New Paint, New Stezza, New Rims, New Engine....

zappy65 · 08-05-2008, 08:56 PM

Ok so ive just done the paint on the BG and am cleaning it up alittle more,while im in the process of polishing a panel at a time within an inch of my life ive been looking at rims.

Mainly due to the fact that the rims i have on the BG are very dangerously buckled (to the point where it shudders the steering wheel in anything over 60k's!!) and i have also outgrown the design and the abundance of gutter rash...

So, Ive decided to find a new set...

Ive been thinking Black, White or Bronze and have seen both White and Bronze work very well with the matching gunmetal gray paintwork.

Im also looking for something in 17"x7" in 5, 6, 8 or 10 spoke design with our typical +40 to +45 offset.

1. This rim is a Konig Zero 10 spoke design that features a very nice red strip around the side (A close imatation of the CE28 Volk Time Attack Rims)
http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c....t.A/id.7838/.f

2.This rim is a Konig BriteLite and is an 8 spoke design that has a machined face with black as the backdrop colour (the correct term has elluded me this far). I parcticularly like the tiny bit of dish with this one...but the colour scheme was not one i particularly gave the node for
http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c....t.A/id.7089/.f

3.The Konig Feather is a nice single coloured rim that features a 8 spoke design and has a simply nice to it me thinks also comes in the straight 4 lug too!
http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c....t.A/id.7092/.f

4.The Runaway Shadow Black rim has a decent amount of dish and would look quite nice on the BG, dont know if the dish would work on my little warrior though...just a nice thought, come to have a closer look the sizes do accomadate everything for the grey warrior (+40 offset, 17", nice dish etc)
http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c....t.A/id.7819/.f

5.This one is a defient nice with the straight black and the simpe double 5 spoke design, the MINUZ is definetly a good looker but unfortunately only comes in 15 inch BLOODY HELL!!!!!
http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c....t.A/id.7102/.f

6.The first bronze rim i liked, the Helium Bronze is a simple rim with its 8 spoke design and also features a slight angle of dish (if any at all...lol) its just hard to find out whether it would look any good against the silver hue?...
http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c....t.A/id.7096/.f

I know most of these are KONIG only designs but i will weed through some other brands as the days go by, in between now and then i would appreciate any comments or opinions on what would work with my car?...(you all should know what it looks like by now). Also if there any Photoshop crazed peps out there that could give us a quick (and very undetailed) look at some i would appreciate that (my GF is a bit buzy atm and isnt used to the car stuff...)

Also alot of the rims i have chosen have different colours such as the Helium in Matte Black but the stud pattern is 4x100 and they say it only comes in 6.5x15" why is this exactly?...its very annoying?..

What would the car do if i was to put 17 inch rims on instead of say a set of 15 inch rims both with low profile tyres?...With the 17 inch rims fill the guards more but slightly heighten the vehicle. Would the 15 inch rims make the car way to low and harder to drive?..

Chers,
Jon

bourbon · 08-05-2008, 09:18 PM

bud we shall catch up, not this weekend but the one after...and we can put my 18s on your car, just so you can get an idea on how the car will sit with bigger rims...

also since your wheels are buckled i have my superlights here you can borrow if ya want...would only need cheap as piss tyres on them...second hand 14s

and you shouldnt get the wobbles, and it would be alot safer for you and others

Putonyourshoes · 08-05-2008, 10:21 PM

project.r.racing · 09-05-2008, 06:36 AM

1 - hotness and one of the best selections
2 - need to see these in real life as the pic doesn't show the the machining at all
3 - black will match grey car
4 - looks to much bling with that many spokes
5 - 6.5 width rim a waste of time
6 - bronze wheels + grey car don't match at all

using a overseas site, make sure that you are abl;e to get any of those rims in Australia before you actually make your final selection to avoid dissapointment.

the above pic + will combo is what i'd go for. more dish would be nice, but it does look hot in black + red lip on the grey BG.

ryan

zappy65 · 09-05-2008, 07:56 AM

Both Ozzy Tyres and Keith 4 Wheels supply Konig rims so that is not a problem.

You can get a similar dished rim like ZERO but the spoke design is very different and i think they also add some polished chrome to the mix

I to like the ZERO the most and that pic (thanks heaps PUTONYOURSHOES!!) definetly shows a + in my books, pitty the car is still the gay standard height in that pic..

This pic is a bit better height wise but the angle might be a bit hard to work with:

Putonyourshoes · 09-05-2008, 08:36 AM

ill do another couple if you like while im at uni? hahaha

Rupewrecht · 09-05-2008, 09:36 AM

i like the feather black

shaikaka · 09-05-2008, 11:43 AM

I was thinking of plainting my stock rimms black, leaving a ploshed silver surround. Then white calipers. Sorry only have paint (after last vista melt-down) so pics a bit crap but you get the idea.

I think black on the darker bodies looks best, at the moment that is...
my vote's for the black/red stripe

newman · 09-05-2008, 02:12 PM

i like the helium ones, but just not in bronze

zappy65 · 09-05-2008, 02:39 PM

Yeah the Heliums come in Black and White to i think.

project.r.racing · 09-05-2008, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zappy65

Both Ozzy Tyres and Keith 4 Wheels supply Konig rims so that is not a problem.

all of konig's range?

DavoAust · 09-05-2008, 08:44 PM

ozzy tyres don't supply the whole konig range, i found a set of nice 6 spoke charcoal grey konigs with a polished lip only to find ozzy tyres wouldn't get them for me. apparently there was "not enough demand to justify importing".

i like the feather black, it just needs a polished lip or something to break up the colour

zappy65 · 09-05-2008, 09:42 PM

Meh minor detail guys, im pretty sure that someone would get them for me, Keith imported a set of WORKS for a mate of mine so i dont see why if they dont have the rims i want they could get em from somewhere but atm thats not the point...recommendations on looks is what im after atm...go on...

zappy65 · 09-05-2008, 09:55 PM

Im looking at a set of WORK EMOTION XD9 rims but unfortunately they only come in Bronze, Silver and Metal...they would look ultra cool in Matte Black with Blue RAYS wheel nuts...

project.r.racing · 10-05-2008, 06:28 AM

XD9s would be 17x7.5 at the smallest and cost $700+ each rim. Plus the centre caps are sold seperatley too. But would look ultra cool as you put it. If you're will to spend that kind of cash on wheels alone, just buy a set and spray them in matte black when they arrive.

As above I have given my opinion as what I thin looks good from your choices given. Have you gone down to both those places and seen what they can get without importing?

Ryan

zappy65 · 10-05-2008, 07:14 AM

I have been to Keith 4 Wheels and they had most of the line up on show (Zero, Feather etc) but they said that they could get em from a different store if need be, otherwise importing would be another option + extra costs to me. I havent been to Ozzy yet, to look at these rims but i have been and they had an extensive range of Kong rims there as well...

zappy65 · 10-05-2008, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Putonyourshoes

ill do another couple if you like while im at uni? hahaha

Oh that would be much appreciated...Thanks in advance.

zappy65 · 10-05-2008, 07:55 AM

I just found a Buddy Club P1 Racing SF rims that is black with the red strip but unfortunately there only 100 sets made!!! They are light weight and are super sexy.

Go to this link and scroll down a little:
http://www.buddyclub.com.au/

They also come in Gloss Black, White and GunMetal but these ones are not a limited edition and without the red strip.

marcs_sp20 · 10-05-2008, 12:17 PM

How about some used SSR type c replica's?

There for sale on miragelancer.com for $570 with kumho tyres, only downfall is that they are 15" rims, but I think would look uber hot!!!

On the topic of Konigs, you'd be looking at a set of four for around $2500-$3000 WITHOUT tyres, thats what I was quoted at OZZY when i was looking at the unknowns for the SP20... Are you basically only after big name brands (which cost a helluva lot more IMO) or just black rims with a shiny lip? Have ya looked at Lenso's range, as i can recall them having a few black rims in there range...

Cheers,
Marc

DavoAust · 10-05-2008, 02:41 PM

marc i was quoted $1800 for 4 without tyres. 17x7"s. the 18x7.5 were around $2500 though.

zappy i noticed these on tempetyres just now, i reckon they're hot as. they have your red lip too

http://www.tempetyres.com.au/product...=&part_no=1159
it'd be more than $1200 with decent tyres though. they wanted another $400 to get the N3000's i have now. $700 for KU31s from memory. they come with dodgy as nankang tyres normally.

i love these but they aren't what you're after for the BG are they? oh, you can only get 17" for 4x100 in aust, but you can get them in 18" from NZ
http://www.tempetyres.com.au/product...=&part_no=1198

08-05-2008, 08:56 PM	#1
zappy65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Brissy Car: Old: 1989 DOHC Mazda 323 New: Nissan 180SX Type X Posts: 2,135 View Photos By: zappy65	New Paint, New Stezza, New Rims, New Engine.... Ok so ive just done the paint on the BG and am cleaning it up alittle more,while im in the process of polishing a panel at a time within an inch of my life ive been looking at rims. Mainly due to the fact that the rims i have on the BG are very dangerously buckled (to the point where it shudders the steering wheel in anything over 60k's!!) and i have also outgrown the design and the abundance of gutter rash... So, Ive decided to find a new set... Ive been thinking Black, White or Bronze and have seen both White and Bronze work very well with the matching gunmetal gray paintwork. Im also looking for something in 17"x7" in 5, 6, 8 or 10 spoke design with our typical +40 to +45 offset. 1. This rim is a Konig Zero 10 spoke design that features a very nice red strip around the side (A close imatation of the CE28 Volk Time Attack Rims) http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c....t.A/id.7838/.f 2.This rim is a Konig BriteLite and is an 8 spoke design that has a machined face with black as the backdrop colour (the correct term has elluded me this far). I parcticularly like the tiny bit of dish with this one...but the colour scheme was not one i particularly gave the node for http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c....t.A/id.7089/.f 3.The Konig Feather is a nice single coloured rim that features a 8 spoke design and has a simply nice to it me thinks also comes in the straight 4 lug too! http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c....t.A/id.7092/.f 4.The Runaway Shadow Black rim has a decent amount of dish and would look quite nice on the BG, dont know if the dish would work on my little warrior though...just a nice thought, come to have a closer look the sizes do accomadate everything for the grey warrior (+40 offset, 17", nice dish etc) http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c....t.A/id.7819/.f 5.This one is a defient nice with the straight black and the simpe double 5 spoke design, the MINUZ is definetly a good looker but unfortunately only comes in 15 inch BLOODY HELL!!!!! http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c....t.A/id.7102/.f 6.The first bronze rim i liked, the Helium Bronze is a simple rim with its 8 spoke design and also features a slight angle of dish (if any at all...lol) its just hard to find out whether it would look any good against the silver hue?... http://shopping.netsuite.com/s.nl/c....t.A/id.7096/.f I know most of these are KONIG only designs but i will weed through some other brands as the days go by, in between now and then i would appreciate any comments or opinions on what would work with my car?...(you all should know what it looks like by now). Also if there any Photoshop crazed peps out there that could give us a quick (and very undetailed) look at some i would appreciate that (my GF is a bit buzy atm and isnt used to the car stuff...) Also alot of the rims i have chosen have different colours such as the Helium in Matte Black but the stud pattern is 4x100 and they say it only comes in 6.5x15" why is this exactly?...its very annoying?.. What would the car do if i was to put 17 inch rims on instead of say a set of 15 inch rims both with low profile tyres?...With the 17 inch rims fill the guards more but slightly heighten the vehicle. Would the 15 inch rims make the car way to low and harder to drive?.. Chers, Jon __________________ Today you will die and then you will know what it feels like to live... Straights Are For Fast Cars, Corners Are For Fast Drivers: Colin McRae Visit My Ride: http://www.astinagt.com/forums/vbpic...?do=view&g=319 Come see my deviantness....hehe http://dawnblade.deviantart.com/ Last edited by zappy65; 09-05-2008 at 08:02 AM.

08-05-2008, 09:18 PM	#2
bourbon The Hairy Mod Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: southside ya'll and North Side, Brissy Car: MINI Cooper S 2003 Posts: 8,110	bud we shall catch up, not this weekend but the one after...and we can put my 18s on your car, just so you can get an idea on how the car will sit with bigger rims... also since your wheels are buckled i have my superlights here you can borrow if ya want...would only need cheap as piss tyres on them...second hand 14s and you shouldnt get the wobbles, and it would be alot safer for you and others __________________ For All your crash repair panels & lights, clear lights contact us at PANEL HOUSE 45 RANDALL ST SLACKS CREEK QLD 4127 PHONE : 07 3808 8737 FAX : 07 3808 8735

08-05-2008, 10:21 PM	#3
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09-05-2008, 07:56 AM	#5
zappy65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Brissy Car: Old: 1989 DOHC Mazda 323 New: Nissan 180SX Type X Posts: 2,135 View Photos By: zappy65	Both Ozzy Tyres and Keith 4 Wheels supply Konig rims so that is not a problem. You can get a similar dished rim like ZERO but the spoke design is very different and i think they also add some polished chrome to the mix I to like the ZERO the most and that pic (thanks heaps PUTONYOURSHOES!!) definetly shows a + in my books, pitty the car is still the gay standard height in that pic.. This pic is a bit better height wise but the angle might be a bit hard to work with: __________________ Today you will die and then you will know what it feels like to live... Straights Are For Fast Cars, Corners Are For Fast Drivers: Colin McRae Visit My Ride: http://www.astinagt.com/forums/vbpic...?do=view&g=319 Come see my deviantness....hehe http://dawnblade.deviantart.com/ Last edited by zappy65; 09-05-2008 at 04:06 PM.

09-05-2008, 08:36 AM	#6
Putonyourshoes Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: cronulla Car: 2L 96 BA hatch Posts: 1,131 View Photos By: Putonyourshoes	ill do another couple if you like while im at uni? hahaha __________________ http://www.astinagt.com/forums/vbpic...?do=view&g=433

09-05-2008, 06:36 AM	#4
project.r.racing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: n/a Car: n/a Posts: 10,929	1 - hotness and one of the best selections 2 - need to see these in real life as the pic doesn't show the the machining at all 3 - black will match grey car 4 - looks to much bling with that many spokes 5 - 6.5 width rim a waste of time 6 - bronze wheels + grey car don't match at all using a overseas site, make sure that you are abl;e to get any of those rims in Australia before you actually make your final selection to avoid dissapointment. the above pic + will combo is what i'd go for. more dish would be nice, but it does look hot in black + red lip on the grey BG. ryan

09-05-2008, 09:36 AM	#7
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09-05-2008, 11:43 AM	#8
shaikaka Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Car: Mazda Astina 323 sp Posts: 71 View Photos By: shaikaka	I was thinking of plainting my stock rimms black, leaving a ploshed silver surround. Then white calipers. Sorry only have paint (after last vista melt-down) so pics a bit crap but you get the idea. I think black on the darker bodies looks best, at the moment that is... my vote's for the black/red stripe Last edited by shaikaka; 09-05-2008 at 01:06 PM.

09-05-2008, 02:12 PM	#9
newman Banned Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brisbane Car: KF Laser fwd BPT Posts: 707	i like the helium ones, but just not in bronze

09-05-2008, 02:39 PM	#10
zappy65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Brissy Car: Old: 1989 DOHC Mazda 323 New: Nissan 180SX Type X Posts: 2,135 View Photos By: zappy65	Yeah the Heliums come in Black and White to i think. __________________ Today you will die and then you will know what it feels like to live... Straights Are For Fast Cars, Corners Are For Fast Drivers: Colin McRae Visit My Ride: http://www.astinagt.com/forums/vbpic...?do=view&g=319 Come see my deviantness....hehe http://dawnblade.deviantart.com/

09-05-2008, 08:44 PM	#12
DavoAust Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brisbane Car: Red '93 3000GT / Black '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 2,930 View Photos By: DavoAust	ozzy tyres don't supply the whole konig range, i found a set of nice 6 spoke charcoal grey konigs with a polished lip only to find ozzy tyres wouldn't get them for me. apparently there was "not enough demand to justify importing". i like the feather black, it just needs a polished lip or something to break up the colour __________________ Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you. '97 1.8L Hardtop '93 3.0L TT 3000GT

09-05-2008, 09:42 PM	#13
zappy65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Brissy Car: Old: 1989 DOHC Mazda 323 New: Nissan 180SX Type X Posts: 2,135 View Photos By: zappy65	Meh minor detail guys, im pretty sure that someone would get them for me, Keith imported a set of WORKS for a mate of mine so i dont see why if they dont have the rims i want they could get em from somewhere but atm thats not the point...recommendations on looks is what im after atm...go on... __________________ Today you will die and then you will know what it feels like to live... Straights Are For Fast Cars, Corners Are For Fast Drivers: Colin McRae Visit My Ride: http://www.astinagt.com/forums/vbpic...?do=view&g=319 Come see my deviantness....hehe http://dawnblade.deviantart.com/

09-05-2008, 09:55 PM	#14
zappy65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Brissy Car: Old: 1989 DOHC Mazda 323 New: Nissan 180SX Type X Posts: 2,135 View Photos By: zappy65	Im looking at a set of WORK EMOTION XD9 rims but unfortunately they only come in Bronze, Silver and Metal...they would look ultra cool in Matte Black with Blue RAYS wheel nuts... __________________ Today you will die and then you will know what it feels like to live... Straights Are For Fast Cars, Corners Are For Fast Drivers: Colin McRae Visit My Ride: http://www.astinagt.com/forums/vbpic...?do=view&g=319 Come see my deviantness....hehe http://dawnblade.deviantart.com/

10-05-2008, 06:28 AM	#15
project.r.racing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: n/a Car: n/a Posts: 10,929	XD9s would be 17x7.5 at the smallest and cost $700+ each rim. Plus the centre caps are sold seperatley too. But would look ultra cool as you put it. If you're will to spend that kind of cash on wheels alone, just buy a set and spray them in matte black when they arrive. As above I have given my opinion as what I thin looks good from your choices given. Have you gone down to both those places and seen what they can get without importing? Ryan

10-05-2008, 07:14 AM	#16
zappy65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Brissy Car: Old: 1989 DOHC Mazda 323 New: Nissan 180SX Type X Posts: 2,135 View Photos By: zappy65	I have been to Keith 4 Wheels and they had most of the line up on show (Zero, Feather etc) but they said that they could get em from a different store if need be, otherwise importing would be another option + extra costs to me. I havent been to Ozzy yet, to look at these rims but i have been and they had an extensive range of Kong rims there as well... __________________ Today you will die and then you will know what it feels like to live... Straights Are For Fast Cars, Corners Are For Fast Drivers: Colin McRae Visit My Ride: http://www.astinagt.com/forums/vbpic...?do=view&g=319 Come see my deviantness....hehe http://dawnblade.deviantart.com/

10-05-2008, 07:55 AM	#18
zappy65 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Brissy Car: Old: 1989 DOHC Mazda 323 New: Nissan 180SX Type X Posts: 2,135 View Photos By: zappy65	I just found a Buddy Club P1 Racing SF rims that is black with the red strip but unfortunately there only 100 sets made!!! They are light weight and are super sexy. Go to this link and scroll down a little: http://www.buddyclub.com.au/ They also come in Gloss Black, White and GunMetal but these ones are not a limited edition and without the red strip. __________________ Today you will die and then you will know what it feels like to live... Straights Are For Fast Cars, Corners Are For Fast Drivers: Colin McRae Visit My Ride: http://www.astinagt.com/forums/vbpic...?do=view&g=319 Come see my deviantness....hehe http://dawnblade.deviantart.com/ Last edited by zappy65; 10-05-2008 at 07:58 AM.

10-05-2008, 12:17 PM	#19
marcs_sp20 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ipswich, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Astina SP20 2006 Mazda 6 GY Wagon Posts: 9,769 View Photos By: marcs_sp20	How about some used SSR type c replica's? There for sale on miragelancer.com for $570 with kumho tyres, only downfall is that they are 15" rims, but I think would look uber hot!!! On the topic of Konigs, you'd be looking at a set of four for around $2500-$3000 WITHOUT tyres, thats what I was quoted at OZZY when i was looking at the unknowns for the SP20... Are you basically only after big name brands (which cost a helluva lot more IMO) or just black rims with a shiny lip? Have ya looked at Lenso's range, as i can recall them having a few black rims in there range... Cheers, Marc __________________ Last edited by marcs_sp20; 10-05-2008 at 12:29 PM.

10-05-2008, 02:41 PM	#20
DavoAust Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brisbane Car: Red '93 3000GT / Black '08 Ninja 250R Posts: 2,930 View Photos By: DavoAust	marc i was quoted $1800 for 4 without tyres. 17x7"s. the 18x7.5 were around $2500 though. zappy i noticed these on tempetyres just now, i reckon they're hot as. they have your red lip too http://www.tempetyres.com.au/product...=&part_no=1159 it'd be more than $1200 with decent tyres though. they wanted another $400 to get the N3000's i have now. $700 for KU31s from memory. they come with dodgy as nankang tyres normally. i love these but they aren't what you're after for the BG are they? oh, you can only get 17" for 4x100 in aust, but you can get them in 18" from NZ http://www.tempetyres.com.au/product...=&part_no=1198 __________________ Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you. '97 1.8L Hardtop '93 3.0L TT 3000GT Last edited by DavoAust; 10-05-2008 at 02:43 PM.

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