anyone interested in getting these wheels with me ?
03-25-2011, 06:55 PM
#42
I just realized this is a lost cause, as most of you don't even know what air suspension is and think "foose" is the end all and be all in aftermarket car accessories.
nobody is right or wrong here, it is just what it is. It's just too bad because it could've been great to see the max in a very different showcase. I understand many of you are already getting coilovers, hopefully you take it in the right direction.
nobody is right or wrong here, it is just what it is. It's just too bad because it could've been great to see the max in a very different showcase. I understand many of you are already getting coilovers, hopefully you take it in the right direction.
03-26-2011, 08:34 AM
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yes that lexus looks ricey/cheesy/ whatever....i still think it's dumb to put different vehicle make wheels on ANY car...not just the maxima.. yes those wheels looks nice, yes they have a perfect offset/width...i don't think anyone disagrees with you on that...what everyone disagrees with is the fact that it's "cool" to put different wheels on the maxima.....
you're taking everything people say too literally.... an aftermarket brand wheel is just fine on ANY vehicle regardless of the origin (germany,japan,etc.) that's why it's called aftermarket....
and any REAL "car guy" would agree with everyone on here.... whether it be a nascar guy, hot rod guy, indy guy, import guy, or domestic guy.... if you want to get those AMG wheels, then go for it. but be prepared for everyone to say the same things they're saying here when you start posting pictures....you might get appreciation if you post it on the forum where you're getting those pictures of those cars....
you're taking everything people say too literally.... an aftermarket brand wheel is just fine on ANY vehicle regardless of the origin (germany,japan,etc.) that's why it's called aftermarket....
and any REAL "car guy" would agree with everyone on here.... whether it be a nascar guy, hot rod guy, indy guy, import guy, or domestic guy.... if you want to get those AMG wheels, then go for it. but be prepared for everyone to say the same things they're saying here when you start posting pictures....you might get appreciation if you post it on the forum where you're getting those pictures of those cars....
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03-26-2011, 11:20 AM
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haha Im just trying to lighten up the mood in this thread.
03-26-2011, 11:30 AM
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it's one thing to say amg-bmw M wheels look awkward on maxima's (even then that's a flawed statement because then your saying your brain dead and need marketing hype to make your decisions). It's admitting that you can't put two styles together and make up your own mind if two things match or do not match....but hey some people need marketing hype and brand names to make their decisions so I guess it's somewhat understandable.
but calling something cheesy that is totally NOT CHEESY (like that bad *** lexus aristo on bmw M wheels) is just a reflection on you and how much credebility you have to even critique ANYTHING
continue on with your brain dead, flames on the side, diamond studded wheels, BILLET grilles, hanging dices on your rear view mirrors.....oh and of course the chrome skull hood mascot.
calling it cheesy ricey is a total admission of how far behind you are. It is a waste of my time as there is absolutely nothing to gain for me in terms of discovering new tasteful styles and pushing the limits of new offerings.
when someone calls the VIPCAR lexus aristo on 19" m5 wheels cheesy, there is nothing left to be said. conversaton is over.
let me just end this with one statement: GO FOOSE, GO OC CHOPPERS!!! haha!
Simply ridiculous!
but calling something cheesy that is totally NOT CHEESY (like that bad *** lexus aristo on bmw M wheels) is just a reflection on you and how much credebility you have to even critique ANYTHING
continue on with your brain dead, flames on the side, diamond studded wheels, BILLET grilles, hanging dices on your rear view mirrors.....oh and of course the chrome skull hood mascot.
calling it cheesy ricey is a total admission of how far behind you are. It is a waste of my time as there is absolutely nothing to gain for me in terms of discovering new tasteful styles and pushing the limits of new offerings.
when someone calls the VIPCAR lexus aristo on 19" m5 wheels cheesy, there is nothing left to be said. conversaton is over.
let me just end this with one statement: GO FOOSE, GO OC CHOPPERS!!! haha!
Simply ridiculous!
yes that lexus looks ricey/cheesy/ whatever....i still think it's dumb to put different vehicle make wheels on ANY car...not just the maxima.. yes those wheels looks nice, yes they have a perfect offset/width...i don't think anyone disagrees with you on that...what everyone disagrees with is the fact that it's "cool" to put different wheels on the maxima.....
you're taking everything people say too literally.... an aftermarket brand wheel is just fine on ANY vehicle regardless of the origin (germany,japan,etc.) that's why it's called aftermarket....
and any REAL "car guy" would agree with everyone on here.... whether it be a nascar guy, hot rod guy, indy guy, import guy, or domestic guy.... if you want to get those AMG wheels, then go for it. but be prepared for everyone to say the same things they're saying here when you start posting pictures....you might get appreciation if you post it on the forum where you're getting those pictures of those cars....
you're taking everything people say too literally.... an aftermarket brand wheel is just fine on ANY vehicle regardless of the origin (germany,japan,etc.) that's why it's called aftermarket....
and any REAL "car guy" would agree with everyone on here.... whether it be a nascar guy, hot rod guy, indy guy, import guy, or domestic guy.... if you want to get those AMG wheels, then go for it. but be prepared for everyone to say the same things they're saying here when you start posting pictures....you might get appreciation if you post it on the forum where you're getting those pictures of those cars....
Last edited by BBmaxi; 03-26-2011 at 11:48 AM.
03-26-2011, 01:32 PM
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I have to agree that the Lexus on M6 wheels is NOT Cheesy. I would just change the centercaps up.
03-26-2011, 03:14 PM
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BBMaxi I am a middle aged Maxima owner and I think that all people are trying to say in this thread is that placing any type of AMG, Mercedes, BMW badges or logos, etc. on a different car might lend ammunition to people to snicker at you at stop lights and in parking lots. Telling posters like me that I like flames on my car, diamonds on my grill, etc., is a bit ridiculous. There are many posters on this board that have tastefully upgraded their Maximas with aftermarket rims and body kits. You could easily accomplish this as well without having to resort to placing rims from an $80k+ car on a car that costs roughly $30-$35k, just my 2 cents.
03-26-2011, 03:21 PM
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BBmaxi, You are saying EVERYONE who disagrees with you is wrong... That is your opinion. NO ONE wants to match AMG wheels (Or any other auto manufacturers wheels including BMW, Ferrari, MB, ect..) with a Nissan. They may look good... but its like putting a diamond on a plastic band.
You can keep arguing and backing up YOUR OPINION but in the end the majority (everyone besides you) does not want any of the wheels you are offering.
I feel like this thread should be shut down. It is serving NO PURPOSE to the well being of this forum.
You can keep arguing and backing up YOUR OPINION but in the end the majority (everyone besides you) does not want any of the wheels you are offering.
I feel like this thread should be shut down. It is serving NO PURPOSE to the well being of this forum.
03-26-2011, 03:25 PM
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I have no problem putting those wheels on the car, its just the logos and centercaps that need to absolutley go.
03-26-2011, 03:41 PM
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I personally think that these GT-R's kick a$$ and IMO look a lot better than the european wheels......
03-26-2011, 03:47 PM
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They are on eBay for $3400 buy it now or best offer. Wheelsolutions09 is the seller. I wonder if the GTR wheels would work on a Max??? 20x9.5 front (45 offset) & 20x10.5 rear (25 offset)
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03-26-2011, 07:30 PM
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I'll go with some Enkei wheels when I decide to get em personally...
03-26-2011, 07:42 PM
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03-26-2011, 09:26 PM
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03-27-2011, 05:05 PM
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Or it was a Lexus GS and they threw Toyota badges on it and BMW wheels so it's more confused about its sexuality than Justin Bieber.
03-27-2011, 05:14 PM
#66
Really doesn't make sense to put other make symbols on your car then its own make. I see idiots who throw cadillac wheels and grilles on chevys and its just plain stupid and yea ricey like all the little fart can cars that have gt badges and ss badges
. Those wheels would look good on a maxima but without the mercedes and amg symbol.
03-27-2011, 05:37 PM
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but cadillac and chevy are both still General Motors....i personally don't see a problem with that.... i know the pontiac G8 guys would put the cts-v wheels on their rides.....again, same automaker......
03-27-2011, 06:15 PM
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Really doesn't make sense to put other make symbols on your car then its own make. I see idiots who throw cadillac wheels and grilles on chevys and its just plain stupid and yea ricey like all the little fart can cars that have gt badges and ss badges
. Those wheels would look good on a maxima but without the mercedes and amg symbol.
Also, the large rear wings you see on Honda Civics and Mitsu Eclipses, etc.? They add at least 50 HP to those vehicles. Also be warned that the stickers you see on the vehicles mentioned above are also good for at least 5-10 HP per sticker. Again, just a heads up so you don't get embarrassed when you are next to one at a stop light.
03-28-2011, 10:28 AM
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Dont give up BBmaxi...
Eventually SOMEONE will want to put AMG wheels on there maxima.
Eventually SOMEONE will want to put AMG wheels on there maxima.
03-28-2011, 10:59 AM
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dood I could care less if anyone wants dibs in the deal or not, I'd be a lot more calculating if I actually had some skin in the game.
negatively criticizing something that breaks new ground, taking two totally different things that suppose to not work, and then making it work so perfectly is really what this is all about, and in many ways, is what VIPcar is all about.
to see something so well executed, making two styles match so well, getting the offsets and fittment so right, taking something the mainstream would usually frown up and then flipping it on it's head by proving otherwise....is talent.
but finding fault on a lame "label", worrying about a lame trivial "brand" after seeing something truly unique and powerful is pretty weak. who cares what the wheel branding is when the major, critical process has been so thoroughly thought out and so well executed.
It's so funny when those calling it "ricey" are the ones playing with generic offsets and generic, over the counter brands.
negatively criticizing something that breaks new ground, taking two totally different things that suppose to not work, and then making it work so perfectly is really what this is all about, and in many ways, is what VIPcar is all about.
to see something so well executed, making two styles match so well, getting the offsets and fittment so right, taking something the mainstream would usually frown up and then flipping it on it's head by proving otherwise....is talent.
but finding fault on a lame "label", worrying about a lame trivial "brand" after seeing something truly unique and powerful is pretty weak. who cares what the wheel branding is when the major, critical process has been so thoroughly thought out and so well executed.
It's so funny when those calling it "ricey" are the ones playing with generic offsets and generic, over the counter brands.
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03-28-2011, 11:35 AM
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Good LAURD!!!!
03-31-2011, 02:38 AM
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This sort of deal is normal for the [vipstyling/stance/euro] scene, running amg wheels on a different make other than mercedes. Most people that are not familiar with those tuning scenes, might not like it, which seems like the majority.
I think those amg wheels would look nice on a maxima, with a good low stance of course.
In regards to those BMW wheels, there are other alternatives with better offsets.
Trafficstar SFR
Trafficstar STR
unless you like the full face/mono block styles, go with the oem M wheels
I think those amg wheels would look nice on a maxima, with a good low stance of course.
In regards to those BMW wheels, there are other alternatives with better offsets.
Trafficstar SFR
Trafficstar STR
unless you like the full face/mono block styles, go with the oem M wheels
03-31-2011, 08:01 PM
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Those are really nice, but it's a maxima, not a Mercedes AMG class...
03-31-2011, 09:33 PM
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ya those trafficstars are nice but pretty pricey.
I've been playing with multi piece, deep lip look for a while and I kinda want to just simplify everything and go with a monoblock look with a tightly squeezed super low drop just for car shows. Plus 20" on a maxima look a tad bit small so a full face mono would really help get the reach it needs. I really don't want to go above 20".
it's kinda odd, The bmw 5 series is 4 inches longer and look just right with 20" but 20" on a maxima a35 looks small.
even 22" on a lexus ls460 big body look just like the a35 max in 22" in terms of porportion.
I've been playing with multi piece, deep lip look for a while and I kinda want to just simplify everything and go with a monoblock look with a tightly squeezed super low drop just for car shows. Plus 20" on a maxima look a tad bit small so a full face mono would really help get the reach it needs. I really don't want to go above 20".
it's kinda odd, The bmw 5 series is 4 inches longer and look just right with 20" but 20" on a maxima a35 looks small.
even 22" on a lexus ls460 big body look just like the a35 max in 22" in terms of porportion.
This sort of deal is normal for the [vipstyling/stance/euro] scene, running amg wheels on a different make other than mercedes. Most people that are not familiar with those tuning scenes, might not like it, which seems like the majority.
I think those amg wheels would look nice on a maxima, with a good low stance of course.
In regards to those BMW wheels, there are other alternatives with better offsets.
Trafficstar SFR
Trafficstar STR
unless you like the full face/mono block styles, go with the oem M wheels
I think those amg wheels would look nice on a maxima, with a good low stance of course.
In regards to those BMW wheels, there are other alternatives with better offsets.
Trafficstar SFR
Trafficstar STR
unless you like the full face/mono block styles, go with the oem M wheels