Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[soulreapersteve]

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.

No reps on my car! Its just not worth it.. even if it was simply a pure DD.

Anyhoo, if all else fails, I've seen people parting ways with rpf1s for very low prices in the past - they pop up now and then.

And I'm only 165lb currently! I suppose I can try to drop back down to my high school weight of 130... :P

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by Teseo

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.

I wanted these but they are $2400.. Not too bad actually the more I think about it. Volks CE28SL

[cjd]

Originally Posted by Teseo

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.

Ouch. Well, that's a tough spot to be in. That said, you can probably only get started on FI for that budget... it will cost more over time too. No reputable wheels with a similar look exist at a nicer price?

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

No reps on my car! Its just not worth it.. even if it was simply a pure DD.

Anyhoo, if all else fails, I've seen people parting ways with rpf1s for very low prices in the past - they pop up now and then.

And I'm only 165lb currently! I suppose I can try to drop back down to my high school weight of 130... :P

For AutoX, as nice as it is to look unique and exactly the way you like, it's hard to beat the RPF1 for price/performance. And that saves you a little more to get the dailies you really want.

Also, just be a healthy weight. I could attempt to reach the 120lbs I left HS weighing (on 5'10" frame, I was skinny...) It's just not realistic given my old age and deteriorating conditions. Still, I could probably stand to lose a few pounds. The question is whether it's cheaper than fancy parts on the car; if it makes me live longer, it'll definitely cost more to be healthy and thin.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

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

Why not jack at the front beam and the diff?

[Teseo]

Originally Posted by cjd

Ouch. Well, that's a tough spot to be in. That said, you can probably only get started on FI for that budget... it will cost more over time too. No reputable wheels with a similar look exist at a nicer price?



For AutoX, as nice as it is to look unique and exactly the way you like, it's hard to beat the RPF1 for price/performance. And that saves you a little more to get the dailies you really want.

Also, just be a healthy weight. I could attempt to reach the 120lbs I left HS weighing (on 5'10" frame, I was skinny...) It's just not realistic given my old age and deteriorating conditions. Still, I could probably stand to lose a few pounds. The question is whether it's cheaper than fancy parts on the car; if it makes me live longer, it'll definitely cost more to be healthy and thin.

Thanks for enlight me, found enkei ts9 less horrible and fits my budget perfectly. They are heavy but im not track time junky, just car's control. Wheels down, coilovers next to go

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by Teseo

Thanks for enlight me, found enkei ts9 less horrible and fits my budget perfectly. They are heavy but im not track time junky, just car's control. Wheels down, coilovers next to go

Those dont look too bad at all! Kinda looks like a less extreme version of the gramlight 57extreme

[krayzie]

Originally Posted by Teseo

Thanks for enlight me, found enkei ts9 less horrible and fits my budget perfectly. They are heavy but im not track time junky, just car's control. Wheels down, coilovers next to go

Hey they look pretty nice. Good choice!

At least you are not buying some cheap Rota wheels just for the sake of looks?

I have Enkei MAT wheels and hit potholes all day long, no issues they have been good to me.

Like fuck I can buy two Enkei MAT rims for the price of one mountain bike racing wheel.

[Teseo]

Originally Posted by krayzie

Hey they look pretty nice. Good choice!

At least you are not buying some cheap Rota wheels just for the sake of looks?

I have Enkei MAT wheels and hit potholes all day long, no issues they have been good to me.

Like fuck I can buy two Enkei MAT rims for the price of one mountain bike racing wheel.

The wheels i will buy need to be strong enough to survive roads imperfections and weekend abuse. I have never seen someone runnung rotas here, thats was my first hint to keep away of them

[cjd]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

I wanted these but they are $2400.. Not too bad actually the more I think about it. Volks CE28SL

That's what led me to the Weds TC105N... Similar look, killer wheel (light and very strong) and half that price if you find the right vendor... Still a lot more than RPF1 ....

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by cjd

That's what led me to the Weds TC105N... Similar look, killer wheel (light and very strong) and half that price if you find the right vendor... Still a lot more than RPF1 ....

That's what my buddy has for his auto-x setup (along with the jesus tires known as RE-71's). Great split in both form and function

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Why not jack at the front beam and the diff?

I do at home with my big jack. My little jack can't reach.

My dailies are XXRs. Paint quality was poor but the price was right. They haven't exploded yet and I drive pretty hard. You guys should consider the Kosei K4R. Similar design to what was posted above but cheap and the Miata guys love them

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

I do at home with my big jack. My little jack can't reach.

My dailies are XXRs. Paint quality was poor but the price was right. They haven't exploded yet and I drive pretty hard. You guys should consider the Kosei K4R. Similar design to what was posted above but cheap and the Miata guys love them

Not bad! Looks great.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

I do at home with my big jack. My little jack can't reach.

Ah, gotcha. As I wrote, I wondered if I wasn't missing something obvious.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Not bad! Looks great.

God yes! They'd even look good on Hot Lava.