It’s been a week since we kicked off a SH x RAYS competition in which those that entered were in with a chance to win a limited edition – and very cool – 2016 RAYS Casio G-Shock watch.
We received over 400 picture submissions on Instagram with the all-important #SHxRAYS tag attached, but before we announce who we chose to be the winning entry, let’s check out nine other images we thought deserved a mention.
#SHxRAYS #RAYS #te37sl #akihabara
A photo posted by @shirokaze on Jul 12, 2016 at 2:55pm PDT
One thing we really appreciate seeing when it comes to car photography is putting the subject in an environment that sets an atmosphere in a way that the casual observer can sit there and take in all the details. And in the case of this particular Mazda Roadster shot in Akihabara, that extends to its Volk Racing TE37V SL wheels.
#shxrays #rays #evome #undersuzuki #tc2000 #timeattack A photo posted by Tackey Koji (@tackey_k) on Jul 12, 2016 at 5:37am PDT
When chosen in the right size, offset and color, a wheel like the Volk Racing ZE40 can add plenty of character and aggression to a car. It’s also true that a wheel is beautiful by itself…
Rays RA15, race night in Le Mans paddock 2015. #SHxRays #Rays #TMG #TSO40
A photo posted by Max Rosenfeld (@max_ryde) on Jul 14, 2016 at 1:35pm PDT
RAYS is synonymous with motorsport, so we were happy to see a few submissions like this that reminded us where the company’s R&D spans from.
@raysmsc @jademotorsports #comingsoon #subaru #brz #raysengineering #rayswheels #te37 #te37og #bronzers #i❤️te37 #ihaveatype A photo posted by Apr (@jadebrz) on Apr 28, 2016 at 5:04pm PDT
Sometimes good use of light and shadows works wonders.
A photo posted by @joshkeist on Apr 26, 2016 at 4:33pm PDT
We liked how these Volk Racing TE37s were instantly recognisable on this beautifully simple FD3S RX-7.
It was cool to see a picture of LaSupra; it reminded us that when you create one of the world’s most unique custom cars, you need to complete it with wheels that are up to par.
…and a look at the whole wheel, almost too large for my go-to photo bench! That well-aged race-use patina a reminder this was hugely important for just a moment in time, before spending the three decades since as little more than an ornament… #rays #raysengineering #volkracing #supervolk #volk #volkmesh #shxrays #wheelporn #rarewheels #wheelwhores #supersilhouette #group5 #nissanbluebird #nissansilvia #910bluebird #s110silvia #central20 #central20racingteam #vintageracing #japanesenostalgiccar #1982 A photo posted by @80shero on Jul 15, 2016 at 9:52pm PDT
And this mesh wheel is a reminder of RAYS’ vast history.
#SHxRAYS #RAYS Want me dat watch
A photo posted by Kyriacos Hatzielenis (@tep_503) on Jul 14, 2016 at 7:34am PDT
Yet another FD3S, but this time on CE28Ns – a wheel from the Volk Racing line-up that was born to be used on track.
#SHxRAYS #RAYS #fos #goodwoodfos #brap #767b #rotary #26b #onemillionhashtags A photo posted by @bert_os on Jul 14, 2016 at 9:23am PDT
A forged magnesium deep dish rim on Mazda’s 767B; it was hard not to love this shot!
A photo posted by mrmarty (@watchmarty) on Jul 12, 2016 at 8:10am PDT
There can be one winner only though, and ultimately it was this Volk Racing TE37RT image that did it for us. It’s not so much what is contained in the picture, but what it hints at, and whatever car these wheels were fitted to was seriously pushed and thoroughly enjoyed. Because after giving your car a good thrashing, who doesn’t park up and take a look at all the brake dust deposits on their wheels while grinning in pure satisfaction…
Thanks to everyone who entered this competition, and congratulations to watchmarty – we’ll be in touch via Instagram DM.
Dino Dalle Carbonare
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