New Rims - Thanks to Chris at Element Wheels

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Old Sep 9, 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 Sep 9, 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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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 11:07 AM
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Looks good.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 11:26 AM
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+1 to farther pics.

Looks good man.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 03:24 PM
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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 Sep 9, 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 Sep 9, 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 Sep 9, 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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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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looks good i like the color of the wheels
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 10:42 PM
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Looking good, and +1000 for better/farther pictures.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 10:54 PM
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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 Sep 10, 2009 | 12:44 AM
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whats going on with your sidemarkers?
 
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Old Sep 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 Sep 10, 2009 | 11:16 PM
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whats going on with your sidemarkers?
they're chilling.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 02:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Metalp3n
they're chilling.
 
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