Should I Stay or Should I Go Now....

[mazdilla]

I was thinking of going from this....
(I know, I know, the car is dirty and looks like a 4x4, but the drop comes next week.)

RSA Appolo

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt132/mazdilla/rsa_car001.jpg


to...

Konig Illusion

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt132/mazdilla/konig_illusion.jpg

or
Konig Bump Black

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt132/mazdilla/konig_bump.jpg

or the really outrageous

Enkei GW8

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt132/mazdilla/enkeiperf_gw8_blk_ci3_l.jpg

.. and there's these ones that I know nothing about. They look cheap, but it's the idea that counts.

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt132/mazdilla/wheels_black_red.jpg

[zakman]

i love the Enkei GW8 so much. i just got my tenzo tenspecs a little while ago (black and i love them ) but i i wish i got the Enkei GW8. i think they would look the best and it gives u the option of changing the red piece when ever. but its up to u.

[mazdilla]

i love the Enkei GW8 so much. i just got my tenzo tenspecs a little while ago (black and i love them ) but i i wish i got the Enkei GW8. i think they would look the best and it gives u the option of changing the red piece when ever. but its up to u.

Never thought of that. One thing I noticed is that the GW8's are directional wheels. I asked Peter if there are left side and right side wheels in a 4 wheel set because:

The reason I asked is because, if not, then you would have wheel spokes angled in opposing directions on each side of the car. The spokes appear angled, and the dual spoke design incorporates a large spoke with red highlight and small spoke without in each spoke design, so therefore one side would be angled towards the front of the car and the other towards the back, with the small spoke leading on one side and the large spoke leading on the other.

Confused yet?

[zakman]

well i can see wat ur saying but most tires are directional anyways and you should rotate ur tires front to back anyways... not left to rite cross style u no. even if they are directional, which waht ever, as long as the tires are put on the rite rims which if u went to peter for, u would have no problems. no what i mean.... i dunno i like them alot and the pieces that can be changed from red i belive come in white, blue, black, and a carbon.

[Scottobot]

I might have to hate you if you get the GW8's. I've been drooling over those for months and I want a set sooooo badly..

[Chester_Lampwick]

I might have to hate you if you get the GW8's. I've been drooling over those for months and I want a set sooooo badly..

I don't know, I think 10 lug holes is kind of ugly/stupid. Why cant they make them application specific?

[zakman]

companies just want more money is all.. think of it they can sell way more and have less work at doing so wen making them. i do agree tho on having specific but wat can u do.

[PearlM3]

Do the Enkei's those things are freaking amazing.

[Hives]

stay. don't waste money. you won't care 3 months from now

[Mazda3X2]

Enkeis,

[Zoom Zoom Boy]

I'm an Enkei fan and run Enkei's currently, but I vote for the Konig Bump Black on your car.

[S.F.W.]

I like the Konig Illusion for your car. I'm bored of the Black rim Red lip combo.

[omalak]

I like the Konig Illusion for your car. I'm bored of the Black rim Red lip combo.

+1 Go with the Illusion

[mazdilla]

well i can see wat ur saying but most tires are directional anyways and you should rotate ur tires front to back anyways... not left to rite cross style u no. even if they are directional, which waht ever, as long as the tires are put on the rite rims which if u went to peter for, u would have no problems. no what i mean.... i dunno i like them alot and the pieces that can be changed from red i belive come in white, blue, black, and a carbon.
Reread my post about the directional aspect of the wheels, it wasn’t about tires. The spokes would be cantered in opposite directions on each side of the car.
Carbon? …. Did I hear carbon? … That’s a good idea, being able to change out the highlights. I wonder how long those parts would be available? You might want to stock up for future resale or part out.

… and please, alot is two words and is written ‘a lot’. People write ‘alot’ a lot. Pet peeve.


I like the Konig Illusion for your car. I'm bored of the Black rim Red lip combo.

+1 Go with the Illusion
I like the red stripes on the spokes, but I would have to see that on my car. I was thinking of also trying a red pin stripe around the lip of mine, but it would be on a machined lip, and cost around $8.00, not $800 or more.


I might have to hate you if you get the GW8's. I've been drooling over those for months and I want a set sooooo badly..

Do the Enkei's those things are freaking amazing.

Ya, I agree, the Enkei’s look pretty amazing and very unusual. Great design except for the fact that they are directional. I would like them pointing all the same way on each side of the car.


stay. don't waste money. you won't care 3 months from now
Words of wisdom, I suppose? You’re right! See the above.

... but I'd still like to change up. I can always sell mine.

[midnightfxgt]

http://www.shopfreedom.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/g/t/gtmbrs.jpg

[mazdilla]

Brand/model info would be good.

I live out of the GTA, so phone tag is impractical.

Your website lists brand names, but doesn't link through to catalogues. Web shopping on a site that has comprehensive links is convenient for the buyer.

Cheers!

[BMWWW]

Kudos to you if you go for the Enkei GW8's... they no doubt look different, and would be quite different.

Can't say I'm a fan though--very 'riskee'

[taz4432]

Reread my post about the directional aspect of the wheels, it wasn’t about tires. The spokes would be cantered in opposite directions on each side of the car.
Carbon? …. Did I hear carbon? … That’s a good idea, being able to change out the highlights. I wonder how long those parts would be available? You might want to stock up for future resale or part out.

… and please, alot is two words and is written ‘a lot’. People write ‘alot’ a lot. Pet peeve.



I like the red stripes on the spokes, but I would have to see that on my car. I was thinking of also trying a red pin stripe around the lip of mine, but it would be on a machined lip, and cost around $8.00, not $800 or more.




Ya, I agree, the Enkei’s look pretty amazing and very unusual. Great design except for the fact that they are directional. I would like them pointing all the same way on each side of the car.


Words of wisdom, I suppose? You’re right! See the above.

... but I'd still like to change up. I can always sell mine.

I'm like you. Asymmetrical wheels need two left and two right wheels that are opposite in spoke/design direction otherwise it just looks stupid and with my OCD-tendencies I'd probably shoot myself if I ever had that issue with rims on my car.

[midnightfxgt]

Brand/model info would be good.


Katana GTM - $625 for 18", not made in 17" :)

[mazdilla]

I'm like you. Asymmetrical wheels need two left and two right wheels that are opposite in spoke/design direction otherwise it just looks stupid and with my OCD-tendencies I'd probably shoot myself if I ever had that issue with rims on my car.

Ya, me too. As a carpenter by trade for 22 years, and now a school teacher for 10, I'm anal when it comes to symmetry and a job done right. Measure three times, cut once. Pay attention to details. Nice wheels, but I think Enkei missed the boat, on this otherwise awesome design, if they didn't consider the oppositional aspect of the wheels when installed on a vehicle.

[Chester_Lampwick]

The more I look at the pictures, the more I like the Illusions. The others are too busy.

[hit26k]

The more I look at the pictures, the more I like the Illusions. The others are too busy.

+1. The Illusion's are the best looking out of all of them.

[mazdilla]

Katana GTM - $625 for 18", not made in 17" :)

Thanks!

[mazdilla]

Maybe I should add a pole to keep count.

I think the Illusion's and Enkei GW8's are having a drag race.

[Scottobot]

Don't get the GW8's. Because that is what I will get if I ever upgrade my rims. :)

[mazdilla]

Don't get the GW8's. Because that is what I will get if I ever upgrade my rims. :)

It's not the prom. We can wear the same dress!

BTW, I just checked them out on a car on the Enkei site and then matched them to my car on wheel imagery software that I downloaded, and they look like Ferris Wheels at a carnival.

Look here. A totally different animal once on a car.

http://www.enkei.com/gw8.html

They're not doin' it for me, you can have them if you want.

Illusions are gaining my favour for now.

[mazdilla]

I found another set similar to the Illusions. They are VIP Status wheels RG-2 Glossy Black / Red Line. Pete has a set on his wall. They come in 18x8. I'm wondering if they'll fit with the drop.

You can't copy images from the website:

http://www.vipwheels.net/

But I found this little piss-ass pic on Google images.

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt132/mazdilla/status_rg-2_read.jpg

The red looks like an anodized ghost effect. Real nice.

[Chester_Lampwick]

Maybe a little bigger http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv86/kpgd/large_RG2_red.jpg

[hit26k]

I believe GWN and fu5ion have these rims as well and they look pretty badass. Both of them are lowered on Eibach Prokits and don't have any issues.

[Donutz]

If you want the black / red combo these are my favourite wheels:

http://www.wheelsnext.com/images/wheels/large/DC5_BLACK_SOLID.jpg

Although, I prefer the white / red, which I think would look wicked on a black car:

http://www.wheelsnext.com/images/wheels/large/tenzo_dc5_wht_2_w.jpg

[mazdilla]

I had white wheels on a Calypso Green 5.0 Mustang, and they were a pretty loud look. I can just imagine how they would look on a black car. POW!

Oh! ... and thanks, Chester, for the larger pic. Those are nice wheels.

[mazdilla]

So I tried this for now: Pin Stripe - $5.99 + tx at CT.

The stripe picks up the red highlights quite nicely.

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt132/mazdilla/wheel_pin002.jpg

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt132/mazdilla/wheel_pin001.jpg

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt132/mazdilla/wheel_pin003.jpg

Waddyathink ?

Oh yeah, the red caliper sticker wouldn't release off the knurled paper and stick to the calipers, so I figured WTF, nobody else has them there that I've seen.

[zakman]

looks good up close man.... mind posting some pictures of the hole car?
i think it works tho

[mazdilla]

looks good up close man.... mind posting some pictures of the hole car?
i think it works tho

I do not have holes in my car.... except when I open the doors, hood, or hatch.

It's pretty shitty outside right now, so the car is holed up in the garage.

I can, however, post pics of the whole car when the weather is a whole lot better. :chuckle

[mazdilla]

looks good up close man.... mind posting some pictures of the hole car?
i think it works tho

OK... OK, already!

So, between gales, blizzards, and torrential rain, I was able to sneak the car out of the hole in front of the garage for a pic or two.

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt132/mazdilla/whole_car_wheel_shot001.jpg

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt132/mazdilla/whole_car_wheel_shot002.jpg

Is that more better?

[Kappa]

you should rock these
http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr116/kappascar99/New%20Wheels/_MG_8561.jpg

[mazdilla]

you should rock these
http://i475.photobucket.com/albums/rr116/kappascar99/New%20Wheels/_MG_8561.jpg

I already told you in another thread that this was one of the best pics I've seen.

Fackin' awesome! :thumbsup

[zakman]

I do not have holes in my car.... except when I open the doors, hood, or hatch.

It's pretty shitty outside right now, so the car is holed up in the garage.

I can, however, post pics of the whole car when the weather is a whole lot better. :chuckle

ok ok thanks lol ... that is a whole lot better. i like this look a lot. so i say stay now. :) it looks good and the whole car works really well with the red and black. (and kappa ur car always looks soo clean)

[mazdilla]

Now, I can hardly wait for the long weekend, when the car gets slammed down and the ground effects go on!

Waiting, waiting, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, waiting, wait, wait, waiting, wait, waiting, wait, wait ......

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH !!!!

[Kappa]

Waiting sucks eh lol and thanks as for tire shine its armoral stuff that comes with the little brush thingy it works good lol I am getting red fog overlays can't wait for that!

So post pics before and after when you dump it

[Kappa]

Waiting sucks eh lol and thanks as for tire shine its armoral stuff that comes with the little brush thingy it works good lol I am getting red fog overlays can't wait for that!

So post pics before and after when you dump it

[mazdilla]

Waiting sucks eh lol and thanks as for tire shine its armoral stuff that comes with the little brush thingy it works good lol I am getting red fog overlays can't wait for that!

So post pics before and after when you dump it

I just figured out why your car looks so nice in the pics.

You washed and shined it before you took the pics.

Now, why didn't I think of that? :loco No wonder my pics are so crappy. :chuckle

So, the before dumped pic is already here. When it goes down, I'll post a new thread in the right forum with both before and after.

Oh! And thanks for the tip on the tire shine. I was just heading out to CT to get some more foam, but Im gonna try somma dat sh*t. It's on sale too!

[doughboyr6]

bump black for sure, then illusion a close 2nd.