My fellow Texans....

TexasK20Z · 05-10-2008, 01:34 PM

I have asked the Subaru crowd (well... my other car friends... they mostly don't own Subarus any more) and now I will ask here.

I have an opportunity to act on buying some new wheels. I want something that is an upgrade over stock in performance so the requirements are wider and lighter (please note: I did not say BIGGER... I drive too hard and like back roads too much to go too much bigger in diameter). I am thinking something in the lines of 17x8 (and depending on the choice, will shed as much as 7 pounds off each wheel). I think I have it down to two choices:

Enkei RPF1 (17x7.5; 15.2 lbs or 18x7.5; 17lbs)

or the Enkei RPM2 (17x8; 17.6lbs)

I had the RPM2s ono my Subaru... and although I LOVED them, they took a long time to clean (it took me longer to clean my wheels good than the rest of the car).

So, in what is a point to note in history (first time I have asked for an opinion on my FA5), give me your thoughts.

On a side note.... I think I am kind of following Kent... I love my Civic just the way it is, so everything I do will be well thought out and an actual improvement to "fix" an issue... in other words, I am not neccessarily interested in MORE POWER but am becoming more interested in improving the driving experience... and a late nigth run down Hwy 4 reminded me that I really enjoy the car "as is" so I will stay conservative with mods... :)

feegeebloo · 05-10-2008, 02:38 PM

rpf1...

v711921 · 05-10-2008, 02:41 PM

Go with the rpm2. Theres a pick of a coupe with the rpf1s on here somewhere.

gsr027 · 05-10-2008, 02:53 PM

i think i like the second one - but yeah, they do look like a pain to clean...

07 fg2 · 05-11-2008, 01:11 AM

RPM2. those look nice.

boostedLSb18 · 05-11-2008, 01:16 AM

RPF1, very nice and very light weight.

***vit0*** · 05-11-2008, 01:43 AM

mugen kid has rpf1's they look nice on his car

friedk · 05-11-2008, 02:49 AM

RPF1. Light.

Nando(FG2) · 05-12-2008, 10:32 AM

Rpf1. A pain to clean but when they are they look sweet!

shorty · 05-13-2008, 08:49 PM

I like the looks of the second one best but sounds like you should choose the first one since they are lighter and more what you are looking for.

**atruhondagrl** · 05-13-2008, 08:51 PM

I'm biased towards the RPM2's.

TexasK20Z · 05-13-2008, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atruhondagrl

I'm biased towards the RPM2's.

I am quite aware... I had them on my suby... I love them... but I hated cleaning them... but they come in a nicer size too (17x8) so the debate is still going on.... but the size has been decided...

**atruhondagrl** · 05-13-2008, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexasK20Z

I am quite aware... I had them on my suby... I love them... but I hated cleaning them... but they come in a nicer size too (17x8) so the debate is still going on.... but the size has been decided...

God cleaning them is a PIA.

fern2021 · 05-13-2008, 11:27 PM

RPF1. I would go for these for the more agressive look.

TexasK20Z · 05-14-2008, 08:54 PM

The decision has been made... I am waiting for the quotes to come back in... stay tuned

05-10-2008, 01:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
TexasK20Z Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Useless, TX Age: 28 Posts: 1,042 Yes... they are NEON ORANGE! iTrader: 0 / 0%	My fellow Texans.... I have asked the Subaru crowd (well... my other car friends... they mostly don't own Subarus any more) and now I will ask here. I have an opportunity to act on buying some new wheels. I want something that is an upgrade over stock in performance so the requirements are wider and lighter (please note: I did not say BIGGER... I drive too hard and like back roads too much to go too much bigger in diameter). I am thinking something in the lines of 17x8 (and depending on the choice, will shed as much as 7 pounds off each wheel). I think I have it down to two choices: Enkei RPF1 (17x7.5; 15.2 lbs or 18x7.5; 17lbs) or the Enkei RPM2 (17x8; 17.6lbs) I had the RPM2s ono my Subaru... and although I LOVED them, they took a long time to clean (it took me longer to clean my wheels good than the rest of the car). So, in what is a point to note in history (first time I have asked for an opinion on my FA5), give me your thoughts. On a side note.... I think I am kind of following Kent... I love my Civic just the way it is, so everything I do will be well thought out and an actual improvement to "fix" an issue... in other words, I am not neccessarily interested in MORE POWER but am becoming more interested in improving the driving experience... and a late nigth run down Hwy 4 reminded me that I really enjoy the car "as is" so I will stay conservative with mods... :)

05-13-2008, 08:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
atruhondagrl Kneel before Zod! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 23,626 General Zod iTrader: 22 / 100%	I'm biased towards the RPM2's. __________________ Rise before zod.

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05-10-2008, 02:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
feegeebloo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 213 Richard iTrader: 1 / 100%	rpf1...

05-10-2008, 02:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
v711921 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 58 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Go with the rpm2. Theres a pick of a coupe with the rpf1s on here somewhere.

05-10-2008, 02:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
gsr027 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 109 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i think i like the second one - but yeah, they do look like a pain to clean...

05-11-2008, 01:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
07 fg2 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 337 iTrader: 1 / 100%	RPM2. those look nice.

05-11-2008, 01:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
boostedLSb18 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 366 iTrader: 0 / 0%	RPF1, very nice and very light weight.

05-11-2008, 01:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
*vit0* VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Plano, TX Age: 19 Posts: 621 James iTrader: 0 / 0%	mugen kid has rpf1's they look nice on his car

05-11-2008, 02:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
friedk Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,425 iTrader: 2 / 100%	RPF1. Light.

05-12-2008, 10:32 AM	#9 (permalink)
Nando(FG2) Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Arlington ,TX Age: 20 Posts: 241 Nando FG CREW #95 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Rpf1. A pain to clean but when they are they look sweet!

05-13-2008, 08:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
shorty Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin Posts: 606 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I like the looks of the second one best but sounds like you should choose the first one since they are lighter and more what you are looking for.

05-13-2008, 11:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
fern2021 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Age: 24 Posts: 42 iTrader: 0 / 0%	RPF1. I would go for these for the more agressive look.

05-14-2008, 08:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
TexasK20Z Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Useless, TX Age: 28 Posts: 1,042 Yes... they are NEON ORANGE! iTrader: 0 / 0%	The decision has been made... I am waiting for the quotes to come back in... stay tuned