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denkigrve · 11-05-2013, 03:06 PM

These are from the SEMA thread:

Enraged21 · 11-09-2013, 01:36 PM

what's the difference between the 57dr and these 57c6?

i2ex · 11-09-2013, 01:44 PM

57dr have different pcd, and they do look similar XD

denkigrve · 11-09-2013, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Enraged21

what's the difference between the 57dr and these 57c6?

It's just a different style of wheel. Here is the 57DR:

Enraged21 · 11-09-2013, 05:48 PM

@denkigrve 6-spoke design doesn't seem any different to me.

denkigrve · 11-09-2013, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Enraged21

@denkigrve 6-spoke design doesn't seem any different to me.

It's just about how the spokes are shaped and connect to the wheel. I like the way the spokes are designed on the 57C6 better than the 57DR. The whole 57 lineup is very similar, but for me it's all about the small details in the lines and shape that the wheel creates. The spoke layout of the 57C6 tricks the eye into thinking the wheels are bigger than they actually are. Where as, for me, the 57DR ends up appearing smaller due to how the spokes connect to the dish.

switchlanez · 11-10-2013, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Enraged21

@denkigrve 6-spoke design doesn't seem any different to me.

There are 2 key differences I notice. Only the 57C6 has grooves indented along the sides of each spoke. The most significant difference is the 57DR spokes are set on the inside of the lip making the spokes shorter and stubbier. The 57C6 are not bound by a lip but extend to the edge of the rim making the spokes longer. That lip and different spoke lengths make all the difference and you would see the difference if each wheel were mounted on cars next to each other in the same size.

CrazyWookiee · 02-23-2014, 10:45 PM

Just got to see some new RAYS Engineering Gramlight 57C6 in Velvet Marine/Blue, so decided to make a video. I know a lot of us 86 owners are really interested in these wheels.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2WyfyTDt0o"]RAYS Engineering Gramlight 57C6 (Velvet Marine Blue) - YouTube[/ame]

wrxneffect · 02-24-2014, 12:42 AM

Purdy color!

zimzum · 02-24-2014, 04:12 PM

does the velvet sheen wear off over time? I have heard some tend to fade after a couple of months and are pretty much gone by a years end. Correct me if I'm wrong. Beautiful wheels.

CrazyWookiee · 02-24-2014, 04:27 PM

We're not too sure. Ray's has only had this finish out since mid last year and no one has had any complaints about it so far. The few that I've seen running around have kept their sheen pretty well so far in the 57Xtreme, but those spokes are a lot less "facing" surface area. I imagine the bigger spoke surface on the 57C6 would show the reduction in sheen if there was any. I'll keep you posted

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Originally Posted by zimzum

does the velvet sheen wear off over time? I have heard some tend to fade after a couple of months and are pretty much gone by a years end. Correct me if I'm wrong. Beautiful wheels.

SkAsphalt · 02-24-2014, 04:39 PM

I was told their crazy neon green sheen would wear down and become less vibrant :/ wonder about these. Look amazing tho

zimzum · 02-24-2014, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyWookiee

We're not too sure. Ray's has only had this finish out since mid last year and no one has had any complaints about it so far. The few that I've seen running around have kept their sheen pretty well so far in the 57Xtreme, but those spokes are a lot less "facing" surface area. I imagine the bigger spoke surface on the 57C6 would show the reduction in sheen if there was any. I'll keep you posted

Cool. Keep us updated. Also thanks for the video. Seeing a wheel on video is so much better than just seeing pics online.

CrazyWookiee · 02-24-2014, 06:18 PM

Agreed. I've seen some of the bright Neon Green and Fluorescent pinks become much less vibrant after being parked outside everyday during the summer. I often use Gtechniq C5 Wheel Armour, Gtechniq Exo Coat or Opti-coat coating on wheels, and some people have said that these help withstand the fading.

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Originally Posted by SkAsphalt

I was told their crazy neon green sheen would wear down and become less vibrant :/ wonder about these. Look amazing tho

02-23-2014, 10:45 PM	#22
CrazyWookiee Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S Location: Canada Posts: 546 Thanks: 375 Thanked 349 Times in 165 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	RAY's Engineering 57C6 Velvet Marine Review & Weigh off Just got to see some new RAYS Engineering Gramlight 57C6 in Velvet Marine/Blue, so decided to make a video. I know a lot of us 86 owners are really interested in these wheels. [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2WyfyTDt0o"]RAYS Engineering Gramlight 57C6 (Velvet Marine Blue) - YouTube[/ame] __________________ "I'm the real Peter Lau" - Peter Lau Last edited by CrazyWookiee; 04-27-2014 at 01:33 PM.

02-24-2014, 12:42 AM	#23
wrxneffect Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 13 BRZ Ltd 6MT(sold), 03 WRX (RIP) Location: USA Posts: 110 Thanks: 23 Thanked 31 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Purdy color! __________________ "For those of you who don't habla Espanol, El Nino is Spanish for...The Nino!"

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Enraged21 #RememberTheBuster Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Firestorm FRS MT Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 597 Thanks: 637 Thanked 154 Times in 102 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	what's the difference between the 57dr and these 57c6?

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i2ex Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: nil Location: HK Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	57dr have different pcd, and they do look similar XD

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