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That's exactly what I want to put on the GT4....VX1 in gold. Can't wait to see them on your GT3.
For comparison, the GA1Rs I just got were
20.5lb for 19x9
22lb for 19x11
Are your GA1R's centerlock or 5 lug? This is a matte tinted gold, which is actually anodized. It actually has an antique'ish looking finish in person, they are pretty unique in a good way.
Originally Posted by Modena 1
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I love it how much
Do not remember on the wheels, $5-$6k I think, tires where $1800.
Are your GA1R's centerlock or 5 lug? This is a matte tinted gold, which is actually anodized. It actually has an antique'ish looking finish in person, they are pretty unique in a good way.
Forgeline makes some great wheels, love the way the GA1s and the GA3s look on the RS.
CL vs 5-lug is a wash, the hollowed out 5-lug is about 0.5-0.75 lb less.
just be aware that Forgeline does NOT recommend their VX1 model wheels for tracking duties... in fact they told me they did not want to sell me a set for my incoming GT4 when I told them the purpose of this second set of wheels was for tracking the car... instead they steered me towards their GA series wheels instead (GA1R/3R), which are substantially stronger (and somewhat lighter still)...
just want to mention this as OP and some responders talk about mounting these on 997 GT3's...
There are just some classic wheel designs that just last and last. The BBS "look", often slightly changed by various manufacturers is one of the most enduring, and most handsome wheel designs ever. I put them on my prior 997S, a Meteor gray car, and they looked fantastic. Forgeline makes highly regarded wheels, that is for sure.
There are a few other classic designs that just go with certain cars. Like Panasports/MiniLites on vintage English cars, Fuchs on earlier 911's, the Cookie Cutter wheel of the mid '80's, Torque Thrusts on early Camaro's, wire wheels on MGB's.
Frankly, I think Porsche in their efforts to have new wheel designs every year have often missed the boat, and has had some designs that fail to complement the cars' designs.
But in my opinion, the "BBS Look" is one of the most enduring of them all.
just be aware that Forgeline does NOT recommend their VX1 model wheels for tracking duties... in fact they told me they did not want to sell me a set for my incoming GT4 when I told them the purpose of this second set of wheels was for tracking the car... instead they steered me towards their GA series wheels instead (GA1R/3R), which are substantially stronger (and somewhat lighter still)...
just want to mention this as OP and some responders talk about mounting these on 997 GT3's...
That's what Steve told me as well, I figured this was the answer. I think Wilson Racing plans to use this design on their GT4CS - but I could be mistaken.
I have a call into Forgeline about the load rating of the wheel with MPSC2's. I suspect all is okay, I will report otherwise. In any event this GT3 is mainly a street daily, If it does make it to the track it would be on different wheel, tire, and rotor/pad combo for sure.
Originally Posted by golfnutintib
just be aware that Forgeline does NOT recommend their VX1 model wheels for tracking duties... in fact they told me they did not want to sell me a set for my incoming GT4 when I told them the purpose of this second set of wheels was for tracking the car... instead they steered me towards their GA series wheels instead (GA1R/3R), which are substantially stronger (and somewhat lighter still)...
just want to mention this as OP and some responders talk about mounting these on 997 GT3's...
NV, BBS has has been a trend setter and the motorsports heritage goes a long way back, unlike most in the wheel game.
With that said I would love a set of FI-R's in 19" for both the GT3 and RS, the forgelines would turn into coffee tables
Originally Posted by NAM VET
There are just some classic wheel designs that just last and last. The BBS "look", often slightly changed by various manufacturers is one of the most enduring, and most handsome wheel designs ever. I put them on my prior 997S, a Meteor gray car, and they looked fantastic. Forgeline makes highly regarded wheels, that is for sure.
There are a few other classic designs that just go with certain cars. Like Panasports/MiniLites on vintage English cars, Fuchs on earlier 911's, the Cookie Cutter wheel of the mid '80's, Torque Thrusts on early Camaro's, wire wheels on MGB's.
Frankly, I think Porsche in their efforts to have new wheel designs every year have often missed the boat, and has had some designs that fail to complement the cars' designs.
But in my opinion, the "BBS Look" is one of the most enduring of them all.
all the best....
NV
I have a call in as none of this was mentioned prior, maybe I did not
Originally Posted by ShakeNBake
That's what Steve told me as well, I figured this was the answer. I think Wilson Racing plans to use this design on their GT4CS - but I could be mistaken.
01-05-2016, 08:58 PM
Forgeline VX1 and MPSC2 weights inside
