New shoes finally arrive...
02-28-2006, 10:15 PM
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Well after months of waiting first for the car, the wheels are here and eventhough it's been raining the last 2 days I couldn't wait to get them mounted...so please excuse my less than clean car! Then as soon as the job was complete out came the sun...that means something! Cleaner pics coming soon! 
These wheels are 20" 2 piece forged and absolutely some of the highest quality I've seen. The ride didn't seem any worst than the 18" RFs. The feel of the road seams better while the ride is much smoother, specially when driving over bumps. I got the hard sell on the Toyo T1Rs and can trade up to Mich PS2 if I am not satisfied with them with no penalty.
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These wheels are 20" 2 piece forged and absolutely some of the highest quality I've seen. The ride didn't seem any worst than the 18" RFs. The feel of the road seams better while the ride is much smoother, specially when driving over bumps. I got the hard sell on the Toyo T1Rs and can trade up to Mich PS2 if I am not satisfied with them with no penalty.
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02-28-2006, 10:28 PM
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My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on �116-style� rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman.
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Congrats Heloha, nice I got the same approach with the 20"s I know they smooth the ride, so have fun what rimz are they? not Iforged... 
what rimz are they? not Iforged...
03-01-2006, 03:47 AM
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Very nice! Do you notice that you now feel more connected to the road withoutthe runflats?
03-02-2006, 09:54 PM
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Thanks for the compliments...I'm relieved that at least 5 of the 3500+ members can help me justify to my wife that I made a good decision!!! 
I knew I may have been going against the grain in bolting on some made in Japan rims. Not that I don't like any of the bmr tuner brands, they're all something I seriously considered. I really liked the Radenegies sp?, but thought I would go for something no one else had. I think they will look even sharper when I can swap out the centers with some bmw logo ones. Need to find some glue on ones though.
To answer some questions:
1) These are made by Rays Engineering, a manufacture known for in the "Drifting" craze.
2) Defineatly feel more connected to the road. They still feel every bump like the RFs but when I hit the big pumps, it is much smoother, and the whole dash doesnt make that hard rattle sound.
3) Here is the size chart: http://www.mackinindustries.com/md/rays/Re...gtforce.jpg.gif
Not sure which ones I got other than they're 8.5 up front and 9.5 in the rear. I'll ask the salesman about this and the weights when I go back this weekend to pick up my OEM wheels and tires.
4) They did have to be special ordered from Japan. Worth the wait considering the offset, fit, and build quality are excellent.
5) I don't think it needs lowering now. The combo of tire height and sport package, now that the car has settled fil the wheel wells nicely. I'll take some better picks this weekend.
Thanks again for your comments!
I knew I may have been going against the grain in bolting on some made in Japan rims. Not that I don't like any of the bmr tuner brands, they're all something I seriously considered. I really liked the Radenegies sp?, but thought I would go for something no one else had. I think they will look even sharper when I can swap out the centers with some bmw logo ones. Need to find some glue on ones though.To answer some questions:
1) These are made by Rays Engineering, a manufacture known for in the "Drifting" craze.
2) Defineatly feel more connected to the road. They still feel every bump like the RFs but when I hit the big pumps, it is much smoother, and the whole dash doesnt make that hard rattle sound.
3) Here is the size chart: http://www.mackinindustries.com/md/rays/Re...gtforce.jpg.gif
Not sure which ones I got other than they're 8.5 up front and 9.5 in the rear. I'll ask the salesman about this and the weights when I go back this weekend to pick up my OEM wheels and tires.
4) They did have to be special ordered from Japan. Worth the wait considering the offset, fit, and build quality are excellent.
5) I don't think it needs lowering now. The combo of tire height and sport package, now that the car has settled fil the wheel wells nicely. I'll take some better picks this weekend.
Thanks again for your comments!
03-03-2006, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Heloha' post='249071' date='Mar 2 2006, 10:54 PM
I knew I may have been going against the grain in bolting on some made in Japan rims.
03-03-2006, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='249262' date='Mar 3 2006, 08:29 AM
Did you know Radenergie wheels are actually made in Japan? They're designed in Germany but made in Japan.
03-03-2006, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='249262' date='Mar 3 2006, 11:29 AM
Did you know Radenergie wheels are actually made in Japan? They're designed in Germany but made in Japan.
It started raining again, so new pics will have to wait. :thumbsdown: