A new, and very sexy addition!!!
10-24-2005, 06:19 PM
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A new, and very sexy addition!!!
EDIT: PICTURES UPDATED!!!
Heh...
All you guys probably thought I was talking about some hot girl or something.....
Sorry to get your hopes up...
I got new (to me) Enkei Bortex's today ( 17X8 front 17X9 rear).
They're wrapped with 235 Fuzion ZRi's (front) and 255's(rear).
www.cardomain.com/id/blackmaxx96 (cardomain is bein ghey again, I think)
http://photobucket.com/albums/v643/MichaelFuller/stuff/
Everything is really dirty, and the rims have a ton of brake dust on them... But I couldn't wait to post pics of the new rims!
EDIT: I added some night shots I took tonight...
Heh...
All you guys probably thought I was talking about some hot girl or something.....
Sorry to get your hopes up...
I got new (to me) Enkei Bortex's today ( 17X8 front 17X9 rear).
They're wrapped with 235 Fuzion ZRi's (front) and 255's(rear).
www.cardomain.com/id/blackmaxx96 (cardomain is bein ghey again, I think)
http://photobucket.com/albums/v643/MichaelFuller/stuff/
Everything is really dirty, and the rims have a ton of brake dust on them... But I couldn't wait to post pics of the new rims!
EDIT: I added some night shots I took tonight...
10-24-2005, 06:23 PM
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You got some pics of your car???
I think i've seen you rollin around ( I got to durham/raleigh/chapel hill every weekend)....
Also, what do you mean by " if you ever wanna run em"?
I think i've seen you rollin around ( I got to durham/raleigh/chapel hill every weekend)....
Also, what do you mean by " if you ever wanna run em"?
10-24-2005, 06:37 PM
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I really don't race much on the street.
Dangerous, and illegal... Cops in fayetteville will take your car and never give it back if you get caught racing....
I'll be at ViR this weekend doin some racing
Dangerous, and illegal... Cops in fayetteville will take your car and never give it back if you get caught racing....
I'll be at ViR this weekend doin some racing
10-24-2005, 06:47 PM
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I havent been yet....Don't really feel like it yet. I know the general time that my car could run in its current state.... Plus, I really don't like launching my car or chirpin 2nd and 3rd cus its hard on the tranny, and I need this one to last...
10-24-2005, 08:39 PM
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Hah! Glad ya like em!
I really like how the 18's on your car look...... heck, your car looks sick. PERIOD.
I would've gone with 18's... but I didn't pay a dime for these, so i'm not complaining!!
BUMP! Whatcha guys think??
I really like how the 18's on your car look...... heck, your car looks sick. PERIOD.
I would've gone with 18's... but I didn't pay a dime for these, so i'm not complaining!!
BUMP! Whatcha guys think??
10-25-2005, 10:59 AM
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Hey Mike!
I'll be listening for your call... Are you finally 5 speed swapped now???
255's on the rear because:
1. it'll look stupid with wider tires in the front.
2. 255's won't clear up front... way too many rubbing issues.
The seats are 3A racing seats....they werent hard at all.
I'll be listening for your call... Are you finally 5 speed swapped now???
255's on the rear because:
1. it'll look stupid with wider tires in the front.
2. 255's won't clear up front... way too many rubbing issues.
The seats are 3A racing seats....they werent hard at all.
10-25-2005, 05:03 PM
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Those wheels are ok looking, but nothing special. BTW, you got the wrong size in the rear. 255/40/17 is too short, smaller diameter than stock. Also, 255 is not "huge", and it would fit up front if you got the right offset wheels. I have put on wider wheels in the back, and the Top Element guys use 265 and 275's in the rear.
10-25-2005, 05:11 PM
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The wheels/tires arent new.
I traded the rims/tires that were on my car for these...and got an incredible deal.
Also, going from 225's to 255's is a big difference for me.
When it comes time to get new tires, i'll be putting 245's in the front and possibly 265's in the rear.
Mike
I traded the rims/tires that were on my car for these...and got an incredible deal.
Also, going from 225's to 255's is a big difference for me.
When it comes time to get new tires, i'll be putting 245's in the front and possibly 265's in the rear.
Mike
10-25-2005, 05:18 PM
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Also, the tires are only .2" smaller than OE....going to 255/45-17 would make the overall diameter 26".... that's .8" larger than stock.
I would rather be .2" shorter, than .8" taller.
So it looks like this is the correct size afterall.
Mike
I would rather be .2" shorter, than .8" taller.
So it looks like this is the correct size afterall.
Mike
10-25-2005, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by blackmaxx96
I really don't race much on the street.
Dangerous, and illegal... Cops in fayetteville will take your car and never give it back if you get caught racing....
I'll be at ViR this weekend doin some racing
Dangerous, and illegal... Cops in fayetteville will take your car and never give it back if you get caught racing....
I'll be at ViR this weekend doin some racing
You also have the suspension combo I'm thinking of getting. Would like to maybe get a ride in your car to see how it feels....
10-25-2005, 07:10 PM
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Hey man,
I'm a member of the MSCCNC(i'm an ex RX-7 owner). The club is having our annual BBQ, and alot of the members are racing. I didn't get in soon enough to be able to get in on the fun, but i'll still do some parade laps...
I'll still do a run or two the track, just not in my car.....
I PM'd you some information
Thanks,
Mike
I'm a member of the MSCCNC(i'm an ex RX-7 owner). The club is having our annual BBQ, and alot of the members are racing. I didn't get in soon enough to be able to get in on the fun, but i'll still do some parade laps
...I'll still do a run or two the track, just not in my car.....
I PM'd you some information
Thanks,
Mike
10-26-2005, 01:29 PM
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i'm currently looking on ebay. how are the seats compare to stock seats? are the seats hard with lack of cushions? are the seats comfortable? the picture shows it has lateral support, does it? do you recommend other ebay seats? your opinion is greatly appreciated.
Originally Posted by blackmaxx96
You can purchase them off of ebay.
they are 3A seats.
they are 3A seats.
10-26-2005, 04:07 PM
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I haven't had any other seats... so I can't compare them to anything..
I've sat in the stock evo's and STI's seats... they are definitely better... but cost about 800 more.....
They are VERY comfortable, and very cushoned... The pictures show what it has.... don't know how it could be different?......
I personally like them alot, I just really need some money, and I really can't have these sitting around like this.....
I've sat in the stock evo's and STI's seats... they are definitely better... but cost about 800 more.....
They are VERY comfortable, and very cushoned... The pictures show what it has.... don't know how it could be different?......
I personally like them alot, I just really need some money, and I really can't have these sitting around like this.....
10-26-2005, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by blackmaxx96
Hey man,
I'm a member of the MSCCNC(i'm an ex RX-7 owner). The club is having our annual BBQ, and alot of the members are racing.
I'm a member of the MSCCNC(i'm an ex RX-7 owner). The club is having our annual BBQ, and alot of the members are racing.
myself for not keeping it around.For racing the max though I think if you can fit them I would switch the rims and have the 17X9's in the front.
If you read the latest Car and Driver with the GXP review in it, it goes into a little depth on how they controlled torque steet and I think they came up with exactly the same setup as you, just the bigger rims were on the front. They also discussed how tires make a big difference in torque steer as well.
10-26-2005, 04:22 PM
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Yeah... I kick myself sometimes for it as well..... then I remembered how often I had to do something to it.
If I ever get one again, it'll be when im rich, have my own shop, and its a 3rd gen......
If I ever get one again, it'll be when im rich, have my own shop, and its a 3rd gen......
10-26-2005, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by blackmaxx96
Yeah... I kick myself sometimes for it as well..... then I remembered how often I had to do something to it.
If I ever get one again, it'll be when im rich, have my own shop, and its a 3rd gen......
If I ever get one again, it'll be when im rich, have my own shop, and its a 3rd gen......
Mine ran great, I had the motor from age 16-25 (3 bodies), but at the point I got rid of it (for practically nothing) I was so sick of unreliable a/c, no backseat and no trunk, that I didnt' care. I still would've got the max but I should have kept it around.
