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sirwilliam
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by sirwilliam » Tue Nov 25, 2008 12:48 pm
I really want choice 2 b/c it will make it look sweet and be more true to the FSTi. They both cost the same regardless...which is if I can afford them and do decide to get them.
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Choice 1) 18 x 8 silver JDM STi wheels for Forester
Pros:
Lightweight 17-18lbs each
Look slick in silver
clear brembos
Cons:
Are not the stock FSTi wheels (choice 2)
Choice 2) 18 x 7.5 silver JDM
Pros:
Are dead sexy!
Clear brembos
Make my car look more like the real deal FSTi
Cons:
Are not the JDM STi wheels (choice 1)
Heavy 26lbs each
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2004 SG Model A PearlBlackObsidian (RIP)
2008 SG Model D BlueRallyWorld
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Mr Kleen
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by Mr Kleen » Tue Nov 25, 2008 12:51 pm
if you like both designs, get the lighter wheel.
oh, and
scheherazade
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by scheherazade » Tue Nov 25, 2008 12:54 pm
TBH I like to looks of the top option more.
Spokes that get wider towards the outside look a little funny.
Plus a total of +40 lbs seems like a lot. I can feel that much in my trunk, should feel it more on the wheels.
-scheherazade
chicken n waffles
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by chicken n waffles » Tue Nov 25, 2008 1:00 pm
i think the jdm sti wheels are about 36 times sexier than the fsti's. lighter weight too... um, win?
-Ben
sirwilliam
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by sirwilliam » Tue Nov 25, 2008 1:49 pm
Mr Kleen wrote: if you like both designs, get the lighter wheel.
oh, and
So you want more pics?
JDM STI WHEEL
JDM FSTI WHEEL
2004 SG Model A PearlBlackObsidian (RIP)
2008 SG Model D BlueRallyWorld
"When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead. True story. " -Barney Stinson
"Nothing shuts my pie-hole but pie. " -Shawn Spencer
Mr Kleen
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by Mr Kleen » Tue Nov 25, 2008 2:26 pm
I can't see them only the IMAGE tag. sorry, I overlooked it in the original post.
sirwilliam
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by sirwilliam » Tue Nov 25, 2008 2:48 pm
Mr Kleen wrote: I can't see them only the IMAGE tag. sorry, I overlooked it in the original post.
No worries.
On a side note, the pricing on these wheels just went up...not sure I want to shell out that much for them: $2400 shipped from Japan
2004 SG Model A PearlBlackObsidian (RIP)
2008 SG Model D BlueRallyWorld
"When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead. True story. " -Barney Stinson
"Nothing shuts my pie-hole but pie. " -Shawn Spencer
thermobox
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by thermobox » Mon Dec 01, 2008 10:15 am
i'd say neither. for the same money get a set of te's off of tire rack. less spokes to clean.
sirwilliam
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by sirwilliam » Mon Dec 01, 2008 10:43 am
thermobox wrote: i'd say neither. for the same money get a set of te's off of tire rack. less spokes to clean.
Due to the increase in price, looks like it will be neither...unless I can get a used set for cheap. For now w/ just stick w/ my Enkei and Rotas
2004 SG Model A PearlBlackObsidian (RIP)
2008 SG Model D BlueRallyWorld
"When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead. True story. " -Barney Stinson
"Nothing shuts my pie-hole but pie. " -Shawn Spencer