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#101
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Rays sells them as a 2 piece, because I guess they are considered two piece because they cant be really taken apart by hand to be re sealed with silicone like other 3 pieces wheels are, but in reality they are 3 piece. I learned this when I had some SSR SP1s rebuilt.
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Im guessing Rays and Other Companies who sell Racing Wheels prefers welding them together over just a silicone seal to eliminate any possible air leak during racing.
Below is examples of a 3 piece wheel that comes from the factory with the silicone seal, and then a SSR SP1 & VOLK GTF that are 3 piece welded. The last picture you can see where the SSR SP1 has already been machine cut and repaired and has been resealed with a silicone seal. Same process would have been done with the GTF's. (I dont know why one of the pics is being posted upside down)
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1. Ferrari
2. I've eaten at a lot of very nice restaurants (including, what was, the most expensive restaurant in the world) and I have yet to need a tux for any of them.
3. If I'm driving a car like that, I don't give a damn what people think of the modifications. I just got out of a pile of money on wheels that goes fast and looks pretty awesome. Half of the kind of people that would make care about how "classy" the car looks would be satisfied with the fact that you're driving a status symbol.
2. I've eaten at a lot of very nice restaurants (including, what was, the most expensive restaurant in the world) and I have yet to need a tux for any of them.
3. If I'm driving a car like that, I don't give a damn what people think of the modifications. I just got out of a pile of money on wheels that goes fast and looks pretty awesome. Half of the kind of people that would make care about how "classy" the car looks would be satisfied with the fact that you're driving a status symbol.
2. You don't need a tux, or a nice suit, true... but you don't need to wash & wax a car either... yet you do anyways.
3. Just proves my point... Money may buy nice things... but it can't buy good taste.
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#106
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I do really like the design of them. I had been looking at time attack CE28N's but no one had them in stock. I'm kind of glad they weren't in stock because I definitely do like the more unique colors.
Every color I've seen on the GTF looks great in my opinion. The basic silver and the MDC/gunmetal options look pretty good, but I've seen black, red, gold and blue and they've all looked pretty nice. I'm sure they could pull off some other colors rather nicely.
Every color I've seen on the GTF looks great in my opinion. The basic silver and the MDC/gunmetal options look pretty good, but I've seen black, red, gold and blue and they've all looked pretty nice. I'm sure they could pull off some other colors rather nicely.
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I do really like the design of them. I had been looking at time attack CE28N's but no one had them in stock. I'm kind of glad they weren't in stock because I definitely do like the more unique colors.
Every color I've seen on the GTF looks great in my opinion. The basic silver and the MDC/gunmetal options look pretty good, but I've seen black, red, gold and blue and they've all looked pretty nice. I'm sure they could pull off some other colors rather nicely.
Every color I've seen on the GTF looks great in my opinion. The basic silver and the MDC/gunmetal options look pretty good, but I've seen black, red, gold and blue and they've all looked pretty nice. I'm sure they could pull off some other colors rather nicely.
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Wouldn't a 9.5 in wide front tire put a LOT of weight on steering effort?
However, the "deep dish" looks great.
How much additional "drag" can we put in the electronic assist in the rack& pinion steering before it fails?
Back on topic... anyone know what color the OP decided to go with?
However, the "deep dish" looks great.
How much additional "drag" can we put in the electronic assist in the rack& pinion steering before it fails?
Back on topic... anyone know what color the OP decided to go with?
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Wouldn't a 9.5 in wide front tire put a LOT of weight on steering effort?
However, the "deep dish" looks great.
How much additional "drag" can we put in the electronic assist in the rack& pinion steering before it fails?
Back on topic... anyone know what color the OP decided to go with?
However, the "deep dish" looks great.
How much additional "drag" can we put in the electronic assist in the rack& pinion steering before it fails?
Back on topic... anyone know what color the OP decided to go with?
Nah, I am running 9.5" all the way around and there is no difference. I have been driving Hoss-05's acr and his are 18 x 10" +42 and it handles great and steering is crisp.
When I first stepped up from stock 225/45-18 tires to 245/40-18 tires I did notice a difference in steering but it wasn't worse, just more grip and it takes some getting used too.
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2. I was more trying make the point that a tux is overdressed for most restaurants, even among the nicest restaurants. I would actually feel more out of place for wearing a tux to a restaurant than getting out of that Ferrari.
3. I wouldn't quite say I proved your point. I don't think the Ferrari was in bad taste and I'd say there's no reason to not drive it around. Within reason, I'm not going to choose my car or modifications based on what people will think when I'm driving up to somewhat specific locations, such as 5 star restaurants. It's not that I'm so self absorbed that I don't care about what others think, but when it comes to something that is my choice and is far from offensive, I'm going to choose what I like. That Ferrari is a nice car that had quality work done and appears to be well kept. I would have no qualms with driving a car like that to any event, with the exception of needing the ability to seat more people.
#112
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Nah, I am running 9.5" all the way around and there is no difference. I have been driving Hoss-05's acr and his are 18 x 10" +42 and it handles great and steering is crisp.
When I first stepped up from stock 225/45-18 tires to 245/40-18 tires I did notice a difference in steering but it wasn't worse, just more grip and it takes some getting used too.
When I first stepped up from stock 225/45-18 tires to 245/40-18 tires I did notice a difference in steering but it wasn't worse, just more grip and it takes some getting used too.
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