I bought my sparco sprint Vs for like $100 and $150 I think they might be a bit narrow though, I think they're ~14" hip width. I'll keep an eye out for you.

nice, what kind? Kaaz?

 

Yeah, got the seat mounted a couple month or two back. Finally got around to the Efan, May need a larger one in the warmer months but it works well for now. Need to install a temperature dependent switch for it so I don't have to remember to turn it on.

Cool Thanks

 

Carbonetic/ATS Deftforce.

 

Question for you guys related to tires. I am looking into getting some new wheels (finally stepping up from the 13") and am weighing my options between a 14" and 15".

I read this grassroots motorsports article to help me out some. Ian/Theo has a set of 14x6 so I was thinking about getting them and slapping some Falken Ziex ZE-912 on for $60 a pop (or there are some others in that size).

Is this a good way to go or should I wait for a set of 15x7s to show up so I can run the wide range of 205/50R15 selection?

 

15s or bust. They were the single best mod I did on the corolla. 14s would just be a waste of money.

you need at least a 7" wide wheel. I think wheel width is more important than tire width...

as for tires I wouldn't get an all-seasons. in my experience they melt and chunk when used for autocross and don't last nearly as long because of it.


kumho XSs are $104 each which isn't too bad. Toyo R1Rs are also very good in the 195 size. They're the best tire for a skinny wheel and a light car

 

Wait for the new star-specs (ZII) to come out and get a pair of them. They are in your size. And, if they are even better then the ZI's.... you will have nothing to complain about.

 

If I could only find a set of 15s that are local or aren't more money than I would like to spend after shipping...

 

I have some 17x9.5 that would look totally reasonable on an FB

 

With a 4x110 bolt pattern?

 

Which ones and how much?

 

Haha na they're for an FD so they're 5 lug. Plus they would be mexiflush fitment haha.

They are OZ racing, not sure model.



Fronts are 17x8 (I think, have to double check) with almost new KDW tires, rears need new tires. I also have center caps for them (not pictured) PM me if interested.

 

Thanks for the info, I am looking for a pair of 17 x 9.5+ for the rears as I have 4 17 x 8.5 SSR GT7 wheels already! LOL

 

So you just want a pair of 17x9.5 for the rear? You don't care if they match? The rears are at least 9.5 wide. Not really sure I wanna split them up though.

 

konig rewinds are cheap and you can get them in 4x110

 

I have been thinking about getting those wheels, but they have $100 off a set of 4 this week on ebay. I might get them or I might start buying some suspension stuff...

 

wheels, tires, and a giant front sway bar. done

 

Wes, Theo's says those wheels are 4x114.3. Sorry. They don't say the bolt pattern on the back.

 

Noted. Aslo what did you mean by wheel width is more important than tire width?

Oh well.

 

just saying wheel width is very important, a mistake I've make on more than one occasion. you're better off with 185s on a 7" wheel than 205s on a 6" wheel.

my corolla has 225s up front on a 9" wheel...

also a racingbeat sway bar is less than half the price of a respeed bar... and they're the same stiffness.

 

You'll have to explain the wheel vs tire width to me one day. So you think they racing beat one is good enough? I know it is solid and heavier than the respeed one. I guess I'll buy a racing beat.

 

it's $200 more to save 10 lbs. not sure if it's worth it on a budget the spherical bearing end links are nice, but poly isn't bad.

 

I'm not sure if the offset will work but IIRC MR-S wheels are 4x100 (15x6 front and 15x6.5 rear [+45 offset for both?])

 

most FBs are 4x110, not 4x100

GSL-SEs are 4x114

 

Well damn, a rotary is one thing but what was Mazda thinking with a 4x110?!
Note to self: #x110 is not a typo.

 

Yeah infinite wisdom lol