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03-28-08, 12:51 PM
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Got Dubs??
Has anyone ever accomplished putting "20inch rims on a gen 2 RX7? If so do u have any pics and any advice as to how to get them on? How do u like the handling? I am modifying my rx to fit 20's or 22's. Just looking to hear from the one's who might have already done it and what thier thoughts and advice are. Those who haven't though can still give some good ideas and or input. I have even thought about air suspension.
03-28-08, 01:54 PM
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03-28-08, 05:23 PM
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lol i'd love to see pics of this. but seriously it will make your car really slow, 22 inch rims are very heavy I have light 18s and love em but any bigger wouldn't look right imo
03-29-08, 02:02 AM
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Sell your car, now, please. Dubs and sports cars are like oil and water, they don't mix, especailly when it's a smaller car like an FC.
Your biggest issue will be finding tires that aren't hugely oversized compared to stock. You'll want to keep the diameter as close to stock as possible, or your performance will be even worse and your speedo will be off.
Huge heavy wheels like that will seriously hinder acceleration and braking (large moment of inertia), they'll hurt ride comfort (both from weight and short sidewalls), they'll hurt handling (unsprung weight), they'll be expensive, and they'll be a lot more prone to damage.
The braking issue could become a safety one, as the added rotational inertia will cause a lot more strain on the brakes, making the car take a lot longer to stop and making them more prone to fade.
IMHO 17" is right on an FC, visually appealing, good tire selection, decently short sidewalls for good feel, but still with some give for ride comfort and rim protection, not too heavy. 18's start to look too big to me and the compromises start to outweigh the advantages. In tire testing 17's have beaten 16's and 18's on an autocross type course using FC appropriate sizes.
Your biggest issue will be finding tires that aren't hugely oversized compared to stock. You'll want to keep the diameter as close to stock as possible, or your performance will be even worse and your speedo will be off.
Huge heavy wheels like that will seriously hinder acceleration and braking (large moment of inertia), they'll hurt ride comfort (both from weight and short sidewalls), they'll hurt handling (unsprung weight), they'll be expensive, and they'll be a lot more prone to damage.
The braking issue could become a safety one, as the added rotational inertia will cause a lot more strain on the brakes, making the car take a lot longer to stop and making them more prone to fade.
IMHO 17" is right on an FC, visually appealing, good tire selection, decently short sidewalls for good feel, but still with some give for ride comfort and rim protection, not too heavy. 18's start to look too big to me and the compromises start to outweigh the advantages. In tire testing 17's have beaten 16's and 18's on an autocross type course using FC appropriate sizes.
03-29-08, 03:33 AM
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yes, there are some hot chicks.........i mean ladies, aka my fiance (she never posts though)
anyways, dude, kill yourself, please. save everyone the time and energy, get rid of your rx7, cause you are massive fail.
just give up while youre behind.
peace
anyways, dude, kill yourself, please. save everyone the time and energy, get rid of your rx7, cause you are massive fail.
just give up while youre behind.
peace