Official RAYS ENGINEERING/VOLK RACING wheel thread.
07-09-2007, 12:00 PM
#721
Originally Posted by Revolution SignWorks
nice, ditch the mud flaps, a-spec it, and slam it =P i should post new pics of my car...i lowered it some more....i'm planning on after the meet in San Diego that i'm gonna pull the suspension off, cut the bump stops in half, and just put the coilvers at their lowest settings...JDM VIP style
Be careful not to rub, or else you'll be eating your tires up
07-09-2007, 10:15 PM
#722
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Originally Posted by dragonlord
All the articles I've read on VIP style- the cars are BLACK! I know they got that right.
We could never lower our cars around here like that!
Do it and let's see them pics!
We could never lower our cars around here like that!
Do it and let's see them pics!
07-10-2007, 10:57 AM
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As many times as I have viewed this thread... I might be coming to join you guys. I have been pricing some 19x8.5 TE-37's. Either in Mercury Silver or Gunmetal with a polished lip. If I do make the switch I gota get rid of my Racing Hart's. Maybe I'll check out the black market!
07-10-2007, 01:53 PM
#725
VIP cars have to have no style to begin with....like the Lexus LS or the older Q45s....lol You can't really make a car with style a VIP car...it just doesn't work! Plus, the whole point is to run a super wide NON-TUNER wheel in the back with a DEEP lip 
07-11-2007, 07:46 AM
#726
Originally Posted by twigglius
As many times as I have viewed this thread... I might be coming to join you guys. I have been pricing some 19x8.5 TE-37's. Either in Mercury Silver or Gunmetal with a polished lip. If I do make the switch I gota get rid of my Racing Hart's. Maybe I'll check out the black market!
The NOW DISCONTINUED LE37T ((Just like the TE) came with "machined" lip, but it was wasn't polished... and they are no longer in production, good luck finding a set.
07-11-2007, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Inno
ACCURATEin What front bumper/lip do you have on your car? Looks awesome.
07-11-2007, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Kennedy
TE37 don't come with a polished lip.
The NOW DISCONTINUED LE37T ((Just like the TE) came with "machined" lip, but it was wasn't polished... and they are no longer in production, good luck finding a set.
The NOW DISCONTINUED LE37T ((Just like the TE) came with "machined" lip, but it was wasn't polished... and they are no longer in production, good luck finding a set.
Interesting... My dealer called the distributor and said I could get them... Just would take 4 months! Maybe I was misinformed? Can anyone elaborate on this? ACCURATEin?
07-11-2007, 11:10 AM
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07-11-2007, 01:35 PM
#730
Originally Posted by twigglius
Found a post on Club Lexus. A guy was selling a set of TE37's. Silver with a polished lip. His post says these are not LE37's. Maybe he paid out the wazu for them?
http://www.upgrademotoring.com/wheels/le37t.htm
He's either using the wrong name, or had the TE lip polished by a machine shop. The LE-37t come with much deeper lips, where all TE's have the same "flush" face. If it has any lip at all, it's an LE37t.
My neighbor has a set of LE37t's on his Z. They're crazy, 19 x 10.5 in the rear and 19 x 9.5 in the front. He was telling me that LE37t with those specs and proper Z offset are selling FOR MORE than the original MSRP (used) because they're so rare.
If you can find a legit set that'll fit... snap em up.
07-11-2007, 01:42 PM
#731
GT-S in Titanium Gunmetal
Finally mounted...
1) Specs. 19 x 8.5 +36 offset, Falken 452s 245/35/19, TPMS sensors banded to barrel, high face center caps. Plenty of clearance for Brembos. Lowered on Tein SS - 13in center wheel to edge of fender. I'm gonna raise the rear another 1/4' in to level out the uneveness (rear is mildly lower). No rubbing yet.
2) TOTALLY, AND I MEAN TOTALLY worth the wait, cost, and harrassment. Could not be happier. We have a final winner.
1) Specs. 19 x 8.5 +36 offset, Falken 452s 245/35/19, TPMS sensors banded to barrel, high face center caps. Plenty of clearance for Brembos. Lowered on Tein SS - 13in center wheel to edge of fender. I'm gonna raise the rear another 1/4' in to level out the uneveness (rear is mildly lower). No rubbing yet.
2) TOTALLY, AND I MEAN TOTALLY worth the wait, cost, and harrassment. Could not be happier. We have a final winner.
07-11-2007, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Kennedy
Finally mounted...
1) Specs. 19 x 8.5 +36 offset, Falken 452s 245/35/19, TPMS sensors banded to barrel, high face center caps. Plenty of clearance for Brembos. Lowered on Tein SS - 13in center wheel to edge of fender. I'm gonna raise the rear another 1/4' in to level out the uneveness (rear is mildly lower). No rubbing yet.
2) TOTALLY, AND I MEAN TOTALLY worth the wait, cost, and harrassment. Could not be happier. We have a final winner.
1) Specs. 19 x 8.5 +36 offset, Falken 452s 245/35/19, TPMS sensors banded to barrel, high face center caps. Plenty of clearance for Brembos. Lowered on Tein SS - 13in center wheel to edge of fender. I'm gonna raise the rear another 1/4' in to level out the uneveness (rear is mildly lower). No rubbing yet.
2) TOTALLY, AND I MEAN TOTALLY worth the wait, cost, and harrassment. Could not be happier. We have a final winner.
Lookin great BRAH
I wonder which color would look best for my ASM TL-S, grey or chrome silver?
I am about the same height as your car. Awesome wheels Dr. Kennedy
07-11-2007, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by JD TL-S
I am pretty close @ 24.6#
I just spent the last few minutes poking around looking at the RE30's like you used to have. Depending on the offset, face, and finish, they don't look too bad...and 16.2 lbs for an 18" wheel is awesome. By the way, since you seem so concerned about weight, have you looked at the "Putting the TL on a Diet" thread?
07-11-2007, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by chill_dog
Really? For the 19's? Man, that's pretty good...same as stock. The only thing I've really seen lighter were the Devotion 1pF's at approx. 19-20 lbs.
I just spent the last few minutes poking around looking at the RE30's like you used to have. Depending on the offset, face, and finish, they don't look too bad...and 16.2 lbs for an 18" wheel is awesome. By the way, since you seem so concerned about weight, have you looked at the "Putting the TL on a Diet" thread?
I just spent the last few minutes poking around looking at the RE30's like you used to have. Depending on the offset, face, and finish, they don't look too bad...and 16.2 lbs for an 18" wheel is awesome. By the way, since you seem so concerned about weight, have you looked at the "Putting the TL on a Diet" thread?
Say 10 pounds extra at each wheel=40 pounds. Thats alot of weight added for the wheels/tires. But 40 extra pounds inside the car is NOTHING. Thats like 5 less gallons of gas.
As for the Volk RE 30's I had, they are as light and strong as you can get.
But without a polished lip in mercury silver they didn't do much for me. And the biggest size is 18". They actually looked smaller then my stock 17" grey wheels that don't have a lip.
I now just want to get a wheel that isn't too heavy. So most of the wheels I am considering in 19" are about 25-26#. Except for the Work Varianza which is about 28#. I called 3 dealers and got different weights, which I CAN'T STAND. I want the true weight. I have been told 26#, but Ravspec I believe told me the truth, which is 28.5#. Thats TOO heavy IMO.
07-11-2007, 04:57 PM
#738
Originally Posted by JJaber06
Looks nice kennedy! Photoshoot sometime?
Yep... I got a new Nikon d40. I was waiting to get my Type-S spoiler installed and finish the black chrome accessories/custom grille.
It's filthy now, and about to rain, so a quick photoshoot ain't gonna happen today.
We gotta get together for an ebony and ivory shoot.
at the shop...
chill_dog... not sure exactly how much these weight, but 24 lbs or less is pretty close.
07-11-2007, 10:27 PM
#742
Originally Posted by Kennedy
Yep... I got a new Nikon d40. I was waiting to get my Type-S spoiler installed and finish the black chrome accessories/custom grille.
It's filthy now, and about to rain, so a quick photoshoot ain't gonna happen today.
We gotta get together for an ebony and ivory shoot.
at the shop...
chill_dog... not sure exactly how much these weight, but 24 lbs or less is pretty close.
It's filthy now, and about to rain, so a quick photoshoot ain't gonna happen today.
We gotta get together for an ebony and ivory shoot.
at the shop...
chill_dog... not sure exactly how much these weight, but 24 lbs or less is pretty close.
07-12-2007, 08:04 AM
#743
Originally Posted by dan.....k
Those look great! How many sets of Volks do you have now?
Well, I had 3 sets at one point, all 19's... TE37's, GT-Ss, and GT-7s
I sold the TE37s to Actros 2 weeks ago.
I'm keeping the GT-Ss.
and the GT-7s are STILL for sale in the Black Market.
07-12-2007, 08:19 AM
#744
8AT > 6MT
congrats, that shit looks hot....too much meat on the tires though....i love running on 235s instead of the 245s i used to have...i'll be at the San Diego meet next week so i'm sure i'll get some good pics then...my front and rear tires now are tucked...i love it! GET SOME NEW PICS!
07-12-2007, 10:00 AM
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I was really thinking about 245/35/19, BUT R/S is correct about the meat on the sidewall. I think 235/35/19 would look better.
But car looks real nice. I still like R/S white and noble gold GT-S. Looks so sweet. I thought I would NEVER like gold wheels.
Just wondering how the GT-S in chrome silver would look on a silver car. The only other GT-S on this forum is the mercury silver, which is darker.
Kennedy; get some better pics up please. Thanks bro.
But car looks real nice. I still like R/S white and noble gold GT-S. Looks so sweet. I thought I would NEVER like gold wheels.
Just wondering how the GT-S in chrome silver would look on a silver car. The only other GT-S on this forum is the mercury silver, which is darker.
Kennedy; get some better pics up please. Thanks bro.
07-13-2007, 09:28 PM
#746
Originally Posted by Revolution SignWorks
congrats, that shit looks hot....too much meat on the tires though....i love running on 235s instead of the 245s i used to have...i'll be at the San Diego meet next week so i'm sure i'll get some good pics then...my front and rear tires now are tucked...i love it! GET SOME NEW PICS!
07-14-2007, 04:57 AM
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07-14-2007, 06:24 PM
#751
Originally Posted by arrior
hi im just wondering if anyone knows i can get an le37 black with polished lip?ive asked a lot of stores but they dont have it.
07-16-2007, 08:12 AM
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With the GT-S rim(barrel) being forged and not the center(cast), is the wheel as strong on bad roads as a 1 piece forged? Basically asking, when a wheel gets damaged(bent), doesn't the lip usually bend. So wouldn't a Volk GT-S be as strong as say the RE 30, just weighs more.
Reason I ask, is that Kennedy said that he suggested I buy forged. That was 1 of the reasons I bought the 18" Volk RE 30. I sold them because I want something with more ZOOM ZOOM look and also a 19" wheel.
I wish I knew what Volk dealer suggests TPMS straps and would make me feel comfortable
about using them. SO MANY people I talked to didn't like or knew NOTHING about the TPMS straps. That WILL make somebody WONDER if the are the WAY TO GO ???
Reason I ask, is that Kennedy said that he suggested I buy forged. That was 1 of the reasons I bought the 18" Volk RE 30. I sold them because I want something with more ZOOM ZOOM look and also a 19" wheel.
I wish I knew what Volk dealer suggests TPMS straps and would make me feel comfortable
about using them. SO MANY people I talked to didn't like or knew NOTHING about the TPMS straps. That WILL make somebody WONDER if the are the WAY TO GO ???
07-16-2007, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by AcuraTLboi
I think there is a set for sale in the Blackmarket section on the forum.. check it out.
07-17-2007, 01:33 AM
#755
8AT > 6MT
Originally Posted by pellepelle_10
RS ..bro i was trying to show my friend your pimped out Volk GT-S wheels but all your pics are broken images..lol..whaddup with that mayn!
i'll get more pics later, i canceled my webhosting service
07-21-2007, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Revolution SignWorks
why the HELL would you want to go with an offset higher than stock?