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I ruined my Volk GT7's

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Old 04-18-07, 03:16 AM
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Default I ruined my Volk GT7's

Some of you have prob seen my lexus with the Volk GT'7s. well R.I.P to my GT7's. They are doing construction all over my town and i was driving when all of a sudden there is about 3 inches of higher cement in the road going for about 20 yards. I didnt see it and i pretty much grinded it with my Volks. Both of my right side wheels are curbed to hell and i cant keep them looking like that!!

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Well anyway here is the good news. i found a used but mint set of 17 inch gram lights 57 pros for $1200 with tires

Only thing is they are gunmetal
Do you guys think i should get the gram lights powder coated gold or do you think these are going to look good on my car?

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Old 04-18-07, 03:29 AM
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Anyone know if the centercaps from my volks will fit in the gramlights?
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I don't see how gunmetal is a far cry from the color of the wheels you recently curbed (which is horrible by the way). Have no input on the center caps. I would call the manufacturer to find out.
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Originally Posted by Blizzy
I don't see how gunmetal is a far cry from the color of the wheels you recently curbed (which is horrible by the way). Have no input on the center caps. I would call the manufacturer to find out.
my old wheels were gunmetal too.
i just think its a weak color on a white car.
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are you interested in selling your volks? pm me if you are
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down to 17's? it looks good to me either gold or gunmetal if you ask me
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oh.... and sorry to hear about the rims..... it sucs
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yeah down to 17's..i need them for autocross and i really dont want to spend the money on 19's again..
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That's a shame, those GT7's looked neat.

I reckon Gram Lights in gold with the polished lip would look sick on a white SC.
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so how much for the volks? lol


i think it should look good, i wonder how good the 17's will look, probably with some nice tires on it, pretty well.
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I personally like gunmetal on white- although gold is hot too- whatever you choose it will look good- nice autocross pictures by the way mike-
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poor gt7 sorry about your loss.
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dont get new wheels. yours really arent that bad. nothing an experienced wheel expert couldnt get out. go to a local dealership and ask who repairs curb damage in the area. im sure its going to be lot cheaper than buying new wheels.
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Take them to RBmotoring. theyll make them look Brand new.


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