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    07-16-2012 10:41 AM #1
    The OEM wheels do not bother me, but I know that is one point of hate for several here. I have been toying with the idea of some aftermarket wheels, and I ran across this thread on another forum, and it is awesome.

    I am liking the ones pictured at the moment.


    http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7535




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    07-16-2012 10:43 AM #2
    I'll be honest I think the stock wheels are perfect for the car if sticking to the same wheel size. I would only change them if upgrading to a bigger wheel.
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    07-16-2012 10:58 AM #4
    The one on Advan RG-D's looks incredible.


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    07-16-2012 11:06 AM #5
    Don't know why I haven't noticed before(among a gazillion FR-S/BRZ thread here), but the belt line of the car is pretty low for a new car...refreshing difference to most cars out there...

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    07-16-2012 11:07 AM #6
    Quote Originally Posted by 8v_gti777 View Post
    The one on Advan RG-D's looks incredible.

    fapulous.

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    07-16-2012 11:07 AM #7
    Reminds me a lot of the RX8 R3





    Personally, I love the gray SSR Comps on this car. It would perfection to have those wheels on a yellow FR-S / BRZ


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    07-16-2012 11:36 AM #9
    Quote Originally Posted by masa8888 View Post
    Reminds me a lot of the RX8 R3
    Thanks for that...I could not figure out why that look seemed so familiar.
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    07-16-2012 11:40 AM #10
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    07-16-2012 11:41 AM #11
    Quote Originally Posted by dcmix5 View Post
    HOLD THE DAMN PHONE.

    Is this a repaint, a photoshop, or a JDM Toyota color?

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    07-16-2012 11:41 AM #12
    I found these pictures of a BRZ on some BBS CHs. Clean. I like how this car can take on different looks very easily.





    Also this picture, with an 86 on Gram Lights, is spot on.


  13. 07-16-2012 11:41 AM #13
    Just counting down the minutes til this happens:

    Yes, it is 'shopped, you can tell by the pixels.

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    07-16-2012 11:42 AM #14
    Quote Originally Posted by 8v_gti777 View Post
    The one on Advan RG-D's looks incredible.

    A tad low, but still good
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    07-16-2012 12:08 PM #15
    Quote Originally Posted by AKADriver View Post
    HOLD THE DAMN PHONE.

    Is this a repaint, a photoshop, or a JDM Toyota color?

    WANT.
    Could be vinyl or a repaint, as I am not aware of any OEM color like that in any region.

    I can't read this of course, maybe the story is there:

    http://clicccar.com/2012/05/27/157687
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    I like when dumb people quote mechanical grip as a metric of whether or not a car is fun to drive. It's like saying McDonald's is the best restaurant because you get a lot of calories for your money.

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    07-16-2012 12:09 PM #16
    Quote Originally Posted by OldsPowered View Post
    Just counting down the minutes til this happens:
    Oh Christ.
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    07-16-2012 12:15 PM #17
    Quote Originally Posted by OldsPowered View Post
    Just counting down the minutes til this happens:

    Yes, it is 'shopped, you can tell by the pixels.
    Yes and why wouldn't it every car looks good on Rs's.
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  18. 07-16-2012 12:33 PM #18
    Quote Originally Posted by j. Kush View Post
    Oh Christ.
    If you guys (moderators) let it happen I think we'd have a 13 page thread with that one picture.

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    07-16-2012 12:51 PM #19
    Quote Originally Posted by dcmix5 View Post
    can kinda sorta see the resemblance.



    Volk TE37's usually look good on just about any sports car


    not sure what wheels are on the gazoo street car


    TRD wheels look pretty good
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    07-16-2012 01:19 PM #20
    digging the white one with bbs ch-r's


    the stock wheels on the FR-S are hideous

  21. 07-16-2012 01:23 PM #21
    I'm thinking about starting a BRZ blinker lever thread, I'll be needing your opinions.

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    07-16-2012 01:42 PM #22
    People were complaining about the bolt pattern. The wheel options seems to be pretty healthy. Looks like you can go pretty wide as well.

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    07-16-2012 01:46 PM #23
    Quote Originally Posted by The Holy Molar View Post
    People were complaining about the bolt pattern.
    Does it not have 5x114.3 or something that all the Japanese car comes with?

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    Quote Originally Posted by RacingManiac View Post
    Does it not have 5x114.3 or something that all the Japanese car comes with?
    No, it's 5x100 like most Subarus.
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    07-16-2012 02:02 PM #25
    Bummer...that's interesting...MK4 wheels?

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    07-31-2012 11:41 AM #29
    Quote Originally Posted by alohasb7 View Post


    Work emotions look amazing on just about any Japanese sporty car. I absolutely abhor the stock wheels...anything is better, even steelies.
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  30. 07-31-2012 06:29 PM #30
    Are these for sale yet, stateside? I saw one in NJ today on manufacturer plates, and it looked niiiiiiice.

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    07-31-2012 06:40 PM #31
    Quote Originally Posted by Gates311 View Post

    Also this picture, with an 86 on Gram Lights, is spot on.

    Probably what I'll go with. They're my favorites at the moment at least.

    Was at a Subaru dealer with a friend who wanted to look at a WRX today and they happened to have a white limited sitting on the floor. Loved the interior but just can't quite convince myself that it's worth $3000 more than an fr-s. Told the sales guy that if it was a premium I'd be driving it home today. Wish it had been a premium

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    07-31-2012 07:21 PM #32
    I was able to take a BRZ premium home overnight last week, and now I wish I didn't because I loved the seats, the accent lighting and HIDS, and the nav unit. They knocked $700 off MSRP too, but my trade came in way too low for me to take the deal.

    Quote Originally Posted by VWguy2004 View Post
    Are these for sale yet, stateside? I saw one in NJ today on manufacturer plates, and it looked niiiiiiice.
    Yep, been on sale for awhile now.
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    07-31-2012 07:24 PM #33
    Quote Originally Posted by VWguy2004 View Post
    Are these for sale yet, stateside? I saw one in NJ today on manufacturer plates, and it looked niiiiiiice.

    I've had mine for two months.

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    07-31-2012 07:25 PM #34
    Quote Originally Posted by dcmix5 View Post
    I was able to take a BRZ premium home overnight last week, and now I wish I didn't because I loved the seats, the accent lighting and HIDS, and the nav unit. They knocked $700 off MSRP too, but my trade came in way too low for me to take the deal.

    Update on the FR-S?

  35. 07-31-2012 07:30 PM #35
    Quote Originally Posted by alohasb7 View Post
    Now that is f*cking HOT.
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    You're a self-serving Japanese car-hating asshat.
    I drive two Japanese cars.

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