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Forum: Cosmetic 30-07-2012, 03:01 PM
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Posted By Jimmy S
Yes... This is the reason you shouldn't run...

Yes...

This is the reason you shouldn't run different sizes...

But, despite that... Why would you anyway?
Forum: Cosmetic 24-07-2012, 04:24 PM
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Posted By Jimmy S
Hahah... Stop reading about it and just do it......

Hahah... Stop reading about it and just do it... All the reading I did told me that I was going to have trouble fitting my wheels under the guards, yet when I finally got them and put them on, they...
Forum: Cosmetic 24-07-2012, 02:43 PM
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Posted By Jimmy S
Per our discussion last night... Sif mexican? ...

Per our discussion last night... Sif mexican?

http://www.wheeldude.com/wdg/ul/index.php/800/800/gallery/5919_1.JPG
http://www.wheeldude.com/wdg/ul/index.php/800/800/gallery/5920_1.JPG
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Forum: Cosmetic 23-07-2012, 02:55 PM
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Posted By Jimmy S
Definitely get black DPT's... So much nicer......

Definitely get black DPT's... So much nicer... but you need to get the 18x9.5 +35's
Forum: Cosmetic 30-03-2012, 10:32 AM
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Posted By Jimmy S
It depends on how much money you want to waste? ...

It depends on how much money you want to waste?

Your coilovers 'should' give you enough adjustment to fit the wheels with the guards rolled.

If you don't want to roll the guards immediately,...
Forum: Cosmetic 29-03-2012, 04:31 PM
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Posted By Jimmy S
There is no getting around the fact that you will...

There is no getting around the fact that you will need to be 4x4 spec until you get the guards rolled IMO...

Unless you run -5 degrees camber or more... which is ridiculous!
Forum: Cosmetic 22-03-2012, 01:44 AM
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Posted By Jimmy S
Oz Racing = Italian designed and...

Oz Racing = Italian designed and manufactured/used for F1/Quality = Not especially cheap.

That said, you should definitely get some 19 x 8 Ultraleggera's and powdercoat them charcoal..
...
Forum: Cosmetic 23-02-2012, 02:58 PM
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Posted By Jimmy S
Fantastic post there...

Fantastic post there...
Forum: Cosmetic 23-02-2012, 12:52 PM
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Posted By Jimmy S
A.Spence dropping the knowledge bomb... Yet he's...

A.Spence dropping the knowledge bomb... Yet he's still running stocker rubbish...

Disappointing!
Forum: Cosmetic 30-01-2012, 04:29 PM
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Posted By Jimmy S
I'd be surprised if many people are running them...

I'd be surprised if many people are running them here yet... Still a fairly new product and I've not yet seen any in soft enough offset for a GC...

Do like though!
...
Forum: Cosmetic 26-11-2011, 12:09 PM
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Posted By Jimmy S
Alliance should be able to fix it up... Will take...

Alliance should be able to fix it up... Will take about a week!
Forum: Cosmetic 25-11-2011, 04:47 PM
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Posted By Jimmy S
Don't be put off to go for your pink wheels just...

Don't be put off to go for your pink wheels just because a few people say it's not a good idea... If it's what you like, then it will be well worth it!

Especially when it's only a few hundred...
Forum: Cosmetic 04-11-2011, 11:10 AM
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Posted By Jimmy S
Paul is his name... Solid Imports is the...

Paul is his name... Solid Imports is the 'company'...

Agree with the comments above, good guy, and well priced gear! Although it is still a lot more expensive than the alternative's you've been...
Forum: Cosmetic 03-11-2011, 04:04 PM
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Posted By Jimmy S
if you're looking for another uncommon wheel to...

if you're looking for another uncommon wheel to fit... Why not pick up a set of Evo X Enkei's?

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/4872/evoxzl3.jpg
Forum: Cosmetic 03-11-2011, 03:57 PM
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Posted By Jimmy S
Sorry man... They don't look even remotely as...

Sorry man... They don't look even remotely as good on the STi as the GTR wheels do! :(

Also 18 x 9" +20 will be very mexican on the STi
Forum: Cosmetic 27-10-2011, 06:14 PM
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Posted By Jimmy S
Do it TJ... :) 19 x 10.5 +22 minimum though! ;)

Do it TJ... :) 19 x 10.5 +22 minimum though! ;)
Forum: Cosmetic 27-10-2011, 04:28 PM
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Posted By Jimmy S
If you read back through this thread you will see...

If you read back through this thread you will see countless excellent recommendations of wheels to suit your car...
Forum: Cosmetic 27-10-2011, 12:39 PM
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Posted By Jimmy S
Varrstoen Australia are doing a special on 2.2.1...

Varrstoen Australia are doing a special on 2.2.1 18x9.5 +35 5x100 now as well...
Forum: Cosmetic 25-10-2011, 12:32 PM
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Posted By Jimmy S
2.2.1 - 5x100 18 x 9.5 +35 ...

2.2.1 - 5x100 18 x 9.5 +35

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a129/killakorean/VTBLOG/IMG_7255-500W.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a129/killakorean/VTBLOG/IMG_7299-500W.jpg

2.2.1 -...
Forum: Cosmetic 25-10-2011, 09:22 AM
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Posted By Jimmy S
I bought mine through John from Cartel-Australia!...

I bought mine through John from Cartel-Australia!

If I was you though, I'd be going the GTR wheels... Just for something different!

Although, the 2.2.1 is nice... 2.2.2 is better on GD guards!...
Forum: Cosmetic 24-10-2011, 01:50 PM
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Posted By Jimmy S
Really?... Mine were pretty cheap!? Who have you...

Really?... Mine were pretty cheap!? Who have you ordered through?

For the record, I'd rate them as a step above Rota's personally... Not that I'd have a problem owning another set of them.
Forum: Cosmetic 24-10-2011, 11:19 AM
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Posted By Jimmy S
Enkei's or XD9's for me!... CR Kai's are way too...

Enkei's or XD9's for me!... CR Kai's are way too common IMO...
Forum: Cosmetic 22-10-2011, 12:40 AM
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Posted By Jimmy S
^^ XXR's... Good looking wheel! and very well...

^^ XXR's... Good looking wheel! and very well priced!!

For the record, my Varrstoen 3.3.2's rolled up today! :)
...
Forum: Cosmetic 19-10-2011, 04:07 PM
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Posted By Jimmy S
Yep, ordered my rims from John at Cartel!...

Yep, ordered my rims from John at Cartel! Definitely hit him up for Varrstoen as they are now the official Australian Varrstoen branch.




Huh? There are definitely LMGT4 style wheels to suit...
Forum: Cosmetic 19-10-2011, 11:32 AM
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Posted By Jimmy S
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a129/killakorean...

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a129/killakorean/DSCN1474-1.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a129/killakorean/DSCN1489.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a129/killakorean/DSCN1467.jpg...
Forum: Cosmetic 18-10-2011, 01:38 PM
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Posted By Jimmy S
not suggesting it won't be worth it, as I think...

not suggesting it won't be worth it, as I think it will definitely be, but just prepare yourself that there may be some fluffing around to get them on there! :)
Forum: Cosmetic 18-10-2011, 12:33 PM
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Posted By Jimmy S
Love the R34 GTR wheels on any car except the...

Love the R34 GTR wheels on any car except the GTR! :D

I daresay that they will be a bit of a mission to get to fit though as I think they require machining and a bit of fluffing around! Plus they...
Forum: Cosmetic 27-06-2011, 09:23 AM
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Posted By Jimmy S
LOL... Dave... Rims are OZ Racing Ultraleggera......

LOL... Dave... Rims are OZ Racing Ultraleggera... But the size is right!

The front(pictured) has plenty of space, and with the 5mm spacer you forgot to put on, will look perfect... The rear is...
Forum: Cosmetic 22-06-2011, 11:33 PM
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Posted By Jimmy S
Call and ask for me KB!.. You'll get a better...

Call and ask for me KB!.. You'll get a better price than I would! ;)

Jase - Not really... Can still get the 18" Ultraleggera's new locally... or if you want the 19"s as mentioned, you can probably...
Forum: Cosmetic 22-06-2011, 11:38 AM
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Posted By Jimmy S
Ridiculous KB... Looks stupid IMO... The owner...

Ridiculous KB... Looks stupid IMO... The owner should definitely sell the rims to me as they will be just flush on the X! ;)
Forum: Cosmetic 21-06-2011, 11:46 PM
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Posted By Jimmy S
Oz Racing Superleggera? ...

Oz Racing Superleggera?

http://www.ozracing.ie/images/ozsuperleggeragold.jpg

No longer available as they were superceded by the Ultraleggera's... which are no longer available in Aus in 19"......
Forum: Cosmetic 19-06-2011, 10:45 AM
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Posted By Jimmy S
otherwise... as above... Tode's were Rota's and...

otherwise... as above... Tode's were Rota's and are still available...
Forum: Cosmetic 10-06-2011, 11:55 PM
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Posted By Jimmy S
The ones Dave posted are in fact GForce... ...

The ones Dave posted are in fact GForce...

These are DPT's...

http://www.wheeldude.com/catalog/img/rotaDPTmattebrz2.jpg
Forum: Cosmetic 27-05-2011, 11:31 PM
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Posted By Jimmy S
Matt black is win... but I dare say it would look...

Matt black is win... but I dare say it would look even better with bigger/different coloured wheels.. :)
Forum: Cosmetic 25-05-2011, 11:04 PM
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Posted By Jimmy S
Drop it like it's hot Big Dan!!! :D Looks...

Drop it like it's hot Big Dan!!! :D

Looks great!!
Forum: Cosmetic 21-04-2011, 09:24 AM
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Posted By Jimmy S
They will fit, but you will need coilovers and...

They will fit, but you will need coilovers and guard work plus plenty of negative camber!




Something in black/charcoal will suit... Or titanium Ultraleggera's if you can afford! ;)
Forum: Cosmetic 05-11-2010, 05:42 PM
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Posted By Jimmy S
STi MY05+ has 114.3 PCD which will fit the new...

STi MY05+ has 114.3 PCD which will fit the new Advan model... WRX's and Liberty's are still 5x100 PCD, so they won't fit! :(

If you're looking at 18"s like the NT03/Enkei then you may be right as...
Forum: Cosmetic 05-11-2010, 03:19 PM
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Posted By Jimmy S
The new model is not available in a 19" in 5x100...

The new model is not available in a 19" in 5x100 though... :rolleyes:



I paid around $3k for mine... Speak to Tech 9 for a current price though as it varies depending on the exchange rate n...
Forum: Cosmetic 05-11-2010, 01:14 PM
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Posted By Jimmy S
If you're trying to find them new, they are...

If you're trying to find them new, they are discontinued... 2nd hand... Good luck! :)
Forum: Cosmetic 20-10-2010, 02:10 PM
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Posted By Jimmy S
Nice work! I used the same wheel as an...

Nice work!

I used the same wheel as an example of the colour I am getting my Ultraleggera's powdercoated!
Forum: Cosmetic 14-10-2010, 04:59 PM
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Posted By Jimmy S
LoL Tino... There are no "rules" with offset......

LoL Tino... There are no "rules" with offset... can fit whatever you want to spend the time and effort squeezing on... or you can stick to lamo offsets and sizes! Totally depends on the lengths you...
Forum: Cosmetic 13-10-2010, 05:56 PM
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Posted By Jimmy S
Yeah... definitely not worth it considering the...

Yeah... definitely not worth it considering the face is probably the same on the +35 version of the same wheel! :)
Forum: Cosmetic 13-10-2010, 05:24 PM
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Posted By Jimmy S
Wrong PCD for pre-05 STi though! ;) Was...

Wrong PCD for pre-05 STi though! ;)

Was completely hypothetical... but really... its only a 15mm pull further than the 18 x 9.5 +35 Rota Grid's which are fitted to plenty of STi's...

Not to say...
Forum: Cosmetic 13-10-2010, 02:18 PM
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Posted By Jimmy S
Nah man... I think he mean't Joe ;) <3

Nah man... I think he mean't Joe ;)

<3
Forum: Cosmetic 13-10-2010, 01:21 PM
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Posted By Jimmy S
LOL... Compared to yours, Josh's is on the road...

LOL... Compared to yours, Josh's is on the road 24-7 ;)
Forum: Cosmetic 13-10-2010, 12:40 PM
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Posted By Jimmy S
Very pulled guards, lots of camber and stretched...

Very pulled guards, lots of camber and stretched tyres... Could do it!

Never said it would be easy!... Could be done IMO though!

Yours is perfect though mang... I don't think you need a lower...
Forum: Cosmetic 12-10-2010, 05:24 PM
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Posted By Jimmy S
Not a bad price... but they won't fit any...

Not a bad price... but they won't fit any WRX's...

Might squeeze them onto an MY05+ STi, but would need bulk camber and guard work!

P.S - Just import a set of Work Emotion's or Rota Torque's if...
Forum: Cosmetic 13-09-2010, 10:33 AM
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Posted By Jimmy S
Rolled guards and a degree or so of -ve camber...

Rolled guards and a degree or so of -ve camber should squeeze them in...

Personally wouldn't do it without coilovers though... +40 or higher without coilovers IMO...
Forum: Cosmetic 01-09-2010, 07:21 PM
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Posted By Jimmy S
LOL... Not sure you were on the same wavelength...

LOL... Not sure you were on the same wavelength with Tech 9 mate...

Last time I asked them for rims for a GC8 they "made me" get 20"s... Doubt they would have been unwilling to sell you 18"s......
Forum: Cosmetic 25-08-2010, 04:41 PM
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Views: 473,974
Posted By Jimmy S
TE37's or die Tino... forget the rest...

TE37's or die Tino... forget the rest...
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