My new wheels

[Lowndex]

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/905/xPqX6A.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/p5xPqX6Aj)

[JimP]

Very nice, post a pic when they are installed please.

[cer0413]

icey!!!!!!!!!!

[MOTOWN]

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/905/xPqX6A.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/p5xPqX6Aj)

Very nice! what size are you going with?

[Lowndex]

Very nice! what size are you going with?

20"

I have heard so much positive feedback from you, Lifespeed and many others. Time to follow the good advice.

[2mercs]

20"

I have heard so much positive feedback from you, Lifespeed and many others. Time to follow the good advice.
Why start now?

[daddyusmaximus]

Nice looking wheels. Who makes them?

[Limited360]

Why start now?




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[JBeezy]

That's going to look gooooooood. How soon before they are installed

[daddyusmaximus]

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/905/xPqX6A.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/p5xPqX6Aj)

Can't see photo well on phone. Who makes these?

[Lowndex]

Nice looking wheels. Who makes them?

Forgeline - http://www.forgeline.com/wheel.php
Concave Stepped Lip

[Lowndex]

That's going to look gooooooood. How soon before they are installed

Thank you, sir.

6 week lead time and was ordered last Friday, so... mid to late March.

[daddyusmaximus]

Wow, those are more expensive than the ones I'm looking at. Nice looking though.

With the price of forged wheels so high, anybody ever have their wheels shot with a few coats of clear to protect the finish? If I spring for the ones I want, I may try this.

[2mercs]

Because unlike you, and a handle like you, most of the members here are respectful and helpful.
Not respectful? That was a legit question i just wondered what made you want to actually listen to the good advice. Oh and here i got you a snack.

[Spectragod]

Wow, those are more expensive than the ones I'm looking at. Nice looking though.

With the price of forged wheels so high, anybody ever have their wheels shot with a few coats of clear to protect the finish? If I spring for the ones I want, I may try this.

You can clear them, there is a specific process and specific material, particularly the water based adhesion promoter that is required. I re-cleared a set, $500 in materials alone.

The next set I PVD chromed, they look much better than the polished and cleared wheels, around $800 to PVD a set with ahipping.

[Lowndex]

[QUOTE=2mercs;1483670]Not respectful? That was a legit question i just wondered what made you want to actually listen to the good advice. Oh and here i got you a snack.


I misunderstood your intent. I apologize.

I listened because patience was shown in pm discussions and BRG Racing agreed lowering the car and 20" wheels were essential for traction and handling.


Oh, and the snack was funny.

[lifespeed]

I was surprised at the difference 20" wheels and low profile tires made, especially the improvement in ride.

What widths and offsets did you order?

[Lowndex]

I was surprised at the difference 20" wheels and low profile tires made, especially the improvement in ride.

What widths and offsets did you order?

20 x 9.3 (fronts) and 20 x 10.0 (rears). Sound familiar?

Now I wait for the new Nitto 555s.

[MOTOWN]

Hope you went with a +40mm OFFSET on the 20x10s anything more will rub on the rear.

[Lowndex]

Hope you went with a +40mm OFFSET on the 20x10s anything more will rub on the rear.

Thank you for the reminder. You can probably guess, I did not fill out the order form:
http://www.forgeline.com/wheel_fitment.php

BRG Racing took all the measurements and ordered the wheels. I did share several threads from our forum on member wheel and tire setup. Specifically, the threads covering max backspace clearance (I recall 10.6" but I stayed with 10" for the rear).

BRG Racing knows I feel more comfortable when experience herein is considered. This is the home of real-world application (the Panther experts).

[1Marauder]

Can't wait to see these ON the car.

[Lowndex]

Can't wait to see these ON the car.

Yes, because that will mean engine and transmission installed, rear differential and master rebuild kit complete, new 31 spline rear axles, new Brembo brakes, and much more.

[lifespeed]

20 x 9.3 (fronts) and 20 x 10.0 (rears). Sound familiar?

Now I wait for the new Nitto 555s.

Just as a point of reference, the front offset I used is the stock 50mm and the rear offset is 59mm. The fronts barely touch the plastic inner fenderwells under full lock turns in the parking lot if the suspension gets compressed just right. It hasn't even left a rub mark so I am not quite sure exactly where it touches. So I think the fronts are good and probably shouldn't go any wider.

In the rear the tire is about 1/4" from the shock boot on the inside, and the outer edge of the wheel is 5/8" further outboard. This works fine for fender clearance (even lowered) when you don't have the factory-style tire sidewall bulging significantly beyond the wheel width. Not to mention vertical sidewalls let the tires work their best in the corners.

As for tires, I am impressed with the Pirelli P-Zeroes in my signature. Combined with the suspension upgrades they generate more corning force than I could have ever imagined. No word on life expectancy yet as I only have 3K miles on them, but they seem to be doing OK so far. (In my best Wil-E Coyote voice) they are soooooppperrr sticky .

[Lowndex]

Just as a point of reference, the front offset I used is the stock 50mm and the rear offset is 59mm. The fronts barely touch the plastic inner fenderwells under full lock turns in the parking lot if the suspension gets compressed just right. It hasn't even left a rub mark so I am not quite sure exactly where it touches. So I think the fronts are good and probably shouldn't go any wider.

In the rear the tire is about 1/4" from the shock boot on the inside, and the outer edge of the wheel is 5/8" further outboard. This works fine for fender clearance (even lowered) when you don't have the factory-style tire sidewall bulging significantly beyond the wheel width. Not to mention vertical sidewalls let the tires work their best in the corners.

As for tires, I am impressed with the Pirelli P-Zeroes in my signature. Combined with the suspension upgrades they generate more corning force than I could have ever imagined. No word on life expectancy yet as I only have 3K miles on them, but they seem to be doing OK so far. (In my best Wil-E Coyote voice) they are soooooppperrr sticky .

Good information. Thank you sir.

[lifespeed]

Good information. Thank you sir.

Has your hired gun (BRG) confirmed caliper to spoke clearance? This is typically the fitment issue in the front, although I imagine most expensive aftermarket wheels are expecting to clear real calipers.

[Lowndex]

Has your hired gun (BRG) confirmed caliper to spoke clearance? This is typically the fitment issue in the front, although I imagine most expensive aftermarket wheels are expecting to clear real calipers.

Yes. The front are the concern with 15" rotors. The rears are 14".

[Mr. Man]

Just as a point of reference, the front offset I used is the stock 50mm and the rear offset is 59mm. The fronts barely touch the plastic inner fenderwells under full lock turns in the parking lot if the suspension gets compressed just right. It hasn't even left a rub mark so I am not quite sure exactly where it touches. So I think the fronts are good and probably shouldn't go any wider.

In the rear the tire is about 1/4" from the shock boot on the inside, and the outer edge of the wheel is 5/8" further outboard. This works fine for fender clearance (even lowered) when you don't have the factory-style tire sidewall bulging significantly beyond the wheel width. Not to mention vertical sidewalls let the tires work their best in the corners.

As for tires, I am impressed with the Pirelli P-Zeroes in my signature. Combined with the suspension upgrades they generate more corning force than I could have ever imagined. No word on life expectancy yet as I only have 3K miles on them, but they seem to be doing OK so far. (In my best Wil-E Coyote voice) they are soooooppperrr sticky .
Do you know this for fact or is it just a seat of the pants feel? Did you before and after times at say Sonoma? Just curious, not trying to stir the pot. :)

[lifespeed]

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Do you know this for fact or is it just a seat of the pants feel? Did you before and after times at say Sonoma? Just curious, not trying to stir the pot. :)

That is a legitimate question. No, I don't have before/after lap times at Sonoma or even a G-meter off the smart phone. I suppose I could make the effort to record some objective measurements. I do actually intend to run some events on racetracks once the Ford 9" is installed. The current axle is OK for driving, but the noisy bearings make me unwilling to hammer it at the track.

That said, the ol' butt dyno does let you know what is happening, and it is pretty easy to notice when the difference is so great. I mean, I'm bracing myself to try and stay seated behind the steering wheel (even with the reupholstered seat lowers with added bolstering), and I can no longer leave the phone wedged in the cupholder or it will go flying across the car like a missile when I take a corner too enthusiastically. :D

[CoreyM75]

So how much are you going to have into your car when it is all said and done? 50-60-70-100,000?

[lji372]

Can't put a price on happiness :beer:

[Lowndex]

Can't put a price on happiness :beer:

Thank you, sir. :beer:

[Lowndex]

So how much are you going to have into your car when it is all said and done? 50-60-70-100,000?

According to my wife, I cannot afford it after the divorce. So, I'd say I crossed the line and kept on going. :shake:

[lji372]

There's a line, awe shoot! I better find my glasses.

Have you bought projector headlamps yet?

If brg is over $300 on those coil covers you are certainly paying for your happiness. :lol:

[lifespeed]

Someday I'm going to get some of LJ's custom Marauder parts. Maybe if I pick that rust scab on the crossover tube :)

[Lowndex]

There's a line, awe shoot! I better find my glasses.

Have you bought projector headlamps yet?

If brg is over $300 on those coil covers you are certainly paying for your happiness. :lol:

You know I prefer HID.

My coil covers are made of Chernobyl titanium - they glow green in the dark.

[lji372]

Someday I'm going to get some of LJ's custom Marauder parts. Maybe if I pick that rust scab on the crossover tube :)

Yeah for some reason I see making a stock stainless cot in my future.

Those scabs aren't going to heal very well :lol:

[2,4shofast]

They will look killer, good choice:beer:

[Limited360]

You know I prefer HID.



My coil covers are made of Chernobyl titanium - they glow green in the dark.




Projector headlamps he is referencing are HID's as well.


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[Lowndex]

Projector headlamps he is referencing are HID's as well.


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My bad. I will do some homework to catch up.

Thank you for the tip.

[Limited360]

My bad. I will do some homework to catch up.



Thank you for the tip.


I only know as its another product LJI372 has been helping to bring to market for the Marauder folks...


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[lifespeed]

Yeah for some reason I see making a stock stainless cot in my future.

Those scabs aren't going to heal very well :lol:

There will be a supercharger in the car's future. Problem is, the stock engine just won't die!

[Chayton]

So how much are you going to have into your car when it is all said and done? 50-60-70-100,000?

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SiMHTK15Pik

[Lowndex]

There will be a supercharger in the car's future. Problem is, the stock engine just won't die!

Don't you mean, upgrade the stock engine with forged internals and a ADTR Stage 1/2 blower?

I know a source to help you with the forged internals. :beer:

[cer0413]

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SiMHTK15Pik
lol, I just watched that episode earlier last week.

[lifespeed]

Don't you mean, upgrade the stock engine with forged internals and a ADTR Stage 1/2 blower?

I know a source to help you with the forged internals. :beer:

Yes the engine would have to be rebuilt first with new crank/rods/pistons. But it still runs good at 140K miles . . . Probably won't happen this year after the brake, wheel and axle upgrade consumed the car funds for a while. :D

[jus4kix03MM]

Looks real nice! What tire size are you going with?

[Lowndex]

What a beautiful sight:

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/923/tB41c3.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pntB41c3j)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/923/8gbVQi.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pn8gbVQij)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/922/a38RhL.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pma38RhLj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/921/R2Qt4x.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/plR2Qt4xj)

[daddyusmaximus]

Damn son, looks good.

[Turbov6Bryan]

Looks great man! Put it on the ground so we can see that killer stance

[justbob]

Hopefully the tires tuck up in the wells. That would look sick.


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[MOTOWN]

What a beautiful sight:

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/923/tB41c3.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pntB41c3j)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/923/8gbVQi.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pn8gbVQij)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/922/a38RhL.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pma38RhLj)

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/921/R2Qt4x.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/plR2Qt4xj)

Bravo sir , well done:bows::bows:

[lji372]

I like the machining of the hats.
Please tell me you are going to anodize them so they don't oxidize......

[MOTOWN]

I like the machining of the hats.
Please tell me you are going to anodize them so they don't oxidize......

I was thinking the same

[crownvic97]

They look great! Can't wait to see pics of the whole car on the ground!

[JBeezy]

Waiting as well

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[Lowndex]

I like the machining of the hats.
Please tell me you are going to anodize them so they don't oxidize......

Oh my, yes.

[lifespeed]

Looks great!

[Lowndex]

Hopefully the tires tuck up in the wells. That would look sick.


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They will. I am waiting on the JRi coilover shocks with springs built to a specific length (will lower the car). Lifespeed specified the coilover and spring details to JRi.

[ChiTownMaraud3r]

Not going to lie, they look much better on the car especially with those brakes, than off the car. Very nice I say.

[JBeezy]

I can't tell what they look like one the car. I need to see it sitting on the ground. Ijs

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[Lowndex]

I can't tell what they look like one the car. I need to see it sitting on the ground. Ijs

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Well, I need the car lowered first and an engine installed - 2 weeks.

[JBeezy]

Cool. I love the wheels, but not the price. My thunder was stolen when I saw the price. I was thinking... finally a wheel I like...

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[daddyusmaximus]

Cool. I love the wheels, but not the price. My thunder was stolen when I saw the price. I was thinking... finally a wheel I like...

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All of the wheels I like, same story...