Wheel and suspension opinions welcome before I pull out my Visa Card . . .
02-25-2008, 09:52 AM
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I believe there were several instances of wheel failures during track/autocross use with HRE's (vipers, corvettes). I believe that they were marked as unacceptable by SCCA but don't quote me on that. I'd look into those issues before going with HRE's. Again, this is from memory of internet accounts, and not direct experience.
02-25-2008, 11:42 AM
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02-25-2008, 04:21 PM
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Three Wheelin'
Arenared, I love those wheels. I ride Sport Designs in the summer, but man if you don't have me tempted to move the designs to winter duty and upgrade to the RG5s. Those are about as pretty a wheel as I've seen for the car.
02-25-2008, 06:01 PM
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Jon996, if you twist your brain inside out, this picture may help you. In the front is a C4S with what I believe are RG5s (but with the bolts). That will give you a better picture of rear RG5s and lips. Behind it is my Arena Red which is close to Orient Red. So, visually graft my front on the C4S.
Allright; sold!
02-25-2008, 09:37 PM
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I believe there were several instances of wheel failures during track/autocross use with HRE's (vipers, corvettes). I believe that they were marked as unacceptable by SCCA but don't quote me on that. I'd look into those issues before going with HRE's. Again, this is from memory of internet accounts, and not direct experience.
02-27-2008, 11:26 AM
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Techart or Forgeline ?
02-27-2008, 01:32 PM
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Thanks for the reply--I have seen great photos of both. For some reason I am drawn to the BBS/RG5 design for my car. My car is leaning more towards the luxury touring car (full leather and full wood interior purchased by original owner) and less towards the street racer look.
Maybe I'm trying to recreate the wire-wheel look of my childhood dream car the E-type Jaguar. [Without the engine, electrical, and rust problems of the Jag
]
Anyway, thanks again for the suggestion . . . Really like the advice I get here at Rennlist!
Maybe I'm trying to recreate the wire-wheel look of my childhood dream car the E-type Jaguar. [Without the engine, electrical, and rust problems of the Jag
] Anyway, thanks again for the suggestion . . . Really like the advice I get here at Rennlist!
Last edited by Jon996; 02-27-2008 at 02:11 PM.
02-27-2008, 01:57 PM
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All of your wheel options sound great. I just bought some used Kiness (8.5 & 10.5) wheels for mine. I did a lot of searches pror to my purchase. I have the PSS9 suspension and it's a great choice. I currently have 295/225 tires. Mine is a narrow body. I will be looking to upgrade to 235s on the front based on the research I have done here. Damon, at Tire Rack was a great source of information.
Jon, please call me if I can help. We do stock the RS-GT if interested.
