949racing 6UL 15x9

[udontknowjack]

anybody running those in the front? thinking about getting those for autox....either 225/45/15 or 275/35/15....post pics if you have them on a ep...!

Thanks

[27rocks]

Miata guys rock those.. I actually like them but they are to small.

[BeaterEP]

Damn, that nickel finish looks niiiiiiice :D

[civictype_r04]

That look nice dude just think they are a little to small for the EP3!!!
http://949racing.com/ProductImages/6ul_159_nickel_genII_2.jpg

[udontknowjack]

nickel finish will be my last choices.....black/bronze first be my first two pick.....

options are very limited with 4x100.....the only other wide enough is rpf1 16x8 ....but 245/45/16 i think its a bit too tall..... plus im not getting those for look.... 15x9 weight in at 12.7 lbs ftw

[udontknowjack]

Miata guys rock those.. I actually like them but they are to small.

i know....i used to own a ffs na miata...= )

[BeaterEP]

nickel finish will be my last choices.....black/bronze first be my first two pick.....

options are very limited with 4x100.....the only other wide enough is rpf1 16x8 ....but 245/45/16 i think its a bit too tall..... plus im not getting those for look.... 15x9 weight in at 12.7 lbs ftw

Exactly! Wide and light FTMFW!

[ep3jd]

I saw a miata with these the other day. I say go for it, although I'm confused on your tire choices.. you'd have tremendous wheel gap with such small tires, or no gap, and completely fucked suspension geometry from being on 15s with a 35 profile tire.. Don't you think 50 walls would do you better? Say 245/50?

[BeaterEP]

whoooooa, missed the bit about running a 35-series tire.
I'm assuming the idea of running such a low profile is to avoid rubbing. Running something as wide as a x9 wheel with big beefy tires to boot is (I think :mbiggrin:) just asking for fender rubbing issues. So I could see where the thought to run lower-profile tires comes from.
So yeah, how bad would this be for geometry? Just for autox, so maybe it doesn't matter that much...seems counter-intuitive, though.

[ep3jd]

Something like this...

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Lol

[Lucid Moments]

I'd love to run some of their wheels, but 15s won't fit over my Wilwood kit, and their 17" wheels only come in 5 lug. :(

[udontknowjack]

whoooooa, missed the bit about running a 35-series tire.
I'm assuming the idea of running such a low profile is to avoid rubbing. Running something as wide as a x9 wheel with big beefy tires to boot is (I think :mbiggrin:) just asking for fender rubbing issues. So I could see where the thought to run lower-profile tires comes from.
So yeah, how bad would this be for geometry? Just for autox, so maybe it doesn't matter that much...seems counter-intuitive, though.


I saw a miata with these the other day. I say go for it, although I'm confused on your tire choices.. you'd have tremendous wheel gap with such small tires, or no gap, and completely fucked suspension geometry from being on 15s with a 35 profile tire.. Don't you think 50 walls would do you better? Say 245/50?

wheel gap have nothing to do with performance which its what im after.... according to mr ep3 suspension dude (Mustclime) with our car anything lower than .75 will fucked up our car's suspension geometry.... i want my car to handle not look good.... always modds all my cars that way

in autox you want to jam the biggest/widest tires you can..... and weight is your worst enemy....with 4x100 that 02 ep3 came with the widest tires i can go with will be 275/35/15 hoosier....and i dont drive those on street....

[ep3jd]

He's also a full blown suspension ride height nazi.. Look at SHG_EasyE, he's low and his car performs great.

[udontknowjack]

maybe i'll slam it when i get the buddy club rsd..... but i wont lower my car becuz of wheel gap.... i can careless about that....

[27rocks]

You can lower a car and still make it handle great. There are more supporting parts you will have to buy in order to achieve that but you can still make it handle. And everything Mustclime is referring to is basically if you are keeping most stock suspension parts.
I used to get bad feedback from people all the time about my car because it wasn't low enough or it was to low to perform. I set it up to perform and did the minimum to get it all back to stock geometry and everything came out fantastic and the car turns like its on rails. Not to mention in 2008 i won my auto-x class with flying colors and i only went out there to f**K around i don't even like the stupid thing. I would much rather go out to a track and play out there all day.

[udontknowjack]

Exactly... Slam it 1.5-2 lower to make it look good cuz of wheel gap n lose performance... You can still make it work by spending adding other parts... Gain you get with lowering our car doesn't justify all the extra money u have spend to make it work....

[27rocks]

Exactly... Slam it 1.5-2 lower to make it look good cuz of wheel gap n lose performance... You can still make it work by spending adding other parts... Gain you get with lowering our car doesn't justify all the extra money u have spend to make it work....

Its not that much more extra $$. Just a few key parts that make or break the geometry. Also i'm not sure if it was a typo but 275's on our cars is way over kill. 255 max up front is what i would say.. and you don't always have to go wider to get grip, tire compound is also a good tool to use.

[udontknowjack]

U r right 275 it's over kill... Would love 255 but nobody make that size in 15'... 4x100 really limited my choice... Probably stick wig 225 v710 or a6

[udontknowjack]

Pull the trigger on this bronze 15x9 for front... 15x7.5 for rear

[udontknowjack]

Just got them in today... OMG... They look gooooood...!! And light... They r sexy..!!

[BeaterEP]

pics pics pics pics!!!!

[udontknowjack]

sorry...been busy

here is my tiny little 15 inch = )

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[emsep]

my brother had these on his miata. great wheels.

[LLH]

i want them to make a 17" version ofg that rim..

[Paul 631]

Very cool! can't wait to see it w/ tires mounted...

[socmex7]

looks like you might rub on the inside if you go 275's..

[MugenReplica]

I like the way you think! Looks good. Can't wait to see some 275/35 on those.....

.....she needs flares and negative camber. This was on stock specs and the tires is WAY WAY too large for the Ep3. So, attempt to find a 275/35/15 street tire and call it a day.

[MugenReplica]

looks like you might rub on the inside if you go 275's..

Even with a 275/35/15 he'll have some issues with those tires.

[Dbl-Htch]

Wow, those do look quite nice, especially considering your 1st priority is function, not form (as it should be!)... I'm usually not a fan of bronze wheels, but those almost appear more gunmetal than bronze. Waitin on more 'real world' pics (i.e. w/ tires, not on jackstands, etc... lol) :mwink:

[emsep]

thats a crazy looking jack!!

[udontknowjack]

looks like you might rub on the inside if you go 275's..

already brought a pair of 25mm H&R spacers

[udontknowjack]

Even with a 275/35/15 he'll have some issues with those tires.

what might that be?

[MugenReplica]

what might that be?

Disregard what I said, I didn't look closely at your offset and assumed it was lower. With that offset you'll be fine. My apologies.

[27rocks]

So sexy :mtongue:

Always loved those wheels. I wish they came in 17's

[MugenReplica]

So sexy :mtongue:

Always loved those wheels. I wish they came in 17's

Aren't these the same?

http://949racing.com/6ULR-wheels.aspx

[ep3jd]

Whoa!!! I had no idea they came in 17!!!

[27rocks]

Aren't these the same?

http://949racing.com/6ULR-wheels.aspx

Very similar... most people might think they are the same but the spokes are a little thicker and they are the 6ULR. But look at the offset's available :mcry:

[ep3jd]

Boooooo

[27rocks]

Boooooo

No joke!! You would need to run this many spacers to not rub on the inside

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g248/k20ep3/2yvqucg.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g248/k20ep3/2vae1rk.jpg

[udontknowjack]

this is what i have to beat this year if i want to win SMF in SCCA SFR
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/udontknowjack/DC2.jpg?t=1297830211
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/udontknowjack/DSC_3769.jpg?t=1297831116
275 front and back.....comptech supercharged build B series engine....

[usedep3]

teggie looks like a hot wheels

[udontknowjack]

teggie looks like a hot wheels

CCW 15x10.....

[Hasbro]

I fell in love with these wheels when they came out. Wrote the owner asking if they would ever make 16s. Nope. If I ever go to 17s these would be my choice.

[Zzyzx]

this is what i have to beat this year if i want to win SMF in SCCA SFR
275 front and back.....comptech supercharged build B series engine....

then may I suggest you start attending National Tour events & pro solo's. Because its going to be you the driver that beats him rather then your car.

[udontknowjack]

then may I suggest you start attending National Tour events & pro solo's. Because its going to be you the driver that beats him rather then your car.

I'm planning to go to San Diego in April for national event. But what u r saying driver can make up the differentd from a max build it's class allow in SMF to a car that's about 70whp 60tq less in street tire??

Actually that did happened to us that day... We got out ass kick by a 89 civic si fully build to it's class in ST... 20-30+ yrs autox exp... 300 lbs lighter car and oh he usually finish top 10 in pax just about every event

[Passenger]

when did mexipoke become a trend?
275? 255?? Really?

[udontknowjack]

when did mexipoke become a trend?
275? 255?? Really?

That's nothing new to me... Since I first started 3-4 yrs ago... U always want to jam the biggest tires u can for autox...

[Zzyzx]

Yup, driver is by far the most important part. (http://farnorthracing.com/autocross_secrets3.html)

Pro solo would be an excelent place to learn as well as being some of the most fun you can have at an SCCA autocross. Think Drag race + turns.


an evo school would be well worth your time and $$$
http://www.evoschool.com/

[Zzyzx]

when did mexipoke become a trend?
275? 255?? Really?

depends on the class, you don't see it much in the Stock classes thanks to wheel restrictions or in the ST classes due to wheel width restrictions... but in the modified classes it can be quite common.

[udontknowjack]

I been to national event... I know driving skill it's the number 1 mod... But it sure help to have a well prepare car... 20-30+ yrs exp will beat $10,000 modds upgrade...

[Zzyzx]

by all means, build the car to the limits of the class. Just don't expect it to win the class for you.

Remember, you are dealing with tuning an inherently heavier car with a problematic suspension design vs that Integra, so it is unlikely that you will be able to out engineer him. Driving better then him is ultimately whats going to win you the trophy.

[udontknowjack]

by all means, build the car to the limits of the class. Just don't expect it to win the class for you.

Remember, you are dealing with tuning an inherently heavier car with a problematic suspension design vs that Integra, so it is unlikely that you will be able to out engineer him. Driving better then him is ultimately whats going to win you the trophy.

That's why I like the ep3... Bad suspension design... Under power... Under brake... Way too heavy... It'll be that much sweeter when I run him down this year....

[udontknowjack]

Yup, driver is by far the most important part. (http://farnorthracing.com/autocross_secrets3.html)

Pro solo would be an excelent place to learn as well as being some of the most fun you can have at an SCCA autocross. Think Drag race + turns.

an evo school would be well worth your time and $$$
http://www.evoschool.com/


I missed out on evo school last year when they were in Santa Clara... Now if I want to go I have to make a trip down to south cal... =(

[udontknowjack]

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[jasonz]

275 in the front

[powdbyrice]

i want them to make a 17" version ofg that rim..

http://www.heeltoeauto.com/home.php?cat=2581

nothing a spacer wont fix. :)

[hondastreet]

this is what i have to beat this year if i want to win SMF in SCCA SFR
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u314/udontknowjack/DC2.jpg?t=1297830211

275 front and back.....comptech supercharged build B series engine....


are they 949 racing 6ul 15x10 +25mm offset?

[geeio]

949 did have for a very short amount of time a 17" 6ulr wheel they were going to make for the s2000 but i didnt see very many of them. shame because i really like the way these look they are just a tad small for me and probably wont fit the rsx-s brakes