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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by XM 1
For sure they will....but why discontinuing one of the best wheels/offset for the Z ? doesn´t make any sence to me
We understand your unhappiness with this - basically that face (the A disk) was the first to get sold out - and since they are not making any more - that effectively killed off 3-4 offsets that utililze the "A" disk that clears the larger brakes - The only option if you really really really want that wheel is to go with a Bdisk then a spacer.

IF you guys are interested in going this route - we will talk to one of the Volk dealers on this site to make some special sale going for the last of the GTS' -

Sorry about this inconvenience, but as a factory - RAYS needs to move on and make new items. Thanks!
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by sry110
I was thinking the same thing. I would even get rid of the GT30 before the GT-S.....just my personal opinion.

Seems like the +14 GT-S will need to be priced so that the buyer can afford the wheel plus the spacer for the same price as the previous +17 version.
Yup - Actually GTC and GT30 are on their way out - the GTC was the most successful GT wheel - 7 years running!

The GT30 is actually on sale right now at your RAYS Dealer if you want to get some good deals -

Right now - GTF, GT30, GTC, SF Winning, GTS - Any of these that are still in stock at Mackin are going for really great prices - check with your local MY350Z vendor - They can all give you the dealios!

Thanks guys!

Also since there are some mourners of the GTS - We do have a new 5 spoke GT type wheel that will be debut at SEMA! So dont worry!

Also another prophecy from RAYS - we're working on a new Monoblock one piece wheel! Concave with Lip.

Bye!
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by RAYS WHEELS
Also since there are some mourners of the GTS - We do have a new 5 spoke GT type wheel that will be debut at SEMA! So dont worry!

Also another prophecy from RAYS - we're working on a new Monoblock one piece wheel! Concave with Lip.

Bye!
Nice cant wait to see those 2.. do you guys plan on releasing a lot of color options ? And will there be a launching special limited edition ? (if you can tell me off course )

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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 03:51 PM
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can't wait to see the new wheels
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Old Jul 27, 2009 | 10:42 PM
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+14 for the 9.5 GTS has a lip size of 107mm, same as the 'standard' GTS rears of 10.5 +18 and about 13mm larger than the previous +17 9.5" fronts. If that's the case, those who are going for this setup should get the 10.5 +8 [B-Disk] for the rears which have a lip size of 125mm. If you add a 5mm spacer to the fronts, you have an effective offset of +9 for the 9.5" fronts and +8 for the 10.5 rears with 107mm/125mm lips.

This should be a pretty awesome setup, but you have to make sure you roll your rear fenders really flat and possibly flatten the front fenders a little more if you decide to run 245/275 tires with not-so-much negative camber.

On a side note, though it sucks that the GT-S is being discontinued, I'm sure many GTS owners [like myself] are grinning a little. Anyone want to buy my GTS for $5,000?

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Old Jul 28, 2009 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by RAYS WHEELS
Yup - Actually GTC and GT30 are on their way out - the GTC was the most successful GT wheel - 7 years running!

The GT30 is actually on sale right now at your RAYS Dealer if you want to get some good deals -

Right now - GTF, GT30, GTC, SF Winning, GTS - Any of these that are still in stock at Mackin are going for really great prices - check with your local MY350Z vendor - They can all give you the dealios!
Thanks guys!

Also since there are some mourners of the GTS - We do have a new 5 spoke GT type wheel that will be debut at SEMA! So dont worry!

Also another prophecy from RAYS - we're working on a new Monoblock one piece wheel! Concave with Lip.

Bye!
This is really sad news, specially since I had been waiting for my custom offset GT-S for over 5 1/2 months. My vendor called me yesterday telling me that my wheels are delayed because the A disk was discountinued. This really sux man...now I have to wait another 2 months to get my wheels. I wish there are a "break" in the price but I doubt it.
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 02:36 PM
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So it's now 3mm BETTER. Done.
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by skaterbasist
+14 for the 9.5 GTS has a lip size of 107mm, same as the 'standard' GTS rears of 10.5 +18 and about 13mm larger than the previous +17 9.5" fronts. If that's the case, those who are going for this setup should get the 10.5 +8 [B-Disk] for the rears which have a lip size of 125mm. If you add a 5mm spacer to the fronts, you have an effective offset of +9 for the 9.5" fronts and +8 for the 10.5 rears with 107mm/125mm lips.

This should be a pretty awesome setup, but you have to make sure you roll your rear fenders really flat and possibly flatten the front fenders a little more if you decide to run 245/275 tires with not-so-much negative camber.

On a side note, though it sucks that the GT-S is being discontinued, I'm sure many GTS owners [like myself] are grinning a little. Anyone want to buy my GTS for $5,000?
Actually the 'standard' GTS 10.5+18 rears already have the 125mm lip size.
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Old Jul 29, 2009 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Ed Hardy
So it's now 3mm BETTER. Done.
3mm better offset, but 7-8mm less brake clearance.
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 12:50 AM
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Originally Posted by redlude97
Actually the 'standard' GTS 10.5+18 rears already have the 125mm lip size.
Correct. That was my mistake.
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 02:43 AM
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who's a Mackin' vendor im very interested in Volk GTS .
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Sergio07350Z
who's a Mackin' vendor im very interested in Volk GTS .
Injected Performance, Vivid Racing, Forged Performance, Riverside Infiniti, Inifniti of Scottsdale -

If you're not sure just ask us thanks!
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by redlude97
3mm better offset, but 7-8mm less brake clearance.
Hi Guys! EVERYONE PLEASE MAKE A NOTE OF THIS POST as this is the main difference in the discontinued offsets - GOOD LOOKING OUT!

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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by fart_canon
This is really sad news, specially since I had been waiting for my custom offset GT-S for over 5 1/2 months. My vendor called me yesterday telling me that my wheels are delayed because the A disk was discountinued. This really sux man...now I have to wait another 2 months to get my wheels. I wish there are a "break" in the price but I doubt it.

We're sorry to hear about your situation -

Talk to your dealer - and tell them to contact Eddie at Mackin and we'll throw in something for your troubles.
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 01:43 PM
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Here is my contribution that I promised a while back. For all the kids that didnt get 19x10.5 +18 all around here is what they look like. Firt GTS owner with this done, after mackin said it wont work. Better pics will come soon this is just a few shots from install yesterday. I need the rear aligned and that will happen this weekend. Alot of camber in the rear. Fronts are perfect fit with the 10.5 up front. Here they are.




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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 05:38 PM
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so you never intend to run a BBK?
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by friscomgm
so you never intend to run a BBK?
not at this point in time. but im almost sure a bbk will clear, and if not then a 5mm spacer in front will do the trick. but for now my fronts dont look sunk in like a 9.5 and the fitment is perfect.

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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 09:14 AM
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Need some help guys, I have searched and searched and seem to come accross contradicting info. I just bought a set of 19" GTS's 9.5/+17 and 10.5/+18, the most common setup. These are going on stock suspension for now on a 03 350Z Tourning. I have to buy tires in the next 2-3 days and I dont want the stretched look. I was thinking 255/35/19 up front and 275 or 285/35/19 in back. With this rub without rolling or cutting the fenders. The car was just painted so I cant do this to brand new paint, many will say im retarted for not doing this while it was being prepped but i couldnt because I didnt know at the time which wheel I would end up with. I would like to get a set of drop springs soon too but I dont want to eff up the camber really bad (sugestions welcome for how far to drop with these wheels). Please help!
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 10:16 PM
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will GTS fit on 225 front and 250 back?
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Old Oct 17, 2009 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Kirbaaybaayy
will GTS fit on 225 front and 250 back?
250?
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