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Old Jun 7, 2008 | 05:38 PM
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Which should I go with?



the black enkei RPF1's or...



both in 17x8. The weight you can't beat! only 16lbs

Also what offset? +45? I want a more flush look (which +45 wont get me I believe) so any opinions would be great!
Old Jun 7, 2008 | 06:08 PM
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Black on Black is probably the best. Even though the silver won't look bad, this would be my choice. Gl!
Old Jun 7, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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Silver...
Old Jun 7, 2008 | 06:22 PM
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You want +35 offset.
Old Jun 7, 2008 | 06:58 PM
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BLACK FTW.!
Old Jun 7, 2008 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Ro_Ja
You want +35 offset.
thanks! Do you know of any good places other than tire rack that sell the RPF1's? Tire rack only has them in a +45 offset.

I like how black on black looks, but I don't want to be like everyone else.

The silver looks good, but almost too bright for my taste. (I would probably powdercoat them gunmetal if I were to get silver).

Thanks for the feedback everyone, keep it coming!
Old Jun 7, 2008 | 07:09 PM
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You need to search for wheels under the Toyota Celica for better offsets. Lame, I know.

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Try High End too. Link is in my sig. Call the shop and they'll get you what you need. Also you can try Edge Racing.
Old Jun 7, 2008 | 07:23 PM
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isn't there someone on this forum from edgeracing? do we get discounts?

anyone know his screenname?
Old Jun 7, 2008 | 07:27 PM
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https://www.scionlife.com/profile/Leo_EdgeRacing
Old Jun 7, 2008 | 07:36 PM
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Thanks for the quick reply again ro_ja!

I pm'd leo, so we will see. In the mean time, should I go with 18x8 or 17x8?
Old Jun 7, 2008 | 07:40 PM
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If you plan to do a lot of track events: 17x8

If you plan to do a lot of just general show events: 18x8
Old Jun 7, 2008 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Ro_Ja
If you plan to do a lot of track events: 17x8

If you plan to do a lot of just general show events: 18x8
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Old Jun 7, 2008 | 08:09 PM
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i would say bronze or golf if they come in that color. too many black on black. although if nothing, silver will still look hawt!
Old Jun 7, 2008 | 08:15 PM
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I will be eventually doing track events so 17x8 it is...

anyone have pictures of these wheels on your car? Care to post some pics?

this is the only one I have seen so far...



it is eminence's ride...
Old Jun 7, 2008 | 09:17 PM
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I'd say black because the silver looks like the OEM wheels.
You can't beat the 'stealth' look IMHO.

Originally Posted by Yanki01
i would say bronze or golf...
Hey Yanki, what color is 'golf'? (I keed, I keed.)
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Originally Posted by Hyghgynx
Originally Posted by Yanki01
i would say bronze or golf...
Hey Yanki, what color is 'golf'? (I keed, I keed.)
lol, i have golf in my mind. I was supposed to go today but now planning on going tomorrow.
Old Jun 7, 2008 | 09:51 PM
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golf pants plaid... duh.

actually that might look pretty bad ___. someone paint their wheels plaid
Old Jun 7, 2008 | 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Astoria
golf pants plaid... duh.

actually that might look pretty bad butt. someone paint their wheels plaid


I am leaning more towards black now, but cant find a place that has them in 17x8 +35 offset. edgeracing.com has a matt black but it doesn't look the same.

thanks for all the input!
Old Jun 7, 2008 | 10:25 PM
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mmmm I like them in gunmetal... well they look gunmetal to me... heres the pic...



I guess it could be black chrome too... hmmm
Old Jun 7, 2008 | 10:30 PM
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That's the SBC (super brilliant coating) color. Quite nice in person. Looks awesome.

Give High End a call and ask for Ben, Brian, or Jun. Get them to special order you a black set if you want them that badly.



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