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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 08:19 AM
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The story begins about 2 months ago when I bought my new wheels from Racinglab.com. I did the usual search for specifics for wheels (i.e. offset and size) and then ordered the Pro Racer GN+ in 17" x 8.5" +35 and 17" x 9.5" +43 to get a flush "feel", no lip.

Later that day Racinglab called me and said that they had checked with 5zigen and the offsets that I had spec'd would have to much backspace, and suggested the +30 ,+38 would be fine.

got the wheels installed and then I noticed
they were different.

Called Racinglab and after a few days it was decided that 5zigen would reship my entire order and pay for a ups ship back.

got the new wheels and as I thought the color on the back wheels is different.

Problem solved (I love u Racinglab and 5zigen)
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 09:22 AM
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Why did you choose such a small wheel?
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 09:26 AM
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wait, so did you get the offsets you chose or the ones they suggested, because what they suggested would fit better?
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 09:26 AM
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Why did you choose such a small wheel?
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 09:30 AM
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damn...those are tiny! Why you rolling on 10s?
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 09:37 AM
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Whoa they look like 16"s or something lol
Did you tell them you're getting them for a Z, not CIVIC?
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 10:01 AM
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I would guess he's tracking/autoXing it.
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by theaxe1149
The story begins about 2 months ago when I bought my new wheels from Racinglab.com. I did the usual search for specifics for wheels (i.e. offset and size) and then ordered the Pro Racer GN+ in 17" x 8.5" +35 and 17" x 9.5" +43 to get a flush "feel", no lip.

Later that day Racinglab called me and said that they had checked with 5zigen and the offsets that I had spec'd would have to much backspace, and suggested the +30 ,+38 would be fine.

got the wheels installed and then I noticed
they were different.

Called Racinglab and after a few days it was decided that 5zigen would reship my entire order and pay for a ups ship back.

got the new wheels and as I thought the color on the back wheels is different.

Problem solved (I love u Racinglab and 5zigen)


why such a high offest???.. stock is +35 no?
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by inTgr8r
I would guess he's tracking/autoXing it.
Oh hell he better, cuz that's the only acceptable excuse he'll have lol
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by THE TECH
Why did you choose such a small wheel?
They weigh less => better acceleration. Some Z-owners care more about performance than apperance.
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 10:49 AM
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+1 on the size
a minimum of 18's
anything else would be uncivilized

for the guy who posted about the weight, they make LIGHT *** 18 inch wheels, axis reverbs for example
the spokes are hollow, weigh less than a stock 17
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Category5
They weigh less => better acceleration. Some Z-owners care more about performance than apperance.
Pretty weak argument since we are not making a comparison to any particular wheel.
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 12:15 PM
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Racinglab has some cool guys working there. Did you deal with Joe or?
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 12:17 PM
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Looks good. Auto-xer? What part of Ft. misery? Do you know Tom?

See ya around

Chris
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 01:49 PM
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nice bumper!
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 04:33 PM
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I don't like the wheel, diameter, or offset, but I find the front bumper very interesting!
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 10:58 PM
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stock 06-07 wheels look way better, sorry they look gay.
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by THE TECH
Pretty weak argument since we are not making a comparison to any particular wheel.
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Category5
They weigh less => better acceleration. Some Z-owners care more about performance than apperance.
they weigh less than what?

those wheels are not light by any means (used to have a set)
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 02:48 PM
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I'm willing to bet my 18" setup weighs less and "performs" better.
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