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Old May 22, 2008 | 05:45 AM
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On my Silverstone Z I just bought a Veilside lip and the car is super low but I can go lower once I get coilovers. I am going for a very clean look. Now I Auto-x this car a lot so I want performance, cleanliness and looks.

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So should I get 18x9.5+12 Emotion KAi in gunmetal


Or RPF1 19x10+22

Mind you I am only going with a front lip.

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Old May 22, 2008 | 05:59 AM
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I really like the first pic.
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Old May 22, 2008 | 06:01 AM
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the work wheels would look great!
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Old May 22, 2008 | 06:06 AM
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i will say Enkei rpf but look for 18", 19" isn't good perform size.
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Old May 22, 2008 | 06:49 AM
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You have a choice between two very different styles of wheels. Both are light weight for track use. The emo's are an aggressive setup and the enkei's well are not that aggressive. It all depends on what style you are going for. So I'd chose either one.
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Old May 22, 2008 | 07:55 AM
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if you are wanting to race or autox forget the 19's.
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Old May 22, 2008 | 08:10 AM
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Enkei in black
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Old May 22, 2008 | 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by xhooniex83
i will say Enkei rpf but look for 18", 19" isn't good perform size.
Two of my friends have them in the 18" size, they look great!
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Old May 22, 2008 | 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by chopperman
I really like the first pic.
I like the first pic too

Since that pic, I've sold those Works and have gotten a set of RPF1's…I've been making an attempt at being competitive in autoX, so I've sold all of my "street" parts to help buy autoX parts. (RPF1's are much lighter and wider than the Works).

IMO, the works look better, but the RPF1's perform better. (but since you're looking at 19's, it seems that you're more concerned w/ aesthetics)
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Old May 22, 2008 | 03:22 PM
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I want a balance of looks and perfomance. Sicne the car is 1/2 street 1/2 track . I really am leaning towards the KAI's and doing a 255 setup all around..
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Old May 22, 2008 | 10:57 PM
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rpf1's HANDS DOWN. I would go for the 18x9.5 +15 fronts and 18x10.5 +15 rears though.
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Old May 22, 2008 | 11:00 PM
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rpf1's, they look great and lightweight.
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works ftw.
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rpf's in 18s are the best
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Old May 23, 2008 | 04:39 AM
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damn this is a tie almost. haha

is everyone voting for RPF1's in SBC??? or regular silver?
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it's really hard to beat the performance of the RPF1's...there's not really any other wheel within the same price range at the same weight.

*IMO, 275 all around is a lot more fun! (but I tend to like wide tires )



***if you get the works, don't do staggered. the 18X8.5+20(ish) does not have the same concave look. I went 18X9.5 +20 and IMO it's perfect.
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RPF1 in SBC!!!
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Originally Posted by yusoslo
damn this is a tie almost. haha

is everyone voting for RPF1's in SBC??? or regular silver?
What you think? SBC!!!! but satin black looks nice tho
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Originally Posted by first350
I like the first pic too
What OP's Z?
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Old May 23, 2008 | 08:10 AM
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Kosei K1-TS, are even lighter than the Enkei's.

Had some and loved them.

17" weight is 14.1 lb.

18" 16.8 lb

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