SSR Competition (Type C) Wheels
09-22-2005, 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Revolver
What do the Enkei's weigh Stuart?
The 19's cost me all up $650 (australian) per wheel.
09-23-2005, 02:25 AM
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Originally Posted by ILIV48
My 19's (19x8.5) weigh 9.3kg. The stock was weighed at 10kg. So about a 8% saving in weight at a bigger size. I was happy with that. Taka's 18's (RP03's as well) weighed 8.8kg
The 19's cost me all up $650 (australian) per wheel.
The 19's cost me all up $650 (australian) per wheel.
Obviously, if you want to get under 7.5kgs you need to rob a bank.
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09-23-2005, 02:44 AM
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Came across these in my travels (MazdaSpeed MS-01 Mag). Apparently developed by Ray's and MazdaSpeed for the last RX7. Anybody heard of them being used on the 8 and whether or not you can still buy them??
09-23-2005, 02:48 AM
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Whoa, just answered my own question.
See http://adrenalineracing.com/product_...efcadffea24ef9
At $US1,500 per wheel (
) they can keep 'em.
Damn, the more I look the higher the prices get!!!
See http://adrenalineracing.com/product_...efcadffea24ef9
At $US1,500 per wheel (
) they can keep 'em.Damn, the more I look the higher the prices get!!!
09-23-2005, 08:10 PM
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I am flat out controlling this beast without a turbo... :D :D :D
Anyway - I am only helping Revolver to spend his excess cash... Wheels look pretty, but turbos go pretty and in a stealthy way - ie picture WRX wally at the lights, when Revolver plants his apparently ordinary grey RX-8 with the Wastegate closed.... :D :D :D
It's a typical Barrister (and Zorro) tactic guide them along then hit them when and where they least expect it.. Can't do that with blingy wheels.. :D :D :D
Anyway - I am only helping Revolver to spend his excess cash... Wheels look pretty, but turbos go pretty and in a stealthy way - ie picture WRX wally at the lights, when Revolver plants his apparently ordinary grey RX-8 with the Wastegate closed.... :D :D :D
It's a typical Barrister (and Zorro) tactic guide them along then hit them when and where they least expect it.. Can't do that with blingy wheels.. :D :D :D
09-24-2005, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by xxup
Anyway - I am only helping Revolver to spend his excess cash... Wheels look pretty, but turbos go pretty and in a stealthy way - ie picture WRX wally at the lights, when Revolver plants his apparently ordinary grey RX-8 with the Wastegate closed.... :D :D :D
It's a typical Barrister (and Zorro) tactic guide them along then hit them when and where they least expect it.. Can't do that with blingy wheels.. :D :D :D
It's a typical Barrister (and Zorro) tactic guide them along then hit them when and where they least expect it.. Can't do that with blingy wheels.. :D :D :D
And I left TLGP's behind long ago. I'm more than happy to watch the WRX bandits roar off into the distance, content in the knowledge that I'm not driving a FUGLY car.
:D FI can wait until the warranty is up (about 2 years to go for moi).
09-26-2005, 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Revolver
Came across these in my travels (MazdaSpeed MS-01 Mag). Apparently developed by Ray's and MazdaSpeed for the last RX7. Anybody heard of them being used on the 8 and whether or not you can still buy them??
Go for the TE37.
I went for cheap option for street wheel - don't want too much bling otherwise there will be too much ding from the jealous people on the street. So Stu and I went for the Enkei - which is classy but not out there. They are casted wheel but modified by special technique that is currently coped by BBS and RacingHart on their cast wheels. 8.8kg for a set of cast wheel which cost just over $2K is very nice buy - thanks Stu
!I will get some second hand ones now if I were you Revolver - it is less painful running them on curbs. Some 2nd hand are very decent and without scratch, at a reasonable price.
I am going to myself a light set of wheel for track semislick - just to keep up with Stu and his suspension set up :D
09-27-2005, 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Revolver
Not yet.
Still looking around.
Fingers crossed.
Still looking around.
Fingers crossed.
09-27-2005, 01:02 AM
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Originally Posted by takahashi
Go for the TE37.
I will get some second hand ones now if I were you Revolver - it is less painful running them on curbs. Some 2nd hand are very decent and without scratch, at a reasonable price.
I will get some second hand ones now if I were you Revolver - it is less painful running them on curbs. Some 2nd hand are very decent and without scratch, at a reasonable price.
I'm patient - it's no burning issue. The right set will turn up eventually.
09-27-2005, 01:02 AM
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Originally Posted by LittleJohn
I've heard the names musecrets and stamford tyres/wheels thrown around.. not sure if that with help..
09-27-2005, 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by takahashi
I am going to myself a light set of wheel for track semislick - just to keep up with Stu and his suspension set up :D
And I am making progress in that endevour. I maybe limping a bit at the moment but I am forcing some flexibility into the joint. Heel & toe here I come
:D And to keep it on topic... I agree Revolver, stay patient. If they are what you want then the wait will be worth it.
09-27-2005, 01:36 AM
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Besides weight Dave,
The bling factor is very important and please do not swing one way or the other by people's option on look. I think it is very personal.... and make sure you are comfortable with the look of it.
Stu,
Young Taka will wait for you.
"One thousand and one, one thousand and two, .... , one thousand and seven - there you are :p"
The bling factor is very important and please do not swing one way or the other by people's option on look. I think it is very personal.... and make sure you are comfortable with the look of it.
Stu,
Young Taka will wait for you.
"One thousand and one, one thousand and two, .... , one thousand and seven - there you are
:p"
09-27-2005, 01:39 AM
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Have tried to google for musecrets but no luck. Anybody have a URL for them?
Look for andrew:
andrew@musecret.com.au
09-27-2005, 02:13 AM
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Rev,
This thread has me looking for Te's as well. If you get a price let me know we might be able to group buy, have been looking for second hand as well, they tend to come in on the imports and get stripped off by the yards. Found 2 sets of 17"s!!! Very annoying!!! $1200 +1500 respectively!
Anyone heard of these?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/structure/a...sp?id=36030703
There were a few different varieties?
M
This thread has me looking for Te's as well. If you get a price let me know we might be able to group buy, have been looking for second hand as well, they tend to come in on the imports and get stripped off by the yards. Found 2 sets of 17"s!!! Very annoying!!! $1200 +1500 respectively!
Anyone heard of these?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/structure/a...sp?id=36030703
There were a few different varieties?
M
09-27-2005, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by TeamRX8
magnesium wheels serve no purpose on a street car
only a pro race team or someone with money to burn can justify the expense, the performance impact over SSR's would be zilch on a street car
I won't rag you over it though, best wishes
only a pro race team or someone with money to burn can justify the expense, the performance impact over SSR's would be zilch on a street car
I won't rag you over it though, best wishes
And you know, the more I look at the prices, the more I think you could be right!!!
:D :D
09-27-2005, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by mikeyr
Rev,
This thread has me looking for Te's as well. If you get a price let me know we might be able to group buy, have been looking for second hand as well, they tend to come in on the imports and get stripped off by the yards. Found 2 sets of 17"s!!! Very annoying!!! $1200 +1500 respectively!
Anyone heard of these?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/structure/a...sp?id=36030703
There were a few different varieties?
M
This thread has me looking for Te's as well. If you get a price let me know we might be able to group buy, have been looking for second hand as well, they tend to come in on the imports and get stripped off by the yards. Found 2 sets of 17"s!!! Very annoying!!! $1200 +1500 respectively!
Anyone heard of these?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/structure/a...sp?id=36030703
There were a few different varieties?
M
Mu's Secret has quoted me $4,200 for rims alone (new of course). Still waiting on other quotes to come in.
Eric has been busily finding leads on second hand wheels for me, which I'm gonna follow up today (thanks Eric
).Will keep you posted. However, somehow I don't think only 2 of us is gonna change the price terribly much.
