Archive for February, 2008
Friday, February 22nd, 2008
Wheel Width Explained
The width of the wheel is one of the key factors in selecting a wheel.
Go wider than stock?
Stay the same width?
Go narrower than stock?
These are a few questions that must be asked and answered before selecting a wheel. Not all wheels are available in all sizes.
3 Comments » - Posted in Wheels In General by t3h_Clap
Friday, February 22nd, 2008
Work Wheels Brembo Clearance Round 1: Emotion Series
Hey guys,Recently there has been a bit of a stir of what Work Emotions will and will not clear the Brembo brakes found standard on the Subaru Impreza WRX STi. As we all know the Brembos can be a bit challenging finding a wheel that fits without spacers or other modifications.
Quickly I want to [...]
6 Comments » - Posted in Brand Specific, Fitment by t3h_Clap
Thursday, February 21st, 2008
SCCA Plans to Move Subaru WRX STi and Mitsubishi Evo from BSP to ASP.
After hearing about the latest news from the most recent SCCA FasTracks I immediately sent in my response against the change.
The BSP Mitsubishi EVO VIII’s and IX’s did very well this year at nationals in BSP. Neither of the STI or EVO as a whole have proven that they would be competitive in ASP [...]
1 Comment » - Posted in Latest News by t3h_Clap
Tuesday, February 19th, 2008
Want to be Aggressive? Are you willing to do what it takes?
Bill’s Aggressive 18×9 +29mm Advan RS GTR Face setup, how it’s done.
14 Comments » - Posted in Features, Fitment by t3h_Clap
Monday, February 4th, 2008
How Wide of a Tire can I Run on my 2005+ Subaru Impreza WRX STi on Stock Wheels?
Want to run wider tires on your 2005+ Impreza WRX STi that is still using Stock wheels and Stock (or stock replacement) Struts?
Using the following setup it is possible to easily run a 245/40/17 or 255/40/17 Tire
1.) Stock 17×8 +53mm wheels (BBS or Enkei)
2.) Stock Struts (or stock replacements, such as Ohlins)