RS-Watanabe RS8 Anyone? - Honda CRZ Forum: Honda CR-Z Hybrid Car Forums

Toda CRZ · 08-17-2012, 11:29 PM

Hi guys, I've just acquired a set of Watanabe RS8 and they were speced at 16" 7jj +38 at the front and 16" 8jj +38 at the rear. Planning to get them reconditioned to its original glory (got them from chop shop) or maybe I should just spray the entire thing into matte black?

Maybe these wheels are a bit too old skool for the CRZ but I believe I'll be the first to try it out.
These wheels are pretty lightweight (will measure the exact weight) and made of 3pcs construction with welds and bolts.

Reason because I didn't want to get bigger wheels and the offset of cause

Oh yeah, planning to use the stock tires and stretch them out as well...

Official Site: http://www.rs-watanabe.co.jp/underpage/new_rs8.htm

OneFitZ · 08-17-2012, 11:35 PM

So those wheels are stolen?

Scotty001 · 08-18-2012, 12:04 AM

^ Don't think in Malaysia a chop shop means the same thing as it does here..

Toda CRZ · 08-18-2012, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by OneFitZ

So those wheels are stolen?

LOL... of coz not!

These are legit wheels imported from Japan. I got it for a decent price from a local dealer.

Chop shops in Malaysia mainly sells legit parts. Selling stolen goods in our country is strictly prohibited.

OneFitZ · 08-18-2012, 12:35 AM

Ah ok. Didn't see you weren't in the us. My bad.

Toda CRZ · 08-18-2012, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by OneFitZ

Ah ok. Didn't see you weren't in the us. My bad.

No worries. So any comments on the wheel selection? One of my friend is saying that it wouldn't match the CRZ.

I'll get a mockup photo uploaded soon.

OneFitZ · 08-18-2012, 12:56 AM

Depends on the car. I rarely see those here. I thought they looked good on a Mini cooper though.

Toda CRZ · 08-21-2012, 08:07 AM

Here's some pictures of the test fitting...looks little small for a 16" due to the dish & spoke hub design. But I'm loving the wideness and offset

ArtJDM · 08-23-2012, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Toda CRZ

Here's some pictures of the test fitting...looks little small for a 16" due to the dish & spoke hub design. But I'm loving the wideness and offset

I really like those. I've been hoping to see a few Zs on old school wheels.

Toda CRZ · 08-24-2012, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ArtJDM

I really like those. I've been hoping to see a few Zs on old school wheels.

Thanks dude. I just got them wheels dismantled and sent them off for polishing and powder coating. It was quite a PITA removing all 64 bolts and nuts...

08-17-2012, 11:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Toda CRZ Newbie Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Malaysia Posts: 22	RS-Watanabe RS8 Anyone? Hi guys, I've just acquired a set of Watanabe RS8 and they were speced at 16" 7jj +38 at the front and 16" 8jj +38 at the rear. Planning to get them reconditioned to its original glory (got them from chop shop) or maybe I should just spray the entire thing into matte black? Maybe these wheels are a bit too old skool for the CRZ but I believe I'll be the first to try it out. These wheels are pretty lightweight (will measure the exact weight) and made of 3pcs construction with welds and bolts. Reason because I didn't want to get bigger wheels and the offset of cause Oh yeah, planning to use the stock tires and stretch them out as well... Official Site: http://www.rs-watanabe.co.jp/underpage/new_rs8.htm Attached Thumbnails

08-18-2012, 12:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
OneFitZ BANNED Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 3,043	Ah ok. Didn't see you weren't in the us. My bad. __________________ 2012 CBP 6MT: Buddy Club N+ Coils, Buddy club short shifter, 2013 EX Shift boot, OEM Spoiler, Civic antenna swap, Custom green gauges, MTX FPR10

08-21-2012, 08:07 AM	#8 (permalink)
Toda CRZ Newbie Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Malaysia Posts: 22	Here's some pictures of the test fitting...looks little small for a 16" due to the dish & spoke hub design. But I'm loving the wideness and offset Attached Thumbnails

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08-17-2012, 11:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
OneFitZ BANNED Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 3,043	So those wheels are stolen?

08-18-2012, 12:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
OneFitZ BANNED Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 3,043	Depends on the car. I rarely see those here. I thought they looked good on a Mini cooper though.