Which wheels for 2005 NHBP EP3?

[DRP967]

Whats up guys, looking to sell my 05-06 Type S wheels and cop a new set of rollers.

http://www.texasautotrim.com/images/custom_wheels/enkei/racing/RPF1%20sbc-300.jpg
Enkei RPF1 (Special brilliant coating)

http://www.jhpusa.com/store/pc/catalog/buddyclub/bc.f91-bk2_d.jpg
Buddy Club Kuroki F91 (black/bronze special color mix)

http://www.jhpusa.com/store/pc/catalog/buddyclub/bc.p1sf-gm_d.jpg
Buddy Club SF (gunmetal)

The car they are going on:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4473891367_de77b8a1ca_o.jpg

Which one from the three above would you think would look best on my car?
Right now im leaning towards the RPF1s in SBC...need some opinions/input. Holla!
And yes i know the decision is mine and i should get what i want...in the end i will just need some second, third, fourth, fifth, etc opinions.

[Big E]

I would go with the polished rpf1, I think polished rims are making a come back

[ep_hatcher_510]

Rp-f1 !

[DRP967]

I would go with the polished rpf1, I think polished rims are making a come back


Rp-f1 !

Thanks guys, your input is appreciated.
BTW Big E, the RPF1s picture (SBC) is actually a super black chrome if im not mistaken, lemme get a more accurate picture:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3418/3793349571_ff39830f74_b.jpg

[Manny Kid 15]

I am diggin the buddy club sf cause i have seen alot of the rpf1 around

[powdbyrice]

sbc is too bright for the ep.

another vote for the new Buddy's.

[ShadowEP3]

SBC FTMFW

i wanna cop a set of those for my EP too

[DRP967]

I am diggin the buddy club sf cause i have seen alot of the rpf1 around


sbc is too bright for the ep.

another vote for the new Buddy's.



SBC FTMFW

i wanna cop a set of those for my EP too
Thanks for the input guys, dang im having a hard time deciding. Its now between the SBC RPF1s or the Buddy Club Kuroki in black/bronze mix.

[powdbyrice]

forgot about a set of my favorites. http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?44276-Post-Picture-Of-Your-Current-Wheels&p=713277&highlight=#post713277

i like them better than the BC's.

[Ronnie]

digging ur current setup + I have never thought that DC5z stocky would sit so nice on NHBP ep3 ,

- I vote for RPF1

[Cheep3]

Thanks for posting your current setup pic! I have a set of RSX 16's in my garage that I need to paint - esp. after seeing your pic. Other than your current setup, I would go RPF1's. SBC is the way to go on your NHBP!

[HondaFreak]

I say RPF 1, but black. Black looks soooo sick. Those polish ones remind me of an American Racing rim. Blah. But you can't really go wrong with any RPF 1.

Black rpf 1's
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n2/HondaFreak_01/User%20Galleries/_DSC0163.jpg

Christian

[jtrolinger]

http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/6920/fn01rcbronze17s.jpg (http://img840.imageshack.us/i/fn01rcbronze17s.jpg/)



MY VOTE IS FOR FN01R-C BRONZE 17's...:mwink:

[DRP967]

forgot about a set of my favorites. http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?44276-Post-Picture-Of-Your-Current-Wheels&p=713277&highlight=#post713277

i like them better than the BC's.


digging ur current setup + I have never thought that DC5z stocky would sit so nice on NHBP ep3 ,

- I vote for RPF1


Thanks for posting your current setup pic! I have a set of RSX 16's in my garage that I need to paint - esp. after seeing your pic. Other than your current setup, I would go RPF1's. SBC is the way to go on your NHBP!

1. Thanks, you referring to the 5Zigen wheels? I have thought about em, my local import shop (racinglab) has em, i like the GN+.

2. Thanks, ive always liked the 05-06 Rsx Type S wheels.

3. Nice nice, rsx wheels are one of my favorite oem wheels, regardless of year.

[DRP967]

Christian and jtrollinger, thanks for the visuals/opinions. I like both set ups, black on black, black on bronze, your guys ep3s look rad.

Im gonna have to spend some more time making my decision, but as of right now im thinking SBC RPF1s. Saw em yesterday on a black Mazda MS3....looks ill.

And to all who have replied with feedback, thanks again.

http://www.hasfar.com/images/rw4c-zoom-images/5zigen-proracer-gn-zoom.jpg
Damn these look good too...the 5Zigen GN+.

[powdbyrice]

Yeah, zigens! Freelunch's is one of my faves

Ps, they make the zigens with an sbc Luke coating ;)

[username011]

everyone gets rpf1's... its just not interesting anymore... and really.. i dont think they even look good on EPs..when I see cars with them I cant help but think "..meh"

What about some DC5 type-r rims? Ive never seen a NHB EP with those, or my buddy has some new BBS gold rims that look sick on his ep, i dont remember the model but just skimming threw bbs's line has some nice stuff..

[powdbyrice]

Ocelaris had dc5r wheels
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v511/Ocelaris/CTR_Stuff/ITR_Brembo_Install/ITR_Brembo_Install_24.jpg

Spacers req'd tho

[username011]

Ive always liked these wheel set ups that these members have..real clean look.

http://img838.imageshack.us/img838/1664/imag0046.jpg

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/6997/ep3s2krims.jpg

[DRP967]

Yeah, zigens! Freelunch's is one of my faves

Ps, they make the zigens with an sbc Luke coating ;)


everyone gets rpf1's... its just not interesting anymore... and really.. i dont think they even look good on EPs..when I see cars with them I cant help but think "..meh"

What about some DC5 type-r rims? Ive never seen a NHB EP with those, or my buddy has some new BBS gold rims that look sick on his ep, i dont remember the model but just skimming threw bbs's line has some nice stuff..

1. The 5Zigens with the SBC look, is that the hyperblack color?

2. Everyone and their grandma has RPF1s and for good reason.

Taken from Enkei's website:
MAT PROCESS: Shaping by the MAT process reduces wheel weight by 10%-15%. Every pound of unsprung weight savings has the effect of reducing overall vehicle weight by 20lbs.

F1 REPLICA: Enkei is an official supplier of the McLaren Mercedes Formula One Team. The RPF1 was developed using the same technology as the Formula One race wheel. TWIN SPOKES: Enkei's dual open stance spoke design is used on the McLaren Mercedes Formula One race wheel. The twin spokes achieve better stress dispersion on curves, hard braking, and extreme race driving.

CENTER DESIGN: Enkei's pocket design around the bolt circles increases rigidity and keeps the wheel cooler during aggressive race driving.

• Sizes 15, 16, 17, 18 & 19 Inch
• Available F1 Silver, Gold, Black, SBC (special order)
• Spec-E Inspected
• MAT Technology

I just think that while the RPF1s have been and are the new "slipstreams"...they just look like a wheel i can rock for a long time and be happy with.
The DC5 Type R wheels are +60 offset...thats sunken battleship status since our cars have a stock offset of +45. My friend rocks em on his 06 PWP Rsx Type S and while i thought about running em, i just hate the idea of using spacers to push em out. The BBS wheels would be nice but i dont wanna spend lots of geep for wheels, when it comes down to it i cant see myself dropping so much green...well at least not now since im prioritizing my spending.

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-1408381693991_2112_22227887
The JDM EP3 Type E wheels would be great for our EP3s, 17X7/+45 offset/5X114.3. Just a thought for those who might want that kind of set up.

[DRP967]

The white and silver EP3s up there are nice, S2K wheels look especially nice. If im not mistaken you have to run 2 front pairs of S2K wheels to get the proper offset number for the Ep3? Whats the offset of the S2K front wheels? Just curious.

[powdbyrice]

The zigen sbc isn't the black Chrome. Check the zigen usa website.

Yes, u have to run 4 front s2k wheels regardless of ap1 or ap2

[username011]

1. The 5Zigens with the SBC look, is that the hyperblack color?

2. Everyone and their grandma has RPF1s and for good reason.

Taken from Enkei's website:
MAT PROCESS: Shaping by the MAT process reduces wheel weight by 10%-15%. Every pound of unsprung weight savings has the effect of reducing overall vehicle weight by 20lbs.

F1 REPLICA: Enkei is an official supplier of the McLaren Mercedes Formula One Team. The RPF1 was developed using the same technology as the Formula One race wheel. TWIN SPOKES: Enkei's dual open stance spoke design is used on the McLaren Mercedes Formula One race wheel. The twin spokes achieve better stress dispersion on curves, hard braking, and extreme race driving.

CENTER DESIGN: Enkei's pocket design around the bolt circles increases rigidity and keeps the wheel cooler during aggressive race driving.

• Sizes 15, 16, 17, 18 & 19 Inch
• Available F1 Silver, Gold, Black, SBC (special order)
• Spec-E Inspected
• MAT Technology



The RPF1 is a great racing wheel but I promise you, most people that run the RPF1 have never been on a race track of any kind and street light racing doesnt count. so the performance aspect is void and if you want more powerformance you are better off saving for suspension parts and better tires.

I am pretty sure most buy rims for looks and dont care about performance aspect..its just an added bonus for them.

[PatrickJamesYu]

Personally I vote rpf1

[27rocks]

I say RPF-1's only because i have them.

[powdbyrice]

volk te37SL. 17x7.5 +40.

http://www.thestinkgrenade.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Capture22.png
http://www.jadecrew.com/wp-content/gallery/te37-sl/dsc3533.jpg

lighter and cheaper than the original te37s.

obviously they wont have the concave face, but they still look nice.

[willy_akino]

new buddy clubs..be the first one in norcal to rock it

[Kentoneseboi]

http://www.legalknevil.com/albums/album12/bbs_rk_plasma_ci3_l.jpg
bbs rk's! i had these on my car b4 they look sick i wish i didnt sell them =\

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs270.ash1/19765_1254176148681_1057860011_30592281_6944820_n. jpg

not only do they look good but they are hekka light 14-15 lbs each! and they give it a slight gti look...or well to me they reminded me of it
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs121.snc3/16842_1228975198673_1057860011_30545561_3979542_n. jpg

oh and they were 17x8

[Andrew]

http://www.legalknevil.com/albums/album12/bbs_rk_plasma_ci3_l.jpg
bbs rk's! i had these on my car b4 they look sick i wish i didnt sell them =\

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs270.ash1/19765_1254176148681_1057860011_30592281_6944820_n. jpg

not only do they look good but they are hekka light 14-15 lbs each! and they give it a slight gti look...or well to me they reminded me of it
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs121.snc3/16842_1228975198673_1057860011_30545561_3979542_n. jpg

oh and they were 17x8

KEN! those are sick looking on your ep. i think u might have gave me an idea!

and to jeremiah, dude THE SBCs!!!! man those are legiiit . or the 5zigens are good looking too. not really feeling buddyclub wheels man + you already had a set right? gotta get something fresh man! what are you about to do with your RSX-S wheels???

[DRP967]

Thanks for all the input guys.

*update*
Ordered a set of Enkei RPF1 wheels in bright silver.
17X7, 5X114.3, +45.
Should have em in 2 weeks time.
My theme is now simple and clean, the bright silver RPF1s on a black EP3 just looks right imo. I think im now partial to silver/polished wheels...not feeling gold/black/white/etc anymore, silver is classic and never goes out of style.

Andrew, im selling my RSX wheels. If you know anyone who is looking to cop a set lmk, if you can get em sold ill gladly give you $20 commission. Holla!

[ep_hatcher_510]

yes! good choice, now we need to get every rp-f1 ep3 here in the bay to get together for a shoot. :P

[DRP967]

yes! good choice, now we need to get every rp-f1 ep3 here in the bay to get together for a shoot. :P
Thanks!
That would be cool, RPf1 crew holla! Well soon ill have mine.

[sleepy ep3]

everyone gets rpf1's... its just not interesting anymore... and really.. i dont think they even look good on EPs..when I see cars with them I cant help but think "..meh"

What about some DC5 type-r rims? Ive never seen a NHB EP with those, or my buddy has some new BBS gold rims that look sick on his ep, i dont remember the model but just skimming threw bbs's line has some nice stuff..

I feel you. I was thinking rfp1's but when I saw these oz wheels, well, I though otherwise. I do race my car so these would be kick ass for my application.
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=W0182020066A&wheelMake=O.Z.&wheelModel=Alleggerita+HLT&wheelFinish=Anthracite+Painted&showRear=no&autoMake=Honda&autoModel=Civic+Si+Hatchback&autoYear=2003&autoModClar=&filterSize=All&filterFinish=All&filterSpecial=false&filterBrand=All&filterNew=All&sort=Weight

[ep_hatcher_510]

Thanks!
That would be cool, RPf1 crew holla! Well soon ill have mine.

where you end up getting the wheels from?

[DRP967]

where you end up getting the wheels from?

Racinglab in Hayward.
Been going there for years.
This is the first week, should have em after next week if all goes as planned.
Damn i want em now...gotta be patient.

[ep_hatcher_510]

Racinglab in Hayward.
Been going there for years.
This is the first week, should have em after next week if all goes as planned.
Damn i want em now...gotta be patient.

ahh that place, i know that dude phil there, i did not know they were a enkei dealer. I could of gotten it there when i bought mines, oo wellsss...

[DRP967]

ahh that place, i know that dude phil there, i did not know they were a enkei dealer. I could of gotten it there when i bought mines, oo wellsss...

Yeah Phil is funny. I was either gonna get em from Mach III or Racinglab, but Mach III couldnt match Racinglab's price so i went there. However im going to Mach III for installation.

[SHG_EasyE]

Man, I really love you car on the DC5 wheels. RPF's are nice wheels but man everyone and their mother has them now.

[DRP967]

Man, I really love you car on the DC5 wheels. RPF's are nice wheels but man everyone and their mother has them now.

Thanks mang, i feel like im gonna miss the DC5 wheels on my EP. They look nice for OEM wheels and i get compliments on em from time to time on how clean they look. The RPF1s are crazy popular, lots of people have them or are getting them. Anything nice and worth copping will be copped, its just a matter of time. The good thing is the 5 star design (DC5 wheels, Spoon wheels, etc) and the multi spoke wheel design will always be contemporary...they will never get old. The main reasons i want the RPF1 is because strong and lightweight, the classic design is a bonus. Form and function.