MrMeanGreen Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 Some of you saw it out last night, but for those who didn't... http://www.columbusracinghosting.com/agreen/rims/wheels1.jpghttp://www.columbusracinghosting.com/agreen/rims/wheels2.jpghttp://www.columbusracinghosting.com/agreen/rims/wheels3.jpghttp://www.columbusracinghosting.com/agreen/rims/wheels4.jpghttp://www.columbusracinghosting.com/agreen/rims/wheels5.jpg They're 17x9.5" Enkei, though not sure what style rim. Anyone have any idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash1647545504 Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 Those look great on that car man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 They're 17x9.5" Enkei, though not sure what style rim. Anyone have any idea? WTF? you don't know? did you steal them or something? Looks good man. graemlins/thumb.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson1647545504 Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 Enkei Win rims ... they were THE rim to have back in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 Fucking badass, Ant. Good job! graemlins/thumb.gifgraemlins/thumb.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88lx5oh Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 i honestly think those are the ugliest rims to have on that car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boost-n-Juice Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 Looks good. Screams "lower me!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson1647545504 Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 Originally posted by Hoblick: i honestly think those are the ugliest rims to have on that car It needs lowered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawbinder Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 Nice rims Ant. I like em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ridenred27 Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 yes needs lowered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 It needs lowered. Now. I'm not a HUGE fan, but it doesn't look terrible... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted April 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 I think they look nice, and much better in person when it's sunnier out. I'd love to lower the car but think that's driving against whatever traction I get at the track now. I like to handle, but not at the extreme cost of having no traction whatsoever. Double-edged sword syndrome. Ryan, I think these rims would be worse than what you think now: http://www.ronalusa.com/wheels/opt-images/bear/bear.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted April 18, 2005 Report Share Posted April 18, 2005 Since when does equally lowering a car reduce traction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Posted April 18, 2005 Report Share Posted April 18, 2005 nice looking wheels anthony!!! makes it look really nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyMan1972 Posted April 18, 2005 Report Share Posted April 18, 2005 Those look like the Konig "Monsoon" rims. Someone tell me if Im wrong? Nice rims Anth. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted April 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2005 Chris, less suspension travel in the rear I believe lessens the amount of unsprung inertial energy stored that helps assist in planting the rear wheels. Thanks Amy, you saw them in person last night Dan, those are Enkei Win rims after doing some research. They were only offered for the 4th gen F-Bodies through RK Sport starting in late '98 for $335/ea. I guess that's why I'd not seen them before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted April 18, 2005 Report Share Posted April 18, 2005 Ant, I don't think lowering the car will adversely effect traction enough for you to notice. It's not like you're launching 1.2x 60's. Stop using that excuse and buy a set of springs. tongue.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRN96WS6 Posted April 18, 2005 Report Share Posted April 18, 2005 Not my cup o tea, but if you like them that's all that matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martindc1 Posted April 18, 2005 Report Share Posted April 18, 2005 Looks really good. I don't know about f-bodies but mustang OE shocks don't like higher rate springs (for handling puposes that it), so I am waiting till I have the money to buy Bilsteins and springs at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rane Posted April 18, 2005 Report Share Posted April 18, 2005 I think they look hawt on that car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWill Posted April 18, 2005 Report Share Posted April 18, 2005 Originally posted by Hoblick: i honestly think those are the ugliest rims to have on that car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted April 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2005 Kinda like neon green rims on a bike that's not? It's ok, here's what I think.... Those of you that don't like them -> graemlins/finger.gif Those of you that do -> graemlins/thumb.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathan Posted April 18, 2005 Report Share Posted April 18, 2005 Anthony, Here is what my suggestion is, lower the car with pro-kit, and keep the rear springs from the stock suspension handy. When you go to the track, change the lower springs for the normal height. Since those rears just slip in and out, should take like ten to fifteen minutes, plus you'll have to take the wheels off anyway to put the DRs on. I am going to try it at Norwalk and see how it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96MustangCobra Posted April 18, 2005 Report Share Posted April 18, 2005 I don't really like those rims on the firbird either, buts it's not my car. If you like them thats all that matters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aftermidnight Posted April 21, 2005 Report Share Posted April 21, 2005 nice... graemlins/thumb.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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