 Your Opinion!, GT4 OEM Rims |
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 Apr 23, 2011 - 7:35 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Dec 7, '10 Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%)  |
Ok, so really I don't have the budget to buy new rims for my gt4.
I have the oem rims on it, I thought I'd follow a guide from the forum and paint them semi-gloss black to fit with the spoiler mount blocks and the set of lips and side skirts I ordered today...what do you guys think? |
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Apr 23, 2011 - 7:36 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 8, '09 From DuBois PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
do it
then post pics This post has been edited by sincerelyseb: Apr 23, 2011 - 7:37 PM |
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Apr 23, 2011 - 7:37 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 8, '09 From Montréal, Québec Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Not a fan of those rims...
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Apr 23, 2011 - 7:42 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 7, '10 Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE (trebilihp @ Apr 23, 2011 - 8:37 PM)  Not a fan of those rims... What can I say  I don't have 800$ to throw on wheels  I have to be happy with what I have, and just make it better if I can
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Apr 23, 2011 - 7:47 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 15, '02 From Tasmania(Australia) Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
what colour is your car?
i always planned on painting mine a darker grey (like a dark gun metal grey). In my opinion black wheels are jus too dark, but a shade lighter is fine. -------------------- ST205 Group A Rallye GT-Four, #61 of 77............600hp GT3582r
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Apr 23, 2011 - 8:12 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 7, '10 Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Ohh sorry forgot to specify...it's a white gt4 wrc edition
here that's her when she was still in japan: http://oocities.org/jdmusedcarsale/img/199...icaGT4WRC01.jpg |
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Apr 23, 2011 - 8:16 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 8, '09 From Montréal, Québec Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
I hear you. Well a friend of mine painted them pearl black with a red lip so, if it can inspire you anything, go ahead!
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Apr 23, 2011 - 8:18 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
No need, essentially, to spend 800 for wheels. If you wanted to refinish your present set, why not look for some slightly beat used wheels? Refinish them and presto, new-looking wheels on the cheap.
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Apr 23, 2011 - 8:18 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 8, '09 From Montréal, Québec Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
QUOTE (trebilihp @ Apr 23, 2011 - 9:16 PM) I hear you. Well a friend of mine painted them pearl black with a red lip so, if it can inspire you anything, go ahead! Oh, saw the pic... Think it has a decent look that way. I'd say, repaint in gunmetal and you'll be set! -------------------- -PHILI- |
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Apr 23, 2011 - 8:40 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 7, '10 Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE (trebilihp @ Apr 23, 2011 - 9:18 PM) QUOTE (trebilihp @ Apr 23, 2011 - 9:16 PM) I hear you. Well a friend of mine painted them pearl black with a red lip so, if it can inspire you anything, go ahead! Oh, saw the pic... Think it has a decent look that way. I'd say, repaint in gunmetal and you'll be set! Yes and those rims are light and very solid because of the shape...you know...driving on Quebec roads can be deadly haha we understand each other on that! Gunmetal could be an idea! but I really thought black to fit with the spoiler blocks and the kit of lips I'll put on it! |
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Apr 23, 2011 - 8:56 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 8, '09 From Montréal, Québec Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Oh! Didn't noticed where you came from! Haha, saw what I got, 7th gen OEM rims, cause I knew they where solid. Honestly, I think black will make those look smaller.. But hey, give it a try and I might eat my words back!
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Apr 23, 2011 - 9:19 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 7, '10 Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
Oh...never thought of the 7th gen...what's their bolt pattern ? I wonder if it fits on the GT4
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Apr 23, 2011 - 9:33 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 8, '09 From Montréal, Québec Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Sure it does! 5x100, all celicas have the same pattern. But I think I saw some 16in x 8in OEM rims on a wrc gt4 that were awesome, don't know where you could find those. But for the 7th gen gt-s, you could get a 400 buck set i guess, take a look on lespac or kijiji.
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Apr 23, 2011 - 9:42 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 7, '10 Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
I did! I even found the scion tc rims!
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Apr 23, 2011 - 9:59 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 7, '09 From Northern kentucky Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (90%) |
are the gt4 wheels 16"?
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Apr 23, 2011 - 10:20 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 7, '10 Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE (96stgreendemon @ Apr 23, 2011 - 10:59 PM) are the gt4 wheels 16"? yes I wanted 17 but meh... I think I'll wait even for used rims because I just got the new tires on it, so I guess this year I'll totally scrap the tires and next year when I need new ones, I'll buy rims with it This post has been edited by TheChildOfTheSea: Apr 23, 2011 - 10:21 PM |
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Apr 23, 2011 - 10:26 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Calgary Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
just fyi 7th gen GT-S wheels won't clear st205 brakes (source). you'll need spacers.
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Apr 23, 2011 - 10:36 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 7, '10 Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE (96stgreendemon @ Apr 23, 2011 - 10:59 PM) are the gt4 wheels 16"? yes I wanted 17 but meh... I think I'll wait even for used rims... QUOTE (azian_advanced @ Apr 23, 2011 - 11:26 PM) just fyi 7th gen GT-S wheels won't clear st205 brakes (source). you'll need spacers. ah thanks for the info! I'll just paint my gt4 rims black or white I'll see when time comes! |
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Apr 23, 2011 - 11:31 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 30, '04 From colorado Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
try painting the spokes black and leave the lip like it is.
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Apr 23, 2011 - 11:37 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 7, '10 Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE (toyotatech3 @ Apr 24, 2011 - 12:31 AM) try painting the spokes black and leave the lip like it is. Bah! I'll just paint everything black haha |
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