I dont like it. Looks like wheels that you put on a commodoreQuote:
Originally Posted by furythree
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I dont like it. Looks like wheels that you put on a commodoreQuote:
Originally Posted by furythree
IMO, cheap wheels do not mean dangerous.Quote:
Originally Posted by furythree
you can buy enkei pf01 or rpf1 from LSD motorsport is ebay, shipped to Aust for around $1300-$1600 shipped.
it depends on what you plan to use the wheels for. for street use and city driving, any wheels will do.
but, if you like to drive spiritedly or plan to track your car, then the risk of failure is higher for imitation than good quality wheels.
but if you drive like a regular camry driver, then you'd be fine.
btw, i had 2 sets TSW wheels in the past and buckled both sets, made it South Africa. hit pothole at 60km/h in the first set back in 1997, and hit the intersection round metal bit on the road at 20km/h.
For me, I just don't like the theory of having a good $35k++ (when new) Japanese car but put some replica/Chinese wheels on it.
Its kinda saying that "I've spend all of my money on the car, so I cant afford an original wheels"
some are happy to spend $800 on 'style' type wheels and $1200 on premium tyres.Quote:
Originally Posted by denot
some are happy to spend >$3000 on high quality wheels and budget tyres.
many are very happy to spend $1200-$1400 on 18" wheels and tyres sets.
some choose matte black finish for stealth look.
some are eager for bling bling 20" chromie, screaming 'yo, look at me! look at me!!'
form over function, function over form, it's each to his own :)
'look at me yo!'
http://gordonandthewhale.com/wp-cont...2.07.16-PM.png
I guess so... But hey, I'm the "function+look over anything else" type of person :)Quote:
Originally Posted by natnat
They don't call em The Soft Wheel (TSW) for nothing!Quote:
Originally Posted by natnat
thanks for the input guys. since i havent really scraped yet with my car (barely driven it...stupid full time work) i think ill take my time. when the time comes that my tyres need changing, ill ask them to test fit higher profile tyres on oem 18s and see how that goes.
im actually more interested in installing a short ram intake. ive been googling all day about it. i still havent found a definitive answer about 4 things:
1) does the resonator actually do anything important - if i remove it, does it improve airflow and let in more pollution?
2) SRI has issues of heat when idle, and is also illegal to have them uncovered (god knows why), so easier to install but have to make a cover for it. furthermore the internets say that when idle and not moving, its sucking in hot air, but people say once u start moving thats not an issue. dont want CAI because i dont want to worry about rain getting in
3) is it a bad idea to remove resonator AND install a SRI? is the air still able to flow efficiently from the front into the airbox? otherwise might as well install a cai
4) do intakes have to be branded? this is the most important question, cause even the noob forums has ppl reccommending getting and el cheapo pipe and fitting an apexi or knN pod. so if theres no issues with that, that means theres no issues in buying a replica intake right
Resonator is to eliminate the unwanted noise (for comfort).Quote:
Originally Posted by furythree
SRI is illegal as it could catch on fire (don't ask me how :p) and insurance will revoke the claim.
I would just go with Injen, trusted brand and exact fit no issues. It'd be AUD$375 shipped from ebay here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/INJEN...Q5fAccessories
Or just buy from JDM Yard for $450 with local warranty.
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...-USA-*JDMyard*
LOL, very true!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rudy
back in 1997 and 1999, it was not easy to source good quality JDM wheels at decent prices.. and being a noob i thought Bob Jane was a good shop to buy wheels and i thought TSW had good designs :p
in 1997 i paid $2200 for a set of TSW 16" wheels and Falken Ziex 205 50 16 tyres for my 1996 EK Civic VTI sedan. the wheels were sitting on stock suspension with massive gap to the fender, the rear would rub with 5 people in the car on hard cornering, i could corner at 100km/h at 60km/h zone although floaty, but i thought it looked cool enough :D
this was the car before i changed wheels:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5218/...61c8f1ab2d.jpg
in 1999 i paid $2500 for a set of TSW 16" and Goodyear F1 205 50 16 for my 1999 Lancer 1.5Ltr, also sat on stock suspension like a 4WD.
catch on fire? omgwtf so why do people still install them. how do they get away with it?Quote:
Originally Posted by natnat
someone on acurazine removed their resonator, installed KNN drop in filter, and added a custom armlength pvc pipe to the end of the pipe connecting to the drop box, the pipe went where the resonator was
this setup sounds very similar to a CAI, the piping is the same with the exception that the filter is at the airbox and not at the end of the pipe. would this be a good idea? sounds really simple.
I concur :)Quote:
Originally Posted by denot
@Fury - Or you can get the Injen Intake from HeeltoeAuto for $349.54 AUD with USPS Priority MailŪ International (6-10 days from US) OR $360.89 with USPS Express MailŪ International (5 days from US) if you're really keen on cheaper prices ;) Don't forget to add the coupon "ozhonda" when checking out!!! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by natnat
If you want to know the performance difference with the CAI, I think nesterjester (who's pretty inactive on the forums atm) installed one in his CU2 so just PM him :D
Sorry to sound like a noob :D
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/K-N-AIRFILTER...item563bdd3741
is this the right drop in filter for my euro? it was made late 2010 then imported into australia around feb oO?
I brought my last drop in filter from mikesperformance as well too...:D