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Old Mar 20, 2008 | 01:09 AM
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True...I'm just staying in general...I would get something different.
Old Mar 20, 2008 | 02:04 AM
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problem with the TE-37s on the tC is that the offset is so conservative that you can't have any real concave-ness thats so sexy with the TE's on RWD cars, For the money, I'd probably go another route, however, Ro_Ja, go pick up a set cus regardless, they're still some damn sexy wheels!
Old Mar 20, 2008 | 02:09 AM
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agreed
Old Mar 20, 2008 | 03:51 AM
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Yeah, nothing's set in stone yet. I'm open to suggestions. Ben and I are trying to work something out. I've always loved the TE's though, concave or not. I'm still waiting for something to catch my eye...

Wes, I know! The offset is horrible! I hate it so much! haha


Meanwhile, I got this yesterday... :D

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2340/...dbb7589b57.jpg
Old Mar 20, 2008 | 03:58 AM
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TE37s don't need to be concave to look good. They are classic.
Old Mar 20, 2008 | 04:12 AM
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How about the 57s-pro's...
Old Mar 20, 2008 | 04:16 AM
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The titanium lipped ones? Those are crazy and I love 'em, but not good for a daily driven street car. I don't want to attract too much attention to my tC, I'm just looking for a clean setup with some class. Plus, I would be so scared to drive the tC with the titanium lips...the fear of scratching or something bad happening to them...
Old Mar 20, 2008 | 04:18 AM
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57s pros are just normal, the titanium finish is just like a standard finish much like a flat black or a gold.
Old Mar 20, 2008 | 04:23 AM
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oh yeah and adds like 500 bucks a wheel lol
Old Mar 20, 2008 | 04:26 AM
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but the ti finish is worth it...
Old Mar 20, 2008 | 04:32 AM
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agreed!!!!!

one of my favorite finishes of all time
Old Mar 20, 2008 | 05:05 AM
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here are some LE37t for sale

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3657659


or



http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3721820


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http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3710209
Old Mar 20, 2008 | 05:40 AM
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I thought LE37s had a polished lip. What's the point of painting them black? They look like regular TE37s now.
Old Mar 20, 2008 | 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by 1_kLEan_tC
48 offset, would be sunken in a bit....
Old Mar 20, 2008 | 11:39 AM
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Almost every wheel in this thread is played out. Come on guys lets see some forward thinking on here...
Old Mar 20, 2008 | 12:36 PM
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haha, here we go again
Old Mar 20, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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I seriously doubt that
Old Mar 20, 2008 | 01:28 PM
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eh, its from the kid that has some of the most played out wheels on a xb. the sportmax 501's. oh well
Old Mar 20, 2008 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Boxer_Rebellion
Almost every wheel in this thread is played out. Come on guys lets see some forward thinking on here...
please identify some of these "played out" wheels.

anyway, here are some popular wheels among the euro crowd....





5x100 Boyd Coddingtons (not my style)

Old Mar 20, 2008 | 02:49 PM
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the 3rd one's are straight sex!!!! awesome!



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