Title: Chrome Wheels
Post by: tyson23 on November 28, 2007, 05:30:45 PM
Post by: tyson23 on November 28, 2007, 05:30:45 PM
thinking of buying some vault estrella chrome wheels 18" they are of a honda civic type r
they will be going on my green flip paint fd just wondering what everyone thinks of them?
thanks
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By tyson23 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/tyson23) at 2007-11-28
they will be going on my green flip paint fd just wondering what everyone thinks of them?
thanks
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By tyson23 (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/tyson23) at 2007-11-28
Title: Chrome Wheels
Post by: m4drx on November 28, 2007, 06:02:02 PM
Post by: m4drx on November 28, 2007, 06:02:02 PM
not for me... not very streamline jap or lightweight like the fd.
perhaps on an escalardass.
perhaps on an escalardass.
Title: Chrome Wheels
Post by: SiH on November 28, 2007, 06:09:24 PM
Post by: SiH on November 28, 2007, 06:09:24 PM
Sorry, but they\'re vile. Are you a footballer with a USDM 4x4, and a distinct lack of taste?? ;)
Dish - it\'s the future :D
Dish - it\'s the future :D
Title: Chrome Wheels
Post by: Lum on November 28, 2007, 06:16:21 PM
Post by: Lum on November 28, 2007, 06:16:21 PM
If tey\'re off a civic type R, won\'t they be a bit too narrow for an FD?
Title: Chrome Wheels
Post by: tyson23 on November 28, 2007, 06:23:39 PM
Post by: tyson23 on November 28, 2007, 06:23:39 PM
they are 7.5j which the standard fd wheels are should be ok
Title: Chrome Wheels
Post by: Ada7 on November 28, 2007, 06:52:37 PM
Post by: Ada7 on November 28, 2007, 06:52:37 PM
Not to my liking mate, but its what you think that mate.
You could get them, put them on your car, post up some pictures and everyone will love them and you\'ll of started a new trend in the rx world... but then you may not and it could be one of those love/hate things ;)
But like i said, its really up to you and if you like them :)
Adam
You could get them, put them on your car, post up some pictures and everyone will love them and you\'ll of started a new trend in the rx world... but then you may not and it could be one of those love/hate things ;)
But like i said, its really up to you and if you like them :)
Adam
Title: Chrome Wheels
Post by: tyson23 on November 28, 2007, 07:41:50 PM
Post by: tyson23 on November 28, 2007, 07:41:50 PM
thanks for reply
Title: Chrome Wheels
Post by: m4drx on November 28, 2007, 07:55:55 PM
Post by: m4drx on November 28, 2007, 07:55:55 PM
we have posted in answer to you but its what you think that counts mate. if you like order them! :D
Title: Chrome Wheels
Post by: clive on November 28, 2007, 07:59:20 PM
Post by: clive on November 28, 2007, 07:59:20 PM
Never mind the heathens above :Giggle :Giggle
If your going for a full on Show car look or you just really want them, GO FOR IT!["SmileyCentral.com"]("http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/12/12_7_21.gif")
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If your going for a full on Show car look or you just really want them, GO FOR IT
Title: Chrome Wheels
Post by: SiH on November 28, 2007, 08:07:05 PM
Post by: SiH on November 28, 2007, 08:07:05 PM
Quote from: LumIf tey\'re off a civic type R, won\'t they be a bit too narrow for an FD?Didn\'t see that bit.
7.5j is uber weak dude, plus if they are from a CTR they will be really high offset = much bad fit ness of wheels :nod:
Title: Chrome Wheels
Post by: clive on November 28, 2007, 08:15:26 PM
Post by: clive on November 28, 2007, 08:15:26 PM
If it\'s a show car it\'s the look rather than the cornering :Santa
Seriously to look right you will need a 32 or 35 offset, don\'t get into spacers as this is a big job on the back of an FD.
Seriously to look right you will need a 32 or 35 offset, don\'t get into spacers as this is a big job on the back of an FD.
Title: Chrome Wheels
Post by: SiH on November 29, 2007, 08:10:15 AM
Post by: SiH on November 29, 2007, 08:10:15 AM
I\'d say with 7.5j you\'d need far more than mid 30\'s offset!
It\'s my opinion that if it\'s a show car you can get the wheels sitting even more perfectly, so even lower offset - not as much consideration needs to be made for lip clearance at the extremes of suspension travel if it\'s just a show car.
7.5j\'s with either a very low offset or big spacers will make you car look like a pram :(
It\'s my opinion that if it\'s a show car you can get the wheels sitting even more perfectly, so even lower offset - not as much consideration needs to be made for lip clearance at the extremes of suspension travel if it\'s just a show car.
7.5j\'s with either a very low offset or big spacers will make you car look like a pram :(
Title: Chrome Wheels
Post by: D2BBA on November 29, 2007, 10:36:08 AM
Post by: D2BBA on November 29, 2007, 10:36:08 AM
TBH mate, even for a show car I wouldnt bother.
This vault style wheel was popular a couple of years ago. The style and the whole chrome look is dated now and wont be getting you as much respect as the car deserves :)
Just my 2p
Chris
This vault style wheel was popular a couple of years ago. The style and the whole chrome look is dated now and wont be getting you as much respect as the car deserves :)
Just my 2p
Chris