It's official! Finalized my RIM purchase!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-30-2004, 05:13 PM
  #1  
AWD Torque Monster
Thread Starter
 
VXCL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: NJ
Age: 42
Posts: 4,525
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
It's official! Finalized my RIM purchase!

Well after much research and shopping around I ordered from Northeast Auto Design. They took the time to help me out and were the cheapest.

I ordered:
-17x7 Rays gram LIGHTS 57PRO (grey/silver)
-Rays center caps
-Black Rays performance lug nuts
-hubcentric rings

$1700 shipped

Only thing is it could take 2 months before anything comes from Japan.

Link to actual pics of rims. My photoshop does them no justice.

Quick PS of what they might look like



I cannot WAIT! They are gonna look sick and they weigh only 16-17lbs! At least I got time to pay them off so I can charge some tires and install.

You guys have been bitching at me to buy rims for 4 years now and it's Finally going to happen. I hope you will be as pleased as I am.

PEace
-MiKE
Old 04-30-2004, 05:33 PM
  #2  
Safety Car
 
Repo1234's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Los Angeles
Age: 44
Posts: 4,008
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
17's?????
Old 04-30-2004, 06:02 PM
  #3  
05' 350z 6spd.
 
SooDARK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: San Marcos Ca.
Age: 39
Posts: 1,574
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
nice 5 lug conversion

Those are nice for sure, but the 5 star style ain't for me.
Old 04-30-2004, 06:14 PM
  #4  
ENGAGE MY VTEC BABY!!!!!!
 
97Acura3.0CL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Tracy, Ca
Age: 44
Posts: 6,975
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
i like my 17" the 30 is already heavy enough

the less weight the better, those rims are tight mike

nice grab

so 2 months before you get them? make sure you get 45 series tires, dont ger 40, and 50 is too much i have 45 and i think 225, they are michelin wynstars, nice agressive tread

ill be calling you soon i want to see if you have some parts to match some of the things i have, get on aol and we'll chat some
Old 04-30-2004, 06:16 PM
  #5  
A-CL's Most Wanted
 
h22turboCL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: hawaii
Age: 39
Posts: 1,201
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
biter
Old 04-30-2004, 06:26 PM
  #6  
Big Block DOHC Type-R
 
Mark Davison's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Wrightwood, CA
Age: 49
Posts: 584
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Those would go good with an H22.
Old 04-30-2004, 06:30 PM
  #7  
blah blah blah
 
99CL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: SoCal
Age: 42
Posts: 2,260
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 7 Posts
Those pro 57 are nice. I was gonna switch mine out to the Pro57 with the polished face. But decided not too...but nice choice....it will look great. I had to wait almost 4 months for my GT-P in bronze when i bought my rims.
Old 04-30-2004, 06:46 PM
  #8  
Banned
 
18anatak's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Orlando
Age: 44
Posts: 11,514
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Glad u're finally getting rims mike...but uhh,17's.....?? with 17's, u're never gonna catch up
Old 04-30-2004, 06:58 PM
  #9  
1999 CL3.0
 
dragon084's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Pasadena, CA
Age: 40
Posts: 5,548
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Originally posted by SooDARK
nice 5 lug conversion

they come 4 lug

btw - those are tough
Old 04-30-2004, 07:36 PM
  #10  
Pro
 
Leon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Hollywood, FL
Posts: 698
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
is that $1700 with or without tires? kinda expensive for 17's!
Old 04-30-2004, 08:03 PM
  #11  
Safety Car
 
wilp99's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: TAMPA
Age: 47
Posts: 4,317
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
not tryin to be an ass but they look alot like these

http://www.wheelmax.com/Specials/specials.html

down 17.
Old 04-30-2004, 08:18 PM
  #12  
2600lb CL
iTrader: (2)
 
Cocoa's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: TX
Age: 41
Posts: 9,941
Likes: 0
Received 112 Likes on 83 Posts
I'd only get 5 spokenice pick.....and 17's only as well (due to the lighter weight)...love the rims...

Too bad the ones on WheelMax.com were 5 lug
Old 04-30-2004, 08:21 PM
  #13  
A-CL's Most Wanted
 
h22turboCL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: hawaii
Age: 39
Posts: 1,201
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally posted by wilp99
not tryin to be an ass but they look alot like these

http://www.wheelmax.com/Specials/specials.html

down 17.
not tryin to be an ass, but those rims you posted are cheap ass knock offs.
Old 04-30-2004, 08:24 PM
  #14  
05' 350z 6spd.
 
SooDARK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: San Marcos Ca.
Age: 39
Posts: 1,574
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally posted by dragon084
they come 4 lug
\

i know, it was a joke...the ones he photo shoped on his car are 5 lug. Look at the pics.
Old 04-30-2004, 08:26 PM
  #15  
2600lb CL
iTrader: (2)
 
Cocoa's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: TX
Age: 41
Posts: 9,941
Likes: 0
Received 112 Likes on 83 Posts
he probably already knew that, he was probably just stating that you could get knock off's for half the price...it's kinda like choosing between the real AEM CAI, or a fake one off of ebay...sometimes your wants overlap your needs.....
Old 04-30-2004, 08:30 PM
  #16  
A-CL's Most Wanted
 
h22turboCL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: hawaii
Age: 39
Posts: 1,201
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
this may be the way i am, but, i am not the kind of person that buys knock off shit. if i am going to do something, i am going to do it right.
Old 04-30-2004, 08:31 PM
  #17  
2600lb CL
iTrader: (2)
 
Cocoa's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: TX
Age: 41
Posts: 9,941
Likes: 0
Received 112 Likes on 83 Posts
yeap yeap...i feel that...
Old 04-30-2004, 08:32 PM
  #18  
2600lb CL
iTrader: (2)
 
Cocoa's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: TX
Age: 41
Posts: 9,941
Likes: 0
Received 112 Likes on 83 Posts
Do it right the first time, or do it twice!
Old 04-30-2004, 08:37 PM
  #19  
A-CL's Most Wanted
 
h22turboCL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: hawaii
Age: 39
Posts: 1,201
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
dittto
Old 04-30-2004, 09:39 PM
  #20  
Payer of high insurance
 
jakelovescake's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: mass
Posts: 144
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
what about us poor people any rims would be good for me
Old 04-30-2004, 10:25 PM
  #21  
Instructor
 
1st_gen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: modesto CA
Posts: 116
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
yeah nice choice with the volks ...
Old 04-30-2004, 10:33 PM
  #22  
Three Wheelin'
 
AcUrALiTy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: HaWaii! 808 StAtE
Age: 39
Posts: 1,672
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
cant go wrong with volks! good choice
Old 05-01-2004, 01:17 AM
  #23  
Safety Car
 
wilp99's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: TAMPA
Age: 47
Posts: 4,317
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally posted by h22turboCL
not tryin to be an ass, but those rims you posted are cheap ass knock offs.
well im PO and i cant afford anything but cheap ass knockoffs.

and for $1000 less knock offs here we come. besides, i never said they were the best. haas
Old 05-01-2004, 01:19 AM
  #24  
A-CL's Most Wanted
 
h22turboCL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: hawaii
Age: 39
Posts: 1,201
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
thats good to know.

id rather save up for the real deal shit. whatever floats your boat.
Old 05-01-2004, 10:04 AM
  #25  
Pro
 
lomeli3.0CL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: San Antonio, TX
Age: 44
Posts: 509
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
good choice vxcl..... real light.... nice shit
Old 05-01-2004, 11:01 AM
  #26  
AWD Torque Monster
Thread Starter
 
VXCL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: NJ
Age: 42
Posts: 4,525
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally posted by Katana18
Glad u're finally getting rims mike...but uhh,17's.....?? with 17's, u're never gonna catch up
ohh that's how it is huh. I see. Honeslty my 16s dont look small with the car dropped. 17s are the perfect size plus these rims are VERY light weight. Mark is 100% right. They would go great with a H22.

we are always gonna see different cuz you're really into show car mods. i'can't wait to go home and work again. finally money to put into the car.

maybe i beat you to the h22 swap. we'll see..

AMBERS RULE!



$1700 includes no tires, no mounting, no balancing. in the end this is going to cost me around $2500. these rims list for $450 a piece! the lug nuts list at like $150 and the center caps $30 each. They are not cheap rims by any means, but their not the most expensive like magnesium.
Old 05-01-2004, 01:34 PM
  #27  
Safety Car
 
wilp99's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: TAMPA
Age: 47
Posts: 4,317
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
glad u got it like dat, cause i cant afford shit..
they are fly rims tho.
Old 05-01-2004, 01:55 PM
  #28  
AWD Torque Monster
Thread Starter
 
VXCL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: NJ
Age: 42
Posts: 4,525
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally posted by wilp99
glad u got it like dat, cause i cant afford shit..
I can't either, but I can't resist. I would love to have them payed off before they arrive. I will have to work my ass off
Old 05-01-2004, 02:07 PM
  #29  
Banned
 
18anatak's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Orlando
Age: 44
Posts: 11,514
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally posted by VXCL
ohh that's how it is huh. I see.
Man thats not how it is. Its all love. I just didnt think you'd get 17's, i thought u would big dog it and get 19s.
Old 05-01-2004, 02:54 PM
  #30  
Safety Car
 
Repo1234's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Los Angeles
Age: 44
Posts: 4,008
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally posted by Katana18
Man thats not how it is. Its all love. I just didnt think you'd get 17's, i thought u would big dog it and get 19s.


Or at least 18's!!! But 17's
Old 05-01-2004, 03:35 PM
  #31  
AWD Torque Monster
Thread Starter
 
VXCL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: NJ
Age: 42
Posts: 4,525
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally posted by Katana18
Man thats not how it is. Its all love. I just didnt think you'd get 17's, i thought u would big dog it and get 19s.
i was playin foo! i think that these 17s will look bigger because they go all the way to the edge of the rim. im seen tons of 18s that look like 17s becuase the rim has .5" lip on the inside and the spokes connect to that instead of to the outer part. we'll see once they are on.

i cant wait though
Old 05-01-2004, 03:44 PM
  #32  
A-CL's Most Wanted
 
h22turboCL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: hawaii
Age: 39
Posts: 1,201
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
when do you expect to have them?
Old 05-01-2004, 04:22 PM
  #33  
AWD Torque Monster
Thread Starter
 
VXCL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: NJ
Age: 42
Posts: 4,525
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally posted by h22turboCL
when do you expect to have them?
I hope within 2 months
Old 05-01-2004, 04:52 PM
  #34  
Burning Brakes
 
ApocalypseCL's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: D.C Suburbs
Posts: 858
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I can tlie man just my opinion but those rims are really ugly......i know they are only 15 lbs but you should have really gone with the 18" superleggras you wanted to get. 17's are gonna look small but hey if you like it go for it!
Old 05-01-2004, 04:52 PM
  #35  
Burning Brakes
 
ApocalypseCL's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: D.C Suburbs
Posts: 858
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
BTW those ambers look terrible
Old 05-01-2004, 04:53 PM
  #36  
Burning Brakes
 
ApocalypseCL's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: D.C Suburbs
Posts: 858
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
but you still have one of the nicest CL's out here especially with the clean bodywork!
Old 05-01-2004, 05:23 PM
  #37  
1999 CL3.0
 
dragon084's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Pasadena, CA
Age: 40
Posts: 5,548
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
amber haters < amber lovers
Old 05-01-2004, 06:05 PM
  #38  
A-CL's Most Wanted
 
h22turboCL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: hawaii
Age: 39
Posts: 1,201
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally posted by VXCL
I hope within 2 months
thats a damn long time
Old 05-01-2004, 06:09 PM
  #39  
Three Wheelin'
 
AcUrALiTy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: HaWaii! 808 StAtE
Age: 39
Posts: 1,672
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
hopefully your the first instead eric!! we're closer to japan lol, nah j/k
Old 05-01-2004, 06:10 PM
  #40  
A-CL's Most Wanted
 
h22turboCL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: hawaii
Age: 39
Posts: 1,201
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
shhhhhhhhhhhhh!


Quick Reply: It's official! Finalized my RIM purchase!



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:43 PM.