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Just happened to catch STS_ZX2's ride on the side bar there, and came up with the following thesis:
There is no car that isn't made better looking by installing some Kosei K1s.
I have nothing against ZX2s and think they look fine as is, but his pic just got me thinking that you can put those wheels on anything and instantly make it look better, faster, and more fun to drive.
Discuss (if you care to).
Duke wrote: Just happened to catch STS_ZX2's ride on the side bar there, and came up with the following thesis: There is no car that isn't made better looking by installing some Kosei K1s. I have nothing against ZX2s and think they look fine as is, but his pic just got me thinking that you can put those wheels on anything and instantly make it look better, faster, and more fun to drive. Discuss (if you care to).
Can i add Enkei RPF1s to the list?
1992 Celica GT (3rd gen 3sgte in progress), 1991 Celica GT Vert, 1993 Ford Escort GT ($1037 so far)
See also: Panasports
DILYSI Dave wrote: See also: Panasports
Can i modify that statement to include Miatas, Minis, and all cars made before 1990?
I don't think Panasports would look good on my car, but i could be wrong. Never seen them on one.
1992 Celica GT (3rd gen 3sgte in progress), 1991 Celica GT Vert, 1993 Ford Escort GT ($1037 so far)
Yeah, K-1's are timeless. Too bad K-1's are almost discontinued. If they were still making them, I'd order a custom drilled set for my minivan.
I can imagine a Model-T with K-1's. That would be bitchin. Panasports look good on older cars, but not all newer ones.
Mike Carpeter - 1991 Miata base - 2005 Civic LX
I miss the RPF1s I had on my Tiburon... Shame Enkei is back to making ugly and heavy rims again
Has anybody seen where I left my wits?
mad_machine wrote: I miss the RPF1s I had on my Tiburon... Shame Enkei is back to making ugly and heavy rims again
At least they still make the RPF1s though. They have a lot of good wheels still.... just unfortunately not many in a size i can use, and they ain't cheap. 
It DOES make buying them on the used market ridiculous though. I just got a set of Enkei RP01s Limited Edition 16x8 5x100 +38mm offset, rare wheel, rarer size/bolt pattern.
For $350 shipped. They were $370 APIECE brand new. I was very happy.
1992 Celica GT (3rd gen 3sgte in progress), 1991 Celica GT Vert, 1993 Ford Escort GT ($1037 so far)
mad_machine wrote: I miss the RPF1s I had on my Tiburon... Shame Enkei is back to making ugly and heavy rims again
Love em. But I wish they were the right offset to put on my DSM.
-Ali
Duke wrote: Just happened to catch STS_ZX2's ride on the side bar there, and came up with the following thesis: There is no car that isn't made better looking by installing some Kosei K1s. I have nothing against ZX2s and think they look fine as is, but his pic just got me thinking that you can put those wheels on anything and instantly make it look better, faster, and more fun to drive. Discuss (if you care to).
what about a dodge dynasty?
My wife looks good in any hat, no matter how ridiculous it is.
Even a Dodge Dynasty would look better with a set of Kosei K1s.
[EDIT] I'm saying my wife is the K1 to the Dynasty's ridiculous hat, of course.
Junior Brown is my hero.
93celicaGT2 wrote: I don't think Panasports would look good on my car, but i could be wrong.
You are. Panasports look good on everything. It's a rule.
DILYSI Dave wrote:93celicaGT2 wrote: I don't think Panasports would look good on my car, but i could be wrong.You are. Panasports look good on everything. It's a rule.
Can i get me some 16x8 5x100 +38 panasports? I'll try anything once!
1992 Celica GT (3rd gen 3sgte in progress), 1991 Celica GT Vert, 1993 Ford Escort GT ($1037 so far)
DILYSI Dave wrote:93celicaGT2 wrote: I don't think Panasports would look good on my car, but i could be wrong.You are. Panasports look good on everything. It's a rule.
Nah, I have to agree with 93celica GT2. It definitely takes the right car for Panasports.
93celicaGT2 wrote:mad_machine wrote: I miss the RPF1s I had on my Tiburon... Shame Enkei is back to making ugly and heavy rims againAt least they still make the RPF1s though. They have a lot of good wheels still.... just unfortunately not many in a size i can use, and they ain't cheap.
It DOES make buying them on the used market ridiculous though. I just got a set of Enkei RP01s Limited Edition 16x8 5x100 +38mm offset, rare wheel, rarer size/bolt pattern.
For $350 shipped. They were $370 APIECE brand new. I was very happy.
My mistake.. I had RPO1s on my tiburon... a very nice lightweight and pretty 5 spoke rim
Has anybody seen where I left my wits?
Yeah, the K1's pretty much make any car look like a track/auto-x warrior. They scream "purposeful" to me.
The scream "bend easily, and you won't notice till after you buy them"
Joey
Bong hits for Phelps!
Here is some more evidence for the K1
The White SE-R is my old car...
+1 on the Koseis, especially the white ones. Not so much on the RPF1s IMO. They just don't do it for me.
I would like to add that 13 X 8 Diamonds make pretty much any FWD vehicle look berkeleying mean:
The lesson in all this is, choose your words carefully, motherberkeleyers.
I personally prefer the O.Z. ultraleggera....those look good on ANYTHING.
"there is no horrible way to win, there is only winning" -Jean Pierre Sarti
MCarp, they looked just as good on my Z3 roadster.
OP, I agree: these wheels look good on everything. I think my 16" ones are going on my sisters 318. And hopefully I'll get a set for Lacy (Miata).
I wish I had lasers in my fingertips. Then I could shoot lasers from my fingers.
I've thought about replacing the Dart's billet wheels with Panasports (or Minilites) if I ever go for a different size.
Not quite sure if K1s look right on a very large and heavy car like a '75 Cadillac. But anything reasonably lightweight, yeah.
"Mad Scientist" Matt Cramer
16" K1s on my Miata
The only qualifier I would make is they will make any smaller car look better. The spokes are too thin for a large car though....
93celicaGT2 wrote:DILYSI Dave wrote:93celicaGT2 wrote: I don't think Panasports would look good on my car, but i could be wrong.You are. Panasports look good on everything. It's a rule.
Can i get me some 16x8 5x100 +38 panasports? I'll try anything once!
You need to talk to Hap at Superlite. I think he might be able to hook you up.
My father-in-law just put Panasports on his Saab 900. Yes, they look good.
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