HRE 545 Wheels Installed... - Page 2

Mar 30, 2005 | 10:26 PM

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cort,

That is absolutely beautiful! Very sharp! Are you the first member with HREs?

Mar 30, 2005 | 11:28 PM

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let me guess the whole thing ran you 4 grand?

Mar 31, 2005 | 12:21 AM

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hey cortc. im impressed with ur set up. a lot of ppl these days dun know how to set up there cars. i give u props. hands down. keep up the good work man. love ur taste

Mar 31, 2005 | 06:46 AM

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Thanks guys, and truemagellen the wheels where U$4,650.00 delivered + tires and mounting and balancing...

Mar 31, 2005 | 07:45 AM

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Dayum--cortc is 'PaperStack' ; HRE is like the Bentley of the aftermarket rims.

Mar 31, 2005 | 07:56 AM

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I think I just creamed my shorts!

You got another vote for best looking 8 EVER.

Mar 31, 2005 | 08:14 AM

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Have you run it at the track? Autocross or drag? What kind of numbers are you pulling?

Mar 31, 2005 | 08:18 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TR1GGERx1

hey cortc. im impressed with ur set up. a lot of ppl these days dun know how to set up there cars. i give u props. hands down. keep up the good work man. love ur taste

well said

Mar 31, 2005 | 08:30 AM

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Thanks again guys/gals...

Here are a few more pics and one larger wallpaper size image...

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Mar 31, 2005 | 08:34 AM

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One B&W...

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Mar 31, 2005 | 01:03 PM

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Wow! Very nice! MS in black awesome, and the wheels just make it look better!

Apr 1, 2005 | 01:16 AM

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Awesome bro! Hey Cortc did your suspension take a while to settle to where it is in the pics or was it close to that right after install?

Apr 1, 2005 | 01:30 AM

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It took about a week, and it is back up about 1/4 inch after sitting up on stands for so many months. I will take her for a spin this wekend and that should settle her down again...

Apr 1, 2005 | 02:01 AM

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Bigger pics! I want to cover all my background

Apr 1, 2005 | 02:33 AM

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cortc, that wheels is tight!! .... i thought u ordered SSR SP1? but HRE is definately the 1st choice to go!

Apr 1, 2005 | 07:40 AM

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Here is the long saga, now I am glad I went with the HREs...

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-wheels-tires-brakes-suspension-55/ssr-professor-sp1-wheels-order-36485/

Apr 1, 2005 | 08:09 AM

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brake rotors look awesome along with the wheels. after waiting for so long, I'd drive it like no tommorow

did you had the chance to weigh them Carlos?

Apr 1, 2005 | 10:36 AM

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RotorManiac: Well I am taking her out tonight for a nice long spin... The weight came in at 22.5/23.5 (F/R), I also weighed the tires and they came in a little lighter than stock as they have less sidewall; in the end they are within 1-2 pounds from stock with very good feel and turn-in with increased limits... I am very happy with them...

Apr 1, 2005 | 10:39 AM

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Oh yeah, I like the way the rotors came out... I was waiting to see how much clearance I had with the HREs before getting the brake calipers, I will probably go with the project Mu ones if not Brembo...

Apr 1, 2005 | 11:10 AM

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Here is a larger PIC for those who have asked...

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Apr 1, 2005 | 11:25 AM

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cortc wut are u dropped with?

Apr 1, 2005 | 11:52 AM

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Cortc when are you having a meet? I want to see your car in person :D.

Apr 1, 2005 | 12:05 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cortc

Thanks guys, and truemagellen the wheels where U$4,650.00 delivered + tires and mounting and balancing...

i envy you, i wish i had that money, i've been eyeing for the 547s, very nice ride you got there!

Apr 1, 2005 | 02:12 PM

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TR1GGERx1: I have the MS full suspension...

lourx8: The next meet is next Saturday at Fudruckers here in Miami, here is the link...

https://www.rx8club.com/se-rx-8-forum-30/miami-meet-57190/

tRiX8: Thanks...

Apr 1, 2005 | 02:17 PM

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hey cortc. i have a black car as well. and i have the mintblue kit. don't u chip like krazy? cause it doesnt seem like it.