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09-25-2004, 12:07 AM
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The perfect SVX wheels
The perfect ones in my opinion, anyway. I just figure out tonight how to cut and paste in my computer's non-photoshop image program. So, I gave it a try. I've been wanting to do this for a while. Anyway...I think they look awesome!
 18" Porsche Boxster S wheels. Not only do they look good, but they should be about as large as possible. Front are 18x8 with 225/40 tires...perfect fit for the SVX. Rear are 18x9 (I believe) with a 265/35 tire. A little large for the SVX, probably have to downgrade to 255/40?? I didn't do the math on the overall diameter. But, the nice thing...50mm offset. Very close to stock. If they would indeed squeeze in there, I think they fit the car perfectly. -Mat
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Time for my very own long list of mods: 92 SVX LS-L - Ebony Pearl - 2002 WRX 5MT trans w/STi gearset (rebuilt & installed myself  ) - BMW E46 HID retrofit  - Kenwood Headunit - Phoenix Gold 75x4 RMS amp - Alpine Type R 6.5" front components - Alpine Type R 6x9 3way rear speakers - 18"x9" Rota G-Force wheels w/225/40ZR18 Toyo T1R's - Mychailo's custom springs - Urethane front & rear sway bar bushings - KC exhaust (2.5" dual magnaflow) - Escaine seat swap - Removed Spoiler I don't care if Subaru says it's STI...it will always be STi to me 
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09-25-2004, 12:13 AM
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sexy and almost like the stock rim in a way
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09-25-2004, 12:15 AM
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yeaaaaaaaa...sexy is definitely a good word for it
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Time for my very own long list of mods: 92 SVX LS-L - Ebony Pearl - 2002 WRX 5MT trans w/STi gearset (rebuilt & installed myself ) - BMW E46 HID retrofit - Kenwood Headunit - Phoenix Gold 75x4 RMS amp - Alpine Type R 6.5" front components - Alpine Type R 6x9 3way rear speakers - 18"x9" Rota G-Force wheels w/225/40ZR18 Toyo T1R's - Mychailo's custom springs - Urethane front & rear sway bar bushings - KC exhaust (2.5" dual magnaflow) - Escaine seat swap - Removed Spoiler I don't care if Subaru says it's STI...it will always be STi to me
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09-25-2004, 12:32 AM
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Those wheels are PERFECT.
Now, my only question is if it's a problem since the rear ones are wider than the fronts. If so, you could always just go with a pair of fronts or a pair of rears, right? WHERE CAN I GET THESE WHEELS???!!! 
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-Craig Lowthorp, Flagstaff AZ '92 LS-L, Black on White, 136k SOLD '92 LS-L, Black on Silver, 120k SOLD '01 Legacy Outback, White,
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09-25-2004, 01:02 AM
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I always thought the Enkei Shogun wheel was a great style, although it is no longer available. The addition of a custom center cap (right) only enhances the sleek design for our cars. I fabricated a set out of aluminum and epoxied 5 rare earth magnets to the back that would latch onto the surface of each steel lug nut.
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09-25-2004, 02:44 AM
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The cap definately helps the Shoguns but now that I've seen the Porsche wheels, I believe the Shoguns are too "angular" and "sharp" relative to the Boxster wheels.
I'll start looking for sources when I get back from my weekend trip.
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-Craig Lowthorp, Flagstaff AZ '92 LS-L, Black on White, 136k SOLD '92 LS-L, Black on Silver, 120k SOLD '01 Legacy Outback, White,
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#7
09-25-2004, 03:01 AM
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Found this link for what looks like these rims -
17"s list at $913.17 For a set of four - looks like shipping from the UK though. 18"s list at $1088.85 http://www.design911.co.uk/index.htm?Region=US Someone tell me this pattern just slips right over our lugs.
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09-25-2004, 06:37 AM
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i posted about this a w hile ago, i agree also that those wheels are perfect, however like todd said they don't fit properly. how unfortunate.......
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09-25-2004, 07:40 AM
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Those are definitley HOT! But I am much more curious about those bad ass break calipurs.
Can anyone recommend where I can find those?  UPDATE: Recently installed slotted and drilled zinc platted rotors (all four)
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09-25-2004, 10:32 AM
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haha...yea...sorry. Can't believe I forgot to post that minor detail. I was so enamoured with how they look that I forgot they would require a custom hub. Man, I feel like a jerk now...gettin' FlagstaffSVX all pumped up and we can't even use them. Sorry dude
But, Collin and I took his hub off, and it looks as though with one single custom plate, a shop with press fitting capability could pretty easily make a custom hub. Yea?? No?? Todd...you have any idea. You've got a friend with a machine shop...how difficult would the custom bolt circle be?-Mat
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Time for my very own long list of mods: 92 SVX LS-L - Ebony Pearl - 2002 WRX 5MT trans w/STi gearset (rebuilt & installed myself ) - BMW E46 HID retrofit - Kenwood Headunit - Phoenix Gold 75x4 RMS amp - Alpine Type R 6.5" front components - Alpine Type R 6x9 3way rear speakers - 18"x9" Rota G-Force wheels w/225/40ZR18 Toyo T1R's - Mychailo's custom springs - Urethane front & rear sway bar bushings - KC exhaust (2.5" dual magnaflow) - Escaine seat swap - Removed Spoiler I don't care if Subaru says it's STI...it will always be STi to me
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#12
09-26-2004, 07:39 PM
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Quote:
Todd
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09-26-2004, 08:16 PM
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Re: The perfect SVX wheels
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You have great taste. However, my suggestion is this - use four front wheels on the SVX, unless you have a fwd SVX. The awd mechanism won't like the different size wheels front to rear and it'll eventually cause your transfer clutch to be ruined. 18x8 front wheels will allow you to run 245 sized tires if you want. -Chike
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09-26-2004, 08:33 PM
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I don't like them.
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"That which can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence." '92 Dark Teal SVX LS-L, >146,000m 3 pedals, 5 speeds., restoration underway. 2012 Honda Insight, slow but cute. 
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09-26-2004, 10:50 PM
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I do!!!
You're right, those look perfect. If someone could get some custom hubs made that would be awesome!
Having a FWD SVX, I'd put the wider wheels up front...
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