Volk SE37k - 17x8.5 & 17x7.5

[grant]

I decided I wanted a little more grip for special occasions. So here

245/45/17 on the front and 235/45/17 on the rear. I'm running Dunlop Direzza Star Spec Z1s.

This weekend was the SCCA Pro Solo tour stop in Wendover, UT. I ended up co-driving in D Stock with a VW R32. The guy is a previous D-Stock national champion and last year he won the D Stock Prepared national championship. So no way was I going to turn down this opportunity.

The Volk SE37k wheels are on. Here's the two cars.

 

[grant]

A few more pictures from the quick install.

The fronts were zero problem all weekend, but I think a full trunk combined with a speed bump caused my left rear to rub once. Other than that, there's tons of grip and the light weight wheels gives some better acceleration. They weighed in at 14.3 lbs in the rear and 15.2 in the front. Nothing better than installing wheels with 1 hand.

 

[Kain]

Seckz.

 

[Mysterymachine]

How much?

 

[justanothermp5]

those are volks? must be a new style, ive never seen those before
looks great though

 

[grant]

How much?

Enough. I bought used, if I picked these up new I would have been out around $3200 + tires.


Justanothermp5, these were discontinued in 2006 and were replaced by the RE30.

 

[Jdm_Mica]

Metro Grey woot woot

 

[iredremix]

soooo hott. these weight around 14 lbs right?

 

[grant]

14.3 and 15.2. Dropped 11 lbs per corner has really helped the acceleration, handling and braking. Unsprung weight is a great spot for weight reduction. It's nice having traction through first and second now.

My left rear rubbed again, so I guess rolling the rears is going to be required. I didn't expect to need to because most of the forum responses said 235s in the back would work.

 

[grant]

So the seller included a set of Rays valve stems with the deal, and the tire shop that installed the tires managed to lose them. Looks like they're $94 in the hole on this one. Great job for owning up, horrible job for losing them in the first place.

 

[grant]

I've run this set up for 3 events now and I've definitely seen my times drop by around 2-3 seconds on average. Also, instead of typically placing 27th-35th out of 70, I'm now fighting for entry into the top 10. That might also be attributed to driving abilities, but I think traction has a bit to do with that as well.

Bonus, my guide to baking an Orange Pancake.

Step 1:
The selection process is important. Not just any cone will do. Typically the newer the cone, the better the flavor.

Step 2: Pound the orange cone into submission.

Step 3:
Shape the cone to your liking.

Step 4:
Leave the scene of the crime and let the course workers enjoy your cooking.

I'm usually pretty picky about which cone will be best, I thought about one of the cones in the first slalom, but figured that would just be getting greedy.

 

[Jared703]

Great choice, beautiful wheels.

 

[charlessss]

nice cone killing! Hope to kill some someday soon.