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Old 06-15-06, 08:51 AM
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Default New Lowenhart LE1 (made by Work)

Another friend just hooked up a set of Lowenhart LE1's in 20x9.0 and 20x10.0. Many of you may know I'm very anti-Lowenhart & Maya/Trafficstar due to their hollow lip technology (no strength at all... bends all the time), but these LE1's were contracted by Work Wheels so the quality is MUCH better... Let me know what you guys think!
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Here's another angle... The wheels finish is called BPP (black polished polish) similar to Trafficstars GPP (graphite polished polish). The lip of the wheel is high polished. THe centers are machine cut polished, and the windows of the spoke are painted black....
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Pretty sharp... It would be even cooler if the rear wheels had some sort of lip or a more concave profile- something to differentiate them from the fronts.

Note: Installation of big wheels on the GS model cars should require a spring kit.
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Originally Posted by SoCalSC4
Pretty sharp... It would be even cooler if the rear wheels had some sort of lip or a more concave profile- something to differentiate them from the fronts.

Note: Installation of big wheels on the GS model cars should require a spring kit.
Bob,

I totally agree w/ the height, but the Owner works for Lexus Corporate, so he said he swaps cars every 6 months or so... Only mod he wanted was tint and wheels... I think he's getting a 450H next round....
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the wheel design is nice, though i guess i am old school and still prefer design with decent lips
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Originally Posted by rominl
the wheel design is nice, though i guess i am old school and still prefer design with decent lips

a little lip would really set these wheels off nicely
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Hmmm...one of the more intresting Lowenhart wheels...not a bad lookin' wheel but still not my steez
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Originally Posted by rominl
the wheel design is nice, though i guess i am old school and still prefer design with decent lips
I agree the face of the wheel looks quite good, but lips with the deep dish look will differentiate from the usual stock wheels more.
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Originally Posted by SoCalSC4
Note: Installation of big wheels on the GS model cars should require a spring kit.

LOL, I hear ya Bob!

The LE1 is a nice design and with WORK craftsmanship, should be a winner.

-Derrick
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Hey eternity or D, are the lt5 also made by work also. The only reason I ask is because I saw them in an ad in the new dub mag together On the new S class. They look pretty Phat but I can't wait until the new LS comes out. Im willing to bet this new LS will be more popular with the aftermarket .
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Originally Posted by j three
Hey eternity or D, are the lt5 also made by work also. The only reason I ask is because I saw them in an ad in the new dub mag together On the new S class. They look pretty Phat but I can't wait until the new LS comes out. Im willing to bet this new LS will be more popular with the aftermarket .
Actually, I just found out the wheel barrel is from Work and the center = ???. And yes, the LT5 is the same... No more trafficstar softies...
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