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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 09:58 PM
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Have you guys seen the new rota RB's? Basically Panasport copies, 15x7 30 offset. I just picked up a set from user Lost is Black. They are pretty faithful reps and light.

I got a set in flat black. Here's a pic from his thread of the set I got.



I'll post pics when I have them mounted. I figured most of the people in RR forums would have an appreciation for 15x7's and a decent Panasport copy.
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 12:15 AM
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15x7 and a 30 offset; thats going to need some rolling in the rear at the least. I think I remember seeing these or somethign similar from rota for a while but not in flat.
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 02:50 AM
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I thought those whhels were like 15-16lbs.

I kinda dig them but IMO thats a little on the heavy side for RR or Autocrossing.

Rota makes like 4 or 5 other wheels 15x7 that are in the 12-13 lb range with better offsets.

Hey but if you can make them work rock on!!
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 06:30 AM
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Any chance of a 5x108?
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 08:04 AM
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Not sure on the 108, but i dont think it will be avail. I'll try to weigh these tonight to get actual weight. And I won't be slammed on any course, and be running 195/50/15's so i think it should be okay.

Maybe do a test fit this weekend.
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 08:19 AM
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I await your weigh in! I got rid of my panasports cause they were too heavy and I wanted more than a +38 offset, this could be my ticket...

The worst thing about these wheels in high offsets is when douchebag guys mount your tires and drop the wheel on the spokes, ouch!

One question, are they comparably priced to the rest of the rotas?
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 08:31 AM
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They are coming with 15x8 size. Should be available in next month!
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 08:40 AM
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Man... they are nice.
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 08:53 AM
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Lost is Black has them for I believe for $440 OBO https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1769394 here

For the price, you really cant beat them. I thinkthe only real competative 15x7 is the Drag Equip Copy, but I'd rather have these, I'm no JDM fanboy.

And yes the 15x8 will be out soon, and they will also be releasing 16's in the near future.

Like i said, if you like what you see, go to Lost.
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 10:49 AM
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 10:53 AM
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Just in from Lost, wheel is about 15lbs. Still not bad, for a beefier wheel with a definate increase in radial strength and a great wheel.
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 01:50 PM
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 09:18 PM
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might pick up a set for the track , 15lbs is kinda eh though...
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 11:57 PM
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Good looking wheel...
Might pick up a set as a backup for my ATS Comp-Lites if I can find a deal on these.
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 07:02 AM
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Im in love.

If they are in the neighborhood of 13 pounds (SM min weight) then I will add a set to my collection even though I dont need any
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 11:43 AM
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I want some!
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 12:11 PM
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get at me guys, i have black with a polished lip, gold with a polished lip, gunmetal with a polished lip, and the silvers are still sitting here looking at me...let's do it

they are weighing in at about 15lbs...i know they could better, but for the price i can't really complain...

let's DO IT!!!!!!
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 12:22 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RSZero1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'll try to weigh these tonight to get actual weight. </TD></TR></TABLE>
any reports on this?
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 12:25 PM
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See Lost's response above. They don't feel like 15lbs, they actually feel less, but that's what mine weighed in at too. Again, for the beefiness of the wheel, I don't think that's a bad thing.
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Old Nov 11, 2006 | 03:55 PM
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Please forgive the height, I'm still trying to decide suspension.









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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 01:45 AM
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props on getting them on the car, it's going to be a ILL when it's lowered, can't wait to have you out on a track day with us
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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 06:44 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Andrie Hartanto &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">They are coming with 15x8 size. Should be available in next month!</TD></TR></TABLE>

Sweet news. I will be looking out for these! Any more details on that (offsets, bolt patterns ) 4x114.3 sucks and I'm too lazy to fix it.
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 10:08 AM
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Chris, bolt patterns will be available in 4x100 and 4x114.3

Offset is 40. For race cars, you might want to run 10mm spacers.
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Old Nov 13, 2006 | 10:37 AM
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15x8? wow. h1 isnt limited to 7" width wheel huh?

so the 15x7" is 30 offset, and 15x8" is 40 offset?
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Old Nov 19, 2006 | 11:02 PM
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hey Lost, how much to ship to Toronto, Canada?
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