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sharkster 06-05-2014 02:35 PM

Darn these Forgeline's are light!
 
I've got the GA1R wheels on my RS which were already light but these GT1 race wheels they have are even lighter.... This one came in for Shark-a-fied snack in the form of the new light-weight Forgeline GT1 centerlock wheels and the BaronRS+3 Uprights.

Lovely as she is a second set of wheels for these cars is always on the cards:
http://www.sharkwerks.com/forum_phot...prights_02.JPG
http://www.sharkwerks.com/forum_phot...prights_06.JPG

So off come the stockers:
http://www.sharkwerks.com/forum_phot...prights_08.JPG

The graphite finished Foregline 19 inch GT1's:
http://www.sharkwerks.com/forum_phot...prights_09.JPG
http://www.sharkwerks.com/forum_phot...prights_12.JPG

In front they only weigh in at 19.5 pounds each (stock is 23.96):
http://www.sharkwerks.com/forum_phot...prights_38.JPG

And in back only 21.5 pounds each (stock is 30.2):
http://www.sharkwerks.com/forum_phot...prights_17.JPG

The stock uprights which perfectly block any useful view from your rear view mirror:
http://www.sharkwerks.com/forum_phot...prights_14.JPG

And the BaronRS+3 Uprights:
http://www.sharkwerks.com/forum_phot...prights_16.JPG
http://www.sharkwerks.com/forum_phot...prights_40.JPG

And ready to go home for now a lot more sinister!
http://www.sharkwerks.com/forum_phot...prights_24.JPG
http://www.sharkwerks.com/forum_phot...prights_27.JPG
http://www.sharkwerks.com/forum_phot...prights_31.JPG
http://www.sharkwerks.com/forum_phot...prights_37.JPG
http://www.sharkwerks.com/forum_phot...prights_32.JPG
http://www.sharkwerks.com/forum_phot...prights_41.JPG

amdevo 06-05-2014 03:02 PM

That really looks good

widers911 06-05-2014 03:25 PM

looking real good. i like the graphics delete

mooty 06-05-2014 03:28 PM

hot dog
that's nice

ttdan 06-05-2014 04:12 PM

Don't really like those. Trying to be a bit 991. A bit like when someone puts '7 turbo wheels on a 996.

ETA, maybe its the colour, no contrast to the car's paintwork.

sfo 06-05-2014 05:00 PM

have you noticed any difference in ride and handling with the lighter wheels?

azcarguy 06-05-2014 05:22 PM

Where might one acquire the black BaronRS uprights?

RSRanger 06-05-2014 05:30 PM

Nice looking 12 spoke. What are their exact wieghts?

Ranger

sharkster 06-05-2014 07:02 PM


Originally Posted by amdevo (Post 11419733)
That really looks good

:)

Originally Posted by azcarguy (Post 11420118)
Where might one acquire the black BaronRS uprights?

Hey azcarguy we ship 'em out all the time:
http://sharkwerks.com/products.php?pid=347

Originally Posted by RSRanger (Post 11420142)
Nice looking 12 spoke. What are their exact wieghts?

Ranger

Thanks pal and you have to intro me to those guys you use.. people keep saying those wheels are bad ass too! In the text there the weights in front 19.5 and 21.5. Made in 'Murica too!


Originally Posted by sfo (Post 11420032)
have you noticed any difference in ride and handling with the lighter wheels?

I would love to say yes because there's a really decent weight difference here but I'm just not that good. But I feel good:eek:

Originally Posted by ttdan (Post 11419908)
Don't really like those. Trying to be a bit 991. A bit like when someone puts '7 turbo wheels on a 996.

ETA, maybe its the colour, no contrast to the car's paintwork.

The light was really horrid so I'll try to get better pix next time when the car is back for more goodies;) It's their grand am race wheel so...

Originally Posted by mooty (Post 11419807)
hot dog
that's nice

Only because your BBS was gone/sold:(

Originally Posted by widers911 (Post 11419801)
looking real good. i like the graphics delete

Aye I'm a fan of no-gfx too!

Steve Theodore 06-06-2014 12:07 PM

I definitely love the weights of those new wheels but am not a huge fan of the style. Granted, that's a very subjective issue as we all know. But light is right! :)

Love that RS...terrific color combination to say the least.

JCL59 06-09-2014 10:02 AM

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Rcvd a set of 18" GTD1s for track use. These were designed for 991 Gt Americas and machined to fit the street center locks.
Noticeable better turn in than other wheels used and excellent fitment with addl offset etc
Bead area is serrated and have seen -0- tire rotation in 4-5 days use...

JCL59 06-09-2014 10:10 AM

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sharkster 06-09-2014 07:28 PM

wow those look great Joe!:)

Did another set of Forgeline's in centerlock this time GA1-R's like on our car:
http://www.sharkwerks.com/forum_phot..._wheels_24.JPG
http://www.sharkwerks.com/forum_phot..._wheels_28.JPG

mdrums 06-09-2014 07:34 PM


Originally Posted by JCL59 (Post 11427543)
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Yeah man those look awesome...18" look better than 19" in my opinion...more muscular to my eyes.

Alan C. 06-09-2014 10:18 PM

I had GA1Rs on my GTS and have been trying to decided on another set of the same or the GT1s for the GT3. Either way I'll go with Midnight Silver for color.

Thanks for posting the photos.


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