Guest Martin F Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 Originally posted by randy Thanks Justin, I have decided to go for wheels for now! I will be getting the 18/9.5 front and 18/11 rear and will run front 265 and rear 315. Can't wait! Im sure the car will look a lot more muscular with fat rubber. Well at least it will look nice sitting in the garage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted August 19, 2002 Author Share Posted August 19, 2002 Guys this detonation this is being blown way out of proportion!! I only had a pinking sound happen only on high boost when the second turbo comes on line for 1/2 second and the fuel computer was not quick enough to shift the fuel pump from low speed to high speed mode. Since I did the 12volt mod it has now gone! Also my new high performance fuel pump is on its way and should take care of it better! Regarding the wheel and tire combo. To fit the 315's you would need to roll or cut the fender 1/2" and also beat the inner fender well inside to accomodate the tires better. Also need correct offsets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted August 19, 2002 Author Share Posted August 19, 2002 Originally posted by Martin F Well at least it will look nice sitting in the garage! Well someones jealous!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonball Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 LOL - Nice one Randy! Glad you have sorted the det - is there a piccy of the wheels you are looking at? 315's - bloody 'ell - this gonna look like a tank or what? What about putting 19's on the rear? Paul:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 Seems you already made your mind up what you are going to buy before posting and have not even considered other peoples opinions, so why bother posting? I would agree with the comment earlier about getting the R-type FMIC. I live in Hong Kong which gets similar temperatures to you, the FMIC was one of the first mods I did. I would personally not run the high boost levels you are doing, in these temperatures without fitting a bigger IC. If you do screw your engine there is no cheap fix, I know, mine's in getting a new one fitted at the moment due to overheating damage. Martin those were wise words, I checked mine the other day and it looked fantastic with it's new bodykit and respray sat in the garage with half the engine missing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted August 19, 2002 Author Share Posted August 19, 2002 OK! GOT YOUR POINT! I WILL ALSO GET A FMIC IN A MONTH AND TILL THEN WILL KEEP BOOST BELOW 1 BAR!! THANKS FOR ALL YOUR INPUTS- IT WAS QUITE A THREAD!! TIME OUT!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted August 19, 2002 Author Share Posted August 19, 2002 Originally posted by Paul E LOL - Nice one Randy! Glad you have sorted the det - is there a piccy of the wheels you are looking at? 315's - bloody 'ell - this gonna look like a tank or what? What about putting 19's on the rear? Paul:cool: I am taking advice from Steve Jarvis(supraforums)as he has the same wheels but is running 275 in the front and 295's rear with 18/9.5 and 18/10.5. He says it would be fine running 315's as long as you take care of the fender and liner, but the car might understeer a bit without adjustable shocks and a bigger rear swaybar? Check his car with the wheels: 275/295 combo! http://www.geocities.com/randymurthy2002/STEVEJ.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam W Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 Hey . . . you know what else that car has got? An FMIC! Seriously, people here may have upset you but all anyone was wanting to do was make sure your car was running right, and save you from a monster repair bill. Now you've decided to go for the wheels, keeping the boost down a bit until you get the mechanicals sorted would be a very good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syed Shah Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 Get the FMIC!!!!!!!!! Seriously, people (inc me) only care about the car and what it will cost you if it goes wrong. If your rich then fine, but otherwise, a few weeks (months at most) there will be a tear in your eye as you realise that you can't afford to repair the damage you could of set right in the first place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 Geezzz.... just read this thread.... Randy its your car do what ever the fcuk you want with it... Though to add my 2p could you not save a bit of money by going for smaller rubber and wheels and use what you save on some of the other bits? Do you really need 275 wide front rubber, it'll tramline like a b*tch Are u going to feel any benefit or just suffer a lot of road roar? In my mind a 255 front tyre is the absolute max you should run on stock suspension (and i mean the bushes and anti-roll bars not just the springs and dampers) But like I say have fun with your car if you make a mistake then you make a mistake..if you get it all right then you can stand back and feel dead chuffed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 I personally think it's a big mistake going for 315's and modifying the wheel arches. Stick with 295's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted August 19, 2002 Author Share Posted August 19, 2002 Well I just received some messages from some experienced guys on wheels and they too have recomended me to use 295's on the rear and not go for the 315's unless I build my suspension. Guess the 295's will do! Alex, I too was thinking maybe 275's were too big for front tires! I was thinking of 265's but S.jarvis is using 275's for quite some time with no issues. Also the price difference between the 265/275 ar't that much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyefi Posted August 19, 2002 Share Posted August 19, 2002 if that last attachment was the wheels u r getting then manaray do some very similar. thay r available from taka kaira in 18's for about £900ish (metalic), £690 (silver) all plus shipping blah blah blah. i was gonna get some, but decided on power mods instead. check it beautiful in black i reckon. still wish i could get some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted August 20, 2002 Author Share Posted August 20, 2002 They have sold out of them! I have aldready asked! The manufacturer too is not making them anymore. I would be the first one to get a set of those as they are sooo cheap! BUt they come in only 18/8.5 and 18/9.5 max tires you'd be able to run on the rear would be 275's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted August 20, 2002 Share Posted August 20, 2002 RANDY, where are you getting your SSR's from. I NEED A SET! How much are they? Cheers - Justin :flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted August 20, 2002 Author Share Posted August 20, 2002 Justin, I have asked takakaira.com if they can get them for me but I have not had a reply yet. Also have written to SSR asking them. I can't seem to find a dealer who sells them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Whiffin Posted August 20, 2002 Share Posted August 20, 2002 Randy, if your still detting, try the fuel pulsation dampener removal mod, mine used to det a bit in between switching turbos until I fitted this pipe, cured the problem straight away, worth a go since its only £55 SSR wheels are not a problem, let me know the model name and size you require and I'll get you prices, also your address. E-mail me at [email protected] Justin your quote will be with you shortly, Japan was on shut down last week, some kind of national holiday, week of the polar bear or something. Regards Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted August 20, 2002 Share Posted August 20, 2002 With 275's up front it will 'tramline' a fair bit more but if you are going with 295's on the rear then it is best to keep the ratio front/back the same as stock. So yes if you are going with 295's at rear, go with 275's at front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need4Speed Posted August 20, 2002 Share Posted August 20, 2002 Randy - if your brakes are as bad as mine (fully functioning J-spec) I'd go for the brakes & suspension first. "Cool" tyres won't look too cool with the front wings embedded in them, and they won't work if you don't have the wheels under control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted August 20, 2002 Share Posted August 20, 2002 HHmmmmmmmmmmmm. They are luverly though aren't they. :flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted August 21, 2002 Author Share Posted August 21, 2002 Originally posted by John Packham Randy - if your brakes are as bad as mine (fully functioning J-spec) I'd go for the brakes & suspension first. "Cool" tyres won't look too cool with the front wings embedded in them, and they won't work if you don't have the wheels under control. Yea! You are 100% right. Also wheels would look even better with large discs and big callipers painted in red. I am going to order the front brakes immediately and charge it on my credit card. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted August 21, 2002 Share Posted August 21, 2002 They look like mine, although mine aren't that shiney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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