View Full Version : 5zigen FN01R-C (5-spoke) versus Flik Arctic (mesh)


uncompiled
10-07-2004, 02:20 PM
You've probably already seen an xB with the 5zigens, but I just photoshopped some mesh wheels onto an xB to see what they might look like...

http://www.wam.umd.edu/~nugee/mesh.jpg

I'm still trying to decide between the two. The mesh ones are cheaper and they weigh about 18lbs, as opposed to the FN01R-C which supposedly weigh about 15-16 pounds. I don't think I care too much about the weight as long as they aren't 20" solid cast iron wheels that weigh 100 pounds. If I'm really concerned about the whole weight issue, I'll just get forged BBS wheels, but then I'd have buyer's remorse for a year or something, so... I probably won't.

Which do you think look better? I think the 5zigens are a little "racier" looking, but mesh wheels like the 5zigen Heidfeld or BBS RGR look cool too. My plan is to lower it with the Fabulous Full-kit because I like the Darth-Vader-has-a-gangsta-mobile kind of look.

http://www.scionlife.com/gallery_old/bodykits/fabulous_fullkit_xb_01.jpg

I think that without the windshield banner and the chrome, that is the kind of look I'm going after. I'm thinking that the mesh wheels might look better with that...

stankubrick
10-07-2004, 06:35 PM
IMHO, I think the Fab kit only looks good with true VIP wheels (extreme wheels for an extreme bodykit). Having tuner type wheels like the FN01R-C with the fab kit would be like wearing sneakers with a tuxedo :lol:

With no kit, you can't go wrong with either 5zigens. Although I'd suggest the FN01R-Cast because they come in a lower offset (+35 the lowest I think) plus they are a reaonably priced lightweight wheel (way cheaper then forged wheels). But in the end, it's whatever you like best :D

mksm2000
10-08-2004, 04:46 AM
is that a polished lip FN01R-C?

superjeer
10-08-2004, 02:55 PM
I like the mesh, they look cool.

Mmm look at the astro in the back ground.. nice van.

uncompiled
10-08-2004, 03:11 PM
is that a polished lip FN01R-C?

No, but these are the FN01R-C on a fellow Scion Lifer's ride:

http://www.wam.umd.edu/~nugee/fn01r-c1.jpg

I'm not sure whether I want the tuner look or not, but I like them both.

the_saint
10-09-2004, 04:10 AM
I agree with stankubrick, a Fab kit (or any VIP style kit) with either of those shoes just won't work.

5Zigen never sold the FN01R-C with a polished lip, you'll have to have it done by a shop or something.

nycazn79
10-13-2004, 09:24 AM
is that a polished lip FN01R-C?

Here's my polished lip FN01R-C:
http://img26.exs.cx/img26/8821/PICT0593800.jpg

mahalzkita28
10-13-2004, 06:18 PM
i say get the flik artic in black :) heres a link to my car with flik artics in black

http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/695429

PzwoTDI
10-22-2004, 04:22 AM
i say get the flik artic in black :) heres a link to my car with flik artics in black

http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/695429

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/695000-695999/695429_2_full.jpg

That's a sweeet TC!!

05_camo_boxb
10-22-2004, 04:37 AM
hey uncomplied could you photo shop these wheels for me preety please...www.wheelmax.com click on 5zigan and do the pro n1's bronze unless some one has these wheels

BLeeK
10-22-2004, 04:50 AM
i say get the flik artic in black :) heres a link to my car with flik artics in black

http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/695429

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/695000-695999/695429_2_full.jpg

That's a sweeet TC!!

smoke those windows with some deep tint and this tC will just kill.

mahalzkita28
10-22-2004, 06:19 AM
thanks for the props, yea i am tinting the car 20% hopefully in the next week or so. also want to get the bBist carbon hood, possibly hatch but i dont know about it yet. thanks for the input, i updated the photos on my cardomain too. check it out