"ImmoralMinority" (araimondo)
05/14/2018 at 09:36 • Filed to: None
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"ImmoralMinority" (araimondo)
05/14/2018 at 09:36 • Filed to: None | 1
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Some of you may recall that I bought some Toyota mudflaps on eBay, as the Sunchaser wheels kick up a lot of grime on that lovely yellow paint. They do not fit precisely, and some of you gave some recommendations. Then I saw this:
OEM front and rear, something I have never seen anywhere in any condition. Granted, they are worn, but so rare. The metal front ones, in particular, have me drooling. They were listed at $120, then dropped to $100. I am the only one watching, and I offered $75 this morning. The good news is that the other set should fit the Cressida, maybe better than they fit the Celica.
I get a lot of compliments on these wheels. But the problem is that they are 15s, as opposed to factory 14s. My current tires are a little fatter than the last ones, and I am getting a lot of rubbing. Even with the lower profile tires it was a problem. The longer I own this car, the more it is being driven (largely due to repairs making it a better driver). The Italian in me says “the car is beautiful with those wheels, what’s a little rubbing?”, but the driver in me tells me that it makes sense to drop to 14s, and eliminate it altogether, rather than try a lower profile tire to reduce it. Spacers are a no go, as they will make the wheels stick out too much.
But they do not make these wheels in 14s any more. I went down a rabbit hole to try to find a short run they did a few years ago to honor the Rx-7, but I could not find any for sale. As much as I like everything stock, I must confess I like some fancy shoes. Which leads me to the wheels I am considering. These are very expensive, but I really think they would look sharp on the car.
Joe Jackson agrees.
Dasupersprint - base trim is enough
> ImmoralMinority
05/14/2018 at 10:07 |
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For me, Minilite wheels are best wheels, so I would try to find 14 inches ones?
getFuckedHerb
> ImmoralMinority
05/14/2018 at 10:34 |
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Awesome to find the OEM flaps, make sure you pattern them when you get them, especially if the rears are flat (as they appear) you can easily cut new ones out of other flaps if you find the right thickness. Same with fronts, a good fabricator wouldn’t likely charge too much to make you a fresh pair given the pattern is available.
daender
> ImmoralMinority
05/14/2018 at 20:21 |
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Hmm, those do look pretty good! Are you going for knock-offs or true Work Equip 03 wheels?
Best example I could of a similar Celica rocking those wheels. Give me an hour and I can MSpaint-this into a Sunchaser.
I forgot Work made such beautiful wheels back then.
