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Dragon_Ball_Z

12-28-2014 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Read T (Post 3067234)

For tracking or looks? If I wanted a 19" wheel that looked good personally I'd just stick with the OEM ones. Also note that to get a good thread engagement on the lugs you should read the "all about lug nuts" sticky in wheel/tire forum.

19" for looks and oem for track day. I want to do 255 and 305 on oem as well. I'm gonna check out the thread on that. I appreciate the help. I'm gonna be doing car shows and feel like I'm kinda cheaping out semi from what I have been told if I get these.

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Dragon_Ball_Z

12-28-2014 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Read T (Post 3067236)

Don't mean to talk you out of Forgestar, but why not pick up an extra set of the OEM 19s for track days

The only thing is I don't know how bad track days can ruin rims also because they cost about 1,200$ lol and forges far is 1,600$

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Read T

12-28-2014 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by rajmangal7 (Post 3067239)

The only thing is I don't know how bad track days can ruin rims also because they cost about 1,200$ lol and forges far is 1,600$

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They shouldn't ruin rims unless they are Rotas or something that are going to crack. For track days I'd use that $400 difference towards brakes or disposables.

Dragon_Ball_Z

12-28-2014 06:07 PM

Forgestar F14 vs Forged rims

How do sport package brakes hold up? I thought that's what everyone was using? They work so far lol. I'm not sure what you mean by disposables?

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Read T

12-28-2014 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rajmangal7 (Post 3067320)

How do sport package brakes hold up? I thought that's what everyone was using? They work so far lol. I'm not sure what you mean by disposables?

In my experience OEM Akebonos do well if you have good fluid and pads. I don't drive 10/10 though. They will likely discolor the OEM finish on them though (mine have gone from gunmetal to more of a moss-grey).

By disposables I meant pads, trans fluid, diff fluid, brake fluid, oil, coolant.

Dragon_Ball_Z

12-28-2014 06:13 PM

Forgestar F14 vs Forged rims

Should I start replacing them? I'm pushing 4,100 miles. Fluid wise

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Read T

12-28-2014 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by rajmangal7 (Post 3067326)

Should I start replacing them? I'm pushing 4,100 miles. Fluid wise

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If you are going to track i replace tranny and diff fluid after each event, brake fluid after each event or within 90 days before an event (whichever comes first) and oil every 3750. I dd the car with a few events a year

Dragon_Ball_Z

12-28-2014 06:41 PM

Gotcha, I'm about to do my second oil change, got one done at 1,200 and now switching to redline at 4k. I baby this thing. Any problems with the car after tracking? I'm scared to do more than one a year bc I will eventually dd it and don't want to break down.

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Read T

12-28-2014 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rajmangal7 (Post 3067348)

I haven't had any problems related to tracking and my car just hit 50,000mi. However tracking a car does wear it out faster than hard-parking it. But you got a sports car to drive it, not park it!

There are some good threads in the track/autox/drift/drag section about upkeep of a track car and common wear items.

Dragon_Ball_Z

12-28-2014 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Read T (Post 3067351)

I really appreciate all the advice and by hard-parking do you mean street abuse? You're right about the sports car part. Didn't buy a Prius lol

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Read T

12-28-2014 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rajmangal7 (Post 3067366)

I really appreciate all the advice and by hard-parking do you mean street abuse? You're right about the sports car part. Didn't buy a Prius lol

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From Urban Dictionary

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The act of owning a Japanese car riddled with roll cages/high-end race suspension/expensive forged wheels, and never taking it to the track. These people frequent places like honda-tech.com appearance/cosmetic forum, and can often be found arguing about rotas and other parts that they don't do **** with anyway.

Synonym: Garage Queen, Curb Queen

Ayo, look mang, he got the 36 way adjustable coilovers, hes mad hardparking dawg.

Dragon_Ball_Z

12-28-2014 07:24 PM

Lol thanks

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Waiz	12-28-2014 08:49 PM

Get these:

[FS]: SSR Type F 19x9.5/19x10.5 Silver BNIB Rock what the champions use! Battle Tested - MY350Z.COM Forums

Forged, light weight, and from a wheel company that has been making quality wheels for 40+ years!

Dragon_Ball_Z

12-28-2014 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Waiz (Post 3067420)

These look tempting

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Waiz	12-28-2014 08:53 PM

I sent my good friend to them 2 months prior for the same set in black, you can buy with confidence!

I run a set of the same wheels in 16" for my Honda Fit and they are great :tup:

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