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Old 03-16-07, 08:13 AM
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Wow they look beautiful!

I wonder how a sapphire set would look like on a SGM.
Old 03-16-07, 09:48 AM
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too bad they don't make them in staggered 19's. 18's are just too small.
Old 03-16-07, 11:44 AM
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with a full faced rim it does not look too bad, but these would look sick in a 19 i went from 19's to 18's our roads here suck.....
Old 03-16-07, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by vApor21
the one in the real pic look like 19s to me.
Usually full faced rims make a wheel look bigger because the spokes extend towards the edge. These are one of the few full faced rims I'd rock on the IS.
Old 03-16-07, 04:44 PM
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Well a local distributor just told me that a staggered setup (18x8 and 18x8.5) costs a little over $1800. Sent another inquiry about availability and tpms compatibility.
Old 03-17-07, 11:51 AM
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"AME Tracer FS-01 - Fine Sports Concept Version 1 Debut

AME Wheels (produced by Enkei Japan, the largest and most technologically advanced wheel manufacturer in the world) has recently debuted their 1-Piece FS-01 wheel. The FS-01 is produced using Enkei’s proprietary MAT technology, blurring the lines between casting and forging and creating a lightweight, harmonically balanced wheel. This theme of “harmonic balance” will come into play in 2007 as wheel manufacturers push technology and development forward.

The FS-01 is a strong yet elastic wheel reacting ideally to the different driving conditions encountered. This Y-Split-Slit-Spoke design is very unique with color variations available in Hyper Silver, Sapphire Black, and Bronze. The face has different personalities when viewed closed and viewed from afar. The FS-01 is available in 17” through 19” with applications for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, Subaru Impreza and more. It is shown here in Hyper Silver. The AME Tracer FS-01 is produced for the more mature yet sports minded individual"

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it would seem the wheel WILL be offered in a 19", unless the offset doesn't work on the isx50?
Old 03-17-07, 01:28 PM
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if you can only get them in 18'' that spoils it....
Old 03-17-07, 01:52 PM
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Damn, these wheels are hot!
Old 03-17-07, 01:55 PM
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Spoke to another AME dealer today and he confirmed that it does come in 19".
Old 03-17-07, 04:24 PM
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good, becasue it would have been a waste in only 18"
Old 03-17-07, 04:30 PM
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Anyone think these rims would look good on the 3GS? Anyone care of photoshop it (hyper silver)?
Old 03-17-07, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by pisaykotik
Spoke to another AME dealer today and he confirmed that it does come in 19".
Did you get a price on the 19" pisay?? When are they going to be released?? Thanks for clarifying the sizing of the rims brah!
Old 03-17-07, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by IS2Fizzle
Did you get a price on the 19" pisay?? When are they going to be released?? Thanks for clarifying the sizing of the rims brah!
The dealer I spoke with today had better pricing than the one I had before, the 19" set is in the $1800 range and the 18" set is around $1600. Not bad if you ask me. However, as of now they are on a made to order basis with roughly 60-90 days lead time.
Old 03-17-07, 07:09 PM
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Thanks for the pricing updates...I think that's a reasonable price for 18s or 19s. Any info on tpms compatibility?
Old 03-17-07, 07:35 PM
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Where can we order ?

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