Shall I?

"RotaryLover" (rotarylover) 09/19/2013 at 16:22 • Filed to: Rimslopnik?

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Brian, The Life of > RotaryLover 09/19/2013 at 16:24

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Why? Are they lighter?

Looks-wise, I actually like the ones that are mounted better.

There's no accounting for taste, though, so what do I know?

505Turbeaux > RotaryLover 09/19/2013 at 16:26

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GTI Snowflakes. Love em. I like them better than the current aftermarket...only 14" though right?

RotaryLover > Brian, The Life of 09/19/2013 at 16:28

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They are in bad shape, but I wanted to restore them before. It will look a bit like this.

Brian, The Life of > RotaryLover 09/19/2013 at 16:29

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FORGET EVERYTHING I SAID AND DO THAT NOW!

That's teh sex !

RotaryLover > 505Turbeaux 09/19/2013 at 16:29

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Yeah, but I get cheaper tires with this though.

Blondude > RotaryLover 09/19/2013 at 16:30

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Do it, do it now.

RotaryLover > Brian, The Life of 09/19/2013 at 16:30

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HAHAHAAHAHHAHAHA!

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > RotaryLover 09/19/2013 at 16:30

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no

Takuro Spirit > RotaryLover 09/19/2013 at 16:30

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FUCK THATS HOT

RotaryLover > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time 09/19/2013 at 16:31

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No means yes? :P

RotaryLover > Blondude 09/19/2013 at 16:32

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Jesus! Wait til I get them fixed first hahahaha!

RotaryLover > Blondude 09/19/2013 at 16:33

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Come to think of it...I never followed you! Am stalking you!

philipilihp > RotaryLover 09/19/2013 at 16:34

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Amazeballs!

Blondude > RotaryLover 09/19/2013 at 16:35

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Funny, I'm stalking you too!

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > RotaryLover 09/19/2013 at 16:36

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im not into putting other brands stock rims on different cars. get something light and aftermarket

RotaryLover > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time 09/19/2013 at 16:40

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I know what you mean, I was like this, until I saw this.

It looks like a Hot Wheel toy, I love hot wheels! But My concern is the weight too, theses are 14-15 lbs compared to the 9-11 lbs (if I remember) I get with the stock ones. I just hope I wont feel it much.

DasWauto > RotaryLover 09/19/2013 at 16:44

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WHAT ARE THOSE? I WANT THE ON MY E30 NAO!

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > RotaryLover 09/19/2013 at 16:46

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If you're going to refurbish them... they would look good in a goldish-bronzeish finish. Or black/gunmetal with a machined lip and center.

revrseat70 > RotaryLover 09/19/2013 at 16:50

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As long as you get rid of the VW logo, it would so awesome

6cyl > RotaryLover 09/19/2013 at 16:51

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I think the ones in this photo aren't real VW snowflakes like the ones you have but rather 15in or 16in snowflakes by Fifteen52 .

RotaryLover > revrseat70 09/19/2013 at 16:52

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I will no worries, that's why I got the Mazda's caps haha

RotaryLover > 6cyl 09/19/2013 at 16:53

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Exactly why I said it will look somewhat like it. I'll see how it turns out, if it turns out bad then i'll just sell them.

revrseat70 > RotaryLover 09/19/2013 at 16:54

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Good. I am not one of those guys that things my way is best, but the fad of using other brands' rims and retaining their logo bugs me. It's mostly the german scene doing it so when I saw VW wheels I thought that might be the route you were going for.

RotaryLover > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 09/19/2013 at 16:55

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Like this color?

RotaryLover > DasWauto 09/19/2013 at 16:56

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I went in too late to reply, looks like you found them hahaha

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > RotaryLover 09/19/2013 at 16:57

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Yes. I think that would look good with the white.

Or the black/gunmetal spokes.

DasWauto > RotaryLover 09/19/2013 at 16:58

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Yup, reverse Google image search is a wonderful thing. Thanks for the tip though, I am now scouring classifieds to see if anyone has a set they are willing to sell as it looks like they aren't produced anymore.

6cyl > RotaryLover 09/19/2013 at 16:58

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Nice just checking. Good luck this the project it could turn out great!

If you want lighter, lower offset (wider stance) and if you like turbo style wheels you could try e30 bottle caps.

RotaryLover > DasWauto 09/19/2013 at 17:00

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Yeah but the issue with the normal Snowflakes are that they are only 14 inches and they don't have that machine lip like this miata. But am gonna try to see if the shop can do a machine lip on them.

RotaryLover > 6cyl 09/19/2013 at 17:01

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How lightweight are they?

RotaryLover > revrseat70 09/19/2013 at 17:05

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I would never do that...that's a half-ass job and I never do half-ass jobs.

RotaryLover > The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 09/19/2013 at 17:11

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Hum...I'll see what am gonna do!

6cyl > RotaryLover 09/19/2013 at 17:13

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Bottle caps are around 14lbs. VW snowflakes are around 16.5lbs. So about 15% lighter.

RotaryLover > 6cyl 09/19/2013 at 17:19

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I though the snowflakes were lighter...damn.

6cyl > RotaryLover 09/19/2013 at 17:22

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Could always get some team dynamics pro race wheels. ~$100/wheel and only 12lbs in 14x7

RotaryLover > 6cyl 09/19/2013 at 17:26

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The current ones are actually lighter, I might aswell save the current ones for the track (if that ever happens) and put the snowflakes for the look.

6cyl > RotaryLover 09/19/2013 at 17:36

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Yeah that seems like a good way to go. Get some nice super sticky tires for the stock wheels and go autox!

XJDano > RotaryLover 09/19/2013 at 17:48

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yes, or these, which are audi I believe. They came extra with my GTI

RotaryLover > XJDano 09/19/2013 at 18:17

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Nibbles is on to you.

XJDano > RotaryLover 09/19/2013 at 18:46

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, no?

RotaryLover > XJDano 09/19/2013 at 21:47

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oh now I see it!! Not bad! What are theses called?