New Rims - Thanks to Chris at Element Wheels

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Old 09-09-2009, 10:37 AM
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Exclamation New Rims - Thanks to Chris at Element Wheels

This is probably a long overdue post, and I waited so long mostly due to the fact that I did not have access to a good camera. I own a quick PAS camera, and am a complete and utter failure when it comes to taking any nice photos, and there just hasn't been any time for a proper photoshoot.

Anyway, I recently purchased a set of XIX X05 rims, 19s, 235/35 and 265/30, machined face, black barrel, for my 2003 RWD G35 sedan. I really want to thank Chris@Element for all the help he provided me in answering my millions of questions (shopping for rims on a budget isn't that easy) and really going out of his way to take care of me. Our back and forth conversations lasted several days before I was able to finally make up my mind, and Chris was patient and helpful throughout the whole process. Delivery time took about a week from the date of order, and came with hubcentric rings and lugs, with tires mounted, wheel wax applied, and in perfect condition.

The rims fit perfectly, although the fronts could do with a 10mm spacer. I am dropped on 350z suspension all around, and considering the potholes around Brooklyn, NY I don't want to go any lower than I currently am. Considering when I go do grocery shopping my rear rubs as is (no rolled fenders). Ill try to get some decent pictures up ASAP, however here are these for now:









Edit: Added these 2 quick shots:



 

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Old 09-09-2009, 10:45 AM
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Looks good from what i can tell... you have any pics that are a lil farther away?
 
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Looks good.
 
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+1 to farther pics.

Looks good man.
 
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wats the off sets? looks good

if u say that u rub now and then i would recommend on rolling your fenders really soon before u damage ur tires badly, you can even do it ur self no hard at all!
 
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Old 09-09-2009, 05:24 PM
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Thanks for the business Michael!

Glad you like the wheels. Now post up some full car pics

-Chris
 
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Old 09-09-2009, 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by 6spSEDANFTW!
wats the off sets? looks good

if u say that u rub now and then i would recommend on rolling your fenders really soon before u damage ur tires badly, you can even do it ur self no hard at all!
I believe they are either +35 all around or +35 front and +40 rear. Ill let Chris confirm that. I rub once every 2-3 weeks for a duration of 7 minutes as I drive from the local Pathmark back to my house. I do agree with you though it is something I will have to do in the short future, for now Ive started making two trips, or borrowing a friends truck.

And I will get some full-car shots, with a ****ty camera, shortly.
 
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Old 09-09-2009, 08:50 PM
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Damn mike you do miserably fail at taking pictures, by the looks of these its like you're trying to sell them lol.
 
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looks good i like the color of the wheels
 
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Looking good, and +1000 for better/farther pictures.
 
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XIX does make some good looking wheels for a reasonable price. Nice choice. You should take a couple shots from farther away so we can better appreciate your new set up.
 
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Old 09-10-2009, 12:44 AM
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whats going on with your sidemarkers?
 
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Old 09-10-2009, 12:52 AM
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Never heard if these guys, they look pretty nice.

The XIX website is terrible.
 
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Old 09-10-2009, 11:16 PM
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whats going on with your sidemarkers?
they're chilling.
 
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Originally Posted by Metalp3n
they're chilling.
 


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