Official Arkym J12 Thread - Page 3

THE TECH · 04-09-2012, 09:15 PM

Looks good. I'll bet a squared set would look awesome.

Raptor251 · 04-09-2012, 09:47 PM

270/30/19 PSS in the front? No rub? How low and whats your camber? BTW it looks so amazing words can describe! Props

4sevens.com · 04-09-2012, 09:50 PM

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Wow! That looks great!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

Looks good. I'll bet a squared set would look awesome.

I need the staggered since the car is now up to 650hp

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Originally Posted by Raptor251

270/30/19 PSS in the front? No rub? How low and whats your camber? BTW it looks so amazing words can describe! Props

Thanks!

275/30/19 fronts. No rub. maybe a tiny bit at full lock.
ZCP package lowered another 10mm using GC springs.
Camber is -3.0/-2.0 front/rear

HRE_Mickey · 04-10-2012, 12:02 AM

LeMan's Blue?

*drools*

car is really nice ... enjoy the new J12's !

4sevens.com · 04-10-2012, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Lon@HRE

LeMan's Blue?

*drools*

car is really nice ... enjoy the new J12's !

Yes LMB

Thanks! These wheels are so beautiful! I'm sure they will perform well at one lap of america this year.

macavant · 04-10-2012, 01:37 AM

That is an awesome setup.

the infamous... · 04-10-2012, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 4sevens.com

Got them mounted today! Sorry I didn't have time to detail the car and gel the tires.
It's hitting the track saturday for testing anyways so here are pictures as is.
Please pardon my poor photography skills...

omfg!!! that right there is pure sex!! absolutely luv 'em!

palomino0527 · 04-10-2012, 06:07 AM

Hey golfer who are you at Steve Thomas ? I have been in there to service my car

THE TECH · 04-10-2012, 08:33 AM

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Hey golfer who are you at Steve Thomas ? I have been in there to service my car

He doesn't work there.

THE TECH · 04-10-2012, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 4sevens.com

I need the staggered since the car is now up to 650hp

Thanks!

How would a squared setup hold less power? It would actually give more grip.

M3SQRD · 04-10-2012, 08:52 AM

Installed wheels look great

4sevens.com · 04-10-2012, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by THE TECH

How would a squared setup hold less power? It would actually give more grip.

Going squared is usually for the ability to rotate to even out wear.

Rears usually fit bigger wheels/rubber by design - plus it doesn't need to turn which requires more space.

The fronts are pretty much maxed out at 275 - any bigger will cause rubbing. You can't stick a 305 up front. So the only way to go square would be to downsize the rear to 275.

My walk around video just finished uploading!

THE TECH · 04-10-2012, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 4sevens.com

Going squared is usually for the ability to rotate to even out wear.

Rears usually fit bigger wheels/rubber by design - plus it doesn't need to turn which requires more space.

The fronts are pretty much maxed out at 275 - any bigger will cause rubbing. You can't stick a 305 up front. So the only way to go square would be to downsize the rear to 275.

My walk around video just finished uploading!

http://chows.smugmug.com/photos/1788...Hczqf-640D.mp4

I wouldn't sacrifice having a 305 either. Good choice.

4sevens.com · 04-10-2012, 09:42 AM

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I wouldn't sacrifice having a 305 either. Good choice.

I can already tell the difference on the street. I can ease in more power mid corner than before with the rears getting angry

elm3 · 04-10-2012, 01:34 PM

David, that looks SICK. When are you gonna take me on a ride in that thing? I want to see the ESS. I thought about F/I my car, but don't know if I should go with ESS or Active?

4sevens.com · 04-10-2012, 01:39 PM

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David, that looks SICK. When are you gonna take me on a ride in that thing? I want to see the ESS. I thought about F/I my car, but don't know if I should go with ESS or Active?

I'm heading to forged wednesday night to install a splitter - that could be a good time for a spin. Where are you located?

I'd go ESS no questions at all. They've sold more kits than anyone else by a huge margin AND they've never had an engine blow.

elm3 · 04-10-2012, 01:49 PM

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I'm heading to forged wednesday night to install a splitter - that could be a good time for a spin. Where are you located?

I'd go ESS no questions at all. They've sold more kits than anyone else by a huge margin AND they've never had an engine blow.

I'm in Canton, so it is probably out of your way. Are you doing the mountain drive on the 22nd with Performing Imports? I'm going to try my best to be there. I heard of the blown engines, kind of why I'm scared of F/I my engine. Plus the price is kind of high, for me right now anyways.

chuxdelux · 04-10-2012, 04:37 PM

Love the video...shows how much tire you stuffed under there

Do you get a lot of rubbing up front when turning?

4sevens.com · 04-10-2012, 04:39 PM

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Love the video...shows how much tire you stuffed under there

Do you get a lot of rubbing up front when turning?

Not much... only a little at full lock.

chuxdelux · 04-10-2012, 04:45 PM

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Not much... only a little at full lock.

Nice, is there any loss of steering feeling with that 275 up front? i.e. numbness

4sevens.com · 04-10-2012, 04:48 PM

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Nice, is there any loss of steering feeling with that 275 up front? i.e. numbness

Of course it feels different than the 245 up front but the extra rubber for braking and cornering outweighs it. I'd say it's not a significant reduction. It's all relative - my co-driver for one lap took it for a spin and had no problems with the "feel" - there was adequate feedback. And it'll never feel the same as a lightweight car light a miata even with stock rubber. Actually the lower profile 30 rubber compared to the 35 also helps. Theres reduced tire squirm and actually makes the car feel more responsive.

chuxdelux · 04-10-2012, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 4sevens.com

Of course it feels different than the 245 up front but the extra rubber for braking and cornering outweighs it. I'd say it's not a significant reduction. It's all relative - my co-driver for one lap took it for a spin and had no problems with the "feel" - there was adequate feedback. And it'll never feel the same as a lightweight car light a miata even with stock rubber. Actually the lower profile 30 rubber compared to the 35 also helps. Theres reduced tire squirm and actually makes the car feel more responsive.

Thanks for the feedback. Seems like this car will be even more of a beast when you're done building it for One Lap.

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Raptor251 ESS Dreaming Drives: 2011.5 e92 m3/Ford Raptor 6.2 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 871 iTrader: (1)	270/30/19 PSS in the front? No rub? How low and whats your camber? BTW it looks so amazing words can describe! Props

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HRE_Mickey Captain Drives: Sold E39 M5 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 765 iTrader: (0)	LeMan's Blue? drools car is really nice ... enjoy the new J12's !

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M3SQRD Colonel Drives: E92 M3s, R56 Cooper S Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: EC Posts: 2,347 iTrader: (2)	Installed wheels look great

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chuxdelux Lieutenant Drives: 09 E90 M3, 2011 MCS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Honolulu,HI Posts: 470 iTrader: (1)	Love the video...shows how much tire you stuffed under there Do you get a lot of rubbing up front when turning?