NorCal (Bay Area) OFF-TOPIC Chat Thread

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by finch1750

Cast is more likely to crack, forged more likely to bend. That is if anything were to happen at all. Bonus 15 is taller sidewall tires. Any wheel besides oem or baller wheels you would need to worry about.

I like the Sparcos out of all your choices actually. Maybe another to consider for a little more money but are durable as hell (heavy though) are Gramlight 57DR

I like the 57DR, but I feel like those wheels (and those in its price range) are more fit to go on the FR-S (already have the TC105N for it, I just need to dial in the front camber again so I can run them again).

Looks wise, the Sparco's are leading the board for me since they flow well with symettry. (I'm very OCD about how things look, that's why I'm debating on the Project Mu lug nuts as each one will not be "level" when tightened down (angle of the "Project Mu" will be different on each lug nut). That would drive me insane. Shoot, once I detail the Yaris, I'll level out the license plate bolts so that each bolt is either an x or a + and the registration year tag is lined up and level with the month tag. lol. I just got a little bummed out when I saw they were made in China.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

Definitely go with the Sparcos, best ones you've linked so far.

What profile tire will you be running?

I'll most likely stick with 185/60/15 to keep things cushy (my mom hates riding in the FR-S ).

[Clipdat]

60 sidewall and you're concerned about potholes? Those must be some insane potholes.

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

I'll most likely stick with 185/60/15 to keep things cushy (my mom hates riding in the FR-S ).

[Kaotic Lazagna]

If I do go with the Sparco's, it's either down to bronze or light grey. As much as I like a blue car on gold wheels, I just think gold is too flashy and will draw too much attention.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

60 sidewall and you're concerned about potholes? Those must be some insane potholes.

Let's just say that when I had the Vios with the Work VS-XX (17"), some of these Hwy 37 potholes and steps were enough to force the wiper blade onto the on position (yes, granted I was driving on 40 series tires and had TRD dampers). They're also enough to cause my Thinkware F50 dashcam on the FR-S to think there was some type of "event" so it switches to incident recording (cam settings is set to the lowest too). Haven't had the Viofo A119 in the Yaris go into incident recording yet.

[Clipdat]

Speakeasy brewery in SF shutting down! Sucks!

http://www.sfgate.com/food/article/S...e-10993446.php

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

Speakeasy brewery in SF shutting down! Sucks!

http://www.sfgate.com/food/article/S...e-10993446.php

Could be like Ike's Sandwich. They closed down, but it turned out they just moved locations??? They made a big deal of it so when I went on the last day, the lines were insane.

[Clipdat]

See if you can see any real (non tire rack) photos of them. Some company's bronze looks more brown (looking at you Rota) and isn't nearly as attractive.

Also if you do end up ordering from tire rack, they have this clickthrough that supports the forum: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102330

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

If I do go with the Sparco's, it's either down to bronze or light grey. As much as I like a blue car on gold wheels, I just think gold is too flashy and will draw too much attention.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by Clipdat

See if you can see any real (non tire rack) photos of them. Some company's bronze looks more brown (looking at you Rota) and isn't nearly as attractive.

Also if you do end up ordering from tire rack, they have this clickthrough that supports the forum: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=102330

I gotta remember to click on that link!







I just wish those Sparco and Sparco Trofeo stickers aren't pre-installed. That'll bug my OCD a little.

[Kaotic Lazagna]

So it looks like the more they're in the shade, the more brown they look????

[Kaotic Lazagna]

One more:

[finch1750]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

If I do go with the Sparco's, it's either down to bronze or light grey. As much as I like a blue car on gold wheels, I just think gold is too flashy and will draw too much attention.

Bronze. Light grey is just kinda boring imo

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by finch1750

Bronze. Light grey is just kinda boring imo

It's hard to find something that subtle...in between plain and flashy. lol

[Clipdat]

Bronze it is! I think you found your wheel! Time to order these bad boys!

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

It's hard to find something that subtle...in between plain and flashy. lol