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Old 04-22-2010, 02:23 PM
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Yay or nay?

Just asking an opinion

I just bought the 2010 fit (crystal black pearl)

with the Eibach Pro kit lower springs ( 1.2in lowered in the front and 1.4 in the back)

with these wheels.=)

Rota Jmag 16x7.0 +40 4x100

LSD Motorsports: Rota J Mag Royal Lip Pink 16" Wheel
 
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Old 04-22-2010, 02:46 PM
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The color of wheels are not my cup of tea but I think it looks good
PS: Nice E36! What happened to it?
 
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Old 04-22-2010, 02:51 PM
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Do as you wish, but I'm not a fan of fake wheels.
 
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Old 04-22-2010, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by jkskrn
The color of wheels are not my cup of tea but I think it looks good
PS: Nice E36! What happened to it?
I still have the car. Building the car again for boost, so its out of commission for a while. That is the reason I bought the fit int he first place.

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Do as you wish, but I'm not a fan of fake wheels.
To be honest, I do not see a point in spending a good amount of money on this Honda. I am not racing nor I care about Super light wheels for a daily driver. I already have a car for that.
 
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Old 04-22-2010, 03:25 PM
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Nay, if you're gonna go the candy-colored wheel route you have to do a non-metallic color
like this:

http://tuneupcompany.com/images/rine...reen%20119.jpg
 
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Old 04-22-2010, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by NoMoreM3
I still have the car. Building the car again for boost, so its out of commission for a while. That is the reason I bought the fit int he first place.
Awesome! I had a supercharged Z4 myself Are u going with AA set up?
 
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Old 04-22-2010, 03:59 PM
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i say do it. Be different. Fake wheels are fine in my book, unless your baller status. Gotta see it when you get them.
 
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Old 04-22-2010, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Hobbaswaggle
Nay, if you're gonna go the candy-colored wheel route you have to do a non-metallic color
like this:

http://tuneupcompany.com/images/rine...reen%20119.jpg

I actually like that color a lot! But that color would look better if i had white. I am still debating on the wheels and color. I just want some budget wheels.

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Awesome! I had a supercharged Z4 myself Are u going with AA set up?
Naaa, AA is over priced for the performance you get from them. I had ICS stage 1 on my car for about a year. I am going to go with thr stage 2 with the Duel ball bearing gt35r set up. 500rwhp ish? on pump vs what i had before (390 pump). Also swapped the s52 (m3 motor) for the m52 (328i motor) since they can handle a lot more power and more reliable as well.

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i say do it. Be different. Fake wheels are fine in my book, unless your baller status. Gotta see it when you get them.
I can understand me spending the money I did for the BBS CH on the m3 but for a honda, i really do not see any use at all to be honest. Loving the bike rack (more info on what one that is if you can and where I can get it from)
 
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Old 04-22-2010, 04:15 PM
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exaclty.

its a thule rack, base kit, with the front fairing. Got it for xmas from the rents. so i have no idea on a price. I think they got it from EMS (eastern mountain sports)
 
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Originally Posted by NoMoreM3
I can understand me spending the money I did for the BBS CH on the m3 but for a honda, i really do not see any use at all to be honest. Loving the bike rack (more info on what one that is if you can and where I can get it from)
bbs = WIN! i have some too lol

I'm with Matt, do what you want but I don't like fake wheels
 
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Old 04-22-2010, 09:21 PM
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Stupid question here. What are fake wheels? I thought wheels are wheels just different weight and different ridgeness... Sorry, being stupid here
 
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Old 04-22-2010, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by jkskrn
Stupid question here. What are fake wheels? I thought wheels are wheels just different weight and different ridgeness... Sorry, being stupid here
It's just a way for people to feel better about themselves for buying super light and super expensive wheels.
Rota is known for copying brands who make those really light, expensive forged wheels. Calling them fake is not really grammatically correct, since they are real wheels.

If you dig around the Internet you can get some useful anecdotal opinions on Rota wheels. I had a set and think they are good value as far as being fairly light for the money, but the finish was terrible (it started flaking after only a few months). Some people have also broken Rotas, giving them a reputation for being fragile if pushed too hard.
 
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Old 04-22-2010, 10:59 PM
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I've had 3 sets of Rotas in my "career" as a one who mods cars. I've liked them all and for me, the fit, finish, everything was perfect (minty fresh) from the time I bought them to when I sold them.
 

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Old 04-22-2010, 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Btrthnezr3
I've had 3 sets of Rotas in my "career" as a one who mods cars. I've liked them all and for me, the fit, finish, everything was perfect (minty fresh) from the time I bought them to when I sold them.
Listen to this young woman.... I know for a fact that she wrenches on her car and it looks great.
 
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Old 04-22-2010, 11:29 PM
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Old 04-22-2010, 11:36 PM
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I dont plan on racing with the rota wheels. On top of that, people race with rota wheels all the time and they work great. Sure, thr has been cases where rota wheels literally came off the car but remember you do get what you pay for. I am only going to use them as spring-fall wheels. Winter, I plan on switching back to my stock rims.
 
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Old 04-23-2010, 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by jkskrn
nope those are just ugly

also a better term is gay knock-off rather than fake
 
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Old 04-23-2010, 01:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Gbaby2089
nope those are just ugly

also a better term is gay knock-off rather than fake
 
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Old 04-23-2010, 01:59 AM
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my gf was all i will get a fit if u get me those rims lol
 
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Old 04-23-2010, 02:15 AM
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LMAO! I want to get the rims because I want to be the first on the forum to do that! On any fit forum. Plus, its something that will make me stand out. Nothing girly about it. I mean, who says a honda fit is a mans car?

All i know is that i need to save up around $1100 lol

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SO damn hotttt!!!!!!
 


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