Results 1 to 40 of 84

Thread: lighter wheels do they really help out?

Hybrid View

  1. #1
    RISKY RISKYB's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2005
    Location
    athens
    Age
    45
    Posts
    2,526
    Rep Power
    23

    Default

    unless you are really counting thos hundreths on your time slips, why worry about it get what you want, your paying for it
    You only live once, maybe twice if you use the e-brake!

  2. #2
    www.jasontbarker.com speedminded's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2003
    Posts
    22,589
    Rep Power
    54

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by RISKYB
    unless you are really counting thos hundreths on your time slips, why worry about it get what you want, your paying for it
    A few lbs on each wheel makes a HUGE differance with driving.

  3. #3
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    Fake Suburban Environment
    Age
    41
    Posts
    4,289
    Rep Power
    26

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by speedminded
    A few lbs on each wheel makes a HUGE differance with driving.
    i disagree...

    I have stock contours at 22 lbs each

    How much time you think just a set of Kosei's at 17lbs is going to make... I bet maybe 1 sec AT THE MOST around RA...
    1997 M3/4/5
    2004 X4 4.4i
    1987 325iS 24V 6speed


  4. #4
    www.jasontbarker.com speedminded's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2003
    Posts
    22,589
    Rep Power
    54

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by DinanM3atl
    i disagree...

    I have stock contours at 22 lbs each

    How much time you think just a set of Kosei's at 17lbs is going to make... I bet maybe 1 sec AT THE MOST around RA...
    Never said improvement in time, just driveablility is completely differant -- ESPECIALLY in cars that are under 200whp

  5. #5
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    Fake Suburban Environment
    Age
    41
    Posts
    4,289
    Rep Power
    26

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by speedminded
    Never said improvement in time, just driveablility is completely differant -- ESPECIALLY in cars that are under 200whp
    Oh I try not to drive sub 200hp cars on the track

    PLUS... Fuck HP...

    Torque makes the car move
    1997 M3/4/5
    2004 X4 4.4i
    1987 325iS 24V 6speed


  6. #6
    www.jasontbarker.com speedminded's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2003
    Posts
    22,589
    Rep Power
    54

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by DinanM3atl
    Oh I try not to drive sub 200hp cars on the track

    PLUS... Fuck HP...

    Torque makes the car move
    The Del Slo's will still out run M3's at RA

  7. #7
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2006
    Location
    Fake Suburban Environment
    Age
    41
    Posts
    4,289
    Rep Power
    26

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by speedminded
    The Del Slo's will still out run M3's at RA
    Which one's?

    Mine? Woopdy do
    1997 M3/4/5
    2004 X4 4.4i
    1987 325iS 24V 6speed


Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
About us
ImportAtlanta is a community of gearheads and car enthusiasts. It does not matter what kind of car or bike you drive, IA is an open community for any gearhead. Whether you're looking for advice on a performance build or posting your wheels for sale, you're welcome here!
Announcement
Welcome back to ImportAtlanta. We are currently undergoing many changes, so please report any issues you encounter with the site using the 'Contact Us' button below. Thank you!