Hello to everyone. I am new to the forums.
I just got this 98 I30t and I would like to know what you guys think about it.
I will appreciate any constructive suggestions.
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/656996/1

Thanks

 

Lower that b!tch, for the rest it totally rocks!

 

Looks crazy amico.

Lower it, and leave it alone.

 

Get rid of the blows system....

 

Nice car man! I guess many Fairfax'ians are buying I30s off late ...

Pardon my ignorance, but what advantage do we get with larger rims. I think the standard size is 15 in for std and 16 for Touring, right ? Can someone point me to the basics of wheel sizes etc.,

Thanks.

 

Not to shabby.

 

Less tirewall flex, a larger contact patch, and if the wheels are lighter, better acceleration to go along with your better handeling.

Luigi,

Nice car, it looks like a good find.

Like everyone else said... Drop that thang! I am using the Eibach springs and Tokico Illumina struts, and absolutely love the setup. My car has a more agressive stance and it handels like a dream.

 

I have been reading some post and found that many enthusiasts like the H&R and KYB GR-2 setup. They argue that the suspension feels sporty enough, but the struts are not really harsh. Is this true? Are there any better setups of springs and struts?

Thanks

I30t http://www.cardomain.com/id/luigi38

 

Looks nice, but what happened to the cornering and fog lights? Looks a little odd with the holes

 

I live in Falls Church and work in your area on the weekends. If you want to drive/ride in a car on KYB AGX and Intrax springs, let me know. I would be glad to let you take it for a spin.

BTW, your car is much like a brother to mine: white 97 I30t with 5MT, touring rims, same interior, etc.

All but the cell phone that you have.

I can help you do ao drop on your car, as well. There are a few locals who are very knowledgible in modding the I30/Max.

 

Rarely are larger wheels lighter than smaller wheels- especially the 15" I30t touring rims, which are amon gthe lightest rims that fit out application.

COntact patch is not tied to rim diameter, more to rim width. Of course, smaller rims are often more narrow, but you reach a point of diminishing returs. Most tires that we run are overkill for the handling limitations of the A32 chassis.

Your notes on sidewall flex are correct, but are more a property of that specific tire than of a particular diameter.

 

You also have to take into account the weight of a big *** tire on a 15" rim. If you buy nice wheels I think things pretty much ballance out. ie more wheel weight but less tire weight. Of course the rims most people put on their cars are for looks and not performance and thus are a lot heavier than the stock setup.

When I get aftermarket wheels I will make sure that the total weight does not exceed that of the stock wheels and tires. That way I will get all of the benefits and no drawbacks... Well except maybe ride comfort from the low-pros.

BTW about how much do the 15" BBS' weigh with a tire mounted? I know those wheels are light as hell.

 

IMO the Eibachs are the REAL enthusiast springs although the H&R's are more comfortable. From what I have heard and experienced, they are the best handeling springs (they dont look to shaby either ).

I am not sure about the struts, but these Illuminas do the damn thang! I also think the illuminas are more convenient to adjust than the AGX's. Plus they dont even make the AGX's for the A33, but they do sell them modified to fit.

 

Well, the rim weighs 14 lb., and most tires that I looked at were about the same weight, though I cannot recall what that weight was. I do know that I can easily curl my rim and tire combo with one hand.

 

Holy Crap! 30lbs! I think my stock 16" combo is about 45-50lbs.

 

LOL...I can curl a bit more than 30 lb. I think that the tires are 19-21 lb.