My S13 240 : Ls swap, Corvette trans,ITB's, Widebody, Stupid wide wheels,

[nsogiba]

hhnnnggggggg

[laextreme5]

hhnnnggggggg

Dont have a hernia over there now

[laextreme5]

So the other day i was doing a bit of thinking on my tire sizes. The current plan is

Front 315/30/18 18x12.5

Rear 335/30/18 18x14

I fully intend to put this car through its paces on the road course and other various events. But at the same time is purpose down to its core is just a fun, badass looking car i can hoon in on the streets, to meets, and various events.

With that being said a big inspiration to this build is the gt300 racing class put of japan. I love the way the cars look with their raised fender hips and large slicks and aero. One thing i have noticed is they are all running the same size front and rear tire (to my knowledge). So it got me thinking, logically it makes sense, tire rotations, swapping front to back etc to keep rear tire overwear to a minimum from over spinning etc.

So im considering just going batshit insane 18x14 335/30s all around. Will give it that big tired wide hipped look i love from the gt300 racing class, better tire life from being able to rotate tires, and and its something i believe know one has ran width wise up front as well. \

I know someone brought up getting enough heat intot the tires to actually make use of them. But i have some big plans aero wise to generate some actually useable/measureable downforce that will def get me the heat and use out of the size of the tires il be running.


130_0311_02_zoom+2003_subaru_impreza_sti_cusco_gt3 00+front_left_view by lawrx, on Flickr


Shift-GT300-IS-054 by lawrx, on Flickr


subaru_brz_gt300_front_by_dangeruss-d6bq6sl by lawrx, on Flickr

[hinrichs]

I love this idea.

[LCG]

I have been researching the idea of ultra wide square setup for the porsche, on my sophisticated research (google) and asking the experts (google), the only thing that you have to be VERY conscious about is bump tracking. There is a lot of black magic involved to get rid of it.

Comment aside... do it!

[laextreme5]

I have been researching the idea of ultra wide square setup for the porsche, on my sophisticated research (google) and asking the experts (google), the only thing that you have to be VERY conscious about is bump tracking. There is a lot of black magic involved to get rid of it.

Comment aside... do it!

In the coming weeks i will be ordering full adjustable gkteck adjustable suspension. I also have full access to a hunter alignment rack, which is the bees kneess. Has the capability to measure camber curver, bump steer, and other shit i have yet to mes with on the machine. So there is no worry on setting it up proper. But good looking out! Get more done on that Porsche! Love reading your commical thread.

photo by lawrx, on Flickr

[cruuz]

One thing to consider, the sidewall height on all those gt300 cars is pretty tall, like a 45/50 series at least. Maybe you're not going so literal with the gt styling, just a thought


Dat BRZ doe........all of them really

[laextreme5]

One thing to consider, the sidewall height on all those gt300 cars is pretty tall, like a 45/50 series at least. Maybe you're not going so literal with the gt styling, just a thought


Dat BRZ doe........all of them really

Im not looking to a exact replica or per the rules say build, more of just an influence. And yes they do have tall sidewalls, as the tires play a role in the suspension tuning, more so than road cars.

The 335/30/18 is a 26" tall tire, so it will def have a bit of height to it, just not quite as substantial as the actaul gt300 cars

[cruuz]

Figured as much, I fully endorse running taller tires. And square wheels

[laextreme5]

Piss poor update, but it is one. While i had my friends caddy's wheel off I measured to see the overall height of the tire, and much to my surprise it's the same overall diameter as the tires i intend to run. So I'm sure you know what happened next. I rolled the wheel over to the back of the 240 and good god. These son bitches are going to be huge. Its exactly the look I'm going for. Cant wait to see what it looks like with all the planned aero and wide body.

Currently still waiting on wide body panels to come in as well as roll cage tubing. Also have a seat on order, which is a ways out still as its coming from the land of the rising sun. I **** waiting on parts.....
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[anti.engineered]

6 stud S13

#first

[laextreme5]

6 stud S13

#first

Lol, i have had some good trolling fun with that picture on local Facebook groups. People will believe anything.

[kevvy_dawg]

hells yes.. The bigger the better ey

[cruuz]

that pic with the bumper off and your friends wheel makes it look like a c6 lolz

[laextreme5]

that pic with the bumper off and your friends wheel makes it look like a c6 lolz

Now that you say that i can see it lol the ridiculous massively rear protruding rear bumper won't be going back on, ill have a much sleeker, shorter one ill make for it.