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Old 08-08-06, 04:18 PM
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Ok, i'm going to do one last makeover before I stop modding my SC...seriously this time for those who know me...

My new look will consist of Auto Couture bodykit, air suspension, and a nice bbk.

Here's my criteria for the next set of wheels:
1) BBK clearance front and rear
2) Face design that yields some dish (think Zauber Gettin)
3) Custom width/offset
4) 5 spoke design...(maybe.....mesh)
5) MUST BE QUALITY!!

I've been thinking heavily about Work VS-XX, Work Equip, Trafficstar STM...

Here's a shot of the bbk:



Thanks in advance for all the help & suggestions!
Old 08-08-06, 04:47 PM
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Weds Kranze Lxz



AMe Shallen CX

D2 is a dealer for them


Trafficstars RTS are nice, but I'm a little biased
Old 08-08-06, 05:18 PM
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I'll sell you my Weds You would need major fenders mods.

Speaking of which, what kind of fenders mods are you willing to do? You may need them since you are going to need Hi disc which = small lip
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Originally Posted by TurboTeg
I'll sell you my Weds You would need major fenders mods.

Speaking of which, what kind of fenders mods are you willing to do? You may need them since you are going to need Hi disc which = small lip
I will do whatever it takes to get the look i'm going for...

Your Weds are nice, but a bit much for me...

Johnny, those LXZ's are nice, are they cast centers or forged?

I also like the Auto Couture Frantic, Stimulous, and Lative...
Old 08-11-06, 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by ACleanSC4
I will do whatever it takes to get the look i'm going for...

Your Weds are nice, but a bit much for me...

Johnny, those LXZ's are nice, are they cast centers or forged?

I also like the Auto Couture Frantic, Stimulous, and Lative...
I'm no wheel expert, but if my opinion matters at all I'd say I think the Lative's would look ridiculously good with AC kit. There's no other way to go.

Good luck on your search.
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Work VS-KF

MASSIVE lip.

any specific type of wheel you want? 5 spoke, dish, mesh, etc.
Old 08-11-06, 06:51 AM
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Out of all your choices I'd go with the VS-XX. IMO, It's one of the most attractive looking mesh designs out there

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I'm trying to think what wheels will flow with the AC Kit are you going for a sporty look or more classy?

Classy I would vote VS-XX
Sporty I would go with TrafficStars

I think you and I will be the only white 1st gen SC's with AC kit in the country well that are on CL............that I know of lol

PS: BBK
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FYI, Trafficstar and Weds don't do custom offset. Your best bet is Vs-XX. Out of the three you listed, I would go with Vs-XX anyways. Nice stuff...
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Originally Posted by ACleanSC4
I will do whatever it takes to get the look i'm going for...

Your Weds are nice, but a bit much for me...

Johnny, those LXZ's are nice, are they cast centers or forged?

I also like the Auto Couture Frantic, Stimulous, and Lative...
I have no idea what wheels those are.... post pics


Johnny those are some bad *** wheels


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Originally Posted by LEXISM
I have no idea what wheels those are post pics
Lative


Stimulous


Frantic


I'm really liking the LXZ's...

I'm going for the classy/sporty look if that's possible...

The VS-XX have always been my favorite...gold face yumm...

Thanks for all the opinions so far guys...I'm still torn between 5spoke or mesh though...I don't know if mesh would look that nice with the AC kit...
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VS-XX are known not to clear BBK due to the face design......
mine sits only 3mm close to my stock caliper.

now I have the Supra BBk on my GS so I have to use my Work DH... I wish VS-XX can clear my BBK..
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Top Picks for 4-spoke wheels (random order)




-AME SHALLEN CX
SIZE: 18, 19"
FINISH: BRUSHED ALUMINUM, BLACK, CHROME
CONSTRUCTION: MULTIPIECE, STAGGERED



- WORK VS-KF
SIZE: 17-20"
FINISH: SILVER, BLACK-CHROME (shown)
CONSTRUCTION : 3PC, STAGGERED


-WALD S21
SIZE: 19, 20"
FINISH: BRUSHED ALUMINUM
CONSTRUCTION : 1PC, CAST or FORGED, STAGGERED



-JUNCTION PRODUCE SCARA
SIZE: 18, 19"
FINISH: UNKNOWN
CONSTRUCTION: BLAH
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Algernon LUX MAX



i was looking into these...


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