jbgti - still looking for wheels??

Post by **thrdeye** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 10:31 am

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=954003

Offer $500 picked up and walk. These wheels will weigh about 16 lbs.

Jbgti · Post by **Jbgti** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 11:23 am

Nice looking wheels. I just e mailed the guy so hopefully he will get back to me. I have been considering what to do first. Buy the 17 x 7.5's and tires or buy coilovers since I just picked up some camber plates from Eddie this weekend. I can't do both so which one would be better for me in the long run? From the looks of things I will need to pick whichever will make me go faster since I think we will have a very close class again this year.

Post by **thrdeye** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 11:31 am

Get some more tire and wheel under there, I say.

You have konis and springs. Some camber in the front will help a LOT.

Tires and wheels are the better option at this point, since you need them anyway and they are really sort of a basic ingredient. You may not need coilovers to compete regionally.

steverife · Post by **steverife** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 11:53 am

Need to do sumptin'.....

I'd probably go with coilovers.

awdbandito · Post by **awdbandito** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 12:22 pm

not cbring wrote:Need to do sumptin'.....

I'd probably go with coilovers.

Coming from the guy who ditched his GTi for a mustang......Seemed like you ran your own car a lot more when you had the GTi, or am I mistaken =)

I vote wheel/tire combo.....I hate riding with people who have a super stiff street setup which usually comes with coilovers. So given you daily drive the car, I would keep that in mind and go wheel/tire.

TedV · Post by **TedV** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 12:34 pm

tarz is whut grips the ground... hint hint

now, if you can get a codriver to spring for rims/tires.. or, Steve said he would buy you the coilovers. hehe

can have em both

I have a coil over setup under theJetta TDi daily driver, just have to chose your spring rates wisely

TonyBolton · Post by **TonyBolton** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 12:34 pm

Cbring=F'd in da A.

Budman · Post by **Budman** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 12:35 pm

I would definitley get the wheels and tires. Since they are gonna be heavier and make a taller final drive ratio it might slow you down some! Sounds good to me!

steverife · Post by **steverife** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 12:38 pm

I would normally say tires, but I think the springs are way too soft/short for the car.

Besides, autocrossers are always buyin' tires. If you buy tires now, you'll have fresh tires and no coilovers. If you buy coilovers now, you'll soon have both coilovers and fresh tires.

Dentspeed · Post by **Dentspeed** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 12:45 pm

JB, what bolt patter and offset. I have some 17 X 7.5 Rotas.

Jbgti · Post by **Jbgti** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 12:52 pm

Same as a regular Subie. 5 x 100 I'm not 100% sure of the offset I need. Maybe 35.

MichaelXi · Post by **MichaelXi** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 12:52 pm

From my observations, the car is REALLY flat in the turns already.
That's why you jumped up to take the Championship last year.
I've been impressed with the car's attitude in the corners ever since your last swap.
I would say wheels and tires, but maybe something a little heavier to keep up momentum.

Jbgti · Post by **Jbgti** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 12:56 pm

Thanks guys for the wisdom. The only thing is that everybody has told me to rasie the damn thing up because it is way too low.

Oh and Budman, the 17's I get will be lighter than those heavy ass 16's I have now.

Dentspeed · Post by **Dentspeed** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 12:57 pm

JB, check your pm

Jbgti · Post by **Jbgti** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 12:58 pm

Dentspeed66 wrote:JB, check your pm

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