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gtpvette · 04-15-2016, 02:02 PM

Finally got around to getting these mounted. Really like them & the BFG's 245/40/17. RCE Yellows going on this weekend as well.

Mad_Mike · 04-15-2016, 02:50 PM

I have been waiting for more pics of these wheels, specifically on red. Thank you sir.

gtpvette · 04-15-2016, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Mad_Mike

I have been waiting for more pics of these wheels, specifically on red. Thank you sir.

My pleasure... as a sidebar,,, thanks to ft86speedfactory,,, great prices and service.

Mr Nerd · 04-16-2016, 10:26 AM

How is the fitment? Any rubbing during tight turns?

gtpvette · 04-17-2016, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Nerd

How is the fitment? Any rubbing during tight turns?

Honestly I've haven't driven it that much. Put them on Friday and was out in the boat all day yesterday,, but I don't expect any. It's snug in the front against the strut but I've been told it'll be OK. I also bought a 3MM spacer just in case the new springs and camber bolts become an issue.

gtpvette · 04-18-2016, 01:39 PM

Put the RCE Yellows and the Whiteline Camber bolts in the front yesterday. Front camber is at about -1.2ish +/- .1 (base on digital level) side to side so I went ahead and put the 3MM spacer in just in case. It's still pretty snug between the wheel and strut.

Can anyone one tell me what is a safe minimum clearance between the strut and the wheel?? And a good way to measure it?? It's hard to get in there without a lift.

I did drive the 52 miles to work this AM,,, tires are a bit noisy but otherwise it's good!

pinski · 05-23-2016, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by gtpvette

Put the RCE Yellows and the Whiteline Camber bolts in the front yesterday. Front camber is at about -1.2ish +/- .1 (base on digital level) side to side so I went ahead and put the 3MM spacer in just in case. It's still pretty snug between the wheel and strut.

Can anyone one tell me what is a safe minimum clearance between the strut and the wheel?? And a good way to measure it?? It's hard to get in there without a lift.

I did drive the 52 miles to work this AM,,, tires are a bit noisy but otherwise it's good!

I've been thinking of the same wheel setup - I'm only lowered on TRD springs (about 1") and use the Whiteline camber bolts as well. How's the setup working for you? Have you had any rubbing?

gtpvette · 05-23-2016, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by pinski

I've been thinking of the same wheel setup - I'm only lowered on TRD springs (about 1") and use the Whiteline camber bolts as well. How's the setup working for you? Have you had any rubbing?

No problems so far,,,, no rubbing that I'm aware of either.

gtpvette · 10-21-2016, 01:06 PM

I got a ping abut posting some newer pics,,, with the Race-comps on. Its been raining,, so she's a bit dirty.

gtpvette · 10-21-2016, 01:08 PM

Oh yea,,, the new Hot Rod,2016 Z51,, 460hp is very very good!

BRZbliss · 10-21-2016, 01:30 PM

Looks great!

Clipdat · 10-21-2016, 01:54 PM

Funny, the Vette looks like it has more wheel gap than the FR-S

df.dima · 10-22-2016, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Clipdat

Funny, the Vette looks like it has more wheel gap than the FR-S

Stock for stock, I think FR-S could give the vette a good run as far as wheel gap

gtpvette · 10-23-2016, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Clipdat

Funny, the Vette looks like it has more wheel gap than the FR-S

No doubt it does. The good news is all of the later generation Corvettes have ride height adjustment bolt in the transverse spring. This allow the ride height to be adjusted a bit. I haven't been under my car as of yet but I suspect I can lower 3/4" - 1" pretty easy. There are also aftermarket bolts with a smaller pad the rides on the lower control arm. The bad news is a 4 wheel alignment will be necessary afterwards.

04-15-2016, 02:02 PM	#1
gtpvette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2015 FRS - FFR GTM Location: Key Largo, FL Posts: 785 Thanks: 240 Thanked 817 Times in 378 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	949Racing - 6UL - 17x9 - +40 - Silver Finally got around to getting these mounted. Really like them & the BFG's 245/40/17. RCE Yellows going on this weekend as well. Attached Images __________________ 2015 FR-S - One Day I'll Finish The Swap

04-15-2016, 02:50 PM	#2
Mad_Mike Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS firestorm Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 307 Thanks: 31 Thanked 98 Times in 64 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have been waiting for more pics of these wheels, specifically on red. Thank you sir. __________________ Build thread

04-18-2016, 01:39 PM	#6
gtpvette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2015 FRS - FFR GTM Location: Key Largo, FL Posts: 785 Thanks: 240 Thanked 817 Times in 378 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Put the RCE Yellows and the Whiteline Camber bolts in the front yesterday. Front camber is at about -1.2ish +/- .1 (base on digital level) side to side so I went ahead and put the 3MM spacer in just in case. It's still pretty snug between the wheel and strut. Can anyone one tell me what is a safe minimum clearance between the strut and the wheel?? And a good way to measure it?? It's hard to get in there without a lift. I did drive the 52 miles to work this AM,,, tires are a bit noisy but otherwise it's good! __________________ 2015 FR-S - One Day I'll Finish The Swap

10-21-2016, 01:06 PM	#9
gtpvette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2015 FRS - FFR GTM Location: Key Largo, FL Posts: 785 Thanks: 240 Thanked 817 Times in 378 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I got a ping abut posting some newer pics,,, with the Race-comps on. Its been raining,, so she's a bit dirty. Attached Images __________________ 2015 FR-S - One Day I'll Finish The Swap

10-21-2016, 01:08 PM	#10
gtpvette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2015 FRS - FFR GTM Location: Key Largo, FL Posts: 785 Thanks: 240 Thanked 817 Times in 378 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Oh yea,,, the new Hot Rod,2016 Z51,, 460hp is very very good! Attached Images __________________ 2015 FR-S - One Day I'll Finish The Swap

04-16-2016, 10:26 AM	#4
Mr Nerd Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Phoenix Posts: 143 Thanks: 22 Thanked 44 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How is the fitment? Any rubbing during tight turns?

10-21-2016, 01:30 PM	#11
BRZbliss Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Drives: 2014 BRZ Location: Austin, TX Posts: 36 Thanks: 16 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looks great!

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