2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992) 1986-1992 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections.
Sponsored by:

Install Super Now! hub kit for FC3S today

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-16-06, 01:21 AM
  #26  
Eats, Sleeps, Dreams Rotary

Thread Starter
iTrader: (61)
 
87GTR's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Nago Okinawa
Posts: 3,103
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by Node
so is this for just the rears or what?
These are for the front pair.
Old 09-16-06, 01:32 AM
  #27  
Yes its slow

iTrader: (7)
 
Slammedblk7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: usa
Posts: 2,455
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
DAmmit Tony!!!! Send me a pair.....STAT!
Old 09-16-06, 11:29 AM
  #28  
Moderator

iTrader: (5)
 
Funkspectrum's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Posts: 4,682
Received 17 Likes on 14 Posts
group buy time?
Old 09-16-06, 12:38 PM
  #29  
Lives on the Forum

 
RETed's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: n
Posts: 26,664
Likes: 0
Received 16 Likes on 15 Posts
Okay, I don't get it.
What is the advantage to running these things now?

Lighter weight?


-Ted
Old 09-16-06, 02:37 PM
  #30  
Crash Auto?Fix Auto.

iTrader: (3)
 
classicauto's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Hagersville Ontario
Posts: 7,831
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Originally Posted by RETed
Okay, I don't get it.
What is the advantage to running these things now?

Lighter weight?


-Ted
I don't see (even if they were lighter) the weight making ANY difference thats in any way measuarable of "feelable"

Only benefit I see is that you get the enitre hub, no need to f**k around pressing out the old bearings, possible chipping the hub, bla bla bla.

These are just, pop off the old, pop on the new and be done.

Plus you get fresh wheel studs.
Old 09-16-06, 03:17 PM
  #31  
S5 TII

iTrader: (1)
 
RyoFC3S's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 826
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
New hubs look nice-- and nice car!

Last edited by ddub; 09-16-06 at 08:58 PM.
Old 09-17-06, 12:16 PM
  #32  
Couldn't stay away

iTrader: (5)
 
F1blueRx7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Defuniak Springs, FL
Posts: 5,080
Received 145 Likes on 78 Posts
Do they have them for the rear?
Old 09-17-06, 12:18 PM
  #33  
male stripper

iTrader: (1)
 
jeremy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: St Petersburg, FL
Posts: 3,131
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Originally Posted by classicauto
I don't see (even if they were lighter) the weight making ANY difference thats in any way measuarable of "feelable"

Only benefit I see is that you get the enitre hub, no need to f**k around pressing out the old bearings, possible chipping the hub, bla bla bla.

These are just, pop off the old, pop on the new and be done.

Plus you get fresh wheel studs.
have you ever heard the performance gain difference between unsprung mass and sprung mass?
Old 09-17-06, 08:15 PM
  #34  
Lives on the Forum

 
RETed's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: n
Posts: 26,664
Likes: 0
Received 16 Likes on 15 Posts
Originally Posted by jeremy
have you ever heard the performance gain difference between unsprung mass and sprung mass?
Do you know this for a fact?
The stock ones have "voids" in them.
The Super Now hubs look solid...unless it's cast hollow?

Don't be posting replies unless you can back up your claims.


-Ted
Old 09-17-06, 10:41 PM
  #35  
Only RX7 for miles!

 
tigerboy rei i's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Davison, MI
Posts: 109
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I'd like to know if the foutunate one living in Japan would be willing to send some of us the front rotor kit. I'm trying to do a 5 lug conversion, and I need some slick hubs. I'd really like these!
Old 09-17-06, 11:02 PM
  #36  
Law Breaker

 
Carzy Driver's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: S.F. Bay Area, California 510
Posts: 3,333
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I'm with Ted on this one.. What's the point of installing these?

On their website they said that with one of their track cars all they did was change the old hubs to the lighter Super Now! hubs and that car ran a faster lap time by 1 sec.
Is that the only performance gain?? 1 sec off lap time, big whoop... IF you want faster lap times, then learn how to drive. You can have the most upgraded JDM piece of crap car but still have shitty lap times if you can't drive
Old 09-18-06, 07:20 AM
  #37  
Couldn't stay away

iTrader: (5)
 
F1blueRx7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Defuniak Springs, FL
Posts: 5,080
Received 145 Likes on 78 Posts
Originally Posted by carzy driver
I'm with Ted on this one.. What's the point of installing these?


Is that the only performance gain?? 1 sec off lap time, big whoop... IF you want faster lap times, then learn how to drive. You can have the most upgraded JDM piece of crap car but still have shitty lap times if you can't drive

In order to replace wheel bearings on a stock hub, you compromise the integrity of the hub by drilling out the race that the bearing sits in. Thats the only way to replace the bearings. These are PERFECT for those of us with bad wheel bearings. If they really are much lighter... bonus.

One front hub from mazda is close to 460 dollars. Where as the set of hubs from this company is 360. That's a great deal.
Old 09-18-06, 08:05 AM
  #38  
Crash Auto?Fix Auto.

iTrader: (3)
 
classicauto's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Hagersville Ontario
Posts: 7,831
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Originally Posted by jeremy
have you ever heard the performance gain difference between unsprung mass and sprung mass?
Well, running a lighter rim then what you're running now will give a "feelable" difference for sure. But bear in mind that most of the mass of the wheel is 8-9" from center.

The outer edge of the hub is approx. 2" from center....see where Im going with this??

Not to mention when people talk about lighter rims they're talking about saving a pound or half a pound. I highly doubt that these hubs are any more than a few ounces lighter (if indeed they are lighter) then stock in which case there would be NO measurable performance gain.

The only gain, as I already mentioned as well as others have, is the simplicity of them. No mucking around when you change the bearings, just drop on these pre loaded, ready to go (probably packed with grease already) hubs. Simple and easy. Thats the only "gain".
Old 09-18-06, 10:17 PM
  #39  
Lives on the Forum

 
RETed's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: n
Posts: 26,664
Likes: 0
Received 16 Likes on 15 Posts
Wow, where are all the bitches that were arguing about lighter weight?


-Ted
Old 09-18-06, 10:38 PM
  #40  
Red Pill Dealer

iTrader: (10)
 
TonyD89's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: O Fallon MO
Posts: 2,229
Received 3,757 Likes on 2,573 Posts
Originally Posted by classicauto
Well, running a lighter rim then what you're running now will give a "feelable" difference for sure. But bear in mind that most of the mass of the wheel is 8-9" from center.

The outer edge of the hub is approx. 2" from center....see where Im going with this??

Not to mention when people talk about lighter rims they're talking about saving a pound or half a pound. I highly doubt that these hubs are any more than a few ounces lighter (if indeed they are lighter) then stock in which case there would be NO measurable performance gain.

The only gain, as I already mentioned as well as others have, is the simplicity of them. No mucking around when you change the bearings, just drop on these pre loaded, ready to go (probably packed with grease already) hubs. Simple and easy. Thats the only "gain".
I agree, for what it's worth.
Old 09-18-06, 11:47 PM
  #41  
Let's eat babies

 
Street_Knight's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Sacramento
Posts: 318
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
How do you read this *****?......why is there no language conversion on this damned computer
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
rotor_veux
Build Threads
46
06-12-18 10:39 AM
astrum
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
24
11-15-17 08:44 AM
gabescanlon
Interior / Exterior / Audio
1
08-11-15 05:59 PM



Quick Reply: Install Super Now! hub kit for FC3S today



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:30 PM.