9.5" rims on the front ...nice!
07-11-2006, 09:38 AM
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9.5" rims on the front ...nice!
Nice to see, that the 8 can handle 9.5" in the front.....
I wonder if this guy is a member of the RX8club? The 8 looks nice with deep dish rims in the front and back, accents the fender flares nicely.
I wonder if this guy is a member of the RX8club? The 8 looks nice with deep dish rims in the front and back, accents the fender flares nicely.
07-11-2006, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by nranly
What do you think that does for the handling of the car?
It probally makes the 8 nuetral again, same width rims/tires. With a staggered setup , it promotes understeer when the 8 or any car that didn't come from the factory with a staggered setup as factory spec. But if you drive your car everyday and not on a track, you will hardly notice any diffrence from a stock setup. I noticed it one time when i was doing 83 mph on a 35 mph onramp, the onramp that i use time and time again to begin my morning commute, the front started to push inwards a little with my staggered setup.
07-11-2006, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by SayNoToPistons
sooo heavy.
Not convinced with this staggered = heavy nonsense. Just dont think it matters. Staggered = Effect on steering? That, I buy, but the weight issue is a moot point for me for the reason I stated above...
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07-11-2006, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by time4akshun
Knew that was coming. Not convinced bout this heavyness debate. I mean if the rims weight 10 pounds more than stock all the way around and the driver weighs 40 pounds less than me on my light stock setup. Aren't we even anyway??
Not convinced with this staggered = heavy nonsense. Just dont think it matters. Staggered = Effect on steering? That, I buy, but the weight issue is a moot point for me for the reason I stated above...
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Not convinced with this staggered = heavy nonsense. Just dont think it matters. Staggered = Effect on steering? That, I buy, but the weight issue is a moot point for me for the reason I stated above...
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actually you're going to have to a little bit more research there. There is a difference in sprung weight and unsprung weight. There are plenty of articles/tests posted in the wheels/suspension section that is stickied.
07-11-2006, 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by time4akshun
Knew that was coming. Not convinced bout this heavyness debate. I mean if the rims weight 10 pounds more than stock all the way around and the driver weighs 40 pounds less than me on my light stock setup. Aren't we even anyway??
Not convinced with this staggered = heavy nonsense. Just dont think it matters. Staggered = Effect on steering? That, I buy, but the weight issue is a moot point for me for the reason I stated above...
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Not convinced with this staggered = heavy nonsense. Just dont think it matters. Staggered = Effect on steering? That, I buy, but the weight issue is a moot point for me for the reason I stated above...
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07-11-2006, 05:28 PM
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Staggered = Diferent wheel sizes front and rear (9.5 wide front, 10 rear) also 17" diameter front 18" diameter rear is considered staggered.
Unsprung weight vs sprung weight:
Unsprung weight is anything north of the suspension (wheels, tires, brake calipers, control arms, away bars, ect.) This weight does not ger transfered as the car's balance changes therefore it's dead weight on the car at all times.
think of it this way: how easy was it to lift the front wheel of your old bicycle, spin it and stop it with one finger. Now try doing it with a motorciycle wheel, then try doing it with your car's wheels. Get the point.
oh yea, and search on the suspension threads. there is a LOT of good stuff on wheels, ofsets, and how they affect our cars handling.
Unsprung weight vs sprung weight:
Unsprung weight is anything north of the suspension (wheels, tires, brake calipers, control arms, away bars, ect.) This weight does not ger transfered as the car's balance changes therefore it's dead weight on the car at all times.
think of it this way: how easy was it to lift the front wheel of your old bicycle, spin it and stop it with one finger. Now try doing it with a motorciycle wheel, then try doing it with your car's wheels. Get the point.
oh yea, and search on the suspension threads. there is a LOT of good stuff on wheels, ofsets, and how they affect our cars handling.
07-11-2006, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by time4akshun
Knew that was coming. Not convinced bout this heavyness debate. I mean if the rims weight 10 pounds more than stock all the way around and the driver weighs 40 pounds less than me on my light stock setup. Aren't we even anyway??
Not convinced with this staggered = heavy nonsense. Just dont think it matters. Staggered = Effect on steering? That, I buy, but the weight issue is a moot point for me for the reason I stated above...
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Not convinced with this staggered = heavy nonsense. Just dont think it matters. Staggered = Effect on steering? That, I buy, but the weight issue is a moot point for me for the reason I stated above...
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07-11-2006, 09:49 PM
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This guy is definetely a member of the boards, he goes by ToM18nY...
He says they are 20x9 front, 20x10 rear... As opposed to 9.5's in the front, but whatever...
He's got a pretty sweet system in there too
Custom Kicker System
He says they are 20x9 front, 20x10 rear... As opposed to 9.5's in the front, but whatever...
He's got a pretty sweet system in there too
Custom Kicker System
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07-11-2006, 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by DailyDriver2k5
It probally makes the 8 nuetral again, same width rims/tires. With a staggered setup , it promotes understeer when the 8 or any car that didn't come from the factory with a staggered setup as factory spec. But if you drive your car everyday and not on a track, you will hardly notice any diffrence from a stock setup. I noticed it one time when i was doing 83 mph on a 35 mph onramp, the onramp that i use time and time again to begin my morning commute, the front started to push inwards a little with my staggered setup.