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Link to my ebay auction here: http://r.ebay.com/a8bPG1

In your rear suspension you should have two lateral links (one on each side) that are adjustable. They are kind of a pain to remove but I would buy these from you if you want to go to the trouble. Let me know by PM.

I'm sending you a PM about the struts and springs.

Paid! Thanks!

Sending a PM. I'm a buyer if Shaq drops out.

James

Thanks to PL-41-ER I discovered the Drag DR-31. I had previously thought this wheel was not available in Gunmetal. I found in-stock and ready to shop at Discount Tie Direct...
Drag DR-31 17x8 Gunmetal at Discount Tire Direct
I called them to verify. They are in-stock. Ship weight is 20 lbs. which means it is ~19 lb. wheel.

I still prefer the 7.5" width of the Rota, but I'm tired of waiting. This wheel search has been a very long one for me. Unless there is some interest in the Rotas very soon I'm going to abandon the group buy idea and spring for the Drags. They are even a couple hundred dollars cheaper, and they are Matte Gunmetal instead of Gloss. Heck, I've pretty much talked myself into it already!

Amazing. That is another look I was strongly considering, but I would rather not go up to an 18" wheel. I would love to see photos of your car with the new wheels on it. Enjoy!

And when you say shocking you mean sunken battleship!. I agree. I can't stand it. It is my motivation for purchasing new wheels in the first place. What new wheels did you order?

Thanks for pointing out that the Drags are available in Gunmetal. I'll check on the availability.

Thanks for the input. I have looked at the Drag DR-31 but they do not come in Gunmetal. I'm a bit stuck on Gunmetal. For a long while I thought I wanted Matte Black, and I have even had Matte Black on previous cars, but it isn't the look I'm going for on my GT.

Were you suggesting 17x9 for the rear? Seems a bit wide for a GT.

Oops! I made a small mis-type in the OP. Wheel size is 17"x7.5". (I originally posted 17"x7"). With that in mind, do those of you that felt the wheel size wasn't ideal feel any differently? Personally I think 17"x8" is okay for a GT but probably more width than the car needs. For a GT-Four sure.. 17"x8" all day. Don't worry about hijacking the thread. I like the discussion.

Yes it was approved by presure2. I put a small note at the end of the OP. And I do have a rep of 1 for what it is worth. My full name is James Elterman. Some people active in the import tuning and racing community might recognize the name.

I don't know the offset of the Work wheels, but I have done all the math on these Rota Torque's. Part of the reason these wheels are a tough find is the +35 offset, which will push them outboard ~0.3" versus the stock GT wheels. The Rota Torque wheels are much more common in a +48, which is a Subaru offset, and would set inboard ~0.5" versus the +35. Talk about Sunken Battleship! To achieve the flush look with the +35 wheels you will need to lower the car, or use spacers. From what I have observed on these forums, lowering the car reduces the fender gap by ~0.5"... but of course YMMV depending on how far you drop.

My personal plan is to use these +35 wheels, and lower the car using Tanabe D210 springs. This should get me pretty close to flush. If necessary I can add spacers up to 5mm.

After countless hours of research I have decided that I would like to buy a set of Rota Torque wheels for my 6gc. The problem is the size/bolt-pattern/offset combo is rather rare and I can't find them in stock anywhere. Fortunately I have a good relationship with Wheeldude.com, one of the leading suppliers of Rotas. I spoke to the owner, Joe, and he told me that he could source the wheels if I could find 2-3 other buyers for the exact same wheel. Apparently the manufacturer has a minimum buy of 20 wheels.

Wheel Details

Rota Torque 17"x7.5", 5x100, +35
Weight: ~19 lbs.
Color: Gunmetal
Similar to: Work Emotion CR Kai and Enkei PF01
The offset will push the wheel further outboard to reduce the gap to the fenders by 0.3" versus the stock wheels.
On lowered vehicles the gap between the wheel and fender will be as little as 0.1" and will most likely require a fender roll.
Price: $749* + Shipping ($50 - $60)

*This is the retail price for the wheels. This is a group buy in the sense that we need a small group to make the purchase, but we are not necessarily receiving a discount. Shop around, you might find these wheels for the same price or even less on other websites. Trust me... I've been down that road. They will take your money and then tell you they are on backorder. Case in point, PasswordJDM.

Photos of the Rota Torque on the most common 6gc colors...
These screenshots from FM3 show the Work Emotion CR Kai which is very similar to the Rota Torque.






^^^ Okay that last one isn't so common but it is the color of my GT (Fiesta Blue)

18" Work Emotion CR Kai on Paul's GT-Four (Similar to Rota Torque)


>>>> MORE PHOTOS and Large version of photos here. <<<<

The only thing I have to gain from this group buy is that I will be allowed to purchase a set of wheels for my personal car ('97 Fiesta Blue GT). I'll pay the same price as everyone else. All payments will be taken by Wheeldude.com. I am only trying to organize the group buy. A deposit of $200 will be required to Wheeldude after we collect enough buyers. Lead time is 4-8 weeks.

If you are interested please send me a PM with your email address. Any questions feel free to ask here.

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Thanks! James

This Group Buy was approved by presure2

Payment sent for the springs. Thanks!

Bonzai, I'm sending you a PM about the springs.

I'm sending you a PM about the springs.

I'm sending a PM as well.