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Old 05-11-05, 08:00 PM
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Hey Guys, things have been so hectic with customer vehicles and project vehicles, etc that the good ole GS has been on time out!! The car slept all winter in its cocoon, but its time to dust her off. New wheels of course are first up to bat!

I wanted to push the envelope while still ensuring the setup could be replicated for potential customers, without the need for mods (shaving, stretched tires etc). Also, the current "big-lip" craze is in, with the new trend being huge lips FRONT and REAR, spurred by cars like the BMW 745 / 645, G35 Coupe, and JDM VIP vehicles as well. Those cars are always used in advertisements, and then the Lexus guys get less lip action. My goal was to reverse this trend!

I worked closely with iFORGED on a custom fitment of the new Extreme Fit Forging to 2pc models, and here are the results:

iFORGED TRIAL
2pc - Rivets
20x8.5" (3.25" lip) - Front:
20x10" (4.25" lip) - Rear
Hi-Polished Finish
BBK Clearance - TBD

I'm also pleased to announce that the Extreme Fit Forging is availible on 2pc wheel models effective now, please SEND A EMAIL for a price quote.

Here are a few pics, until I'm able to get them mounted













Old 05-11-05, 08:23 PM
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They will look great on your GS D. 3.25" lip in the front is huge
Old 05-11-05, 08:34 PM
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DAmn D those things look Hot! I might need a set soon in that custom finish we spoke about since thats in too.
Old 05-11-05, 08:47 PM
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i like big lips
Old 05-11-05, 08:53 PM
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nice wheels. gotta love the lip
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very nice D

congrats
Old 05-11-05, 09:03 PM
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Wow. 3+" front lip and BBK is still TBD? Usually, that's a no but TBD is a good sign.
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Very nice wheels. I cant wait til I get my wheels. Hurry up and put those on and POST PICS.
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Those new wheels are beautiful! I may be interested in a set of these!

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omg how is it that you can wait so long to put those on!!!
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damn D, you been hold out on me man i love them man... pm'd you regarding price
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Very Nice D, Love the finish, those will look so tight with any BBK setup.... BBK is a must.

PS. where does the valve stem go on this particular wheel?

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Originally Posted by TYPEII
Very Nice D, Love the finish, those will look so tight with any BBK setup.... BBK is a must.
Assuming BBKs will fit.

Originally Posted by TYPEII
PS. where does the valve stem go on this particular wheel?
I assume on the inside like other iForged wheels. I see a hole on the inners in this pic.
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wow, so finally they have 2 pc setup for the new forging technology? interesting.

very nice man, over 3" lip and still bbk clearance, that's good to know. does it clear all bbk including the supra tt?
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Originally Posted by Neo
Wow. 3+" front lip and BBK is still TBD? Usually, that's a no but TBD is a good sign.

The front will not clear BBK. The lip needed to clear BBK is between 2.5" -2.75" depending on which brake system, in the front.

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