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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 03:41 PM
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8.5 +30 front with a 15mm spacer, 9.5 +15 rear. It just rained and the car is dirty but I wanted to get some pics before I took the wheels off. I only have 2 so I didn't mind if I messed them up since they really are no use to me. I did it really quick and it's obvious up close. Whatever, I think they look OK and might give you guys an idea what they would look like if you want to pursue a similar look.


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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 04:11 PM
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looks great. Hey I cant see the imprefections(if any) from my house If they look good to you then thats all that matters I even like the silver lip with black...

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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 05:00 PM
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looks good
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 05:02 PM
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Looks Small!!! but good
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 05:09 PM
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As a fan of the RPFs (mine are in SBC, still waiting to put 'em on), I gotta tell you.... that doesn't look bad at all. Nice job!
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 06:06 PM
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Looks damn good for a spray can. Maybe shoot it with light clear cause of the sun here?
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 10:30 AM
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hey , i have the same wheels , but car is perle white , if i do them like that what is the results ???
hope to give me ur opinions ???
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 10:32 AM
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not doing it for me, and I like the rpf1
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by malized
hey , i have the same wheels , but car is perle white , if i do them like that what is the results ???
hope to give me ur opinions ???
thx
joe
Well, one problem was mentioned by turbokanji. The wheel has a "thick" lip and the the spokes themselves are fairly short making the wheel look smaller than it really is. This is even more exagerated when the lip is a different color than the spokes. I'd probably just leave them alone but it's your call.

The only colors offered by Enkei is silver and gold. I think the gold would look really nice on white. I know you already have the wheels, but I highly recommend 9.5 +15 for the front and 10.5 +15 for the rear if you stick with 18's.
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 12:59 PM
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good work, i was thinking bout doing the same thing but including the lip with gold.
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 01:42 AM
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Originally Posted by 1nate7
Well, one problem was mentioned by turbokanji. The wheel has a "thick" lip and the the spokes themselves are fairly short making the wheel look smaller than it really is. This is even more exagerated when the lip is a different color than the spokes. I'd probably just leave them alone but it's your call.

The only colors offered by Enkei is silver and gold. I think the gold would look really nice on white. I know you already have the wheels, but I highly recommend 9.5 +15 for the front and 10.5 +15 for the rear if you stick with 18's.

GREAT MAN , i apreciate ur msg , my wheels is exactly 18''x9.5+ 15 offset & 18''x10.5+15 offset.
so i'll keep them as they are ...
many thanks
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Old Oct 25, 2007 | 07:07 AM
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what paint did you use? are you going to clear coat it?
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 07:20 PM
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you should have striped the old paint.
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