So there are many choices in life. some of the most important choices you have to make in life come down to decisions like, a house to buy, a woman to marry, and what rims to get for your oldschool ride. but with these life changing decisions one must make the right choice. so, when it comes to oldschool wheels with a new school twist, that decision comes to us that much harder. i have compiled a short list of some of the most popular emulated oldschool style wheels that are now on the market... we first start with the Konig B-Bombs. these are replicas of the SSR MKIII (mark 3). they come in 4x100/4x114 bolt pattern and in 15x7 or 15x7.5 and have offsets of 0 and +8. these might be the most popular of all the wheels listed. The konig rewinds. these happen to be replicas of the eight-spoke Watanabe and might be the most precise replica of all the others. they come in 4x100/4x114 and come in size 14x7 and 15x7 in -9 or 0 offset. we now continue with some XXR wheels or formerly known as Sportmax. these wheels were designed with the oldschool style with lightweight design. these particular sets are called the XXR 501. not sure exactly what they replicate, but they come in 15x7 and 15x8, 4x100/4x114, and come in +38 and +15 offsets. another version of the eight-spoke design, these are the XXR 002. what is really nice about XXR wheels is that they like lip... this design, along with the 501 has a 3inch lip. these come in 15x7 and 15x8 in 4x100/4x114 and have offsets of +38 and 0. Now Rota has been around for a while now, but recently released a newer version of their Rota RB, which is also an eight-spoke design. these are called the Rota RB-R. not too sure about the sizes and patterns this set comes in because no information has been released on the Rota website. lastly, we have the Drag Dr-20. not necessarily the more popular vote on this list, but it still holds its own amongst the other replicas. it follows the disigns of the Work Equipe 03. they come in 15x7, 4x100/4x114 patterns and have 0 and +10 offets.
soo... after reviewing these wheels, i'd really wanna pick up some new wheels. the wheel that i would have to go with would be the XXR 501 or the Rota RB-r, if i knew more about it. well there you go.. my short list of newschool oldschool wheels. take your pick, but choose wisely. no school like the oldschool.
Alright, its no longer "random oldschool of the week"... more like "of the moment".
Now, i present to you a wonderful example of an oldschool identity crisis. Also known as a Chrysler Sigma, this Mitsubishi Galant is a great looking restored member of the Diamond star Mafia.
This Galant belongs to fellow JNC member, DrSigma from down under.(for those of you who have been living in a cave... hes from Australia) where the Chrysler logo was super glued onto a Mitsubishi. i love how this car basically says, "hey im old. but i still look good."
so its come to my attention that many ppl on our 1stgencelica.com forum that motorswaps are still some of the most trendy topics. for those who are interested in an engine swap for their 1st gen celica and those who are just interested in knowing what us celica owners are up to heres a very short list of examples of some swaps for our beloved dragons: again there is my swap, the 22rte pros: relatively one of the easier swaps, easy power, relatively the cheaper of the bunch cons: hard to find a 22rte block, hard to find the required pieces there is the 22re pros: probably even cheaper and easier than the 22rte, easy to find replacement and aftermarket parts the 7mgte found from the mkIII supra pros: awesome power, stock motor can give you high 12s on the 1/4, lots of available aftermarket parts, easy to find cons: more expensive than the 22re/rte swaps, heard the 7m head gaskets leak alot the 2rz from a 95+ tacoma pros: tons of torque and power, newer engine fitted with more technological advancements cons: need to be knowledgeable in fabrication. the 1jz/2jz from mkIV supra pros: the holy grail of toyota engines, tons of power/torque/awesomeness cons: fabrication galore!!
the f20c/f22c from the s2000 pros: VTEC cons: its a honda....... hahaha
a while back i Hosted a little get together over at Treasure Island, Ca... for those of you who do not know where that is located, it is a little naval island in between oakland and san francisco. what we thought to be a small gathering between a group of friends turned into something, how should i put this, quite larger than we expected...
so again, excuse me for not posting anything up for a long time..... ive been really distracted. but i am back to bring you a car i think deserves alot of attention. this beautiful 76 Celica belongs to SuperchargedRa29 from 1stgencelica.com a very lovely example of the slight details; details that really set this liftback off. the nice stance that complements the konig rewinds, the lightweight fiberglass smiley bumpers... i could go on and on about how simple yet beautiful this car looks. the interior is nothing but pretty as well. (excuse the work being done to the centerconsole) did i forget to mention just one more reason this celica deserves a little more attention?
20r supercharged.... i think that's why his member name is SuperchargedRa29. Could it be?
See this blog right here?? This blog is dedicated to the happenings and misadventures of Miles Aquino; dealing with oldschool automobiles, all things nostaligic car, and the Back In Da Dayz crew
Back In Da Dayz, native to California's very own Bay Area.(With the exception of a few members) Basically a close nit of friends/fellow enthusiasts that share the love for old school automobiles. We ourselves don't claim to have started the old school movement, but we greatly feel that we are aiding the cause and have spread the era of old school rides to a new generation.
we first start with the Konig B-Bombs. these are replicas of the SSR MKIII (mark 3). they come in 4x100/4x114 bolt pattern and in 15x7 or 15x7.5 and have offsets of 0 and +8.
these might be the most popular of all the wheels listed. The konig rewinds. these happen to be replicas of the eight-spoke Watanabe and might be the most precise replica of all the others. they come in 4x100/4x114 and come in size 14x7 and 15x7 in -9 or 0 offset.
we now continue with some XXR wheels or formerly known as Sportmax. these wheels were designed with the oldschool style with lightweight design. these particular sets are called the XXR 501. not sure exactly what they replicate, but they come in 15x7 and 15x8, 4x100/4x114, and come in +38 and +15 offsets.
another version of the eight-spoke design, these are the XXR 002. what is really nice about XXR wheels is that they like lip... this design, along with the 501 has a 3inch lip. these come in 15x7 and 15x8 in 4x100/4x114 and have offsets of +38 and 0.
Now Rota has been around for a while now, but recently released a newer version of their Rota RB, which is also an eight-spoke design. these are called the Rota RB-R. not too sure about the sizes and patterns this set comes in because no information has been released on the Rota website.
lastly, we have the Drag Dr-20. not necessarily the more popular vote on this list, but it still holds its own amongst the other replicas. it follows the disigns of the Work Equipe 03. they come in 15x7, 4x100/4x114 patterns and have 0 and +10 offets.
