View Poll Results: Which rims do you like most?
Volk LE37T
26
30.59%
Volk SF Challenge
15
17.65%
Buddy Club P1 Racing II
11
12.94%
OZ Canyon 2
5
5.88%
OZ Crono
10
11.76%
5Zigen 5ZR Copse
6
7.06%
5Zigen Hyper 5ZR
12
14.12%
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#26
Originally posted by XeRo
Front: 19x8.5 +42 offset
Rear: 19x9.5 +48 offset
+ center caps
Talk to Vick at Importhookup.com
got em for $2239 shipped..and that's without tires...
I know YIKES...I spent that much on wheels ....
Front: 19x8.5 +42 offset
Rear: 19x9.5 +48 offset
+ center caps
Talk to Vick at Importhookup.com
got em for $2239 shipped..and that's without tires...
I know YIKES...I spent that much on wheels ....
Another question, how's the fitment with the +42/+48 offset? Is it pretty flush with the body, or are they sunken in the fender? Thanks again!
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here's the kicker...i haven't put tires on yet, 1) cause I don't have the money right now, being that it's after x-mas and I have a wife and a 6 month old daughter. 2) I'm debating on Eibachs and JIC coilovers...
from what it looks like the rear is going to come pretty close to the rear fender when the springs are on...front looks like it may be a little further inset or just the same as factory...but the tires will make all the difference ...
from what it looks like the rear is going to come pretty close to the rear fender when the springs are on...front looks like it may be a little further inset or just the same as factory...but the tires will make all the difference ...
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I have the 19x9.5 with the 45 offset on the rear and the wheels are just about flush with the top of the rear fender. It's got the Nitto NT 555 tires (Flame on, I know... I didn't know any better, but I will next time around). I haven't had a chance to push them and won't until they're broken in a bit, but the tires look great IMO.
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I have the 19x9.5 with the 45 offset on the rear and the wheels are just about flush with the top of the rear fender. It's got the Nitto NT 555 tires (Flame on, I know... I didn't know any better, but I will next time around). I haven't had a chance to push them and won't until they're broken in a bit, but the tires look great IMO.
I have the 19x9.5 with the 45 offset on the rear and the wheels are just about flush with the top of the rear fender. It's got the Nitto NT 555 tires (Flame on, I know... I didn't know any better, but I will next time around). I haven't had a chance to push them and won't until they're broken in a bit, but the tires look great IMO.
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Outstanding pics. especially the backend shot. Exactly the look I'm looking for.
How do you like the ride of the Nitto 555's? And excuse my newbie question, what did you mean by the "Flame on" comment.
thanks again for taking the time for the pic's.
How do you like the ride of the Nitto 555's? And excuse my newbie question, what did you mean by the "Flame on" comment.
thanks again for taking the time for the pic's.
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I like the Crono because it is not overstated and has what would appear to be a brushed appearance and not a "ricey" look like a couple of the other options. The Volk would be my next choice due to the main reason above...not overstated.
#39
Awesome! Now all you need are some HKS Hipermax Coilovers and you're set And when your Nitto's wear out, go with a 245/35/19 front and 275/35/19 rear combo. More contact patch, and the car will look a lot more aggressive.
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Originally posted by jerrymac
Outstanding pics. especially the backend shot. Exactly the look I'm looking for.
How do you like the ride of the Nitto 555's? And excuse my newbie question, what did you mean by the "Flame on" comment.
thanks again for taking the time for the pic's.
Outstanding pics. especially the backend shot. Exactly the look I'm looking for.
How do you like the ride of the Nitto 555's? And excuse my newbie question, what did you mean by the "Flame on" comment.
thanks again for taking the time for the pic's.
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Oh, most definitely. I'm still debating between springs and coilovers. Here's the problem: I'm all about performance and I would love to take this car to the track, but I know nothing about tuning suspension (or anything else automotive for that matter). I definitely want the better parts, but I'm not sure that I can really justify the extra $1300 for coilovers considering I'm not going to know what the hell I'm doing in the first place. I wish there was a tuner school for guys like me that really want to break-in to tuning but don't have any history or really any friends that are into it....
You seem like you know what you're doing Mike, what's your take?
You seem like you know what you're doing Mike, what's your take?
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Here's the problem: I'm all about performance and I would love to take this car to the track, but I know nothing about tuning suspension
Here's the problem: I'm all about performance and I would love to take this car to the track, but I know nothing about tuning suspension
Invest in the nut behind the wheel first! That's where all the speed is, and you'll gain speed in every single car you drive, not just the one that you sunk thousands into suspension and brakes. Invest in learning to be a better (smoother, faster, safer) driver, and then worry about your car. The basic RX-8 is very capable and will be a great tool for track days as is. Take a school or two (Bondurant, Skip Barber, etc.), then start signing up for track days and get some seat time behind the wheel. Hang out with and learn from the experienced track drivers (hint, they won't be driving cars that look like they starred in Fast'n'Furious!), then ask for advice about setup from the experienced drivers. At the track days, ask to ride along with drivers in the higher (more experienced) run groups, then pick up driving tips and tuning tips.
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I would LOVE to take a course, but my goodness those schools are expensive!!!! It would be so awesome to take one of Skip Barber's classes at Laguna Seca though. I've suggested that the So. Cal RX Club do something along the lines of a performance driving seminar, but nothing came of it. I'm sure that any cheaper schools won't have the same caliber instruction, but maybe I'll start off looking for something a little easier on the pocketbook.
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You could consider checking out one of the Miata clubs - San Diego or SOCALM (check the club listings at www.miata.net to get their web sites). Both clubs do track days, sometimes at Streets of Willow, and always have instructors from within the experienced ranks of the club. A LOT of the Miata guys are very experienced at suspension tuning - oh, also check out www.good-win-racing.com . Brian Goodwin operates this shop for Miata performance parts, and has recently bought an RX-8 and expanded to RX-8 performance parts. He gets involved in lots of track days, and could give some advice and guidance on hooking up with some.
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Gordon
Regards,
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my thoughts are to go with springs
I have eibachs and they cost 400 installed
coilovers are better but 3 times as much
however coilevers can be adjusted and springs can't
I have eibachs and they cost 400 installed
coilovers are better but 3 times as much
however coilevers can be adjusted and springs can't
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Nice choice on the rims! I'm looking at some of the same ones my self, but in 18" (19s are too much unsprung weight, and on the roads we have around here I'd destroy 19s in no time.)
But, to all you people recommending the staggered set-up.. yes, it looks better, but what is it doing the handling balance?
The RX-8 is already a touch understeery, and having that much contact patch in the back would just make it worse, would it not?
Love to hear some feedback on that, and I've got the time since I'm still looking at another couple months before my RX comes out of winter storage..
But, to all you people recommending the staggered set-up.. yes, it looks better, but what is it doing the handling balance?
The RX-8 is already a touch understeery, and having that much contact patch in the back would just make it worse, would it not?
Love to hear some feedback on that, and I've got the time since I'm still looking at another couple months before my RX comes out of winter storage..
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Originally posted by Redshift
Nice choice on the rims! I'm looking at some of the same ones my self, but in 18" (19s are too much unsprung weight, and on the roads we have around here I'd destroy 19s in no time.)
Nice choice on the rims! I'm looking at some of the same ones my self, but in 18" (19s are too much unsprung weight, and on the roads we have around here I'd destroy 19s in no time.)
Besides, on a recent club drive I was barely keeping up with a guy that easily weighs 100 pounds more than I do, so until he goes on a diet to improve his acceleration, I won't worry about a few extra pounds here and there.... :D
You point about destroying the rims is well taken though. These are going to be a lot more expensive to replace if I go hitting other rocks, but I suppose that's a risk I'm willing to take.
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Here's an interesting post about wheel weights:
http://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/1032814.phtml
http://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/1032814.phtml