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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 05:39 PM
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I like this wheel from Drag in black. It's the Drag D-2. Some people tell me that I shouldn't get it because it looks really close to the TRD wheel. I want to get a second opinion. What do you all think? There is a slight difference in them.

Here is a picture of one in black and in silver.





Picture of the TRD wheel.

Old Jan 31, 2006 | 05:43 PM
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In black, yes...

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Old Jan 31, 2006 | 06:37 PM
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Major differences.

Drag = Lip
TRD = No lip

Drag = Indentions and screws on side
TRD = Smooth

Drag = Chrome lip
TRD = Silver lip
Old Jan 31, 2006 | 06:44 PM
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TRDs are just Racing Hart GT5's with a TRD badge on them.
Old Jan 31, 2006 | 07:38 PM
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The drags are pretty cool. They're more of a Volk replica than the Rh.
Old Mar 7, 2006 | 09:37 PM
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Rims and tires are at the shop getting mounted. I will get them installed tomorrow.


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Black is the way to go! I just got black Drag DR13's on my RS 3.0!
Old Mar 8, 2006 | 02:58 AM
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how does the quality seem with those?

paint look durable? How heavy is it.

Let me know how that 40 offset fits. Are those 18s or 17s?
Old Mar 8, 2006 | 04:35 AM
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I'm getting some black DR11's! Hopefully. i definately like the black look. id say go for em
Old Mar 8, 2006 | 07:54 AM
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...and the Racing Harts are just knock off Volk GT-C's

if it has the look that you're going for, fits into the budget you realistically want to spend and you don't put brand too high on your priority list then go for it.
Old Mar 8, 2006 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Ra
how does the quality seem with those?

paint look durable? How heavy is it.

Let me know how that 40 offset fits. Are those 18s or 17s?
The quality and the paint looks real good. As for the weight of them, they were 55lbs per two wheels in one big box with a bunch of flat pieces of cardboard between the two boxes that the wheels them selves come in. So probably about 26-27lbs each plus wheels. They are 18X7's. I'm getting them installed tomorrow so I'll let you know about the offset then. I have OTG Shims in the rears though.
Old Mar 8, 2006 | 11:26 AM
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those look freaking good!!
Old Mar 8, 2006 | 07:06 PM
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Front

Rear


Old Mar 8, 2006 | 08:55 PM
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Looks nice!
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Looks good!
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nice... are you running drop springs?

if so, what drop?
Old Mar 9, 2006 | 05:39 AM
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frikkin siiiick. cant wait for my drags
Old Mar 9, 2006 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Ra
nice... are you running drop springs?

if so, what drop?
TRD's 1" drop. I don't want to go any lower than that. Eventually I will be getting the shocks and struts to go with it, but as of now that's all I have.
Sorry my car is filthy in those pictures. It's supposed to rain tomorrow so some time this weekend I will wash my car and take some better pics.
Old Mar 10, 2006 | 09:33 AM
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Funny thing is, this setup rides a lot smoother than the stock tires and when I had my 205/40R17 setup.
Old Mar 10, 2006 | 10:42 AM
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looks good on the camo



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