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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 06:31 AM
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GG Evo IX + X MR BBS Wheels - Quick Shots

Wheels are dirty and just used a point and shoot - but I wanted to get some pics up!

Quick info:
Wheels: Evo X MR BBS 18x8.5 +35
Tires: Stock Evo X tires 245/40-18
Suspension: Stock IX Struts + Swift Sports
Brakes: Stock

Compared to stock IX wheels/tires
Offset: 6.35mm more aggressive (distance off hub)
Rolling Diameter: ~1.54% (9.9mm) larger

Will be switching to 255/35-18 Dunlop Z1* rubber probably over the winter.

I'll post shots with a real camera when I get a chance!!!














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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 06:53 AM
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wow those actually look pretty good on the IX
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 07:04 AM
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looks great
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 07:15 AM
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omg thats exactly what i want on my evo and pretty close to the evo I've always wanted to own. GG MR Se or a white IX RS are my two all time favorites to own. I've been wanting those wheels for a while for my car.
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 07:17 AM
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 07:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Paulnsx
Quick info:
Wheels: Evo X MR BBS 18x8.5 +35
Tires: Stock Evo X tires 245/40-18
What do the wheels weigh?
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 07:24 AM
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omg thats exactly what i want on my evo and pretty close to the evo I've always wanted to own. GG MR Se or a white IX RS are my two all time favorites to own. I've been wanting those wheels for a while for my car.
Thanks

The car is a GG SE (non-MR). The VGs are a CF piece from a company called TiTek that I put on recently.

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What do the wheels weigh?
I meant to do this last night but couldn't find a scale :-\ I do plan to weigh the entire packages eventually to see the overall difference.

Based on some quick searching I *think* the stock IX SE wheels are mid 17lbs and the X MR wheels are ~19lbs.

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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 07:27 AM
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now all u need is a jdm bumper
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 07:33 AM
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Damn, those wheels look great.. NICE GG SE
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 08:32 AM
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The wheels look awesome on gg.
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 10:20 AM
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That looks really good. Question on ur suspension have you had the swifts on for a while or are they still settling?
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 10:59 AM
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^^ Swifts have been on for a very long time.

Thanks for the compliments everyone! Hopefully this weekend I'll get some high quality pics up.

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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 11:19 AM
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Looks sweet, would look cool powder coated black, always think black and GG = perfecto.

Anyways, definately a nice setup.
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 11:26 AM
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I am going to consider powder coating. Black, Gunmetal and Mag Blue would all be considered. Mag Blue would probably be my first choice.
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Old Aug 11, 2009 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Paulnsx
Mag Blue would probably be my first choice.
copycat!
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