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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 10:06 AM
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2 new wheels were debuted at the SEMA show last week. RAYS has been focusing more on 20 inch wheels as the standard for cars being manufactured are being raised every year. With progression in engine dynamics, wheels must also follow this function.

The Gram Light line introduces its very first 20 inch forged monoblock wheel; the R57GT.


The VOLK Racing GT30 design was obviously inspired by the RE30; hence the name, GT30.
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 10:07 AM
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2nd one = YECK.


but andy, I want to see pictures of YOUR car. sans graphics if possible
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 10:10 AM
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but andy, I want to see pictures of YOUR car. sans graphics if possible
LOL! Don't worry, pictures of my car will be coming soon.

Here is a picture of the R57GT on GReddy's 350Z HR-TT.
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 10:37 AM
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there okay...
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 10:41 AM
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Was just about to ask if you were going to post this. Thanks for the info Andy, though I can't say I'm a big fan of either wheel.

GT30 looked better on the Cobb G37 than that photoshop above.
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 10:54 AM
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GT30 ON G37
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 11:03 AM
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seems like no one likes big lips anymore look at the offsets so high
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 11:05 AM
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eh nothing special.......

i like the GTfs
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 11:05 AM
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Not really feeling either of them
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 11:19 AM
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if the R57GT wheels came in an 18's, my money would be on the way

20's = :HUGETHUMBSDOWN:
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Zivman
20's = :HUGETHUMBSDOWN:
Agreed! I'm not driving a thugged out 300C, therefore I would never put a set of 20's on a Z.
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 11:38 AM
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I like them... Just not the price tag...
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 11:41 AM
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ehh the gt30's are ok
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 12:35 PM
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andy, what are the offsets on that white Z?

and can you blow up the ad for the GT-30s? i can't see the offsets.
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 12:46 PM
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I'm kinda 50/50 on them. I think they're alright but not amazing or anything. I do love the GT-Fs though. They have grown on me significantly and I want VOLK to make more like that GT series = badass!
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 01:13 PM
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Not liking the 1st one at all. 2nd one is ok...not much lip on them, though. Thought the GT series were all supposed to maximize the labia size?
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 02:29 PM
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Cant get down with either of those designs... The R57GT's in flat black are tolerable I guess.

Neither design looks at home on a Z though. 20's FTL on the Z.
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by PurelySwift

GT30 looked better on the Cobb G37 than that photoshop above.
you mean this?
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 04:47 PM
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The gram lights arent that great but the GT's are ok-ish?
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Zridder19
ehh the gt30's are ok
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