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Old 12-20-2010, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by paul_dezod
Just spoke to King at Enkei, he said the 17x9 MAY have a problem on the 30 offset. We may have to run a 35 offset in stead. I will keep you guys posted as we communicate with Japan about this. With the 17x9 design, we also lose caliper clearance too.

35 offset wont break my heart at all if it's necessary
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35+ is better.
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^ agree.. it would make the wheels more functional, add spacer and its gonna be show worthy.. i wouldnt even mind a 40 but i dont think it would sell as fast as 35. I think 30 offset is a lil shy from being called aggressive offset anyweiz thats why i have some spacers on hand when i dont use it for racing. Now my concern is will it clear BBK? If i have time tonight ill put on my regular rpf1 and see if it clears the wilwood
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sorry but anyone know what rims these are?
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dont know sorry.
you might find your answer by looking at the center cap and maybe on the inner face of the wheel.
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heres the link on dezod's website:
http://www.dezod.com/pd-enkei-rpf11.cfm
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so you guys are set on 30?...
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35 is ok with me
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I need to do some more research on caliper clearance first. The 17x9 has a flat faced spoke unlike the 17x8.5. It will look more like a RWD wheel with the 9" width, therefore we may have to go with a completely different offset because we lose some caliper room just by the addition of width to the wheel. I am working with King from Enkei on this. Hope to have some answers next week.
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typically do we go for a more positive or negative offset on the rpf1 to clear the calipers better?
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Old 12-21-2010, 07:19 PM
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if only this deal went on around jan-feb, then I would have enough funds to def be in. Hopefully I can put $300 down and pay it off later since its only 1-2 months away and theres still minor details being figured out at this time.
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Is it possible to order only two wheels??
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no, plus staggered fitment on a fwd is lame.
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Old 12-22-2010, 12:38 AM
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^ bettering my rear fitment is the goal. But okay. I'll rock my current RPF1s for now.
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trust me, these rims will look hot. You might as well sell your rpf1s and get these.
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Originally Posted by Domo
trust me, these rims will look hot. You might as well sell your rpf1s and get these.
I concur here.
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How many have you sold so far dezod?


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Old 12-27-2010, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by mr_slim
How many have you sold so far dezod?


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None because I need to confirm offset will work with app.
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17x9 SBC
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Should have an answer today *if all goes well* on the offset needed.
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