F55/F56 Calling all autox/track guys
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Calling all autox/track guys
I'm working with a very reputable wheel company to get a trial run of 10 sets made. The specs are 17x8, bbk friendly, et38, and weighing in just over 15 lbs per wheel. Is that offset agreeable? The style is a simple and classic 10 spoke design. Would you pay $400 per wheel? The lack of track focused wheels on our 3+ year old chasis has led me to take matters into my own hands.
Last edited by randomquickness; 05-05-2016 at 03:49 AM.
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Try looking at a 7.5 width x et 43,
that's what I'm running, seems it may tick your class boxes and clears Jcw Brembo
( I thought their was an option for a oem wheel at 7.5, but I cannot recall which one now ...might be a bad idea unless someone can find it)
that's what I'm running, seems it may tick your class boxes and clears Jcw Brembo
( I thought their was an option for a oem wheel at 7.5, but I cannot recall which one now ...might be a bad idea unless someone can find it)
Last edited by blue al; 05-05-2016 at 09:13 PM.
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I don't think a 15" will accomodate many brake upgrades. Also the load rating for wheels on 3rd gen is higher than previously. I don't expect you will see wheels that light for this chasis unless someone like CarbonRev gets on board.
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Originally Posted by r56mini
I just got a set of new wheels. Assetto Gara 16x7. 16lb at $130 each.
For D street class, the width has to be no more than oem wheel and within 7mm of factory offset.
Et38mm and 8" width are both illegal.
For D street class, the width has to be no more than oem wheel and within 7mm of factory offset.
Et38mm and 8" width are both illegal.
What's the consensus on 16" vs 17" wheels for autox?
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ok so I have some pricing available. The list price for a set of 4 is $1820 + shipping but I can probably save you a bit. Being that I am not a vendor I cannot organize a group buy on this site. If you are interested in a set of these add me on facebook (qman2397@aol.com) or instagram (randomquickness)
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ok so I have some pricing available. The list price for a set of 4 is $1820 + shipping but I can probably save you a bit. Being that I am not a vendor I cannot organize a group buy on this site. If you are interested in a set of these add me on facebook (qman2397@aol.com) or instagram (randomquickness)
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I wanted wheels with the exact specs i believe to be perfect for the chasis. These wheels are IMO the best option. They don't require spacers, don't require hub rings, will clear most bbks, can mount wider rubber if desired, look better, and still in the 15lb range. I know they are not the cheapest option, just what i consider a better option than what is currently available. I quite like rpf1s and if you could grab a set with my desired specs i would have already. I still believe the aftermarket for our chasis has a lot of catching up to do!
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I wanted wheels with the exact specs i believe to be perfect for the chasis. These wheels are IMO the best option. They don't require spacers, don't require hub rings, will clear most bbks, can mount wider rubber if desired, look better, and still in the 15lb range. I know they are not the cheapest option, just what i consider a better option than what is currently available. I quite like rpf1s and if you could grab a set with my desired specs i would have already. I still believe the aftermarket for our chasis has a lot of catching up to do!
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Can you educate me because I really don't know and not challenging you. My Neuspeed wheels; don't require spacers, don't require hub rings, do clear bbk, can mount wider tires (I did), look great (realize this is subjective) and I believe hit or are close to your weight needs. Am I missing something? They were a fraction of the price.
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I really would be surprised if there is improvement to be had with a BBK on the chassis at the weight and power it's at. There's always room for improvement with ABS deletes, removing boosters, proper track temp pads. I could see in a spec challenge doing extremely lightweight calipers and rotors - but I don't think it needs that big braking surface at the weight it's at. I'm guessing you can put a LOT of power in before you'd have temperature issues from overall heat too.
If we were looking at like a 3500lb race weight I'd see it. The Mini is closer to 2900 though isn't it?
If we were looking at like a 3500lb race weight I'd see it. The Mini is closer to 2900 though isn't it?