Euro fan converting to JDM... NEED HELP

[samoht]

Stud pattern is 5x100

Wheel discussion here
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=24

Some pics of 'typical JDM' wheels on GT86s here
http://www.gt86ownersclub.co.uk/foru...d_topic92.html

My impression of JDM wheel-snobbery (which is basically what you're asking I think)
Dish is good, bigger and wider is good up to a point.
Japanese brands are preferred (Work, Enkei, Rays etc). Forged is preferred over cast construction as it's lighter for the same size/strength.
Rota (copies of JDM wheels, cast but fairly strong/light, based in the Philippines) acceptable if you don't want to spend so much and want new wheels.
Quality european wheels like e.g. a classic mesh BBS is totally fine, if you want to be different.
Non-original OEM wheels (e.g. swapped from a BMW) = poor
Cheap high-street or eBay wheels (e.g. TSW) = very poor

[Spencer Strayer]

Originally Posted by samoht

Stud pattern is 5x100

Wheel discussion here
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=24

Some pics of 'typical JDM' wheels on GT86s here
http://www.gt86ownersclub.co.uk/foru...d_topic92.html

My impression of JDM wheel-snobbery (which is basically what you're asking I think)
Dish is good, bigger and wider is good up to a point.
Japanese brands are preferred (Work, Enkei, Rays etc). Forged is preferred over cast construction as it's lighter for the same size/strength.
Rota (copies of JDM wheels, cast but fairly strong/light, based in the Philippines) acceptable if you don't want to spend so much and want new wheels.
Quality european wheels like e.g. a classic mesh BBS is totally fine, if you want to be different.
Non-original OEM wheels (e.g. swapped from a BMW) = poor
Cheap high-street or eBay wheels (e.g. TSW) = very poor

Great info! I think Im going with the ultra marine color for my frs so and suggestions would be great!

[Spencer Strayer]

Originally Posted by megatron

I'm usually very conservative when I give my opinion on something since I tend to give the other person the benift of a doubt when it comes to what they are thinking or doing but in all honnesty the drop on your VW is fucking stupid. Do yourself a favor and never do that again! especially on the FR-S! :-P

It's on airbags! I never drive it that low, just sunk it for some good pics!

[megatron]

Originally Posted by Spencer Strayer

It's on airbags! I never drive it that low, just sunk it for some good pics!

oh my bad! lol
but i still don't like how the pics look because it's to low for my taste! But i guess it can be appealing to others :happy0180:

[Spencer Strayer]

Originally Posted by diirk

Clean GTI you have there. GLWS. I've had a couple of them and a few other VW's. Also a number of Suby's.

With that said, I think the folks on this forum are a little more performance oriented then the typical JDM forum. If you hit NASIOC, there's a lot more stretch and poke going on there.

But, if you do get into an FRS/BRZ early, I'm sure you can help develope bags and such if you're still interested in that type of ride.

Otherwise, I'd say just hang out for a while and get a feel for what you want to do.

I appreciate your input, however the whole reason im selling the gti is to get back to my roots of a performance based car... I used to have eibach springs on the gti and didnt think it would be a big difference going to bags, but the change was DRASTIC. I could no longer hug any turns the way I used to and not to mention it added a shit ton of weight to the car thus making it a lot slower

[Synack]

Bolt pattern is 5x100
18's and 19's looks best on the car.
8.5" looks best up front with the proper camber
9.5" looks best in rear with similar camber
I've been told a 2.15" drop will get you perfectly dead even maybe even rubbing with 19's in the above width.
With this car you have a very wide variety of choices for wheels and not many people will judge unless you choose some super ugly ass wheels.

Hope this helps.

[diirk]

Originally Posted by Spencer Strayer

I appreciate your input, however the whole reason im selling the gti is to get back to my roots of a performance based car... I used to have eibach springs on the gti and didnt think it would be a big difference going to bags, but the change was DRASTIC. I could no longer hug any turns the way I used to and not to mention it added a shit ton of weight to the car thus making it a lot slower

Sounds like you have a plan. The performance of these cars stock is great. I think you're going to enjoy owning one.

[Spencer Strayer]

Originally Posted by diirk

Sounds like you have a plan. The performance of these cars stock is great. I think you're going to enjoy owning one.

Oh I have no doubt... been an initial D fan since grade school so this is like more than a dream come true lol! But i'd still like to stunt so anyone know of any PRACTICAL body kits that look good? Ive been checking out the NUR spec, and to most peoples surprise, I actually LIKE the wing lol!