I ordered my rims

[Thorpedo]

I just ordered my rims today  heres the specs.  Volk Racing Gram Lights 57 "Pro"   17x8 all the way around   Got a great deal on them from Forperformance.com(North East Auto Designs)  They are gettin the first shipment of them in the Us so this should be interesting    I'll post later when i get them(early august) for pics and weights

[TheTimanator]

I love those rims. <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'> BTW what is the difference between the Pro's and the other two? &nbsp;Aside from that how much did you pay and what color?

[Thorpedo]

the differences are, the pro have a little thicker spoke, a bigger lip <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> , and are lightest of the three models(f, c, and pro) &nbsp;I got a great deal on them from North east auto design . 1549 shipped to my door(i got a discount for pre-ordering)

[KiDyNomiTe]

I like that little intro sound they have on thier site, hopefully in about a year I will have a car that sounds somewhat like that. &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'>

[adey]

as I was recently informed, there are 3 versions of the gramlights (not including colors). There's the standard, ~300/wheel GL57C (C=Cast); &nbsp;there's the forged, ~500/wheel GL57F (F=Forged); &nbsp;and there's the Pro, ~<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='???'>/wheel GL57Pro (or FPro). These are 2-piece and have wider spokes than the GL57C (not sure about the GL57F though). They have a polished lip.

[D-STYLE180SX]

Those are the rims ill get in the near future!!!
After finding out the Nismo LM GT4 sold for $560. A piece
for 17x8 thats before shipping!!!
What offset did you get &nbsp;+35?
Also, did you get the gunmetal or gold/bronce?

[Thorpedo]

35 is the only offset offered for the 4x114 17x8 rim for some reason but it works so its ok &nbsp;and yes &nbsp;they arent gunmetal but a bit lighter..Called gray silver

[Thorpedo]

what tires do you think i should get guys? &nbsp;I have access to good deals on brigestone and wholesale from tirediscounters. Id like a bit more meat in the back as well

[nizmo s14]

yes man.....those are the most elitzorz rims ever &nbsp;<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':thumbsup:'>

[sykikchimp]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (D-STYLE180SX @ July 15 2002,9:15)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Those are the rims ill get in the near future!!!
After finding out the Nismo LM GT4 sold for $560. A piece
for 17x8 thats before shipping!!!
What offset did you get +35?
Also, did you get the gunmetal or gold/bronce?</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
The &nbsp;LM GT4's are BADASS.. &nbsp;I love those wheels. &nbsp;Them and the TE37's.

[luey02]

ah man, it's gonna be a tight fit up front if you got a s13.. &nbsp;8" wide and +35 and 18"s?? &nbsp; I suggest you order some spacers along with them wheels..

[Thorpedo]

17's, not 18's

[uiuc240]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Thorpedo @ July 15 2002,9:03)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">35 is the only offset offered for the 4x114 17x8 rim for some reason but it works so its ok and yes they arent gunmetal but a bit lighter..Called gray silver</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
this is exactly why i stopped dreaming about the Gram Lights. &nbsp;if you read the Rays website, the 57 Pro with the 4x114.3 and +35mm offset has the "C" disk. &nbsp;this is designed for FF cars and will not fit with Z brakes. &nbsp;so if you're running those, or plan to, you'll need spacers (and isn't the whole point of $$$ wheels to get the exact right size?) &nbsp;in lieu of this, i'll be getting GT-A's or GT-P's when it's time to order my wheels. &nbsp;and the CP28's are nice too...great sizes. &nbsp;anyway, if they DO fit with Z brakes (magically), please let us know.

Eric

[Thorpedo]

if anything, i'll need small spacers, I dont plan upgrading brakes anytime soon

[uiuc240]

you're going to be running pimp ass $1500 wheels with stock single piston sliding calipers? &nbsp;maybe for a few months...but i guarantee you'll want to make that change sooner than you think. &nbsp;once you can see your rotors and calipers from 50 feet away, you'll want them to look nice. &nbsp;plus, the performance is soooo much better. &nbsp;but that's obviously just my $.02. &nbsp;i guess i'm just surprised that you didn't get wheels designed for the Z brakes right from the start.

Eric

[240 2NR]

Well if you can get bridgestone tires for cheap then the answer is easy. &nbsp;Get two sets of S-03 Pole positions and send one set to me! &nbsp;Seriously, if I had a the money and experience to justify those tires, they would be on my car forever (or until they make something better). &nbsp;I have really heard nothing bad about them other than wear (milage)issues. &nbsp;Seriously good wet and dry traction that stands up well to track time. &nbsp;Mmmmmm