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Old 02-01-03, 05:58 PM
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TRANCE< you know pics like that do no justice. I would imagine it's the same finish with both.
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Brand, take a closer look.... They definetly look different.....
Old 02-01-03, 09:09 PM
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Originally posted by futuregs
TRANCE< you know pics like that do no justice. I would imagine it's the same finish with both.
I hope, I also noticed that the spokes are more curved as opposed to the flat spokes of the original 7 three piece.To me they are different in those aspects, finish and spokes.The original 7 three piece is the wheel that i always loved, i just wonder if these will be much different.You are right though I'd have to see them in person to make that call.....hmmm , I wonder how I could do that? You or Sypher be the guinea pig
Old 02-01-03, 09:24 PM
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Originally posted by GSTRANCE
You or Sypher be the guinea pig
You just hold tight Brick.....
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Old 02-02-03, 12:03 AM
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Trance, uyou are right about the spokes being flatter, the original 3 piece ones are flatter and actually give a better look. As for the difference, I dunno, but the two pics you posted are of very different quality. The rims would have to be seen in person.
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"three piece look at a fraction of the cost" - axis wheels . com

Ah, that says volumes to me...
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Originally posted by Manaray
"three piece look at a fraction of the cost" - axis wheels . com

Ah, that says volumes to me...
good call...
Old 02-07-03, 08:49 PM
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Future, I went and saw a demo wheel 19" MOD7 today.Identical to the 20" except for the size.I must say IMO, the wheel is no good.The lip is very dull compared to say, the Gettins lip.I wasnt happy with the spokes either.The wheel I saw was not the right offset for the GS but I was told that even with the GS offset "the spokes will still be curved a bit on the front wheels, and barely curved on the rear wheels" again, IMO, no good.The screws, or fake screws rather, around the edge of the face look cheap and one was kinda loose feeling.All in all it was a very easy decision to rule out this wheel, albeit I have not seen a Gettin in person I am just gonna have to hope.Here are a few pics for you.If you want the highres versions let me know...
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convex spokes?
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lip finish
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here is the salesman holding it up to my friends RSX in the outdoor light.The lip just doesnt do it for me.
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Originally posted by GSTRANCE
here is the salesman holding it up to my friends RSX in the outdoor light.The lip just doesnt do it for me.
What a apple.....
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Originally posted by MrSypher
What a apple.....
LOL! dayum....i was really hoping that these wheels would have looked better...but I think your right mike...stick with JDM...I've learned my lesson already!!

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