Moderators BarManBean Posted March 21, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted March 21, 2013 this thread will last for 26 pages...not on n00b settings Sounds like fun "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted March 21, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted March 21, 2013 LOL...so true. forgot about the dp 100 posts marker Yup. Bought a CNT, sold it before ever installing it because I found an invidia for a good price. Installed that and then swapped it out for a cobb that I found locally before my tune was even done For the new car, I picked up a cobb on the way back from atlanta--knew what I wanted this time around, no muss no fuss. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 if you posted up every wheel you looked at and why it didnt resonate with you, so many others could benefit. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Yup. Bought a CNT, sold it before ever installing it because I found an invidia for a good price. Installed that and then swapped it out for a cobb that I found locally before my tune was even done For the new car, I picked up a cobb on the way back from atlanta--knew what I wanted this time around, no muss no fuss. Have invidia because I couldnt find a cobb. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted March 21, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted March 21, 2013 Have invidia because I couldnt find a cobb. The invidia was really nice. The cobb I found was $175 picked up locally--couldn't say no to that! "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmanaenk Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I'm not looking to make a snap decision or NEEDING to pick up wheels right now, if that's what you're thinking. Just wanted to have a discussion about options that are out there with a focus on what brands are generally providing high quality options and what's out there that I haven't seen before--which is most things since I haven't focused too much on wheels. Yeap, do that, but keep cash handy and buy a set of used BBS REs when they come-up. That's what I did. They are going on a BRZ in a week or two, once they've been painted 666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted March 21, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted March 21, 2013 Yeap, do that, but keep cash handy and buy a set of used BBS REs when they come-up. That's what I did. They are going on a BRZ in a week or two, once they've been painted Yeah, if those pop up at the right time for the right price I might just pull the trigger. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Yeah, if those pop up at the right time for the right price (and Catalyst doesn't see the FS ad first), I might just pull the trigger. FTFY My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 FTFY even if he does see them first, all you have to do is show him something shiny and they will be yours. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted March 21, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted March 21, 2013 even if he does see them first, all you have to do is show him something shiny and they will be yours. rrrrriiight.... "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 you know cobb made wheels, right? Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahr_side Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 when most ppl shop for wheels based on how close they look to rota and color, why bother? It appears the only ones that post weight are ones that you'd want to use in a situation where weight was important. Yeah. Seems like the market for lightweight budget wheels is either shrinking to a size not worth servicing, or it's just not profitable. ...as I found with Enkei, if you have cash (willing to buy 40 wheels) they will make you nearly anything you want. Now you go and remind me that the wheel I was lusting for, an affordable STi replica by Enkei called Wakasa, was totally unavailable in 5x100. Even though it's clearly a Subaru style they now only make it in 5x114, 5x112 etc. and low offset. So if you own a Mazduh or Honduh you can dress it like a Subaru, but a Subaru guy cannot have that classic STi look. http://www.premio-tuning.de/uploads/pics/enkei_wakasa.jpg Sorry. /rant. Obligatory '[URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2008-gh8-238668.html?t=238668"]build thread[/URL]' Increased capacity to 2.7 liters, still turbo, but no longer need spark plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Catalyst. Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 If only they would ship... http://www.ebay.de/itm/4x-Alufelge-ENKEI-WAKASA-SC22-8x18-ET35-5x100-56-1-SUBARU-TOYOTA-/390556366526?pt=Auto_Felgen&hash=item5aeef936be#ht_3303wt_1138 My spec.B [#163] Project Thread with Pictures Get CryoTuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted March 22, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted March 22, 2013 Yeah. Seems like the market for lightweight budget wheels is either shrinking to a size not worth servicing, or it's just not profitable. Now you go and remind me that the wheel I was lusting for, an affordable STi replica by Enkei called Wakasa, was totally unavailable in 5x100. Even though it's clearly a Subaru style they now only make it in 5x114, 5x112 etc. and low offset. So if you own a Mazduh or Honduh you can dress it like a Subaru, but a Subaru guy cannot have that classic STi look. http://www.premio-tuning.de/uploads/pics/enkei_wakasa.jpg Sorry. /rant. Group buy, lol. 8 people, everyone gets a set of 5 "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrxwhit Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Just a thought, similar in quality to Rota Drag DR38 18x8 47 offset. I think I read 20lbs. Super inexpensive. http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/22/bu9e3yju.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too laff79 Posted March 22, 2013 I Donated Too Share Posted March 22, 2013 Drags are garbage...and multi-bolt pattern is gay. Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.hicksta Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Y u no get Prodrive GC-0101Es? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted March 22, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted March 22, 2013 Y u no get Prodrive GC-0101Es? Lol, was just looking at the pics you posted in your build thread and thinking "now that he's put those tires on those things I'll never be able to convince him..." "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.hicksta Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Lol, was just looking at the pics you posted in your build thread and thinking "now that he's put those tires on those things I'll never be able to convince him..." They're 18x7.5 anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.hicksta Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Now you go and remind me that the wheel I was lusting for, an affordable STi replica by Enkei called Wakasa, was totally unavailable in 5x100. Even though it's clearly a Subaru style they now only make it in 5x114, 5x112 etc. and low offset. So if you own a Mazduh or Honduh you can dress it like a Subaru, but a Subaru guy cannot have that classic STi look. http://www.premio-tuning.de/uploads/pics/enkei_wakasa.jpg Sorry. /rant. This is a sexy m'fing wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted March 22, 2013 Author Moderators Share Posted March 22, 2013 This is a sexy m'fing wheel Yes. If what boxkita says about enkei producing custom wheels I really think we could get 8 people in on those--they look awesome. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoobie Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Yes. If what boxkita says about enkei producing custom wheels I really think we could get 8 people in on those--they look awesome. I'd be interested pending price. Right now I run "garbage" Drags in 17x8 but want to pick up some 18s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Yes. If what boxkita says about enkei producing custom wheels I really think we could get 8 people in on those--they look awesome. I'm meeting my Enkei rep in a couple of hours. Tell me what you want, and I'll ask him about details. The last set of Enkei custom wheels I was involved with was an order of 40 wheels and took 2 years to put together. Enkei was left holding the bag when the OP bailed on them after they made them, which is how I got a set. Enkei is going to want money upfront before doing a custom order. However, I'll ask what's in the pipeline and we might be able to tag along with someone else's order. So, reply here or in a PM to me, and I'll ask. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 says it's discontinued. They will call Enkei directly on Monday to what options are. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahr_side Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 This is a sexy m'fing wheel Indeed. You can imagine how pissed I was to be told I could get them.... but only for a Honduh! Obligatory '[URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2008-gh8-238668.html?t=238668"]build thread[/URL]' Increased capacity to 2.7 liters, still turbo, but no longer need spark plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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