Forgestar F14 18x10" setup on Angel's RX8
 

I didn't see this up here as well. Just in case you guys missed it on the Forgestar blog:

Angel's RX8
Forgestar F14 wheels in Brushed Titanium Finish
18x10 (Front and Rear)

http://www.forgestar.com/blog/pics/rx8small.jpg

lol I JUST went and looked at this. Now I really can't decide between RP03s and these. Different looks, both are amazing, but these are lighter and custom size... :dunno:

-Vesper

DAMIT YOU BEAT ME!!!!!

Another one of Angels rx8. He asked me to post it for him.
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I forgot to ask him what tires he's using...be right back (PM's Angel)

I posted up pics of Angel's car somewhere, but might be in the wheel/tire section. Sorry guys we've been slammed with Big shipments this week so I haven't been up to date with this. I did update a bit ago that the wheels did all land and are in the machining schedule. I won't have updates honestly until they get through some of the backorders. I will do my best to get an idea of where we fall in the backorder and at what rate they are pumping them out. this is honestly the best I can do.

epik, ya Forgestar is definitely an interesting experience. I've been in the wholesale segment of the wheel industry for about 15 years now and have not had to jump through these kinds of obstacles before. Even when ordering crazy rare stuff from Japan. Usually the process is a lot simpler.

The fact that these wheels are such a great value and continue selling out is but one factor for the delays. Due to the nature of the custom offset and PCD we also have the machining variables to add into lead times. This is something that has been a fuzzy area. The lead times provided aren't necessarily always accurate and there's no followup on their part to update the clients on the progress/delays. I can't wait until they get things all ramped up, more lathes/drill presses or whatever to improve the lead times.

It actually has become very difficult for me to promote the wheel any further due to insane lead times. Containers are selling out before they land. once they land it can be up to 8-10 weeks before the wheels are through the machining process if the complete container is sold out.

Rishie

I HAVE NOT TAKE ANY NEW ORDERS SINCE THIS FIRST BATCH.

THEREFORE ANY ORDERS PLACED SHOULD BE FULFILLED THIS MONTH. EVERYTHING IS IN MACHINING PHASE.

ANY NEW INQUIRIES MIGHT RESULT IN A 3-4 MONTH LEAD TIME DEPENDING ON FORGESTAR'S ABILITY TO RAMP INVENTORY AND PRODUCTION.

wait so people who ordered already 3-4 months? or 3-4 months for new orders?

suxs for you matt

:wallbash:

one more
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OMG, Everyone is getting all confused. hopefully this will clarify. Caps are so it's easy to find later. lol.

I HAVE NOT TAKE ANY NEW ORDERS SINCE THIS FIRST BATCH.

THEREFORE ANY ORDERS PLACED SHOULD BE FULFILLED THIS MONTH. EVERYTHING IS IN MACHINING PHASE.

ANY NEW INQUIRIES MIGHT RESULT IN A 3-4 MONTH LEAD TIME DEPENDING ON FORGESTAR'S ABILITY TO RAMP INVENTORY AND PRODUCTION.

Thanks, Rishie

dang those rims are sick!

do you still make this in black?

Angel's rims N tires setup

- 18x10 + 42
- Falken 615's 275/35/18

Piano Gloss Black only. No More Matte Black.

Rishie

Hi Rishie,

Is the color Gunmetal still available?

...:(

poor atilla and rev still no wheels

Gunmetal is still available.

The wheels are here just waiting for machining. They should all be done this month. I confirmed and got all their internal order #'s for the machining process so I know they are scheduled.

Rishie

PM Sent. :)

These are not the first affordable cast flow formed wheels on the market. Not that it matters much but just saying. Rays G-Games 99b came out 2005? and they are cast flow formed. They are strong and fairly light as well.

where is the pickup location for those of us that are picking these up?

^ lol is this really that hard of a question

The location is the same as where they drop it off

Happy? :)

:squint:

touché

I'm looking for that set up but am wondering if there is any wheel rub front or back???

^Depends on your drop, offset, camber and tire size you get.

Mine is a 18x10 +28. Angel's looks to be somewhere in the low to mid 30's I'm guessing. If it is you may not need a fender roll in the rear, but if you get 255/40 tires you will have to grind off some frame material in the front wheel well to get it to turn without hitting the frame.

Angel's rims N tires setup

- 18x10 + 42
- Falken 615's 275/35/18
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Same color too?

PM me please.

This is the rev's car over the last weekend at the vegas meet.

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offset not low enough, ride not low enough and bumper is fucked lol




:suspect:






jk love you rev :fruit:

you missed the fender ass

ill fix your fender:boink:

dont forget the side skirt..... :D:

i think they look hawt....

your moms my sideskirt :op:

dame no matte black.....

Forgestars F14 Gunmetal on Brilliant Black
 

Hi all,

Finally got my Gunmetal Forgestars from Rishie, and got tires mounted on them this weekend and thought I'd share:

(4) Forgestar F14 Gunmetal 18x10 +42mm Offset on Kumho Ecsta MX 275-35 :boink:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4150/...ce003c58_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4101/...42877c61_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4115/...c72b3880_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4133/...1f7544fb_z.jpg

An interesting tidbit, I weighed my old set of rims (Sportmax Staggard) and the Forgestars, and saved a total of 1-2lbs up front and 4 lbs in the rear.

Forgestar Tire/Rim:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/...4f7bdb4e_z.jpg

Old Sportmaxx Setup:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4095/...854676fd_z.jpg

Sportmaxx Rear Tire/Rim: (18x9.5 +35 Falken FK452 275-35)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/...ce53afcc_z.jpg

Sportmaxx Front Tire/Rim: (18x8.5 +35 Falken FK452 245-40)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4148/...a601b2d4_z.jpg

Thanks to Rishie for the great deal on the rims, it was worth the wait!

Regards,

Nice!

Looks great Ev. BTW I responded to your email.

The Falkens are probably not full tread either. Not too mention Kumho MX are heavy ass tires.

In terms of PURE WHEEL weight difference you should see about 3-4lbs per corner no doubt. I've sold several sets of those sportmaxx wheels and know their brick like qualities.

Rishie

so my forgestars in lbakc mate finally arrived. They are 18x10 et 38+. Now I need to buy a set of decent tires that are reasonably priced while providing good all around performance.
Currently my car has yokohamas 245/40, I was wondering if this would work out while I save more money for a good set of high performance tires. they still have some thread left, I'd say about 40%.
please, make some recommendations.

i had some yokohama a13s on my 18x10 f14s for a while and they worked fine but I was definitely not performance driving. I now have some 245 Falken RT615s and would say the stretch is a little bit less.

Ideally imo you would want to go for some 265/35s but that is a lot of tire for an NA RX8

Right now Im researching wheels at tirerack, taking into consideration weight, over all performance and price. The bridgestone potenza RE760 and hankook v12 are on the top of my list.

I'd go with the v12's in 265/35's for performance.

You can squeeze 275's in there too if you'd like but you'll probably need to shave the tab. (and roll of course)

FYI, if any of the recent purchasers got ball seat wheels forgestar has agreed to pay to and from shipping to have them machined as cone seat.

Please contact me if this is something you want to to do.

Rishie

PM sent. :)

I can not find what lugs you can use for these wheels. Anyone know where I can get a set of lugs for under $100 in grey or gunmetal...maybe black?

I should be ordering the Forgestars soon...I hope... :evil_laug

What would look best on a Titanium Rx8 with Gunmetal forgestars...hmmmm.

Is Infini FC using the stock lug's?

Will these work?

http://www.amazon.com/Muteki-Black-S...050411&sr=1-67

I have the Muteki in stock if you want those. They are perfect. Ideally a tuner style lugnut such as the muteki is best. Some offsets you can run 19mm sockets, but other offsets require a 17mm socket. Don't ask it just is.

If any of you guys want Muteki just let me know. you'll get it for that price shipped most likely.

Thanks, Rishie

Oh as for gunmetal 5zigen ProRacer lugnuts. Lightweight but expensive. $150 MSRP, still cheaper than Ray's though.

Just get them when you buy wheels so you can the better price on lugnuts.

http://5zigenusa.com/products/custom...t/nutt_gun.jpg

Infini is using specific lugnuts because Forgestar did not drill his wheels as a cone seat. Please disregard the lugnuts he is using.