Josh Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Yeh chromies are a no go.... dish is fine tho.. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/105790-mags/page/2/#findComment-1950317 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disko_Tek Posted February 15, 2006 Author Share Posted February 15, 2006 ok so i see that everyone hates chrome mags... bar like one or two... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/105790-mags/page/2/#findComment-1950346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielson Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 ok so i see that everyone hates chrome mags... bar like one or two... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i stand by the "it depends on the car as a whole".... my car makes 301.2rwkw on ultimate, and still has the looks, so id b a little more careful before saying all show no go... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/105790-mags/page/2/#findComment-1950398 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disko_Tek Posted February 15, 2006 Author Share Posted February 15, 2006 lol... personally i like chrome mags on black cars but i guess thats the hotrod side of me... growing up around all that stuff... but i like the show look... i love performance but if you know you have it then you dont have anything to proove... my thoughts with mine was eventually turn it into a bit of a show car get some air brushing "pimpn" mags maybe... thoughts ive had over night... could change by tomorrow lol. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/105790-mags/page/2/#findComment-1950557 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rev210 Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 i stand by the "it depends on the car as a whole"....my car makes 301.2rwkw on ultimate, and still has the looks, so id b a little more careful before saying all show no go... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Not trying to be picky here but, both the dyno printout of 302rwkw and the shiny rims fall into the 'show' category. Both are displayed by ways of a picture. A dyno is only a tuning tool afterall to enable you to 'go' better. Having said that you might have a timeslip or two to shut up the performance critics ( I'm not one by the way). Nothing wrong with liking your car to look good the way you see it. Rim weight is one area you can pick up a fair whack of extra performance. The right wheel offset is also worth thinking about to optimise handling. A good forged rim of the right offset can really transform the way your car drives. Also a good set of unusual rims like your 20 inch chromies can transform the look of your car to something unique. People have to decide on what they like more. To some exent there is alot of choice in the forged wheel market , but the large diameter chrome finish is usually associated with rather heavy castings ,poor offsets and compromised tyre performance (perhaps to extents that don't matter if your not driving your car anywhere near 10 tenths. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/105790-mags/page/2/#findComment-1951529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielson Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Not trying to be picky here but, both the dyno printout of 302rwkw and the shiny rims fall into the 'show' category. Both are displayed by ways of a picture. A dyno is only a tuning tool afterall to enable you to 'go' better. Having said that you might have a timeslip or two to shut up the performance critics ( I'm not one by the way).Nothing wrong with liking your car to look good the way you see it. Rim weight is one area you can pick up a fair whack of extra performance. The right wheel offset is also worth thinking about to optimise handling. A good forged rim of the right offset can really transform the way your car drives. Also a good set of unusual rims like your 20 inch chromies can transform the look of your car to something unique. People have to decide on what they like more. To some exent there is alot of choice in the forged wheel market , but the large diameter chrome finish is usually associated with rather heavy castings ,poor offsets and compromised tyre performance (perhaps to extents that don't matter if your not driving your car anywhere near 10 tenths. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> i like the best of both worlds. i currently have a set of 17" rims on it, for handling, but for cruises and " pickn up", the 20s work a treat.lol Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/105790-mags/page/2/#findComment-1951743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disko_Tek Posted February 15, 2006 Author Share Posted February 15, 2006 i like show... need lots of money for it, but hey... my theory is if you know what ya car is capible of then you dont HAVE to proove anything... my thoughts though Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/105790-mags/page/2/#findComment-1951766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rev210 Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 i like the best of both worlds. i currently have a set of 17" rims on it, for handling, but for cruises and " pickn up", the 20s work a treat.lol <{POST_SNAPBACK}> can't beat that for a sloution. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/105790-mags/page/2/#findComment-1952021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ix9 Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 my theory is if you know what ya car is capible of then you dont HAVE to proove anything... my thoughts though <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Uh oh, now you've gone and done it. Spoken like a true ricer Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/105790-mags/page/2/#findComment-1952340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza750 Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 17 x 9 all round ame circlar gta rims looks great Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/105790-mags/page/2/#findComment-1952594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pal Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 i was lookin at chrome wheels until i was told they peel at the bead after a year and leak, so i went machined aluminium, nice and shiny but no peel Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/105790-mags/page/2/#findComment-1952824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rev210 Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 i like show... need lots of money for it, but hey...my theory is if you know what ya car is capible of then you dont HAVE to proove anything... my thoughts though <{POST_SNAPBACK}> More fun for all concerned if you do though (on the appropriate track). Why else would you buy a skyline? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/105790-mags/page/2/#findComment-1953029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_the_man Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 i stand by the "it depends on the car as a whole"....my car makes 301.2rwkw on ultimate, and still has the looks, so id b a little more careful before saying all show no go... this thread is not about your car mate. stop going on about it Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/105790-mags/page/2/#findComment-1953256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielson Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 this thread is not about your car mate. stop going on about it <{POST_SNAPBACK}> **edited** Off Topic Everyone stay on topic please - thanks, Liz Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/105790-mags/page/2/#findComment-1954019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disko_Tek Posted February 16, 2006 Author Share Posted February 16, 2006 More fun for all concerned if you do though (on the appropriate track).Why else would you buy a skyline? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> lol by all means i will have my fun... dont get me wrong. i guess growing up around hot rods and old skool cars has taught me that you dont have to floor it everywhere to proove anything... and despite that ive wanted a skyline since i before i can remember... converted commodore girl back when i was a wee takka lol... about 12 lol. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/105790-mags/page/2/#findComment-1954474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topaz Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Hey danielson, your hanging aroud this thread like it was your own (trying to defend the "chromies look great" arguement) I stand by chrome rims look way too bling for a skyline, its needs to be as sophisticated and you shouldn't be able to see your face in it . As someone said, NEVER put chromies on a skyline, it ruins everything skylines stand for. If you want chrome rims, buy an American car. Being young like yourself and having a fair bit of power, 20" rims (not cheap) and an bright orange respray you probably get the old "rich parents" comment alot too. Skylines -- stick to black, white, charcoal, bronze etc...which are usually portrayed by the name brands like Rays Engineering and Volk etc.. Stay clear from Dolce and Lexani....yuk! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/105790-mags/page/2/#findComment-1954691 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disko_Tek Posted February 16, 2006 Author Share Posted February 16, 2006 lol... i think 20inch is a bit much personally.. but i dont mind chrome rims i mean yeah... *looks over to dad* his fault... not to mention the ones that i really want come 3 piece and i dont really want that plus they jump by about 300 more each than what these ones are and the silicon wears out in the joints and then ya rim starts to leak air etc... (done homework) 2-3 piece are for racing... im not racing every day(only on occasions lol) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/105790-mags/page/2/#findComment-1954755 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_the_man Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 oh come on lets all get some fat joe spinning rims! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/105790-mags/page/2/#findComment-1954787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disko_Tek Posted February 16, 2006 Author Share Posted February 16, 2006 i hate them with a passion... http://www.xhpwheels.com/wheels_kick.html these im looking at Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/105790-mags/page/2/#findComment-1954846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topaz Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 http://www.xhpwheels.com/wheels_kick.htmlthese im looking at <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Whatever, but you'll be banned from SAU... :lol: only joking and thanks dan you just made me realise how gay spinners really are .......why do we not have a :thmbsdwn: emoticon? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/105790-mags/page/2/#findComment-1954867 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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