make with the wheel choice?
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 10:16 AM
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Well, seeing how the car is driven every day as opposed to just on the weekends, there is a much higher chance of something happening to the rims (curbing, chipping, scratching, etc) so it is much wiser, in my opinion, to run with wheels that don't cost $3k+.. So if something does happen, it's not such a loss.
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by quick5oh
Well, seeing how the car is driven every day as opposed to just on the weekends, there is a much higher chance of something happening to the rims (curbing, chipping, scratching, etc) so it is much wiser, in my opinion, to run with wheels that don't cost $3k+.. So if something does happen, it's not such a loss.
That is the logic that I really don't understand. You wouldn't curb your rims if you were careful and chipping and scratching can happen anytime really. When you buy wheels and drive on them you know they arn't going to look as good as the day you got them. **** happens. I just want authentic rims for the main reason that I can tell myself that, and that separates my car from others.

But, on the bright side, your car does look a lot better with the new knock off TE37, great job. It's a personal preference to everyone about what wheel you purchase. I just can't help that i'm a brand ***** myself lol.
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 01:32 PM
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Daily driving a car is no excuse to get knockoff wheels.

I daily drove my LMGT4s for more than a year and they still look new.
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 02:11 PM
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Nice ride bro.
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 02:40 PM
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i didnt even know they made knock off TE's. they look pretty good.
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 02:45 PM
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^nice ride pimp, like the second wheels better than the 1st for sure. Keep up the good work!
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 03:17 PM
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Like it better with the black badges too.
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Old Jan 4, 2010 | 03:41 PM
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Thanks for all the compliments guys.

Originally Posted by Armitage
Like it better with the black badges too.
Thanks, like I said it was mainly to cover up the old spots in the front bumper, but I think it looks better with them as well.

Originally Posted by Spork
Daily driving a car is no excuse to get knockoff wheels.

I daily drove my LMGT4s for more than a year and they still look new.
More power to ya man.. I would rather buy these and not have to worry about ruining my expensive *** wheels though..
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 03:15 PM
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I daily drive on my REAL TE37's on shitty LA streets...
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 03:47 PM
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New look was spray painted wheels?

Am i missing anything else?
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 04:06 PM
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new replica wheels
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Hibnah
New look was spray painted wheels?

Am i missing anything else?
I actually typed what was changed on the first page... Reading can be your friend sometimes.
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by dikspiel
new replica wheels
Hook me up with some sponsors!
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 03:50 PM
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****in
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 07:24 PM
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how much did those TE replicas cost?..i wouldnt mind having those as a spare set to customize around
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 07:39 PM
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Cost me $800 for the set brand new.
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 07:59 PM
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thanks for saving that poor Z, its a nice budget build. looks great.


agree with everyone else with the signature thing thou...at least you owned up.
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 08:11 PM
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really need some flat black lugs to go with the new wheels. the chrome lugs stand out too much. not a fan of the usdm nismo style snow shovel lip either.
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