enkei rpf1s
09-01-2009, 09:45 AM
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enkei rpf1s
what is so special about this wheel, seems like everyone is gaga about it.. Yeah it looks good I really like them but price is very high.. are they very light??? enlighten me on these wheels, so i too can drool over the posts and pics of everyone that has them...
09-01-2009, 10:18 AM
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Very light, around 18 lbs per wheel (as compared to the 22-24lbs for stock wheels), in addition they are 1.5 inches wider than the stock wheels.
Lighter, wider, whats not to love?
They are actually pretty cheap when compared to other lightweight performance wheels also.
Lighter, wider, cheaper
Lighter, wider, whats not to love?
They are actually pretty cheap when compared to other lightweight performance wheels also.
Lighter, wider, cheaper
09-01-2009, 10:34 AM
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i agree with the OP.. the only rpf1's that i really go nuts about are the black editions. Yeah they're light.. and they're cost effective, but they're SO played out
09-01-2009, 10:52 AM
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"what is so special about this wheel, seems like everyone is gaga about it"
I just think they're average.. except for the black ones [= (like i've mentioned)
09-01-2009, 11:06 AM
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i can understand that it may not 'look cool' because they're played out but fact of the matter is that the wheel offers great specs + they're cheaper compared to most wheels w/similar specs. IMO that's the real reason why people go gaga for them, not because they 'look cool' but because they are 'cool'
18x9.5 +45 weight: ~18lbs for ~$1300?? Sounds cool to me...
18x9.5 +45 weight: ~18lbs for ~$1300?? Sounds cool to me...
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09-01-2009, 11:42 AM
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Grassroots Motorsports ran an article a few years back where they were listed as recommended budget track wheels, due to light weight and fairly strong (forged-rim). They are also fairly easy to keep clean (not a lot of fancy metalwork you can't get a wash mit or brush into easily).
09-01-2009, 12:38 PM
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i can understand that it may not 'look cool' because they're played out but fact of the matter is that the wheel offers great specs + they're cheaper compared to most wheels w/similar specs. IMO that's the real reason why people go gaga for them, not because they 'look cool' but because they are 'cool'
18x9.5 +45 weight: ~18lbs for ~$1300?? Sounds cool to me...
18x9.5 +45 weight: ~18lbs for ~$1300?? Sounds cool to me...
The 18x9.5 has proven great success for the rx8 for many reasons.
1 - The RPF1 is the lightest quality wheel you will find in its price bracket, period. Nothing more to say there...
2 - The price of the RPF1, if compared to comparably strong/light wheels, is very very inexpensive. Enkei is a reputable company and the wheel is very light - it competes with the likes of Volks and other racing wheels. Though the RPF1 is cast and not forged, it still has proven very strong!
2 - The 18x9.5 +45 is a great plug and play wheel for the rx8. No modifications required and you can fit a 275 rubber in every corner. With many retailers offering this wheel setup with tires to the rx8 community, with the above facts, you are bound to see people loving them!
One thing I really don't understand when people say RPF1's are sexy and so beautiful. Personally, the rpf1 is a very plain wheel without any elegance, almost ugly. The RPF1 is a bread and butter type wheel without much beauty however the wheel has presence as function>form so when you see a car rolling on RPF1, you know they are serious about performance. The aura of the rpf1, for me, is what makes them desirable.
09-01-2009, 10:47 PM
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1. Light weight
2. ( fixable)
3. Cheap for that weight/material
4. Good vision , can clearly see the whole brake
5. Well say on all magazines, more than 50% of track cars using the RPF1
2. ( fixable)
3. Cheap for that weight/material
4. Good vision , can clearly see the whole brake
5. Well say on all magazines, more than 50% of track cars using the RPF1
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09-02-2009, 10:27 AM
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That's right, the MAT production results in a grain alignment similar to forged....but it is not forged, nor is it regular cast.
Translation: You get the strength and exceptional low weights without the cost. And that's why it is my favorite bang for the buck race wheel.
BTW, after months of wait....we finally got more black yesterday.
Translation: You get the strength and exceptional low weights without the cost. And that's why it is my favorite bang for the buck race wheel.
BTW, after months of wait....we finally got more black yesterday.