New Wheels on Si (Motegi Tracklites) - Page 2

bluetroll · 08-02-2006, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 06Ex

Not really, IF THEY EVEN MADE 18's Im sure they would only weigh about 16 lbs, considering the 17's only weigh 14.

But they only make these wheels in 15, 17 and 19. Which is ***, but oh well.

They still look hot Janizary

the traklite's only come in 15 and 17"...

and if you go with 18s, you sacrafice ride quality too!...

i'm gonna go with flat black 17s on my black si.

jpog · 08-02-2006, 04:04 PM

I'm thinking about the Tracklite 2.0 in gunmetal with the machined lip for my Tango sedan. I like them a LOT. Thumbs up for a killer combination!!

JPOG

06Ex · 08-02-2006, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpog

I'm thinking about the Tracklite 2.0 in gunmetal with the machined lip for my Tango sedan. I like them a LOT. Thumbs up for a killer combination!!

JPOG

HAHA, I am between the Traklite 2.0 and the SSR Type-C RS.

Both are 17 and under 15 lbs. But i just dont know if i want a polished lip, or a solid color.

Nice wheels though, both of them.

CMByrd · 08-02-2006, 04:30 PM

zomg drool.

JEALOUS as hell, wanted those, but $ says I got some sparcos from discount tire for $90 a pop shipped.

jpog · 08-02-2006, 04:31 PM

I did a black wheel with polished lip on my C55 and loved it. Here's a reference pic:

sig_C55[1].jpg

Going for the same kind of look on the daily driver, too. Here's the Tracklite 2.0 for reference in case anyone is interested:

motegi_traklite_2_glblk_ci3_l[1].jpg

JPOG

gbae007 · 08-05-2006, 12:56 AM

Those wheels are the definition of a functional mod. I like.

lowerlevel · 10-23-2006, 04:07 PM

we all know the tracklite look great.. my question is how do the feel doing 80+mph.. any vibration at all>>> i guess i had a bad exprience with motegi's... let us all know

Toxis · 10-23-2006, 07:05 PM

look to small. Looks like 16's or something. Drop the car, hopefully that'll help. Great looking rim though!

Kevin · 10-23-2006, 07:39 PM

Great choice! They do look like 16"s for some reason.

***Janizary*** · 10-23-2006, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowerlevel

we all know the tracklite look great.. my question is how do the feel doing 80+mph.. any vibration at all>>> i guess i had a bad exprience with motegi's... let us all know

No vibration issues that I have noticed, up to over 120mph+.

***Janizary*** · 10-23-2006, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Toxis

Drop the car, hopefully that'll help.

Unfortunately, to stay in 'Stock' class I am quite limited in what can be used for drops. I am not a fan of lowering springs while retaining stock dampers. I'd like to change out to new springs/struts, but that would remove me from 'stock' class.

1chin3s3_b0i · 10-30-2006, 01:53 AM

i like those rims
there really good for auto-x

Evil06si · 11-05-2006, 04:18 PM

why would you spend over a grand for something that ur car came with stock? y not invest in some 17-8's?? i can see the weight savings but wow a grand to save some poundage!

***Janizary*** · 11-05-2006, 07:43 PM

It is not about 'looks', chief. If you race in stock class in an SCCA club or sanctioned event you must stay with the same size wheels as stock. Yes, it is all about the reduction in weight (and the associated improvements in cornering, breaking, a bit of bottom end acceleration).

I could give a rats ass about how they look (well, I lied, if they were pink we'd have an issue). I have ZERO interest in putting 'bling' wheels on this little car. It is used for evening fun, and weekend auto-X. My aged group puts me a bit beyond caring what other drivers think of my wheel's appearance.

Evil06si · 11-05-2006, 10:34 PM

y are you so concerned about staying in a Stock class....?

***Janizary*** · 11-06-2006, 02:15 AM

Stock class is a driver's class. With the limited modification allowed, the depth of your wallet is less of a factor than driver skill.

sweger · 02-01-2007, 02:44 AM

i like them.

jaz-did you notice any quicker acceleration/braking or better handling b/c of the MUCH lighter weight? ive been told the stock Si wheel is 32 lbs. can you weigh you wheel only adn tell me so i have a good, solid awnser?

gbae007 · 02-01-2007, 11:32 AM

[quote=Sweger]
Stock Si rims are low 20lb's and definately not 32 lbs each.

Quote:

why would you spend over a grand for something that ur car came with stock? y not invest in some 17-8's?? i can see the weight savings but wow a grand to save some poundage!

Aww, children!

The rims are a great choice Janizary. It's frustrating to see the mentality of "mob tuners" who do everything that "you're supposed to do" (i.e. -big rims, lowered, etc) without realizing that it will most likely end up making you slower.

Lowering springs with proper dampers eat up all of your available travel so if you encounter a bump on a high speed corner, it compresses into the bumpstop and loss of control ensues..

***Janizary*** · 02-01-2007, 11:39 AM

Agreed. My rims weighed in at 23# per (27# box, less 4# for the box).

That provides roughly 9.X# of weight savings per wheel in 'raw' weight. Somewhere over at ToV there is a formula for calculating the rolling weight savings for inertial and rotational mass, which is significantly higher than the raw weight as it affects performance and handling.

codys8thcivicsi · 02-01-2007, 11:46 AM

looks really good and nice price too..propz

11-05-2006, 07:43 PM	#34 (permalink)
*Janizary* Minister of Discord Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sith Ferret dojo Posts: 6,586 Gas thread Nazi iTrader: 0 / 0%	It is not about 'looks', chief. If you race in stock class in an SCCA club or sanctioned event you must stay with the same size wheels as stock. Yes, it is all about the reduction in weight (and the associated improvements in cornering, breaking, a bit of bottom end acceleration). I could give a rats ass about how they look (well, I lied, if they were pink we'd have an issue). I have ZERO interest in putting 'bling' wheels on this little car. It is used for evening fun, and weekend auto-X. My aged group puts me a bit beyond caring what other drivers think of my wheel's appearance. __________________ • Official BMW 1-Series Thread • DX/LX/EX Gas Mileage Thread • Civic Si Gas Mileage Thread • Civic Hybrid Gas Mileage Thread Last edited by Janizary; 11-05-2006 at 07:55 PM.

11-06-2006, 02:15 AM	#36 (permalink)
*Janizary* Minister of Discord Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sith Ferret dojo Posts: 6,586 Gas thread Nazi iTrader: 0 / 0%	Stock class is a driver's class. With the limited modification allowed, the depth of your wallet is less of a factor than driver skill. __________________ • Official BMW 1-Series Thread • DX/LX/EX Gas Mileage Thread • Civic Si Gas Mileage Thread • Civic Hybrid Gas Mileage Thread

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*Janizary* Minister of Discord Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sith Ferret dojo Posts: 6,586 Gas thread Nazi iTrader: 0 / 0%	Agreed. My rims weighed in at 23# per (27# box, less 4# for the box). That provides roughly 9.X# of weight savings per wheel in 'raw' weight. Somewhere over at ToV there is a formula for calculating the rolling weight savings for inertial and rotational mass, which is significantly higher than the raw weight as it affects performance and handling. __________________ • Official BMW 1-Series Thread • DX/LX/EX Gas Mileage Thread • Civic Si Gas Mileage Thread • Civic Hybrid Gas Mileage Thread

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jpog Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Land of Far Far Away Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I'm thinking about the Tracklite 2.0 in gunmetal with the machined lip for my Tango sedan. I like them a LOT. Thumbs up for a killer combination!! JPOG

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CMByrd Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Columbus GA Posts: 292 iTrader: 0 / 0%	zomg drool. JEALOUS as hell, wanted those, but $ says I got some sparcos from discount tire for $90 a pop shipped.

08-02-2006, 04:31 PM	#25 (permalink)
jpog Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Land of Far Far Away Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I did a black wheel with polished lip on my C55 and loved it. Here's a reference pic: sig_C55[1].jpg Going for the same kind of look on the daily driver, too. Here's the Tracklite 2.0 for reference in case anyone is interested: motegi_traklite_2_glblk_ci3_l[1].jpg JPOG

08-05-2006, 12:56 AM	#26 (permalink)
gbae007 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 27 Posts: 881 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Those wheels are the definition of a functional mod. I like.

10-23-2006, 04:07 PM	#27 (permalink)
lowerlevel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 30 Posts: 889 iTrader: 2 / 100%	we all know the tracklite look great.. my question is how do the feel doing 80+mph.. any vibration at all>>> i guess i had a bad exprience with motegi's... let us all know

10-23-2006, 07:05 PM	#28 (permalink)
Toxis Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Italy Of Course! Age: 28 Posts: 3,799 Even Women Aren't Safe iTrader: 10 / 100%	look to small. Looks like 16's or something. Drop the car, hopefully that'll help. Great looking rim though!

10-23-2006, 07:39 PM	#29 (permalink)
Kevin Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 273 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Great choice! They do look like 16"s for some reason.

10-30-2006, 01:53 AM	#32 (permalink)
1chin3s3_b0i Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: East Vancouver Age: 22 Posts: 9,870 Michael iTrader: 2 / 100%	i like those rims there really good for auto-x

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Evil06si Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 292 iTrader: 4 / 100%	why would you spend over a grand for something that ur car came with stock? y not invest in some 17-8's?? i can see the weight savings but wow a grand to save some poundage!

11-05-2006, 10:34 PM	#35 (permalink)
Evil06si Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 292 iTrader: 4 / 100%	y are you so concerned about staying in a Stock class....?

02-01-2007, 02:44 AM	#37 (permalink)
sweger Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Germany/Virginia Age: 21 Posts: 542 Nik Sweger iTrader: 0 / 0%	i like them. jaz-did you notice any quicker acceleration/braking or better handling b/c of the MUCH lighter weight? ive been told the stock Si wheel is 32 lbs. can you weigh you wheel only adn tell me so i have a good, solid awnser?

02-01-2007, 11:46 AM	#40 (permalink)
codys8thcivicsi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Central Florida Age: 21 Posts: 758 Cody Lopez iTrader: 0 / 0%	looks really good and nice price too..propz