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Old 09-07-2004, 08:17 PM
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Default GS 163 got some new jewelry.

Finally got my Fikse FM5s on the car. I waited for almost 3 months for them, I guess it was worth the wait. I think they look sweet, what do you all think.






Just need to get an alignment and Im back on the road. The GSD3s look killer too.
Old 09-07-2004, 08:21 PM
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O.M.F.G. those look AWESOME!!!! Wow...that's all I can say. I'm honestly stunned. I didn't think the looks of a GS could be improved, but clearly I was wrong. Those are hands-down the best looking aftermarket wheels for a C4.

BTW, are those 17s or 18s? Either way, I'm in love...
Old 09-07-2004, 08:38 PM
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Those are the first non-black wheels I have seen on a GS that even look decent, and those babies look sweet! Definately worth the wait. Awesome ride.
Old 09-07-2004, 09:24 PM
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Old 09-07-2004, 10:03 PM
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They are the factory spec wheels with GY GSD3s wrapped around them. I also think they are the best looking aftermarket wheel for the late model C4. Thanks for the compliments.
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Very Nice!
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Originally Posted by ZF Six
Those are the first non-black wheels I have seen on a GS that even look decent, and those babies look sweet! Definately worth the wait. Awesome ride.
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Personally I would have went with 18s..... but They look killer anyways!!! Love those rims
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Did you happen to get a weight on the FM5s before they were mounted/balanced? I'm just curious as to whether they're either heavier or lighter than OE A-molds/GS wheels.
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Ditto HAMMER, I'm speechless too!
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Originally Posted by Perfusion
O.M.F.G. those look AWESOME!!!! Wow...that's all I can say. I'm honestly stunned. I didn't think the looks of a GS could be improved, but clearly I was wrong. Those are hands-down the best looking aftermarket wheels for a C4.

BTW, are those 17s or 18s? Either way, I'm in love...


Nothing I can add here that wasn't already said...
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Sweet!!
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Very nice wheels and car. I have to say I like those alot better than black wheels
Old 09-08-2004, 09:19 AM
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Very nice wheels, I'd love a set for my Vette.

I think the GS looks better with black wheels though.
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Damn those look great!!!!
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I'm not a big fan of 5-spokes on the C4, but those don't look too bad.

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Old 09-08-2004, 09:48 AM
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Looking good. I can play around with photochop if you want to see if I can make the pics look better for you.
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As a relative newbie, can you give me the exact specs on the rims...name, purchased where, etc

Awesome
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those look great


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