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Old 02-12-02, 08:13 PM
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Hey guys, what would you rather get: rims or a bodykit? I was gonna get a bodykit, but the person that was supposed to hook me up seems to be flaking on me. Now I'm rethinking what I should do. I put my TEINs on last night and am loving it.

What would you do? I'd appreciate suggestions of brands for either of the choices........thanks in advance.

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Kevs, since you lowered your car with the TEINs all ready, the next step should be wheels. Do the bodykit last becuase it won't look right with stock wheels. My thoughts...
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kev,

i advice take care of suspension and handling first, one of the most vital parts in mod ..esp now that you have the teins, finish it with nice rims and tyres...
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I agree with LXO and Will, definitely wheels first...a lower GS with some nice wheels looks perfectly fine with no body kit...a lower GS with stock wheels and a body kit looks "not right".
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Rims make or break the car man.
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never get a body kit unless you have lowered and rims first.

it makes the car look uglier than stock!!
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I aggree with all above.
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I guess it's a landslide then..........anyone have suggestions for rims? Pics?
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kev,

what do you like?...5,6, 7 spokes, mesh, dish.....how about budget?...18,19,20..
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I'm considering Racing Hart M6's (3-Piece) in 18x9 or something that looks like that wheel to go all the way around. Although the staggered look is sweet, I like consistency.

I guess my price range is around $2500(?) for the rims. But, I'm still trying to see if I can get rims that are lower than that in cost (not quality) and so I can still get a kit........

Any suggestions?
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kev,

$2500 for 18s rims only is a very good budget......many jdms are in that range or less. M6 is no longer available in japan. take a look at these sites:

www.work-wheels.co.jp
www.crimson-inc.co.jp
www.speedstar.co.jp

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