On the turbo thing, I don't agree though. I see some tibs and elantras at the track here beating the pants off of other cars. Weight is a big factor. Driving is a big factor. RICE limitations, BIG FACTOR.

Civic with N02 and a 1500 pound stereo system. = 19.6 seconds.

00 Elantra with no interior or dash lights = 16.9 seconds.

 

I appreciate the responses. The times put it still right in the gray area for worth it or not. The install of bags is simple enough for the fun of ground clearance and look when parking and fun at stop lights(car sits more than you have the ability to run over 80 on the beltway anyway). And a turbo on an auto not built for it will last you maybe 1k miles before it goes up, or so I have seen and read numerous times for bolt on turbo kits on non turbo built cars. I've tried to stay clear of turbo's considered "bolt-on kit" especially on aut-o-matics. Wish I could make an even trade for another paid off manual. lol.gif

 

Wow, everyone is freakin out about 18's...

I've had 15's - 19's on my Tib. Naturally, the 16's were best, but that was before my body kit days.

The 18's were easy to deal with. I had no rubbing or anything of that nature.

However, with the 19's, forget about it. Definently not daily driving rims. (i just took them from a friend to try them out a few days. same with the 18's)

If you get 18's, get lightweight ones! That'll solve all of the weight problems.

 

Lee, what brand/type of 18" were you looking for?

 

I was looking at the Gmax 109

 

The reason I was asking is 'cause BBS makes a 19lb 18" wheel. I believe it's one of the lightest 18" available right now. It looks good but it probably would be very expensive.

 

I've decided that I'll try and pick myself up a set of 16's -17's and keep the 18's for car shows when I'm finished building

 

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You will be very happy w/ that decision.

 

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okay true, weight is definitely a cool trick to use in a race. BUT what if you reomoved the weight while running a turbo?

Hmm... if you get 18's, my guess is you won't be able to make sharp turns man. those are, as REDZ mentioned, "rubber bands". let's say you had to veer away from a car slamming its brakes in front of you. if you turn too hard you might scratch your time. let alone, if you turn hard into a pothole (especially because you live in gaithursburg (northern MD (big difference in climates)) you would just kill your rims.