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Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade 04-25-2015, 05:47 PM
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Views: 2,333
Posted By BRZebra
I sold the car. Please close this thread. Thank...

I sold the car. Please close this thread. Thank you!
Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade 04-20-2015, 11:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,333
Posted By BRZebra
No problem! I guess you sort of gave me a free...

No problem! I guess you sort of gave me a free bump. ;)
Forum: Cars for Sale/Trade 04-20-2015, 02:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,333
Posted By BRZebra
FS - 2013 WRB BRZ Premium in Houston, Texas

April 25 Update: SOLD

Original owner
Excellent condition
Still on Subaru warranty
All maintenance records
Synthetic oil changed ahead of schedule
Mostly highway miles (fewer cold starts;...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-03-2015, 11:04 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 85,784
Posted By BRZebra
I measured 1.5 inches at the closest point, as...

I measured 1.5 inches at the closest point, as shown in this photo. Is that what you meant? I would be glad to take another measurement for you as needed!
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 03-03-2015, 10:56 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 85,784
Posted By BRZebra
I think the drawing you found is a good one...

I think the drawing you found is a good one because it came out exactly to scale when I printed it, by which I mean the dimension labeled 190.5 was exactly 190.5 mm on my 8.5x11-inch paper. I...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-10-2015, 03:43 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 85,784
Posted By BRZebra
I bet they would because the spokes are quite...

I bet they would because the spokes are quite thin and these wheels were used on the race car here:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1987

If you share a printable template, I would...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-10-2015, 03:38 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 85,784
Posted By BRZebra
Mine weigh exactly 14.6 lb each.

Mine weigh exactly 14.6 lb each.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-10-2015, 03:36 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 85,784
Posted By BRZebra
I think this is a very reasonable place to ask...

I think this is a very reasonable place to ask about the cost of parts! Please see my other recent post for those details. I went with the 215 width because...
1. I really respect the engineering...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 01-10-2015, 03:31 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 85,784
Posted By BRZebra
I'm really sorry about my long absence from the...

I'm really sorry about my long absence from the forum! I will try to partly compensate for the delay with a detailed response...

A friend of mine bought these wheels from Hirano Tire in Japan for...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 11-01-2013, 03:36 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 85,784
Posted By BRZebra
I bought a set for my BRZ, which is not lowered....

I bought a set for my BRZ, which is not lowered. They are BBS RF 504 DSK (17x7.5 +48) with Michelin Pilot Super Sports in 215/45-17 because I wanted to stay close to the stock size and offset. I...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 05-27-2013, 03:47 PM
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Views: 374,870
Posted By BRZebra
Thanks for sharing so much info about your...

Thanks for sharing so much info about your outstanding car! How much did the STI springs affect your alignment?
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-20-2013, 11:03 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 85,784
Posted By BRZebra
Thanks, but I already saw that one. I thought...

Thanks, but I already saw that one. I thought you had found some closer to $400 each.
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-17-2013, 09:19 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 85,784
Posted By BRZebra
If you really saw some for $400, please post a...

If you really saw some for $400, please post a link. Even with the weak yen that would be a surprise. And retail on the 18s is definitely 50% higher than the 17s, per the BBS website.

Express...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-16-2013, 03:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 36,888
Posted By BRZebra
For what it's worth, even a lighter 18-inch wheel...

For what it's worth, even a lighter 18-inch wheel will almost certainly have more rotational inertia due to the distribution of mass further from the center. But at least it would have less unsprung...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-16-2013, 02:38 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 85,784
Posted By BRZebra
I looked extensively and couldn't find the...

I looked extensively and couldn't find the weights for 18s, but would you really pay 50% more for that size? I think one of the advantages of the BBS RF design is that it looks larger than it is,...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-16-2013, 02:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 26,782
Posted By BRZebra
I understand that weight could be only one...

I understand that weight could be only one decision factor out of many, and I certainly didn't mean to question your choice. I just thought some people might be curious about the trade-off between...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-07-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 26,782
Posted By BRZebra
TSW says the Interlagos in 17x8 starts at 17.1 lb...

TSW says the Interlagos in 17x8 starts at 17.1 lb with variation due to offset and number of bolt holes: www.tsw.com/alloy_wheels_interlagos.php (http://www.tsw.com/alloy_wheels_interlagos.php)

A...
Forum: Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting) 05-03-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 60,787
Posted By BRZebra
I installed a Diono Radian R100 facing forward...

I installed a Diono Radian R100 facing forward behind the driver and a Graco SnugRide 32 facing rearward behind the front passenger.

I've attached photos so you can see how the Diono seat looks...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 05-03-2013, 03:30 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 31,691
Posted By BRZebra
Would those of you with the STI springs kindly...

Would those of you with the STI springs kindly share how much they affected your wheel alignment?

Did you install any other suspension parts or just the springs?
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-03-2013, 01:03 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 26,782
Posted By BRZebra
Thanks for sharing! I think you made a great...

Thanks for sharing! I think you made a great choice. The Interlagos design is so clean and simple that it looks like a classy OEM wheel. In fact, did you notice Mercedes puts wheels on the SLS AMG...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-03-2013, 12:49 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 85,784
Posted By BRZebra
I finally found a website with weights for these...

I finally found a website with weights for these wheels.

According to www.japantune.co.kr/main/8276 (http://www.japantune.co.kr/main/8276) ...

BBS RF 504 (17x7.5 +48) weighs 6.8 kg (15.0 lb)...
Forum: Wheels | Tires | Spacers | Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack 05-02-2013, 03:32 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 85,784
Posted By BRZebra
Nengun.com advertises BBS RF wheels with shipping...

Nengun.com advertises BBS RF wheels with shipping to the USA.

They currently list only the 17x7 size in their new wheels section, but their auction parts section shows a variety of sizes,...
Forum: Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum 05-26-2012, 12:01 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 47,782
Posted By BRZebra
Thanks for sharing the photo, Want.FR-S...

Thanks for sharing the photo, Want.FR-S (http://www.ft86club.com/forums/member.php?u=1061)! Could you please tell me what brand and model of child seat that is? I'm trying to find one that small...
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