Open discussion of my current budget lightweight wheel options, please keep it civil.

[DGM-BRZ]

Wasn't aware people still had issues loading 4 extra photos. I'll keep that in mind.

[wbradley]

Originally Posted by DGM-BRZ

Is your FRS an Asphalt or Raven colour?

I was looking into the 720's as well but wasn't sure black on Asphalt would look great.

Mind taking some additional full side view pictures?

Thanks!

Raven. I will later, just so people can tell me I need to lower the car. LOL

You can delete the picture part when quoting someone btw.

[churchx]

It's not an issue of loading. Times when webdevs had to optimize webpages & images for size for quicker loading over modem is long since in past. There is issue of readability, when quoting with many images makes them see again and again and makes most of thread page content redundant. Even worse if browsing from small screen smarthpones. It's simple to edit quote to remove pics before posting and is polite thing to do by netiquette.

[DGM-BRZ]

Originally Posted by wbradley

Raven. I will later, just so people can tell me I need to lower the car. LOL

You can delete the picture part when quoting someone btw.

Oh true. Thanks, I'll wait for your update!

And yeah Im aware, just don't care enough to do it lol

[DGM-BRZ]

Originally Posted by churchx

It's not an issue of loading. Times when webdevs had to optimize webpages & images for size for quicker loading over modem is long since in past. There is issue of readability, when quoting with many images makes them see again and again and makes most of thread page content redundant. Even worse if browsing from small screen smarthpones. It's simple to edit quote to remove pics before posting and is polite thing to do by netiquette.

Will keep in mind.

[wbradley]

[ModBargains.com]

Originally Posted by wbradley

Maybe it's just me but these look pretty small, no?

[wbradley]

Originally Posted by ModBargains.com

Maybe it's just me but these look pretty small, no?

THey're 17x8. Maybe since I had just applied tire foam and it isnt completely gone in the pic.

Actually I have 215's stretched on an 8'W rim, so that's probably why. And my car isn't lowered.

In the scheme of things I'll take ride quality over looks, and generally to a degree (splitting hairs here) smaller wheel is usually better. I have an aversion to smashing the underside of my intercooler the odd time going up a driveway so that's why I'm not lowered for now. My intercooler is ~ 1.75x the width and 1.25x the depth of a stock HKS one and sits an inch below the 5:AD spoiler.

[ModBargains.com]

Originally Posted by wbradley

THey're 17x8. Maybe since I had just applied tire foam and it isnt completely gone in the pic.

Actually I have 215's stretched on an 8'W rim, so that's probably why. And my car isn't lowered.

In the scheme of things I'll take ride quality over looks, and generally to a degree (splitting hairs here) smaller wheel is usually better. I have an aversion to smashing the underside of my intercooler the odd time going up a driveway so that's why I'm not lowered for now. My intercooler is ~ 1.75x the width and 1.25x the depth of a stock HKS one and sits an inch below the 5:AD spoiler.

Stretch/height definitely play a factor. That intercooler must really hang low! Almost award-worthy! Respect the want to stay stock height, makes sense if that's your priority

[wbradley]

Originally Posted by ModBargains.com

Stretch/height definitely play a factor. That intercooler must really hang low! Almost award-worthy! Respect the want to stay stock height, makes sense if that's your priority

I will only lower if it improves everything including ride wuality. Some risk to intercooler, so kinda hung up on it at the moment.

[ModBargains.com]

Originally Posted by wbradley

I will only lower if it improves everything including ride wuality. Some risk to intercooler, so kinda hung up on it at the moment.

Understandable - there are a lot of coilover setups that can maintain or improve ride quality. I'm impressed with that IC, surprised they made it that bulky and low-hanging on a sports car

[wbradley]

Originally Posted by ModBargains.com

Understandable - there are a lot of coilover setups that can maintain or improve ride quality. I'm impressed with that IC, surprised they made it that bulky and low-hanging on a sports car

Its a frankenstein intercooler, long story. Probably good for 400 or more HP but overkill. Was part of a used kit I purchased which I since added a brand new supercharger. Probably should pay attention to the intercooler dimensions and outlet locations for when this one gets ruptured one day.

[ModBargains.com]

Originally Posted by wbradley

Its a frankenstein intercooler, long story. Probably good for 400 or more HP but overkill. Was part of a used kit I purchased which I since added a brand new supercharger. Probably should pay attention to the intercooler dimensions and outlet locations for when this one gets ruptured one day.

Would have never known unless you pointed it out. Hope you are putting together some good numbers with it - very sleeper

[wbradley]

Originally Posted by ModBargains.com

Would have never known unless you pointed it out. Hope you are putting together some good numbers with it - very sleeper

Holding back on installing smaller than stock pulley and injectors I got with this kit. Need a fuel pump too to use it. I am happy with 276 WHP @ 7000 RPMs with no restrictor at ~ 8.5-9 PSI (.6 BAR). No worries for destroying clutch, axles etc.

I know 300 WHP is just a wrench away.