So what you're saying is that the offset on the ebay wheels is too high (40mm front/46mm rear) and will stick out of the fenders too much? Or will it be tucked in too much?

 

I did, but my budget is limited at the moment with the Christmas season (buying gifts for family). I can spend at most around $600 for rims, unless I wait a few months to save more money.

Anyway, thanks for the advice to the last 2 members that gave their suggestions. Much appreciated.

 

wait it out man
Best decision you'll ever make especially resale value wise
Your rays should sell for $600 used easy down the road
I know mine did a few weeks ago

 

Ok thanks. I'll wait and keep looking for better fitting rims. I like the Rays anyway, but just wanted something a bit nicer like some of you guys have on yours. When I do buy aftermarket rims later, I'll keep the Rays because I prefer having a spare set of wheels.

 

I provided you a link...

 

Thanks, and I saw the pics in the link.

Sorry, I wasn't following what you meant. I'm assuming you mean the rim will be tucked in too much?

As I said, I'm not familiar how offsets work. But you mentioned to stick between 15mm-30mm offset. So I need a smaller offset? The rims I was initially looking at had 40/46 offset.

 

If you're down, I'll trade you my stock 18' rims with runflats for your rays. I'll add cash if needed

 

Look up wheel fitment guide on Google, higher offsets push it farther towards the face of the outside rim and lower brings it close to the rear face of the rim.

 

Thanks for the offer, but I plan to keep the OEM Rays even after buying an aftermarket set. I like having a spare set of wheels anytime I buy aftermarket rims.

Thanks for the info. I looked into Offsets and understand it more now. I need something with a lower positive offset so that it will look good on the Coupe.

The 19" rims I linked on ebay have offsets that are too high, so I will continue to look for better fitting wheels.

 

Next question: Which front lip do most G owners prefer?? (or which do you think look better?)


This is probably a matter of preference, but I like them both. Right now I'm torn between these 2:



OR





Edit: now that I have the pics in the same page, I think the second one looks better.

 

Home depot lip kit!

Just kidding LOL!
I think the first one is a lot nicer but that's just my opinion. Go with what you like.

 

Both r a little tacky..but ok.

 

I know.

If you have $600 to send my way for a full kit, be my guest. For now a lip will do.

 

I'm really feeling those Stance sc-1.

 

Ok guys, I'm looking at doing a full intake and full exhaust upgrade. I have an 05 G35 coupe with 87,000 btw. I'm looking to do the kinetics intake manifold, with an aem cold air intake. I was looking at throwing a throttle body spacer in as well but not sure if that will gain me anything? I was also looking at the ARK full exhaust kit for the car. Some people are telling me that i will need a tune after the full intake, does anyone know? Will the ecu re teach itself if I reset it? I also wanted to know if a front strut bar will still fit with the kinetics manifold?
Thanks in advance!! Answer away! Ready go!