The Ohio Random Thread... aka We Should Probably Be Working

[uthemang31]

Hey guys looking for a little help, would be safe to run 45 series tire on gen 2 mazdaspeed3 rim? The factory rim size is 225/40/18 for gen 2 and gen 1 is 215/45/18. I am trying to get little bit more cushion in my ride... and yes I am getting old...

 

[Fiji Mazda3]

Hey guys looking for a little help, would be safe to run 45 series tire on gen 2 mazdaspeed3 rim? The factory rim size is 225/40/18 for gen 2 and gen 1 is 215/45/18. I am trying to get little bit more cushion in my ride... and yes I am getting old...

You'll be fine. That small size increase wont affect anything except throw the speedo off just a hair.

 

[magnumP5]

Wow, I've missed a lot. Apparently I need to start going to meets more often, too.

^^^ If that's true then Jon is probably the best race car driver ever since he's had, what, three sets now, buddy? haha

Yep! 17x7 +45 for the P5, 16x8 +32 for the red RX7, and 17x9 +22 for the silver RX7. If I decide I'm keeping the 2 I'll consider 15x7 +35 for it

Find me a set of decent-looking wheels with a similar weight/cost combo.

 

[o0n8]

Wow, I've missed a lot. Apparently I need to start going to meets more often, too.



Yep! 17x7 +45 for the P5, 16x8 +32 for the red RX7, and 17x9 +22 for the silver RX7. If I decide I'm keeping the 2 I'll consider 15x7 +35 for it

Find me a set of decent-looking wheels with a similar weight/cost combo.

6UL's? $129 each. 11.4 lbs. Downside is they never seem to be in stock, Weigh about 2lbs more.
http://949racing.com/15x7-6ul-silver.aspx

 

[CTt3P5]

Morning....thanks for the early morning laughs (I read through the last few pages). I'll always chuckle now when I see a VVT sticker.

Wow, I've missed a lot. Apparently I need to start going to meets more often, too.

Yep! 17x7 +45 for the P5, 16x8 +32 for the red RX7, and 17x9 +22 for the silver RX7. If I decide I'm keeping the 2 I'll consider 15x7 +35 for it

Find me a set of decent-looking wheels with a similar weight/cost combo.

6UL's? $129 each. 11.4 lbs. Downside is they never seem to be in stock, Weigh about 2lbs more.
http://949racing.com/15x7-6ul-silver.aspx

Or the new flow formed Advanti Racing Storm S1 (15x7 +35 10lbs $128ea) http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Part/61-1400.html or Konig Dial In (15x7 +35 10.9lbs $122ea) http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Part/61-1390.html

 

[WillD]

6UL's? $129 each. 11.4 lbs. Downside is they never seem to be in stock, Weigh about 2lbs more.
http://949racing.com/15x7-6ul-silver.aspx

Morning....thanks for the early morning laughs (I read through the last few pages). I'll always chuckle now when I see a VVT sticker.

Or the new flow formed Advanti Racing Storm S1 (15x7 +35 10lbs $128ea) http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Part/61-1400.html or Konig Dial In (15x7 +35 10.9lbs $122ea) http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Part/61-1390.html

All great wheel choices. The 6UL Gen 4 should be showing up this fall.

 

[pmartz16]

Why do they bring out new editions in the fall? shouldn't they bring them out in like January?

 

[Perro del Sol]

Why do they bring out new editions in the fall? shouldn't they bring them out in like January?

When is SEMA held? In the fall, which is why a lot of wheel and aftermarket companies introduce their new products.

 

[tweiss3]

Who else is sleep as this guy this morning

 

[pmartz16]

I wouldn't know when SEMA is as I am not into stuff like that I guess. But thanks

 

[WillD]

Introduced in the fall, but not available until the spring/early summer.

 

[Kiseliok]

Who else is sleep as this guy this morning

That's exactly how I feel today. Could not wake up worth a sh*t this morning!! Barely got to work before 10. ugh!

 

[o0n8]

Who else is sleep as this guy this morning

This is accurate for me.

 

[Perro del Sol]

I wouldn't know when SEMA is as I am not into stuff like that I guess. But thanks

SEMA is when companies like CP-e, JBR and other companies introduce new products. All of the major auto manufacturers have displays as well, pretty much anything and anyone that has anything to do with the automotive industry is there.

 

[pmartz16]

yea I know that I just am really bad about keeping up with stuff like that. I just wait till I can see the release dates on the forums from under my rock

 

[Lewis7789]

Phen and I are meeting Cres from CR3 at Sema in Vegas this fall. Vegas baby!

 

[bigsho]

Anyone have an idea of what could be causing a clicking noise on my car? Only happens when taking off in first gear. One click, then it's silent. Comes from the passenger side, front wheel area. All motor mounts are torqued to spec, front endlinks are good, lug nuts are torqued, brake caliper is on there good, etc. My front sway bar bushings need replaced, but that's a whole different noise.

 

[tweiss3]

CV joint? It could also be a ball joint, or a brake caliper not being 100% tight

 

[Perro del Sol]

Are your lugs tight? That can make the clicking sound as well

 

[bigsho]

Yes