Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by Spuds

Lol a civic of any vintage might be too expensive for lemons

I had a free one I could have picked up, it just needed a motor. It was a 93' 4 door auto. I didn't have a place to store it so I had to pass.

I had been trying to do a lemons team for a long time, but realized among the people I knew that would be interested I would be doing most of the work and contributing most of the funds so axed it. It is not cheap and takes a lot of time.

[x808drifter]

My team is running a 96 civic DX.
Course my friend got the car a few years ago when it was still dirt cheap.
Thankfully he is a mechanic. The only thing we are paying for work wise is the cage.
Everything else is being done by them in their garage.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

I had been trying to do a lemons team for a long time, but realized among the people I knew that would be interested I would be doing most of the work and contributing most of the funds so axed it. It is not cheap and takes a lot of time.

Yeah... def not easy or cheap. Especially if you gotta do most of it by yourself. If you live closer, I would def help (certain degree) and of course split the cost for the parts.



Random Question for everyone:
What do you guys think of have extra holes on the wheels? What I mean is some wheels have extra bolt pattern setup (5x100/5x114.3) &/or extra holes to keep the wheels light.


You like it or don't care? Just had quick debate w my buddy and I personally don't like of extra holes on the wheels. I understand the weight reduction part, but just visually don't like em.

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

You like it or don't care? Just had quick debate w my buddy and I personally don't like of extra holes on the wheels. I understand the weight reduction part, but just visually don't like em.

I don't really care. I am not too picky when it comes to cosmetics. I think among those that are, the big deal is it makes them look like cheap wheels that have multiple bolt patterns.

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by x808drifter

My team is running a 96 civic DX.
Course my friend got the car a few years ago when it was still dirt cheap.
Thankfully he is a mechanic. The only thing we are paying for work wise is the cage.
Everything else is being done by them in their garage.

I have a bunch of buddies that are Honda guys. They have backyards littered with D series engines left over from swaps, and 5 speeds.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Yeah... def not easy or cheap. Especially if you gotta do most of it by yourself. If you live closer, I would def help (certain degree) and of course split the cost for the parts.



Random Question for everyone:
What do you guys think of have extra holes on the wheels? What I mean is some wheels have extra bolt pattern setup (5x100/5x114.3) &/or extra holes to keep the wheels light.


You like it or don't care? Just had quick debate w my buddy and I personally don't like of extra holes on the wheels. I understand the weight reduction part, but just visually don't like em.

The weight reduced at the hub is negligible. I would prefer a bit more metal and contact surface from an engineering perspective, plus that's more open space for corrosion to start. Visually, I don't really care that much, but I would prefer the look of no extra holes.

[weederr33]

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Yeah... def not easy or cheap. Especially if you gotta do most of it by yourself. If you live closer, I would def help (certain degree) and of course split the cost for the parts.



Random Question for everyone:
What do you guys think of have extra holes on the wheels? What I mean is some wheels have extra bolt pattern setup (5x100/5x114.3) &/or extra holes to keep the wheels light.


You like it or don't care? Just had quick debate w my buddy and I personally don't like of extra holes on the wheels. I understand the weight reduction part, but just visually don't like em.

Paint the rotor wheel mount face black and nobody but the most fanatical “enthusiast” will even notice. Not even yourself after a couple of days.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Paint the rotor wheel mount face black and nobody but the most fanatical “enthusiast” will even notice. Not even yourself after a couple of days.

Haha that pic is just an example. Either way rotors are painted to avoid rust anyways. Like you said, only crazy enthusiast will even notice and even those will know that certain wheels have those extra holes.

[gen3v8]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Yeah... def not easy or cheap. Especially if you gotta do most of it by yourself. If you live closer, I would def help (certain degree) and of course split the cost for the parts.



Random Question for everyone:
What do you guys think of have extra holes on the wheels? What I mean is some wheels have extra bolt pattern setup (5x100/5x114.3) &/or extra holes to keep the wheels light.


You like it or don't care? Just had quick debate w my buddy and I personally don't like of extra holes on the wheels. I understand the weight reduction part, but just visually don't like em.

I noticed on some Quality brand wheels that are drilled to suit a single PCD, they are rated for different loads. Up too 200lbs difference. If that means something to you then it`s your decision!
So I`m a little more crazy then

[cjd]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Haha that pic is just an example. Either way rotors are painted to avoid rust anyways. Like you said, only crazy enthusiast will even notice and even those will know that certain wheels have those extra holes.

Paint lasts on your rotors? And I mean at the hub, not on the disc face...

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

You like it or don't care? Just had quick debate w my buddy and I personally don't like of extra holes on the wheels. I understand the weight reduction part, but just visually don't like em.

don't like it one bit.

but that of course comes more from my past, seeing everyone leave pepboys with a new set of wheels with multiple lug patterns on them...

i equate it with cheap disposable poser wheels. even if some of them aren't very cheap.

[Captain Snooze]

C'mon!! Less lug holes wins.

[spcmafia]

Sometimes love for all living creatures running on the streets can cost you $200 on a replacement wheel.