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Byebye · 11-02-2013, 06:05 PM

Try an autocross event if you can. Sadly I bought a used set of RPF1's w/BFG 245/40/17 rivals and they were so sticky I couldn't break loose

Had I tried on the stockers I would have learned more about the limits. Needless to say I'm extremely happy with the upgrade.

bestwheelbase · 11-02-2013, 07:12 PM

@TRobb something to consider -- vintage wheels! It's fun finding older stuff and refurbishing it.

TRobb · 11-03-2013, 02:17 PM

thanks again for all the replies everyone! I think im just going to jump on some wheels and see if any tire specials come around!

Stierzy34 · 11-03-2013, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ZionsWrath

I think my car looks good on 18s not lowered

It would look better lowered but I think it is 10x better than stock in looks

Pics of said setup? I ordered 18s but waiting to put them on until spring. I have eibachs sitting in the garage but have heard problems with the axles on lowered cars.

Vten · 11-03-2013, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Stierzy34

Pics of said setup? I ordered 18s but waiting to put them on until spring. I have eibachs sitting in the garage but have heard problems with the axles on lowered cars.

Unless you are going to lower the car for over 2" drop or slam the car , you shouldn't be worry about the axle.

suaveflooder · 11-03-2013, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by AKBrrrrrrrrZ

A drop and spacers to flush out the stock rims will look 100x better than stock height and aftermarket rims. You could even plastidip the stock rims too which changes their look entirely.

Did this. I was SHOCKED at how much of a difference it actually made. I'm going to be waiting for a long while before actually getting rims for the car. I want them, just not a priority in life.

BRZfan · 11-03-2013, 08:31 PM

I go to Discount Tire (Tire Rack is also good) for all of my tire and wheel needs and purchased a set of Enkei GTC01's 17 X7.5. They, Discount Tire, had pricing that bested most other pricing I researched at the time.

With the 7.5 width one can go with a little more rubber when the original tires need replacing. The Enkei's that I got also have the same offset as original. This keeps me technically 'stock' with better looks and better rubber when I get the Michelin's I want.

Note: I suggest you carefully research doing any other modification to the car, such as 'lowering' until such time as you see what new wheels and tires can do for you. Making too many changes at one time will result in your not knowing what each change had done for you especially if you want to stay 'stock'. Say "expensive".

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TRobb · 11-15-2013, 12:46 PM

Pulled the trigger on something finally. Thanks for all the input everyone.

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NyC Zn6 · 11-15-2013, 01:03 PM

Looks real nice now slam dat bitch lol.

TRobb · 11-15-2013, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by NyC Zn6

Looks real nice now slam dat bitch lol.

PRO kit for sure!

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hanabie · 11-15-2013, 02:26 PM

all you need is a decent drop.

Mfines22 · 11-15-2013, 05:43 PM

Wow. very nice choice. Your car looks great!

Leonardo · 11-15-2013, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TRobb

PRO kit for sure!

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I am very happy with my Eibach Pro Kit springs.

DarrenDriven wrote a great DIY for the Prokit install. It took me less than 4 hours by myself.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10842

TRobb · 11-15-2013, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mfines22

Wow. very nice choice. Your car looks great!

Thank you very much! I love the way it came out.

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11-02-2013, 06:05 PM	#15
Byebye Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Springfield, Va Posts: 168 Thanks: 98 Thanked 50 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Try an autocross event if you can. Sadly I bought a used set of RPF1's w/BFG 245/40/17 rivals and they were so sticky I couldn't break loose Had I tried on the stockers I would have learned more about the limits. Needless to say I'm extremely happy with the upgrade. Last edited by Byebye; 11-02-2013 at 08:35 PM.

11-03-2013, 08:31 PM	#21
BRZfan Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013BRZ Premium St Silver Metallic Location: USA Posts: 824 Thanks: 79 Thanked 212 Times in 156 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I go to Discount Tire (Tire Rack is also good) for all of my tire and wheel needs and purchased a set of Enkei GTC01's 17 X7.5. They, Discount Tire, had pricing that bested most other pricing I researched at the time. With the 7.5 width one can go with a little more rubber when the original tires need replacing. The Enkei's that I got also have the same offset as original. This keeps me technically 'stock' with better looks and better rubber when I get the Michelin's I want. Note: I suggest you carefully research doing any other modification to the car, such as 'lowering' until such time as you see what new wheels and tires can do for you. Making too many changes at one time will result in your not knowing what each change had done for you especially if you want to stay 'stock'. Say "expensive". Last edited by BRZfan; 11-03-2013 at 08:48 PM.

11-15-2013, 12:46 PM	#22
TRobb Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Limited Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 29 Thanks: 14 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Pulled the trigger on something finally. Thanks for all the input everyone. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk Attached Images

11-15-2013, 02:26 PM	#25
hanabie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: WRB LMTD '13 Location: Phillips Ranch Posts: 1,246 Thanks: 184 Thanked 242 Times in 158 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	all you need is a decent drop. Last edited by hanabie; 11-15-2013 at 04:21 PM.

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