 Timmyface's progression, The End of an Era.. |
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 Apr 24, 2012 - 10:55 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined May 3, '11 From Ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%)  |
QUOTE (RabidTRD @ Apr 24, 2012 - 11:44 AM)  A long as he keeps the tire size to meet OEM diameter, doesn't matter how big the rim is yes and no..... the larger rim puts a larger percentage of weight further from the axle, increasing moment of inertia. hard to explain, but think of a figure skater; with the arms out they spin slower, arms in and they speed up. With the same input rotational force, putting more mass toward the center will make it easier to spin. I'm sure there is some loss in the 15" to 17" wheel. I have some cheapo 17's on my car now, i don't notice much change, and even though the outside diameter is the same 215/40R17 to the stock 15" size which keeps my speedo right on, you can't get an 18" rim with the same OD as the stock 15" size. So, the larger tire is going to do two things, increase moment of inertia.... AND effectively gear the car up. normal driving you'd likely not notice much difference, but if you compared track times, the smaller wheels win. My concern is that I didn't want to take the "fun" out of the beams with 18" rims by hurting it's acceleration too much from heavy oversized wheels even though they look outstanding on the car  Getting back to the thread, The reason I asked Timmy about your current wheels is I couldn't tell if they were 17's or 18's. In any case they look good, but if they were 18's I was hoping you could shed some light on how maybe the car felt different after 18" addition. In any case, I think any of the above choices will flow NICELY with your car 
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Apr 24, 2012 - 10:58 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 20, '09 From Winnipeg Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
QUOTE (Timmyface @ Apr 23, 2012 - 7:30 PM) Theyre MSR'S aren't they, not the Konigs? Agree that that does look real shmick, but not for me I think I'm going to go 18x8.5 +35 All round and keep 20mm spacers in the rear. Gives me a more options Yea they are MSR's, now that I look at them though, they arevery similar to Konig lacs, just without a lip. -------------------- -Protection mode, For when your amp tries to blow its load. 1995 Toyota Celica GTS - Daily Driver 1999 Chevy Cavalier - Winter Beater 1994 Honda Civic CX Hatchback - Dead My Celica! |
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Apr 24, 2012 - 1:04 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
I noticed an increase of heft at the steering wheel going from stock 185/70/14 to 225/45/17. I realize now I chose too much tire, next size I will try is 215/40 or 205/40. Regardless, unsprung weight is indeed noticeable, especially with heavy wheels like mine.
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Apr 24, 2012 - 1:48 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 23, '11 From kenton ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE (SwissFerdi @ Apr 24, 2012 - 1:04 PM) I noticed an increase of heft at the steering wheel going from stock 185/70/14 to 225/45/17. I realize now I chose too much tire, next size I will try is 215/40 or 205/40. Regardless, unsprung weight is indeed noticeable, especially with heavy wheels like mine. Thats alot of rim an tire on a st lol Your running tc rims right? Get rid of those an get a different set of 17s youll barely noticeca difference Atleast that how the coupe was going from the tc rims to a different set of 17s It was a night an day difference -------------------- 95 gt coupe, v6 swap weekend toy
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Apr 24, 2012 - 4:18 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 31, '11 From Rochester, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Yeah, I'll be doing 205/40/17 next time I get tires.
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Apr 24, 2012 - 6:02 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 17, '10 From Maitland, NSW Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
Yeah I'm running 205/45 on my 17's ATM. Will probably get similar and run some stretch on my new ones. Might go with some Enjei Rpf1's and keep it clean.
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Apr 24, 2012 - 9:13 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 20, '08 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
QUOTE (RabidTRD @ Apr 24, 2012 - 2:18 PM) Yeah, I'll be doing 205/40/17 next time I get tires. That's what I rock. 
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Apr 25, 2012 - 6:20 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 17, '10 From Maitland, NSW Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
Minus the thought on rims, new camera rig shots.
  New indicators soon though
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Apr 25, 2012 - 1:17 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 22, '06 From Columbia, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
LONGER POLEZZZ!
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Apr 25, 2012 - 1:42 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 17, '12 From Los Angeles, California Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
QUOTE (Timmyface @ Apr 25, 2012 - 7:20 AM) Minus the thought on rims, new camera rig shots.   New indicators soon though I love your pictures, they really look like you are going at high speed with a relatively low shutter speed. Awesome car!!!!! -------------------- |
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Apr 25, 2012 - 2:01 PM
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Enthusiast Joined May 31, '11 From Rochester, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Apr 25, 2012 - 2:17 PM) LONGER POLEZZZ! Extenze? -------------------- 1994 Toyota Celica GT-S 5S-FE 190k Miles. Project car 1992 Toyota Celica GT 5S-FE 170k Miles. Daily driver/beater 1999 Toyota Camry LE 5S-FE 216K Miles. RIP You will be missed. *ASE Certified General Manager |
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Apr 25, 2012 - 2:07 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 22, '06 From Columbia, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
QUOTE (RabidTRD @ Apr 25, 2012 - 3:01 PM) QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Apr 25, 2012 - 2:17 PM) LONGER POLEZZZ! Extenze? 
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Apr 25, 2012 - 2:32 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 20, '06 From Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 44 (100%) |
Love the new photos!
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Apr 25, 2012 - 3:31 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 17, '10 From Maitland, NSW Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
QUOTE (Tigawoods @ Apr 26, 2012 - 4:17 AM) LONGER POLEZZZ! It's hard to find/transport a 4m pole haha. And I'm not too sure on eb tending it and keeping it all rigid. It isn't really sterdy enough as it is but they came out alright for first go
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Apr 25, 2012 - 3:54 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 15, '09 From yonkers, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
wow man that shot really makes the car look incredible. nice job.
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Apr 25, 2012 - 6:58 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 17, '10 From Maitland, NSW Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
@RabidTRD: I has a parcel waiting when I get home from work, wonder what it is!
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Apr 26, 2012 - 7:07 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 17, '10 From Maitland, NSW Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
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Apr 26, 2012 - 2:26 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
QUOTE (kurt95gt) Thats alot of rim an tire on a st lol Your running tc rims right? Yes and yes. -------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
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Apr 26, 2012 - 3:43 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 20, '09 From Winnipeg Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
RPF01's?
-------------------- -Protection mode, For when your amp tries to blow its load. 1995 Toyota Celica GTS - Daily Driver 1999 Chevy Cavalier - Winter Beater 1994 Honda Civic CX Hatchback - Dead My Celica! |
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Apr 26, 2012 - 5:24 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 17, '10 From Maitland, NSW Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
Yep, what Chu think? Haha
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