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Johnny@MTI · 11-07-2013, 09:56 AM

keep formula 43 in mind. the 18X12 are 15lbs. crazy light!!

same wheels that are on the stevenson camaro.

blazzin1 · 11-07-2013, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny@MTI

keep formula 43 in mind. the 18X12 are 15lbs. crazy light!!

Wow, 15 lbs!!! I'm afraid to even ask.....how much $$$???

lscamaro · 11-07-2013, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by blazzin1

Wow, 15 lbs!!! I'm afraid to even ask.....how much $$$???

time to do some searching

Dyk-NO · 11-07-2013, 11:34 AM

That's some next level biz, 15 lbs for 18x12 is crazy

RenegadeSS · 11-07-2013, 11:44 AM

I was looking at the same wheels a year ago. The reason why I didn't buy them was because they are gravity cast. They are really only suited for DDing, and are not recommended for track use. Gravity cast is a very porous process, and won't give you the strength needed for track use.

RenegadeSS · 11-07-2013, 11:46 AM

I'm getting these bad boy in 19x9.5. Reason being because they are rotary forged. No less than that casting process for me.

Mikamaro · 11-07-2013, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by RenegadeSS

I was looking at the same wheels a year ago. The reason why I didn't buy them was because they are gravity cast. they are really only suited for DDing, and are not recommended for track use. Gravity cast is a very porous process, and won't give you the strength need for track use.

Which wheel are gou talking about?

RenegadeSS · 11-07-2013, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikamaro

Which wheel are gou talking about?

The ones that the OP were inquiring about. The ASAs

Dyk-NO · 11-07-2013, 12:44 PM

Just looked into Formula43 wheels and for a 19x10.5 its around 900 each so its not that expensive compared to the other brands mentioned

stevey_frac · 11-07-2013, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RenegadeSS

I was looking at the same wheels a year ago. The reason why I didn't buy them was because they are gravity cast. They are really only suited for DDing, and are not recommended for track use. Gravity cast is a very porous process, and won't give you the strength needed for track use.

Ya i'm a little worried about it. That's why I'm kind of resigned myself to keeping the stock wheels. They're heavy, but they're also pretty strong, and relatively cheap.

lscamaro · 11-07-2013, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by stevey_frac

Ya i'm a little worried about it. That's why I'm kind of resigned myself to keeping the stock wheels. They're heavy, but they're also pretty strong, and relatively cheap.

You could do tsw nurburgrings. They are not badly priced and use the same process as forgestar I believe. But yes, when it comes to wheels be prepares to spend some money

Johnny@MTI · 11-07-2013, 01:56 PM

^ for ultra light weight wheels they are not allot of $$. and for the quality of wheel that your getting they are extremely good value.

stevey_frac · 11-07-2013, 01:58 PM

I think the Nurburgrings are still in the $1100 range? I can keep the stockers for now. They look sharp, they're just kinda heavy.

stevey_frac · 11-25-2013, 10:46 AM

So, to revive my old thread: If I switch to the Nurburgrings in the spring, and go with the super sports, I end up losing something like 80 lbs of unsprung rotating mass.

Combined with the MRTv2's on my car, means my car is actually 100 lbs lighter than stock.

Is that enough that I'd notice a difference in the street? How much of an impact will lighter wheels have on handling?

11-07-2013, 11:34 AM	#18
Dyk-NO Trust me I'm a Scientist. Drives: My wifey ;P Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,118 View My Garage	That's some next level biz, 15 lbs for 18x12 is crazy __________________ "From ZERO to a Tire-Burning HERO!" Mods: RotoFab CAI, SW Headers, HiFlo Cats, Borla Atak Catback, Nightfury Cam, Ported Heads,Intake,TB, melling pump, Morosso Oil Separator.

11-07-2013, 11:44 AM	#19
RenegadeSS Drives: Camaro LLT Join Date: May 2012 Location: Union City, NJ Posts: 595	I was looking at the same wheels a year ago. The reason why I didn't buy them was because they are gravity cast. They are really only suited for DDing, and are not recommended for track use. Gravity cast is a very porous process, and won't give you the strength needed for track use. __________________ Last edited by RenegadeSS; 11-07-2013 at 12:34 PM.

11-07-2013, 11:46 AM	#20
RenegadeSS Drives: Camaro LLT Join Date: May 2012 Location: Union City, NJ Posts: 595	I'm getting these bad boy in 19x9.5. Reason being because they are rotary forged. No less than that casting process for me. __________________

11-07-2013, 12:44 PM	#23
Dyk-NO Trust me I'm a Scientist. Drives: My wifey ;P Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,118 View My Garage	Just looked into Formula43 wheels and for a 19x10.5 its around 900 each so its not that expensive compared to the other brands mentioned __________________ "From ZERO to a Tire-Burning HERO!" Mods: RotoFab CAI, SW Headers, HiFlo Cats, Borla Atak Catback, Nightfury Cam, Ported Heads,Intake,TB, melling pump, Morosso Oil Separator.

11-07-2013, 01:58 PM	#27
stevey_frac Drives: 2010 LT2/RS Coupe Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 349	I think the Nurburgrings are still in the $1100 range? I can keep the stockers for now. They look sharp, they're just kinda heavy. __________________ ------------------------------------------- Mods so far: MRTv2 Exhaust 275 / 40 / 20 Continental ExtremeContact DW's on all corners Next up: Magnaflow Resonated X-Pipe (Purchased but not installed) EBC Redstuff street pads Carbotech XP8 / XP12 track pads 1LE Track Pack Note: This car built by JDP Motorsports!
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11-07-2013, 09:56 AM	#15
Johnny@MTI Drives: 99 ls1 miata Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: United States Posts: 192	keep formula 43 in mind. the 18X12 are 15lbs. crazy light!! same wheels that are on the stevenson camaro.

11-07-2013, 01:56 PM	#26
Johnny@MTI Drives: 99 ls1 miata Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: United States Posts: 192	^ for ultra light weight wheels they are not allot of $$. and for the quality of wheel that your getting they are extremely good value.

11-25-2013, 10:46 AM	#28
stevey_frac Drives: 2010 LT2/RS Coupe Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 349	So, to revive my old thread: If I switch to the Nurburgrings in the spring, and go with the super sports, I end up losing something like 80 lbs of unsprung rotating mass. Combined with the MRTv2's on my car, means my car is actually 100 lbs lighter than stock. Is that enough that I'd notice a difference in the street? How much of an impact will lighter wheels have on handling? __________________ ------------------------------------------- Mods so far: MRTv2 Exhaust 275 / 40 / 20 Continental ExtremeContact DW's on all corners Next up: Magnaflow Resonated X-Pipe (Purchased but not installed) EBC Redstuff street pads Carbotech XP8 / XP12 track pads 1LE Track Pack Note: This car built by JDP Motorsports!
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