Forgestar F14 vs Forged rims

Dragon_Ball_Z · 12-28-2014, 08:02 AM

That's true

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Read T · 12-28-2014, 03:06 PM

Just to throw in my .02$

The OEM 19" Rays wheels are awesome. Good quality and I think they look great.

For the track i got 4 18x10 Forgestars F&R. They hold up great on the track and are lighter than stock 19" (and with tires are lighter than the stock setup). I can also rotate front and rear.

If I had the money I'd go for CCWs, but I'm cheap.

Dragon_Ball_Z · 12-28-2014, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Read T

Just to throw in my .02$

The OEM 19" Rays wheels are awesome. Good quality and I think they look great.

For the track i got 4 18x10 Forgestars F&R. They hold up great on the track and are lighter than stock 19" (and with tires are lighter than the stock setup). I can also rotate front and rear.

Have you had any problems with them on the track? How is quality?

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Read T · 12-28-2014, 03:23 PM

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Have you had any problems with them on the track? How is quality?

I have had 3 track events on them, I clean them and inspect for any cracks after each day and have noticed none. They seem to be holding up fine. My one gripe is that I was using wipe on paint stripper about 20 feet from my car one day and I guess some of the fumes made their way to one of the wheels and it got a few spots of corrosion. The finish on them isn't that great, but for the price I think they're hard to beat. Steering does feel lighter with them on (although this could be more of the tires than the wheels).

track video plug: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxx6Fyaks9Q

On the other hand, the Z1 1-piece rotors...

Dragon_Ball_Z · 12-28-2014, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Read T

I have had 3 track events on them, I clean them and inspect for any cracks after each day and have noticed none. They seem to be holding up fine. My one gripe is that I was using wipe on paint stripper about 20 feet from my car one day and I guess some of the fumes made their way to one of the wheels and it got a few spots of corrosion. The finish on them isn't that great, but for the price I think they're hard to beat. Steering does feel lighter with them on (although this could be more of the tires than the wheels).

track video plug: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxx6Fyaks9Q

On the other hand, the Z1 1-piece rotors...

I appreciate your help. Were yours factory color?

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Read T · 12-28-2014, 03:46 PM

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I appreciate your help. Were yours factory color?

Mine were the 'factory' silver. I didn't want them some other color or powdercoated so that it was easier to see cracks if any developed.

Dragon_Ball_Z · 12-28-2014, 03:28 PM

That's one the cleanest z I have seen in awhile. I'm trying to get to this level on the rims. They look nice and possibly NISMO conversion.

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Dragon_Ball_Z · 12-28-2014, 04:04 PM

19" for looks and oem for track day. I want to do 255 and 305 on oem as well

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Read T · 12-28-2014, 04:05 PM

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19" for looks and oem for track day. I want to do 255 and 305 on oem as well

Don't mean to talk you out of Forgestar, but why not pick up an extra set of the OEM 19s for track days

Dragon_Ball_Z · 12-28-2014, 04:07 PM

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Don't mean to talk you out of Forgestar, but why not pick up an extra set of the OEM 19s for track days

The only thing is I don't know how bad track days can ruin rims also because they cost about 1,200$ lol and forges far is 1,600$

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Read T · 12-28-2014, 04:55 PM

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The only thing is I don't know how bad track days can ruin rims also because they cost about 1,200$ lol and forges far is 1,600$

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They shouldn't ruin rims unless they are Rotas or something that are going to crack. For track days I'd use that $400 difference towards brakes or disposables.

Dragon_Ball_Z · 12-28-2014, 06:07 PM

How do sport package brakes hold up? I thought that's what everyone was using? They work so far lol. I'm not sure what you mean by disposables?

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Read T · 12-28-2014, 06:13 PM

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How do sport package brakes hold up? I thought that's what everyone was using? They work so far lol. I'm not sure what you mean by disposables?

In my experience OEM Akebonos do well if you have good fluid and pads. I don't drive 10/10 though. They will likely discolor the OEM finish on them though (mine have gone from gunmetal to more of a moss-grey).

By disposables I meant pads, trans fluid, diff fluid, brake fluid, oil, coolant.

Dragon_Ball_Z · 12-28-2014, 06:13 PM

Should I start replacing them? I'm pushing 4,100 miles. Fluid wise

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Read T · 12-28-2014, 06:32 PM

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Should I start replacing them? I'm pushing 4,100 miles. Fluid wise

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If you are going to track i replace tranny and diff fluid after each event, brake fluid after each event or within 90 days before an event (whichever comes first) and oil every 3750. I dd the car with a few events a year

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Dragon_Ball_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,117 Drives: Nismo& Sport/Touring Rep Power: 19	Forgestar F14 vs Forged rims That's one the cleanest z I have seen in awhile. I'm trying to get to this level on the rims. They look nice and possibly NISMO conversion. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Build in Progress

12-28-2014, 04:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
Dragon_Ball_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,117 Drives: Nismo& Sport/Touring Rep Power: 19	19" for looks and oem for track day. I want to do 255 and 305 on oem as well Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Build in Progress

12-28-2014, 06:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
Dragon_Ball_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,117 Drives: Nismo& Sport/Touring Rep Power: 19	Forgestar F14 vs Forged rims How do sport package brakes hold up? I thought that's what everyone was using? They work so far lol. I'm not sure what you mean by disposables? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Build in Progress

12-28-2014, 06:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
Dragon_Ball_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,117 Drives: Nismo& Sport/Touring Rep Power: 19	Forgestar F14 vs Forged rims Should I start replacing them? I'm pushing 4,100 miles. Fluid wise Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Build in Progress

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