Just thought I'd share my excitement! These should be here Friday or Monday!


Invoice:

Qty Size and Description Availability

2 18x8.5 Enkei Racing RPF1 Bright Sil In Stock
2 18x9.5 Enkei Racing RPF1 Bright Sil In Stock
4 Required centering ring In Stock
10 Required lugnut for vehicle In Stock
10 Required lugnut for vehicle In Stock
2 255/35ZR-18 Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec Estimated 03/26/08
2 275/35ZR-18 Dunlop Direzza Sport Z1 Star Spec Estimated 03/26/08
4 Mount and Balance (No Charge)
1 McGard locking wheel nut set In Stock

$2,152 shipped

I'll be able to put the BBK on now!! Whenever I get around to flaring my fenders (and when I'm putting down more power), I'll move the 9.5s up front and get 10.5s for the back.

These tires havn't even hit the market yet. They are replacing the Dunlop Direzza, which were awesome. I'll post pics when I get them. And I'll let you guys know my impressions of the setup once I get to the track.

 

My favorite wheels........... Great sizes!!! Post pics as soon as you get them! Congrats

 

Why did'nt you go 9.5 all around, that is what i have

 

Mostly because I was getting very mixed responses on fitment of 9.5 up front. Worked for some, not for others. Worked on some tires, not on others. etc.

I kinda wanted to go 9.5 all around, but I'm happy with my sizing choices. I'll drive these for a while and eventually bump both ends up an inch.

What did you pay for the powdercoating? What tire sizes are you using?

I just got the shipping confirmation, here they come!

 

Picking my car up from the suspension tuner this evening!

They pulled the front, and rolled the back fenders, lowered the ride height in the back (had too much rake), corner balanced, and set an agressive alignment:

-2.6 camber front
-2.2 camber rear
0 toe front
slight - toe rear
Moderate and equal (laterally) caster

Anyway, I'm stoked. I drove the car up there on the new wheels/tires and it was great even with a little bit of rub on the front left. The tail end doesn't dance around like on my old tires. 275 sticky rear tires seem to be good for 305rwhp. Now I just need to rebuild and paint my BBK calipers and slap those puppies on.

I'll post some pics of the new rims and tires on the car if it isn't dark when I get home.

 

post some pics when you get a chance

 

Plans changed slightly.. We conservatively rolled the front fenders and left the rear alone. Corner balanced.. Handles like a dream!.... a wet dream..

 

BEFORE...



AFTER....

 

Looks great

 

Those wheels are looking good.

 

I just realized I forgot to post offsets... The rear is the typical 18x9.5 with 45 offset..

The FRONTS are 18x8.5 with 30 offset, so I had to roll and raise a little bit. But I can thrash on them with no rubbing now. And I have gobs of clearance for BBK, brake ducts, etc.

Notice the change in width and offset, changed the rim design from concave to convex (clearance!).

 

very nice, it just looks fast with those wheels and tires

 

Thanks man. I'm really happy with the RPF1s.. They get WAY more compliments than my SSRs.

I'll be taking it to the track on the 3rd and 4th of may, so I'll get to see how fast they actually are ..