WTT: Pristine Royal Steel Gray Rota Formels for something that will clear Rotora BBK.
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WTT: Pristine Royal Steel Gray Rota Formels for something that will clear Rotora BBK.
So in my infinite genius I bought a Rotora big brake kit without double-checking that it would fit under my 17 x 7.5 Rota Formels. Well.... it sounds like it wont. The spokes come in a little bit near the top, which creates a nice lip and looks awesome, but gets in the way of these brakes. Subaru 4-pots, btw, DO fit.
Anyway, so before I capitulate and sell the BBK and get '05 LGT front brakes instead, I thought I would try to swap wheels with somebody.
I got these in December. They have not touched a curb, have no scratches, chips, etc. Aside from a little dirt, they are as-new. I have 215-wide Yokohama AVS ES-100's on them, but I would happily dismount the tires if you only want the wheels and have other ones sitting around or want to keep your tires or WHATEVER. I'm open to different scenarios as long as they end with me having wheels that will clear my brakes...
I'm not extremely picky right now. I don't have specific wheels in mind [well okay. If Rota I would want boosts, torques, TII's, or attacks. I would go for 5zigens, etc etc]. Pics of my car w/ the wheels are below... it's a silver car so I don't want gold wheels. Other than that I'm open. I really, really like my dark wheel w/ polished lip look, but whatever. My preference would be light or light-ish (weight) wheels in a dark or dark-ish color... but shoot your thoughts/offers my way. And if you've got SSR's or Volks or something, I can probably throw some cash into the deal so we come out correctly... but I'm running low on $$$ after the brake purchase.
Jeremy
btw -- if you are just outright selling wheels, let me know what you've got. I would gladly buy a set and sell mine. If you're interested in buying my Rotas, let me know as well.
The polished lip really glows at night. It looks amazing. My favorite!





Hopefully that's not a picture overload
btw -- I'm in San Jose but drive around the Bay Area a fair bit...
Anyway, so before I capitulate and sell the BBK and get '05 LGT front brakes instead, I thought I would try to swap wheels with somebody.
I got these in December. They have not touched a curb, have no scratches, chips, etc. Aside from a little dirt, they are as-new. I have 215-wide Yokohama AVS ES-100's on them, but I would happily dismount the tires if you only want the wheels and have other ones sitting around or want to keep your tires or WHATEVER. I'm open to different scenarios as long as they end with me having wheels that will clear my brakes...
I'm not extremely picky right now. I don't have specific wheels in mind [well okay. If Rota I would want boosts, torques, TII's, or attacks. I would go for 5zigens, etc etc]. Pics of my car w/ the wheels are below... it's a silver car so I don't want gold wheels. Other than that I'm open. I really, really like my dark wheel w/ polished lip look, but whatever. My preference would be light or light-ish (weight) wheels in a dark or dark-ish color... but shoot your thoughts/offers my way. And if you've got SSR's or Volks or something, I can probably throw some cash into the deal so we come out correctly... but I'm running low on $$$ after the brake purchase.
Jeremy
btw -- if you are just outright selling wheels, let me know what you've got. I would gladly buy a set and sell mine. If you're interested in buying my Rotas, let me know as well.
The polished lip really glows at night. It looks amazing. My favorite!





Hopefully that's not a picture overload

btw -- I'm in San Jose but drive around the Bay Area a fair bit...
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Originally Posted by mrruins
so you're the legacy i saw on van ness.... i was in the silver 03 rs with gunmetallic tarmac II
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. Sorry for being weird, my girlfriend makes fun of me when I wave at other Subaru's, but I still do it of course B)Jeremy
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You have PM, good deal for some wheels for you that'll clear...
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ill buy them off you. unless you want to trade me 15" steelies (which you dont)
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Impala -- PM'd ya back
. I think that may just work out...
svek -- I'd be happy to sell them to you. ^^ Impala ^^ is looking to sell, not trade, so it would work out perfectly. However, I'll be taking the tires off of my wheels to use them on his since I don't really have the cash right now to buy new ones
. Shoot me a PM if you had a $$$ figure in mind and whatnot. You can find info on the specific ones I have at SubyDude Here.
Thanks guys
Jeremy
. I think that may just work out...svek -- I'd be happy to sell them to you. ^^ Impala ^^ is looking to sell, not trade, so it would work out perfectly. However, I'll be taking the tires off of my wheels to use them on his since I don't really have the cash right now to buy new ones
. Shoot me a PM if you had a $$$ figure in mind and whatnot. You can find info on the specific ones I have at SubyDude Here.Thanks guys

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btw -- if you really want the tires to come with the wheels I'm sure we could work something out. They've got 6,228 miles on them... my last set of ES 100's went 24,750 miles before it was time for new ones. Seriously shocked they lasted that long! Anyway just shoot me a PM and let me know what you think.
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Lol. Yeah, it's an bugeye STI scoop, actually B)
After the "deer incident" I got a Legacy L hood to replace my stocker. The L hood is totally flat up the middle, unlike the GT hood with the molded-in scoop (which is wider and deeper than a WRX one so it cannot be cut out). However, the underbracing of the L hood still has a circle part where a scoop would go... same underbracing as the GT hood and maybe RS hood. ANYWAY, I got an STI scoop. A hole was cutout and tabs were bent down so it mounts exactly like it does on the WRX. Bolted that bad boy on... been smiling ever since
Jeremy
I have pictures of the hole and the tabs if you're actually interested or want to do it to your car or whatever...
After the "deer incident" I got a Legacy L hood to replace my stocker. The L hood is totally flat up the middle, unlike the GT hood with the molded-in scoop (which is wider and deeper than a WRX one so it cannot be cut out). However, the underbracing of the L hood still has a circle part where a scoop would go... same underbracing as the GT hood and maybe RS hood. ANYWAY, I got an STI scoop. A hole was cutout and tabs were bent down so it mounts exactly like it does on the WRX. Bolted that bad boy on... been smiling ever since

Jeremy
I have pictures of the hole and the tabs if you're actually interested or want to do it to your car or whatever...
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i like them will the clear brembos??dont know how much of a difference than the brembos v rotora
anyways i have royal silver grids if you intrested in trade
anyways i have royal silver grids if you intrested in trade
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Originally Posted by Long_Travel_WRX
i like them will the clear brembos??dont know how much of a difference than the brembos v rotora
anyways i have royal silver grids if you intrested in trade
anyways i have royal silver grids if you intrested in trade
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No, they wont clear the Brembo's. The calipers on those bad boys are wider even than Stoptech or Rotora, and most other aftermarket kits.
I appreciate the offer though.
Jeremy
I appreciate the offer though.
Jeremy


