TE37SL questions

sojirovskensi · 07-08-2011, 02:38 AM

I've never seen a car with TE37SL with center caps on.
Do they even fit? or was I just unlucky not have a chance to see them?
Also, for those who bought the set, did you pick them because of

1. cheaper than other volk
2. loved the color
3. their lightness and strong material

I am leaning toward SL because of 1&3. I've never seen them in person, but since many people like them, I'd like to know the reason.
Thanks!!!

XwChriswX · 07-08-2011, 02:52 AM

As of yet, there is not a centercap made for the SL's.

But they do look sick.

definitionxmk · 07-08-2011, 06:03 AM

The wheels were designed more for track use than show. Hence superlight weight and simple pricing. They are meant to be abused

I don't think centercaps will be made for the SLs

pty370z · 07-08-2011, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sojirovskensi

I've never seen a car with TE37SL with center caps on.
Do they even fit? or was I just unlucky not have a chance to see them?
Also, for those who bought the set, did you pick them because of

1. cheaper than other volk
2. loved the color
3. their lightness and strong material

I am leaning toward SL because of 1&3. I've never seen them in person, but since many people like them, I'd like to know the reason.
Thanks!!!

I ordered the TE37SL's because of:

1. Cheaper than regular TE37's and I love the look of that design on the 370Z.

2. For the color, not really, I don't really like them in PG because from certain angles it looks bronze and I personally don't like bronze wheels. HOWEVER, I ordered a set of TE37SL's from Victor @ Speed Element through a group-buy that allowed me to get them in Matte Black from factory. 1 of only 3 special colored sets that I know of.

3. Of course this was important too, them being even lighter in weight than regular TE37's.

Quote:

Originally Posted by definitionxmk

The wheels were designed more for track use than show. Hence superlight weight and simple pricing. They are meant to be abused

I don't think centercaps will be made for the SLs

Victor from Speed Element told me that Rays Engineering is working on that..

theDreamer · 07-08-2011, 10:52 AM

Correct, they were not designed to have center caps, but Rays has come out and said they are 'looking into' making some.

ClemsonWill · 07-08-2011, 11:03 AM

Flat center caps FTW. I wish I had flat center caps on my regular TEs

cc370z · 07-08-2011, 11:09 AM

Although I didn’t weigh mine before mounting them, when I picked up the box it was crazy how light they were. I got mine more for the color and weight.

pty370z · 07-08-2011, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cc370z

Although I didn’t weigh mine before mounting them, when I picked up the box it was crazy how light they were. I got mine more for the color and weight.

I found a thread on a different forum where they constantly post weights for wheels..

The 19x9.5" +22 TE37SL's weighed in at 20.4 lbs and the 19x10.5" +22 weighed in at 20.8 lbs. Maybe the 10.5" +12 could weigh a little bit more. Apparently, as offset get more aggressive, wheels get a bit heavier..

phelan · 07-08-2011, 12:03 PM

I kinda liked how the wheel changed color at different angles.

I got it because I am a Volk wheel whore.

pty370z · 07-08-2011, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phelan

I kinda liked how the wheel changed color at different angles.

I got it because I am a Volk wheel whore.

there, fixed it for you!

J/K man.. Couldn't resist..

370Ztune · 07-08-2011, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pty370z

I found a thread on a different forum where they constantly post weights for wheels..

The 19x9.5" +22 TE37SL's weighed in at 20.4 lbs and the 19x10.5" +22 weighed in at 20.8 lbs. Maybe the 10.5" +12 could weigh a little bit more. Apparently, as offset get more aggressive, wheels get a bit heavier..

This is correct. The wider the wheel and the longer the spokes get (if you have a more concave wheel), the heavier the wheel becomes.

The reason as to why SLs do not accept center caps is because the centers are machined more than the standard TE37 for the purpose of extra weight savings.

phelan · 07-08-2011, 12:37 PM

^ Can you confirm if the new TE37SLs will have a reduced lip that will save weight over standard TE37s, but will still accept a center cap?

sojirovskensi · 07-08-2011, 12:38 PM

Do center caps even weight 0.1 lbs?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Ztune

This is correct. The wider the wheel and the longer the spokes get (if you have a more concave wheel), the heavier the wheel becomes.

The reason as to why SLs do not accept center caps is because the centers are machined more than the standard TE37 for the purpose of extra weight savings.

RavSpec · 07-09-2011, 05:10 PM

I don't think it's the caps but rather they can shave off more materials in the center section for weight saving. I could be wrong though.

shizzle · 11-30-2011, 03:41 PM

Actually, it is now possible to get center caps on the TE37SL. There is an adapter that makes it possible. Check out Racing Sciences - Home.

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07-08-2011, 02:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
sojirovskensi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 287 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Wh M6 Rep Power: 15	TE37SL questions I've never seen a car with TE37SL with center caps on. Do they even fit? or was I just unlucky not have a chance to see them? Also, for those who bought the set, did you pick them because of 1. cheaper than other volk 2. loved the color 3. their lightness and strong material I am leaning toward SL because of 1&3. I've never seen them in person, but since many people like them, I'd like to know the reason. Thanks!!!

07-08-2011, 02:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
XwChriswX WFLYIDNNE Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: In The Fastlane Posts: 50,648 Drives: 02 GDB WRX Rep Power: 452	As of yet, there is not a centercap made for the SL's. But they do look sick. __________________ Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall! R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

07-08-2011, 06:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
definitionxmk Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 973 Drives: Stage 2 SC 370Z Rep Power: 17	The wheels were designed more for track use than show. Hence superlight weight and simple pricing. They are meant to be abused I don't think centercaps will be made for the SLs __________________ *FALKEN . AMUSE . STANCE . INVIDIA . MINES . TOMMY KAIRA . BRIDE . VOLK RACING . GTM* Featured in DSPORT issue #137 - Follow me on Instagram: @definitionxmk

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theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Correct, they were not designed to have center caps, but Rays has come out and said they are 'looking into' making some. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

07-08-2011, 11:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 445	Flat center caps FTW. I wish I had flat center caps on my regular TEs __________________ Slightly modded

07-08-2011, 11:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
cc370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 467 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 15	Although I didn’t weigh mine before mounting them, when I picked up the box it was crazy how light they were. I got mine more for the color and weight.

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phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	I kinda liked how the wheel changed color at different angles. I got it because I am a Volk wheel whore. __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

07-08-2011, 12:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	^ Can you confirm if the new TE37SLs will have a reduced lip that will save weight over standard TE37s, but will still accept a center cap? __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

07-09-2011, 05:10 PM	#14 (permalink)
RavSpec A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NY Posts: 2,532 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 19	I don't think it's the caps but rather they can shave off more materials in the center section for weight saving. I could be wrong though. __________________ RavSpec - Your Custom JDM Wheel Source. W: www.RavSpec.com . E: sales@ravspec.com . T: 631-586-3520 WORK Wheels, RAYS, ADVAN, WEDS, Super Star Financing Option: www.ravspec.com/finance

11-30-2011, 03:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
shizzle Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: t.o. Posts: 5 Drives: 06 G35 Coupe Rep Power: 15	Actually, it is now possible to get center caps on the TE37SL. There is an adapter that makes it possible. Check out Racing Sciences - Home. Flat Style ====== Raised Style ========

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