About to buy TRMotorsport MT1... installed. - Page 3

T3h_Clap · 02-12-2008, 06:06 AM

you're on stock springs still right?

**SWortham** · 02-12-2008, 07:20 AM

Yep. Stock springs, Ohlins struts, RCE lowering camber plates, and Whiteline 24mm front and 24mm rear sway bars.

munky69 · 02-12-2008, 08:46 AM

look pretty good. a little more drop would be cool. the rce springs should complament your setup nicely

**SWortham** · 02-12-2008, 08:58 AM

I used to have RCE yellow springs but decided to take them off since this is my daily driver 1st and track car 2nd, and some of the roads around here can be harsh. If I ever install lowering springs again they'll probably be JDM pinks.

**Alex** · 02-12-2008, 07:00 PM

From the looks of it, these should clear with yellows and rolled fenders. I could be mistaken though, thoughts?

It looks great OP, you've really convinced me on buying a set. A local here had a set, but they were 5x100. Sadly I could not fit them on the car

**SWortham** · 02-12-2008, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

From the looks of it, these should clear with yellows and rolled fenders. I could be mistaken though, thoughts?

I think so. You have an '04? I'm not familiar with all the differences between the model years. But it looks like they would clear even under heavy suspension compression if you have the right camber for it and/or a little fender rolling.

blindfold · 02-12-2008, 07:14 PM

These wheels are pretty cool, to bad they don't come in 17x9 or wider

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

From the looks of it, these should clear with yellows and rolled fenders. I could be mistaken though, thoughts?

It looks great OP, you've really convinced me on buying a set. A local here had a set, but they were 5x100. Sadly I could not fit them on the car

a local? who?

**Alex** · 02-13-2008, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SWortham

I think so. You have an '04? I'm not familiar with all the differences between the model years. But it looks like they would clear even under heavy suspension compression if you have the right camber for it and/or a little fender rolling.

I do have an 04, with 05 hubs

My fenders are rolled but my RCE yellows have always been a bit lower than most in the rear.

Quote:

Originally Posted by blindfold

These wheels are pretty cool, to bad they don't come in 17x9 or wider a local? who?

Schming, for the price and weight I'd say it is a valid trade off. The local was LutfySTi on our boards. He just moved to Dubai though.

mav1c · 02-13-2008, 06:33 AM

Hmmm...I may have to get a set of these to mount my 255/40-17 NT-01's. I was hoping to have JIC J-Force 5 17x9 +45 by the first track day in March, but it looks like they won't make it. Thanks for the info.

droppedclutch · 02-16-2008, 01:18 AM

Quick 'chop to see what it might look like slung a little lower.

First post here in 2 years!

ScubaSmith7599 · 02-19-2008, 09:16 AM

i just put in my order for these in 17" with 245/40 RE01R's..........

**SWortham** · 02-27-2008, 09:59 AM

This just in, the stock '05+ BBS wheels are heavier than I thought...
Weight of stock wheels, '04 & '05

19 lb 7.7 oz.

The '05 and '06 wheels are the same, aren't they? If so, I actually saved 2 pounds per corner by swapping to the TRMotorsports wheels.

turboranger · 04-20-2008, 06:39 PM

i think i may buy these rims, i saw em on a 08 with a deeper lip to it, i wonder how he got a deeper lip then you did.

karleric · 06-06-2008, 09:54 PM

Any more updates on this from the OP? I'd like to see how these are holding up. TIA!

Lutfy · 06-09-2008, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

I do have an 04, with 05 hubs

My fenders are rolled but my RCE yellows have always been a bit lower than most in the rear.

Schming, for the price and weight I'd say it is a valid trade off. The local was LutfySTi on our boards. He just moved to Dubai though.

Still here bro

I got these wheels late last year with 245/40/17 Yoko AVS (street tires) mounted on them. Plenty of clearance with KW V3s. I plan on installing 255s R888s later this year.

Driven them in Atlanta (bumps, potholes and what nots) and no bends/damange to the wheels. If I had to buy them again, I would.

Lutfy

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SWortham Gold Member Car: 06 Subaru WRX STI Fav Mod: Ohlins struts Location: Mckinney, TX Posts: 757 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: About to buy TRMotorsport MT1... installed. I used to have RCE yellow springs but decided to take them off since this is my daily driver 1st and track car 2nd, and some of the roads around here can be harsh. If I ever install lowering springs again they'll probably be JDM pinks.

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mav1c Professional STI Driver Car: 06 CGM STI Location: Hoodbridge! Posts: 459 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: About to buy TRMotorsport MT1... installed. Hmmm...I may have to get a set of these to mount my 255/40-17 NT-01's. I was hoping to have JIC J-Force 5 17x9 +45 by the first track day in March, but it looks like they won't make it. Thanks for the info.

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02-27-2008, 09:59 AM	#42
SWortham Gold Member Car: 06 Subaru WRX STI Fav Mod: Ohlins struts Location: Mckinney, TX Posts: 757 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: About to buy TRMotorsport MT1... installed. This just in, the stock '05+ BBS wheels are heavier than I thought... Weight of stock wheels, '04 & '05 19 lb 7.7 oz. The '05 and '06 wheels are the same, aren't they? If so, I actually saved 2 pounds per corner by swapping to the TRMotorsports wheels. Last edited by SWortham : 02-27-2008 at 10:02 AM.

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