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8 lbs would be minimal savings if it was sprung weight, but 2 lbs per wheel is savings enough where the weight isn't sprung and the less weight that is present means the car will accelerate, stop, and just generally react better
I bought 19's to look pretty, keeping my stock 18's for track till I can get some 16's
I bought 19's to look pretty, keeping my stock 18's for track till I can get some 16's
you guys win the great 18 for go 19 for show debate, even though forged performance uses my exact same wheels on their time attack GTR and 370Z. whats better for drinking can, bottle, or mug?
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20 minute debate ensues..
I will never drink from a can
Bottles or mugs, just really depends on what they have on tap versus in the bottle
And I would, but I already started cooking dinner....Next week I'm in 100%
Bottles or mugs, just really depends on what they have on tap versus in the bottle
And I would, but I already started cooking dinner....Next week I'm in 100%
you guys are absolutely right. im not a physics major, but then why are you throwing 18s in the track catagory, they are too huge for track use. if i down size to the same 17s as mateo it just might save me 1-2 lbs per wheel, 8 possible total lbs of savings is a lot to argue about. which comes down to a matter of opinion(or money!) yet again, thats why i stated to each his own in my original post. there are too many variables in this comparison; my car is not a JGTC supercar with wheels held on by one single nut, nor is it an exotic like a porsche or ferrari that comes stock on 19s, you can lose on any size wheel just as you win on any size wheel depends on the car and driver.
Ferrari challenge exactly in the same way even if they are putting 20" under the 458
On the street they look way better, but try to hit a rumble strip at 120mph or even a light bumpy offtrack at slower speed and even if superstrong your rim will bend.
Higher sidewall on the tires is beneficial in these events.
I have on video at tws a cayman s spinning in front of me losing the rear end as soon as he touches a curb. I was touching it all day long without any issue at all.
http://vimeo.com/4354905
should be around the beginning of the video... in the first couple of minutes.
should be around the beginning of the video... in the first couple of minutes.
it did i recall the video, all of mateo's vids are inspirational if you dont mind the sound of his single exhaust he used to run(music to my ears) and i dont disagree with you there, look at JGTC or time attack and you wont see any low pro tires all are meaty
Too bad the cayman is a midship engine. Theoretically the perfect solution for a driver car. Actually it's a really easy car to drive fast because is so well balanced the will do exactly what you want.
Going back to my point... Unless someone is a real pro he won't be able to use the potential additional grip and reactivity of a super low profile tire at high speed and it will bite you in the ****.
Btw I like beer in the glass and hooters at Kirby and 59 has some pretty fine *****
Going back to my point... Unless someone is a real pro he won't be able to use the potential additional grip and reactivity of a super low profile tire at high speed and it will bite you in the ****.
Btw I like beer in the glass and hooters at Kirby and 59 has some pretty fine *****
now that i moved back to the SE side of town, anyone interested in A SE meet? i miss my amigos, we had a meet almost everyday. i was thinking of hanging out wed. nights at hooters on I45 and NASA which should be central for texas shitty, kemah, friendswood/pearland. you guys let me know
Cornell, we have a meet every Saturday evening behind Chick-fil-a/ in front of Home Depot in Kemah. We have a group of everything. Stock, Bolt Ons, Supercharged and TT. We also have a nice GTR that graces us with his presence from time to time. We had our meets at the Hooters on I-45 South all of last year but it was shut down by friggin' Rooms to Go.
The Kemah show is mostly domestic, but we showed up in force this past Saturday. Around 20 Z's showed up this time. Most went to a bar after wards for food and X Games and it's one kick *** group of people.
You're welcome anytime.
Edit- It's probably been mentioned in this thread, so sorry if it's a re-post. I'm not reading from page one.
Last edited by PrimeX; Aug 4, 2010 at 06:22 PM.
PrimeX i usually spend the weekend back on the northside near jersey village. started hitting the jtran meets on friday and PZ on sarurdays when they have it and coffee at uptown park the second sunday of the month.
Who We Are:
Houston Coffee and Cars is an informal gathering of car hobby enthusiasts who meet and share their passion for Motorsports. Everyone is invited and there are no memberships or dues required.
When and Where:
...(tharr be more)The event takes place on the first Saturday of every month from 8:30AM until 10:30AM and we then make way for customer parking. The Location is Uptown Park Shopping Center near Starbucks at 1151 Uptown Park (near Post Oak Blvd at West Loop 610).
I'll be here!
first saturday.....
unless you're talking about nissans and coffee?
Houston Coffee and Cars is an informal gathering of car hobby enthusiasts who meet and share their passion for Motorsports. Everyone is invited and there are no memberships or dues required.
When and Where:
...(tharr be more)The event takes place on the first Saturday of every month from 8:30AM until 10:30AM and we then make way for customer parking. The Location is Uptown Park Shopping Center near Starbucks at 1151 Uptown Park (near Post Oak Blvd at West Loop 610).
I'll be here!
first saturday.....
unless you're talking about nissans and coffee?
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Who We Are:
Houston Coffee and Cars is an informal gathering of car hobby enthusiasts who meet and share their passion for Motorsports. Everyone is invited and there are no memberships or dues required.
When and Where:
...(tharr be more)The event takes place on the first Saturday of every month from 8:30AM until 10:30AM and we then make way for customer parking. The Location is Uptown Park Shopping Center near Starbucks at 1151 Uptown Park (near Post Oak Blvd at West Loop 610).
I'll be here!
first saturday.....
unless you're talking about nissans and coffee?
Houston Coffee and Cars is an informal gathering of car hobby enthusiasts who meet and share their passion for Motorsports. Everyone is invited and there are no memberships or dues required.
When and Where:
...(tharr be more)The event takes place on the first Saturday of every month from 8:30AM until 10:30AM and we then make way for customer parking. The Location is Uptown Park Shopping Center near Starbucks at 1151 Uptown Park (near Post Oak Blvd at West Loop 610).
I'll be here!
first saturday.....
unless you're talking about nissans and coffee?