Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[nextcar]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

I kinda do... 17's keep the cost of tires down. I plan on continuing with auto-x and track more next year (as work schedule allows) and trying to keep cost of consumables down. The extra cost difference can go toward fluids, pads, etc.

I just don't have time for the "oh my god you added 1 pound of unsprung weight armchair spec racers" who use their cars only for grocery runs. Track time is far more important than minor weight differences for the vast majority.

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

I want these wheels... but they only come in 18+

So roll on 18s. Just get shorter tires

[Phijkchu]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Some member just don't get it. If you keep annoying me, I gonna use ban hammer... and "annoying" is enough reason.

bye bye. See you in 6 month

[Teseo]

Yeah 17 is better than 18 because is more manageable and more cheaper. Wait...

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by nextcar

I just don't have time for the "oh my god you added 1 pound of unsprung weight armchair spec racers" who use their cars only for grocery runs. Track time is far more important than minor weight differences for the vast majority.

My exhaust is 1 pound heavier than stock, so if I get lighter wheel, it evens out!

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

So roll on 18s. Just get shorter tires

That's an option..

Originally Posted by Teseo

Yeah 17 is better than 18 because is more manageable and more cheaper. Wait...

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

I want these wheels... but they only come in 18+

What wheels are those? Looks like Enkei, but don't think they make that in 8 multi-spoke (iirc they only make 7 or 9).

Edit: I'm guess BBS RS-GT... but I thought, RS-GT never game in 5x100?

Originally Posted by go_a_way1

Here these are kinda close (matte gunmetal looks great on hot lava I have them on my car)

http://www.tsw.com/alloy_wheels_nurburgring.php

TSW Nur is close to Enkei Raijin (which I have).

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

I kinda do... 17's keep the cost of tires down. I plan on continuing with auto-x and track more next year (as work schedule allows) and trying to keep cost of consumables down. The extra cost difference can go toward fluids, pads, etc.

18's equal expensive isn't always the case. Good example, my 18's summer tires (225/40-18 GT Radial) costed me less than my 17's all season tires (225/45-17 Kumho). I think, my 18's costed me around where in mid $400, while my 17's costed me south of $600. Sometimes, you can get cheaper price in 18's than in 17's. Search around and see what options you have.

BUT I'm comparing in daily tires. If you're comparing for racing 18" tires will cost more than 17"... usually.

You can also run 18's on autox (if your region isn't too strict) and they still work nicely. It's all up to your suspension setup. I still can drift or grip with my 18's. If you're wondering what size I use for autox, I'm currently using 17's for autox and 18's for daily.

[Teseo]

Or xxr 530 if you are on tight budget

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

What wheels are those? Looks like Enkei, but don't think they make that in 8 multi-spoke (iirc they only make 7 or 9).

TSW Nur is close to Enkei Raijin (which I have).

18's equal expensive isn't always the case. Good example, my 18's summer tires (225/40-18 GT Radial) costed me less than my 17's all season tires (225/45-17 Kumho). I think, my 18's costed me around where in mid $400, while my 17's costed me south of $600. Sometimes, you can get cheaper price in 18's than in 17's. Search around and see what options you have.

BUT I'm comparing in daily tires. If you're comparing for racing 18" tires will cost more than 17"... usually.

You can also run 18's on autox (if your region isn't too strict) and they still work nicely. It's all up to your suspension setup. I still can drift or grip with my 18's. If you're wondering what size I use for autox, I'm currently using 17's for autox and 18's for daily.

Rays Homura 2x8gts. Most of the Homura line is gorgeous! But the ones that appeal to me come in 18's+.

I was thinking of keeping the stockers for auto-x/track and going with the 18's as daily but seeing as I am a very lazy person, I don't want to keep swapping for every event. Suspension setup, keeping it stock or going with the RCE Yellows.

Not looking to win races or set times, mostly doing it for fun haha

[go_a_way1]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Very, very close!



I kinda do... 17's keep the cost of tires down. I plan on continuing with auto-x and track more next year (as work schedule allows) and trying to keep cost of consumables down. The extra cost difference can go toward fluids, pads, etc.

17X8 TSW's with 225 nitto NT01's are lighter then stock and don't look bad at all.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

I actually got 40 highway when I bought the car. It doesn't get that any more lol

I went back and did some calculations. My car got right at 9,911.92 miles per gallon between the time it was built and when it was delivered to me. I have not been able to come even close to this since.

This is probably some part of the auto/oil industry conspiracy that we have been hearing about since the 70s.

(Disclaimer: mileage calculated based on the estimate of Google Maps from the Gunma Production Plant, to the port in Japan, through the Panama Canal, to the port of Savannah and then to the dealership, and allowing that most manufacturers put 4 gallons of fuel in the tank at the factory. When the dealership filled my car up before delivery it took 8 gallons of fuel, leaving an estimate of 1 gallon used. Your conspiracy theory estimate may vary)

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Rays Homura 2x8gts. Most of the Homura line is gorgeous! But the ones that appeal to me come in 18's+.

I was thinking of keeping the stockers for auto-x/track and going with the 18's as daily but seeing as I am a very lazy person, I don't want to keep swapping for every event. Suspension setup, keeping it stock or going with the RCE Yellows.

Not looking to win races or set times, mostly doing it for fun haha

Huh, I didn't know Rays made those kind of designs.

I have daily (Enkei 18's), autox (weds 17's) & winter (OEM). So I'm used to it. At the autox, I swap em out every event. It's not that hard, specially when I have electric impact wrench. Black Friday is near by, it's worth look into impact wrench and extra 17~19mm sockets. Lift the front high enough and rear wheel will go up too to make thing easy

Suspension should only take <2mins to set it up. It's not like you gotta adjust it every race. You should know the base setup for daily and racing.

Either way, you live in WA right? So you can't really have summer tires all season long. You gotta swap em out.

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Rays Homura 2x8gts. Most of the Homura line is gorgeous! But the ones that appeal to me come in 18's+.

I was thinking of keeping the stockers for auto-x/track and going with the 18's as daily but seeing as I am a very lazy person, I don't want to keep swapping for every event. Suspension setup, keeping it stock or going with the RCE Yellows.

Not looking to win races or set times, mostly doing it for fun haha

I use stockers for racing cuz I couldn't afford 2 sets of wheels. It's a pain to swap them out but not that bad. I suggest welding a little piece of metal along your pinch/jack seam and use a small floor jack to lift the whole side. It WILL collapse without reinforcement if you don't use the stock jack but then you would have to crank it up and down. Fuck that

[cjd]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Rays Homura 2x8gts. Most of the Homura line is gorgeous! But the ones that appeal to me come in 18's+.

I was thinking of keeping the stockers for auto-x/track and going with the 18's as daily but seeing as I am a very lazy person, I don't want to keep swapping for every event. Suspension setup, keeping it stock or going with the RCE Yellows.

Not looking to win races or set times, mostly doing it for fun haha

If you're running street where you need stock width wheels, that's a great idea. Though you'll some day want lighter wheels... Otherwise, you already know the answer: stay 17, go as wide as you legally can, and as low a weight as you're willing to buy. The cheap route is, of course, RPF1 for 7" or 9"... And rock 18's everywhere except events.

I have 4 sets of 17's including the stock wheels/tires which won't even fit the front of my car. AutoX wheels, summer wheels, winter wheels, and stockers... and I don't drive in the winter if I can help it (I have the winter setup just in case) - and the weight savings at the wheel are worth chasing. Same with behind the wheel. If you cheat yourself you'll always wonder. Also, no reps for AutoX. just don't. I'd avoid for street too but...

Having something you really like for most of the time is so worth it though.

Take your time, save up, and keep your eyes peeled for a good deal.

[Teseo]

Originally Posted by cjd

If you're running street where you need stock width wheels, that's a great idea. Though you'll some day want lighter wheels... Otherwise, you already know the answer: stay 17, go as wide as you legally can, and as low a weight as you're willing to buy. The cheap route is, of course, RPF1 for 7" or 9"... And rock 18's everywhere except events.

I have 4 sets of 17's including the stock wheels/tires which won't even fit the front of my car. AutoX wheels, summer wheels, winter wheels, and stockers... and I don't drive in the winter if I can help it (I have the winter setup just in case) - and the weight savings at the wheel are worth chasing. Same with behind the wheel. If you cheat yourself you'll always wonder. Also, no reps for AutoX. just don't. I'd avoid for street too but...

Having something you really like for most of the time is so worth it though.

Take your time, save up, and keep your eyes peeled for a good deal.

Its bother me the fact the wheels i like cost $4000 plus tires and with that amount of money i can do the car FI. RPF1 are more common than xxr here and for me doesnt look good on a orange car.