This is what DREAMS are made out of....

[steven88]

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My cat having too much fun

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Once again, too much fun

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She thinks this is Chuck E Cheese or something

Wish me luck guys....I scored big on some freshly powder coated Enkei RPF1...the specs are 17x9.5, ET38....I plan to run the kumho XS 255/40/17

I test fitted just the rim to my car...the back fits fine and sticks out a little bit...the front fits as well... except the front, its REAL close to the strut....I can fit about 5 credit cards in between though....so just barely enough room to work...the rear inside clearance is about twice the front...plenty of room to work with

my rear fenders are rolled flat

255/40/17 should be a tad skinnier for the 17x9.5 rim...hopefully the tire doesn't bulge out the rim's lip....it should sit flush, or stretched towards the inside

Pictures of it mounted on the car very soon!

Btw, if anybody is interested in my old rims, here they are!

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123744436

UPDATE: NEW PICS, special thanks to NATOR PERFORMANCE

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Put some tire shine on that bi+ch!

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Bling Bling wet ass tire shine!

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This is how motherfu*kin wide ass tires are suppose to look like!

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[Circle9]

Tight fit, but nice rim and tire choice!

[Yoo Shin]

My God you are brave. I shake your hand. I can't wait to see how that turns out. Stock suspension? Love the Enkeis and those I've always been curious about those tires. I can't wait to go aggressive!

[whitealexander]

nice tire and rim mate.. (burnout)

[MM BOOST]

grabs some popcorn in anticipation! I am looking at a set of 18x9.5" +48 wheels for my speed, I am wondering if it will work.

[steven88]

My God you are brave. I shake your hand. I can't wait to see how that turns out. Stock suspension? Love the Enkeis and those I've always been curious about those tires. I can't wait to go aggressive!

Yes stock suspension...with rear fenders rolled...the tires OD is 25.00 inches....its definitely shorter than most setups out there...I am hoping it will give me some clearance especially at stock height...

Ideally I should get BC coils and run with full max on the dampers...and maybe drop the car about half an inch more....I think anything further than that, I'll be cutting too close to the tires

wish me luck guys :)

[steven88]

grabs some popcorn in anticipation! I am looking at a set of 18x9.5" +48 wheels for my speed, I am wondering if it will work.

well I can say for sure 18x9.5 +48 WILL NOT fit on MS3 front suspension....maybe the rears, but not the front

my 17x9.5 ET38 is VERY close to hitting the front strut....I would say 4-5mm of space...so if you run ET48 which is 10mm closer to the suspension, game over :(

I will definitely post up pictures and let everyone know how it goes...if this thing does not fit, or if it rubs way too much for daily....then I can always sell it....I know a few mid sized sedans would look great with 17x9.5 ET38

[MM BOOST]

well naturally I would run a spacer in the front to fit it :) Can't wait to see how it turns out, my friend!

[Olestra]

Wow, good luck with the fitment, can't wait to see the outcome.

Great pictures of your set up. Those tires look incredible. They should give you plenty of hook up.

[mr_mazda329]

This setup is going to be killer. Lots of grip. Are we going to the track?

[daonly1around]

waits for more pictures...

[GoFast]

cant wait to see this one.

rims came with fresh road kill too. notbad

[shaneS]

How much do they weigh

[CnoTataymo]

I can't wait to see the RPF's in that size on your car. I almost bought the exact same spec on craigslist like 4 months ago. If anything, go with tire stretch to avoid more rubbing. Maybe 235/45 or 245/40 tire?

Here's what RPF's look in 17x9 +45 with 235/45/17 Bridgestone RE-01:
http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/40/l_a8e971e33f9e4529b8e27fa82939495a.jpg

[mr_mazda329]

Those RPF1s should weigh around 16.5-17 lbs

[Hank3]

Tires look hAwt!

[steven88]

Those RPF1s should weigh around 16.5-17 lbs

yeah they weigh 16.5lbs just like advertised

i weighed it on a bathroom scale too...its about 16lbs

rpf1 ftmfw!

[mr_mazda329]

I know. They are so light. my 15's weigh 9.5 lbs

For anyone who wants to know what aftermarket wheels weigh, check this link out

http://www.wheelweights.net/

[Kain]

Less talky, more instally.

[Young Roids]

I have rpf1's myself and I couldn't help but stop and drool a bit over your Kumho XS's. When my stock Bridgestones wear out I plan on running XS's can't wait to hear how you like them.

[steven88]

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Goodbye beautiful SSR GT-10, they will be in the for sale section very soon!

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some teaser pics

[mr_mazda329]

Damn you and your teaser pics. I see that the rears stick out. Nice

[CnoTataymo]

What the heck, why'd you take pictures like that for? Thanks. Haha. Now take some real pictures.

[my3needsaname]

Why'd you get rid of the hella sweet SSR GT-10's??? (dunno)

[steven88]

Why'd you get rid of the hella sweet SSR GT-10's??? (dunno)

hehe, you want to buy them? (lol2)

[steven88]

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Another teaser pic

Btw, took some canyons earlier today....I COULD NOT GET THEM TO RUB! Holy crap the grip is ungodly sticky...

[Keys]

dude i dont think i can take another teaser. neeeed legit picturrres...oh yeah and congrats that is insane

[iheartmyhatchie]

More pics!.. Of the cat. Bwahaha. JK. Nice wheels Steven! If that is your real name.

[Yoo Shin]

Dang they stick out a lot :( I take it you're rubbing pretty bad too.

What k are your hid bulbs? They don't look stock.

[Kain]

Dang they stick out a lot :( I take it you're rubbing pretty bad too.


I COULD NOT GET THEM TO RUB!

Do you think he's lying?

[mr_mazda329]

LOL...and Kain in with another burn.

This shit is dope..we need better pictures. Gotta stop holding out on us...I know you like doing this to us.

[steven88]

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123744436

for sale my SSR GT-10!

updated the first post with new pics!

[Young Roids]

Do you think he's lying?

yes.

[steven88]

Dang they stick out a lot :( I take it you're rubbing pretty bad too.

What k are your hid bulbs? They don't look stock.

nope, no rubbing what so ever....took some canyons earlier and it was GREAAAT...if you don't believe me, go try it for yourself...lol, assuming you have a stock suspension MS3 and cobb rear sway bar set to stiffest...those are my only mods

and my HID bulbs are stock...my MS3 is a sport model but I bought DDM 4500k HIDs which are the same K as stock HIDs on all cars

[CnoTataymo]

I wonder how low you can go without rubbing when you change your suspension. C'mon man, take more pictures and show us! Haha.

[steven88]

I wonder how low you can go without rubbing when you change your suspension. C'mon man, take more pictures and show us! Haha.

no changing the suspension for me...it rides great with the rear sway bar set to stiff...

what pictures do you want me to take? its all in my first post

[my3needsaname]

hehe, you want to buy them? (lol2)
Would you take 500 dong?

[Bonafide_Spd3]

Where do you find rims like these at?

[mr_mazda329]

Tirerack my friend

[daonly1around]

these look worse than the last set of 17 PF1's i saw on a MS3.... i just don't like how this wheel LOOKS on the ms3... especially in a 17" wheel

[mr_mazda329]

these look worse than the last set of 17 PF1's i saw on a MS3.... i just don't like how this wheel LOOKS on the ms3... especially in a 17" wheel


Seriously?

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This is freaking HOT!(humpleg)

[daonly1around]

Seriously?

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y156/itrhybrid/MNW%20Night%20shoot/IMG_3996copy.jpg


This is freaking HOT!(humpleg)

yeah, seriously... just MY OPINION...

[CnoTataymo]

That MS3 needs to be lowered.

Here's what mine looks like when I tried TigerMacks.

[CnoTataymo]

no changing the suspension for me...it rides great with the rear sway bar set to stiff...

what pictures do you want me to take? its all in my first post
Now I see the pictures. Nice! If anything, get some Cobb Springs or Eibach Pro-Kits. Being a little lower will help with the look and performance. But if you don't want to, then it's all good.

[Young Roids]

If you do hit full compression of your suspention I don't see how that's not gonna give you a vicous rub.

How is the grip with those Kumhos? Can you break the tires free in 1st or second at all from a straight line?

[Young Roids]

Seriously?

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y156/itrhybrid/MNW%20Night%20shoot/IMG_3996copy.jpg


This is freaking HOT!(humpleg)

Are those 17"s or 18"s?

[Saskatchewan17]

Oh jeez.. you're brave.

[steven88]

If you do hit full compression of your suspention I don't see how that's not gonna give you a vicous rub.

How is the grip with those Kumhos? Can you break the tires free in 1st or second at all from a straight line?

i have taken some local speed bumps and dips and have yet to get them to rub....now you have to realize I do slow down on these bumps, just as I would if I lowered my car...am I going to take them at full speed just so I can get the suspension to fully compress? Nope............will I ever encounter something on the road that will cause my suspension to fully compress? I doubt that as well...

The grip on the Kumhos are extremely sticky....I have tried to slam it in 1st and 2nd gear....but they still spin...LOL....but I do have all bolt ons minus exhaust manifold & tune

[mr_mazda329]

Are those 17"s or 18"s?

17's

[Bonafide_Spd3]

tire rack was a no go, they don't have 17's

[steven88]

tire rack was a no go, they don't have 17's

i think they are running out of stock on the 17x9.5

you input 2003 350z base model as your car right?

[mr_mazda329]

Just call them...they have em.

[Bonafide_Spd3]

no, why would i do that?

[ScratchNSniff]

What is the point...(dunno)...

[filphil]

good-win-racing.com is probably your best bet. They put these on 06-08 MX-5's all the time.

[madvillian]

i mean i know my car is like 3 inches lower than yours, but i do not comprehend how this isn't rubbing..

[steven88]

i mean i know my car is like 3 inches lower than yours, but i do not comprehend how this isn't rubbing..

are you being sarcastic or for reals?

[controlo]

dreams really do come true. lol.

i can't wait to get these in 17x9!!!

[madvillian]

no for real, i mean i know the front wouldnt, but i dont get how the rear isn't with the stock suspension. im not trying to be a dick or anything though man

[steven88]

no for real, i mean i know the front wouldnt, but i dont get how the rear isn't with the stock suspension. im not trying to be a dick or anything though man

naw, no offense taken bro...

well I guess after experimenting, stock height has enough clearance for 255/40/17...and our dampers are stiff enough to hold up tight cornering...thats all I can think of

still have not rubbed once and i've had this setup for over a week now...driving it through all kinds of conditions

[steven88]

still have not rubbed a single time and now its been almost 3 weeks

[hyperpm]

rims and tires too wide for the car imo.

[Bonafide_Spd3]

I've been searching for about an hour now looking for 17x9 wheels and have had no luck with tire rack. The closest was 17x8.5 for the base model 350z. Anyone else know of any other places I could look. Lovin those rims steven got... They are just sick

[steven88]

I've been searching for about an hour now looking for 17x9 wheels and have had no luck with tire rack. The closest was 17x8.5 for the base model 350z. Anyone else know of any other places I could look. Lovin those rims steven got... They are just sick

try oakos...they might be out of stock too...but worth a shot...they are one of the largest enkei dealers out there

[Bonafide_Spd3]

What is your offet steven? would a 22 offset work?

[Bonafide_Spd3]

Or a 35? I'm looking at 17x9

[steven88]

What is your offet steven? would a 22 offset work?

17x9.5 ET38

22 offset would work but you'd have to go with a really narrow rim...like 17x7...anything more than that then it will stick out too much

[steven88]

Or a 35? I'm looking at 17x9

17x9 ET35 would work okay...it will definitely stick out like mine though

[irnbru83]

Stick out like tires on a mexicaned Silverado... awesome.

[SHAGwagn]

google goodwin racing. they def have it in 17x9. I was lookin at them for a while and i believe i remember the offset to be +45. Just call em up.

[Bunuel]

Those don't even fit! I'd return them. :)

[mazdaspeedster3]

Looks nice but I liked the SSR's more.

[steven88]

Looks nice but I liked the SSR's more.

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agreed...the SSRs were ballin out of control...and they even look better on the ms6 that I sold em to...pics don't lie how nice they look

[mr_mazda329]

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agreed...the SSRs were ballin out of control...and they even look better on the ms6 that I sold em to...pics don't lie how nice they look

Those are fantastic