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Old 02-10-2012, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32
F14s are hawt but I've seen them too often. CV1s are hawt but I like the CV2s better, especially in the limited edition graphite finish.

Any others you're considering?
There's another set I've seen which I can't remember right now but remembered they're pricey. Decision, decisions I've right now. Oh well

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i remember someone told me something bad about forgestar about them bending or cracking easily. vossen concave are hot in the polished with black on the insides. http://www.velocitymotoring.com/wheels_vb3.html
i was looking at these. we have the same taste cause i was looking at the f14 and vossen concaves as well and the vmr vb3 in hyperblack was going to be one my choice. but wheels are a delicate decision.

edit: look at these wheels as well http://www.adv1wheels.com/adv1wheels...collection.php
Vossen wheels are nice but heavy and I'm lookng for something light weight maybe under 20 lbs. I've been haunting for a used set of AME FS-01 without any luck.
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Originally Posted by Sniffles
Good luck on your rim hunt! Just remember, I want your rims! hahah
I'll keep you in mind.
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http://www.clublexus.com/forums/club...08-prices.html

look at this!!! its in black but you can always paint them if you really determined on fs-01
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Originally Posted by DiabloSVRacer
http://www.clublexus.com/forums/club...08-prices.html

look at this!!! its in black but you can always paint them if you really determined on fs-01
Thanks for looking out but that's a post from a year ago.
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Dude I just stumbled over here from TL land of AZ and I have to say that your RL is SICK!!! I havent seen too many that are modded this clean! keep up the good work and I will be following this thread. I do agree however the douche bag a few post back needs to have his posts deleted it just clutters up the time and hard work that you have put in on this thread.
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Between the two, Vossens. The Forgestars are too thin in the spokes IMHO. They look like a racing wheel, and the RL looks like a tank.

Which one are you talking about?

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Can't stop thinking on getting new wheels even tho I'm happy with my current setup but I came across with this

Rennen RM7 X-treme concave 3 piece wheel. Haven't check the price yet but have an idea.

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Still on wheel devate. Thanks to Brandon for helping me with the photoshop. This are the work Gnosis GS2. This wheel not only easy to clean but my brakes will be more espouse. I guess 5 spokes wheel will never go out of style.

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Originally Posted by Zelaya
Still on wheel devate. Thanks to Brandon for helping me with the photoshop. This are the work Gnosis GS2. This wheel not only easy to clean but my brakes will be more espouse. I guess 5 spokes wheel will never go out of style.

People don't know my real name OSCAR!!! Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!! Go with the Gnosis. If you don't like them you can just give them to me. I'll pay shipping. Ill Chop you some Rennens later.
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People don't know my real name OSCAR!!! Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!! Go with the Gnosis. If you don't like them you can just give them to me. I'll pay shipping. Ill Chop you some Rennens later.
I do! It actually looks nice...I just don't feel the stuff along the rims..
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Originally Posted by ojmcduffie
People don't know my real name OSCAR!!! Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!! Go with the Gnosis. If you don't like them you can just give them to me. I'll pay shipping. Ill Chop you some Rennens later.
Thanks man

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I do! It actually looks nice...I just don't feel the stuff along the rims..
You mean the rivets?
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Those are hot! I like!

BUT I like the Rennens more. Concave ftw.
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Thanks man



You mean the rivets?
I think so? It looks good tho...I am surprised the 5 spokes came out good
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I like Ambiguous old rennen wheels on your RL:

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With the ones posted above:

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Damm, Remmen RM7 is the winner but that's a high end wheel. Thank you.
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Do you have in your collection the Work varianza A6S
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Again:

Front wheel on this one is a little shady. Forgive me and my 5 min photoshop.

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Do you have in your collection the Work varianza A6S
I sure do thanks to FYAH TL and his f****ng sick 4th gen TL.
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Lilttle Update

Sup guys...got some goodies. Can't wait to install this tonight. I can say I finally completed the interior, I never like the thin wheel.

Before






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Also got a RV6 Jpipe installed

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Are you telling us you took at $400 wood steering wheel and wrapped it in leather?

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Originally Posted by oo7spy
Are you telling us you took at $400 wood steering wheel and wrapped it in leather?

Nah! I bought a used wheel and rewrap it in leather. I did thought on getting a new black wood wheel and rewrap it but that would take me to $900.00 and that's too much so I went the cheap way.
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LOL yea that wouldve been horrible! That new wheel looks great man! Your car is about as close to perfection as it gets.
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The new wheel looks great!

Congrats on the j-pipe as well! You'll enjoy the torque gains.
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Thanks guys. Also forgot I got more goodies today.I got this Rayco lightweight crank pulley at good price I couldn't let go.( Thanks L's) Hopefully I wheel and pulley install tonight. I guess I'll continue eating bean,rice and salad for the rest of the month.

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So, how much you want for the wood wheel?
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Originally Posted by Zelaya
Thanks guys. Also forgot I got more goodies today.I got this Rayco lightweight crank pulley at good price I couldn't let go.( Thanks L's) Hopefully I wheel and pulley install tonight. I guess I'll continue eating bean,rice and salad for the rest of the month.

Ha! You little devil! I didnt know you ordered it! You're going to enjoy this as well! Two best mods to the car as of yet for me were this pulley and the jpipe. Good stuff man!
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Originally Posted by oo7spy
So, how much you want for the wood wheel?
What do you mean Spy? I don't have a wood wheel for sale.

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Ha! You little devil! I didnt know you ordered it! You're going to enjoy this as well! Two best mods to the car as of yet for me were this pulley and the jpipe. Good stuff man!
I thought I mention this to you but yeah can wait to install this. I wish I can say I'm done with mod but not really.
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What wheel did you wrap in leather? A wood one?
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Originally Posted by oo7spy
What wheel did you wrap in leather? A wood one?
Yes, I rewrap a wood wheel.
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Your RL looks AWESOME

I have owned 3 TL's from 06-08.

I am planning on getting an 07-08 TL Type-S in WDP.

But its so hard to find one for a decent price with decent miles.

I have been searching on Cars.com for an 08-09 WDP RL with the tech package.

I am stunned to find out they sell for the same price as an 07-08 WDP Type-S TL.

I LOVE the body on the 07-08 TL, I DO NOT LIKE THE 09 and UP TL"s. The 2012 looks better, but not enough for me. After seeing your car with the body kit I am considering the RL due to its BIG options with the Tech Pkg. WOW

Thanks for the pictures !!!!

This is the first time I have posted on this side of AZ

I have been a member since early 2007.
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Originally Posted by JD TL-S
Your RL looks AWESOME

I have owned 3 TL's from 06-08.

I am planning on getting an 07-08 TL Type-S in WDP.

But its so hard to find one for a decent price with decent miles.

I have been searching on Cars.com for an 08-09 WDP RL with the tech package.

I am stunned to find out they sell for the same price as an 07-08 WDP Type-S TL.

I LOVE the body on the 07-08 TL, I DO NOT LIKE THE 09 and UP TL"s. The 2012 looks better, but not enough for me. After seeing your car with the body kit I am considering the RL due to its BIG options with the Tech Pkg. WOW

Thanks for the pictures !!!!

This is the first time I have posted on this side of AZ

I have been a member since early 2007.
Thank you sir.

As I continue with my progress thread I installed the new wheel and light weight crank pulley. Huge improvement guys. Here's how the wheel looking right now.Sorry for crappy photo.

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Originally Posted by oo7spy
Dude you always have to wrap your wood!!!
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Originally Posted by HEAVY_RL
Dude you always have to wrap your wood!!!
But of coarse my friend.
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are we getting some drag times with all these updates?

I used to hate that wood wheel...
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I think I might go to the track within the next month. Maybe do a run or two just for kicks
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Car looks great man! All those wheel choices look great, and every single one will look mint! Jealous man, always wanted an RL
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Originally Posted by HEAVY_RL
Dude you always have to wrap your wood!!!
It just feels better with skin contact.
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