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boostzealot
03-15-2009, 12:37 AM
lowered the car a little today and rolled the fenders all the way around and my buddy thought it would be cool to throw his 18x9.5 Gram Light 57 optimise on my car to see how they would look. needless to say, it came out outstanding. the only thing is that i will need a 5mm spacer for the fronts to clear the inside of my calipers. i have that covered though cuz since im getting these powder coated silver, ill shave the 2mm off the caliper and then coat them. then it'll be the perfect fit. enjoy.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k232/boostzealot/new%20beginnings/S8000157.jpg

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im seriously considering these because i have found them for less than $1500 without tires and that is just fine with me. so the deployment money will definately help.....again. lol let me know what you think.
skyhigh90210
03-15-2009, 12:54 AM
Damn those things look so nice with that fitment.
greddy
03-15-2009, 12:55 AM
Looks hot bj, real hot!
IceDouTGaLanT
03-15-2009, 12:57 AM
daym that look VERY mean!!!!!!!!!!! SICK setup!
fatal1
03-15-2009, 12:58 AM
looks sick
9G
03-15-2009, 01:04 AM
those wheels are keepers!
boostzealot
03-15-2009, 01:06 AM
hell yeah, im budgeting these out right now and i should be able to have them with Dunlop Direzza Z1 Star Specs in the same size as the tires that are on those rims. (245/40/18 )
9G
03-15-2009, 01:13 AM
are you hitting something when you turn full lock on the front wheels?
boostzealot
03-15-2009, 01:19 AM
i havent tried with the gram lights. we just were joking around and tried them and they fit. we were all like "oh DAMN!!!"
before i buy them for sure i will make the changes i stated before and then reinstall the wheels and take them around the block to make sure they do ok in all ranges of motion. i would hate to buy them and then they not really do well driving around. 18x9.5 is a big rim but it fits.
menace
03-15-2009, 01:39 AM
Man that looks ( . Y . )'s bro. Hell of a wide rim on a G
Reelax
03-15-2009, 02:57 AM
much better! RAYS ENGINEERING ftw!
lonestar22
03-15-2009, 03:21 AM
that looks badass, im glad galant owners are finally beginning to play with offsets and sizes
Reelax
03-15-2009, 04:42 AM
that looks badass, im glad galant owners are finally beginning to play with offsets and sizes

huh? there have been plenty of 8G's w/ extremely wide wheels and low offsets since the 8G came out... just not often publicized. there are quite a few very nice aggressive USDM galants that are rarely on here or not on any of the boards and in some cases have never had pictures posted. just because you haven't seen them doesn't mean they don't exist. maybe what you meant is it's good that you finally get to see them.
lonestar22
03-15-2009, 05:32 AM
huh? there have been plenty of 8G's w/ extremely wide wheels and low offsets since the 8G came out... just not often publicized. there are quite a few very nice aggressive USDM galants that are rarely on here or not on any of the boards and in some cases have never had pictures posted. just because you haven't seen them doesn't mean they don't exist. maybe what you meant is it's good that you finally get to see them.

maybe what i meant is its rare. especially on the forums.
and plenty of fixed up 8gs? maybe over there in cali
ASTIG
03-15-2009, 06:18 AM
that looks AGGRESSIVE!!!

more camber!!!
Galante
03-15-2009, 06:34 AM
NIce job dude! Really hot wheels!
Jeffylou87
03-15-2009, 06:47 AM
Those are teh sex..
Ivory8g
03-15-2009, 07:08 AM
Yum-my!
Stewi
03-15-2009, 10:38 AM
that setup looks hott but your probably gonna rub on the inside during hard turns. What offset are the wheels? (not counting the spacer) Im running 235's 18x8 +35 offset and I cant even get my pinkie between the the tire and the rear 1/4 panel in the back and im running a few degrees negative camber. My 1/4 panel is also cut and folded up so its like there is no lip in there at all. I cant believe you got 245's on a 9" wide wheel out back and its not rubbing.
Serstylz2
03-15-2009, 10:46 AM
looks like a Supra!
seth98esT
03-15-2009, 11:32 AM
That is some great fitment right there ;)
9G
03-15-2009, 11:34 AM
mannnnn thats gonna be sooo hot if there isnt any rubbing issues. im jealous!
4-G-rim
03-15-2009, 11:38 AM
Oly OMG my gosh my ballz are blue shitz YO! :cool:

Those are freaking nice BJ...those wheels looks and fit just right for your Galant man. Though like what some are concerned...its looks like a very tight fit and might have issues on turns, but none the less on visual appeal...its drop dead sexy!
lnkn52
03-15-2009, 11:39 AM
nice setup, keep it
4g63lover
03-15-2009, 12:02 PM
would the +38 offset kinda compensate for the width when it comes to rubbing when turning?
RedGalant2k1
03-15-2009, 01:01 PM
Not really 'that' aggressive.
Strizi81
03-15-2009, 01:39 PM
Damn looks really nice ;-)
Stewi
03-15-2009, 03:07 PM
it does when your running a 8 or 8.5" wide wheel, but with a 9.5" wide wheel, thats a little crazy. Its odd that they dont stick out that far, from pics it looks like 9g's wheels stick out far, but his are a lower offset and less wide, doesnt make sense.
VIPtint
03-15-2009, 03:43 PM
looks great

outers might rub at full turn, but you can just cut a hole in your liner
Da_silvagride
03-15-2009, 07:05 PM
mmm...get it...Like the look.

Ps. where did your rock guard go in the front?
VegasMatt
03-15-2009, 10:53 PM
BJ...they look pretty hot on the G.
ASTIG
03-15-2009, 11:05 PM
those 9.5's dont seem that wide. still looks good though.
boostzealot
03-16-2009, 01:39 AM
mmm...get it...Like the look.

Ps. where did your rock guard go in the front?

thanks, and the rock guard replacements are sitting in the garage. if i would stop spending money on other shit i would have my vr4 sides by now.


BJ...they look pretty hot on the G.

Matt, want to loan me the money to get these before i go to Iraq again? lol thanks man, i really want to get the spacers and then take the car around the block to see if i should buy this same offset and all. i would hate to buy them and then they not work out for me.

Astig, yeah for some reason in the pics they dont look that wide but those 245's are stretched over those 9.5's, thats probably why they didnt look all that wide.

thanks for the compliments all.
rollingwithdubz
03-16-2009, 04:52 PM
that looks nice as hell, aggressive is prolly the perfect word... few questions

you roll the fenders with the tool or some DIY way?

you're running a 6G74 in there right?
dknight3
03-16-2009, 05:48 PM
your going to shave 2mm off your calipers?



uhhh i would not do that.
greddy
03-16-2009, 06:07 PM
^why not, it's just extra metal, two mm is nothing
showtime
03-16-2009, 06:45 PM
that looks damn good! DO IT!!!
dknight3
03-16-2009, 08:57 PM
^why not, it's just extra metal, two mm is nothing
why would they design a brake caliper with "extra metal"
i wouldn't take any chances with my brakes.
9G
03-16-2009, 08:59 PM
extra aluminum.
boostzealot
03-16-2009, 10:16 PM
well its really "where" im shaving the calipers. its the only place that it even gets close to rubbing the wheel. thats the only spot. once that little part of the casting of the caliper is gone, the wheels will fit just fine. once th process begins ill take pics and really they will be shaved before going to the powder coater so that the shaved portion will look as intended...unnoticiable.