Weight of stock rims?

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Aug 29, 2004 | 10:38 PM

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Bullseye

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Originally Posted by David Burns

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Originally Posted by Bullseye

Time to get those SSR racing rims 15lb for 17's

Or go with some OZ superlegga's for 17's they are 15.4lbs and 18's are around 17. something. Talk about making a difference. Where are all the people that bashed me from bring this up a few weeks ago. I guess the TT's sparked speed interests :lol: Now time to put some gears in it what does it have stock for gearing?

Huh? I realize you've only been registered here a month, have you not had a chance to look back through old posts? You'll see we've been talking about improving the performance of this car for well over a year! LONG before the TT weenies had to blow into town and brag up their glorified beetle.

There's a thread called "Gears!". Check it out.

Calm down there David it was a lil' attempt at humor. Kinda touchy you act like I hit a soft spot. Was not my intent. This was the 1st thread I looked at I found the gears thread later. Thanks for your concern.

Aug 30, 2004 | 12:38 AM

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jsisabella

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I just want to be clear on this:

You would consider paying $800 per wheel to get a 1/2 second improvement on a 0-60 mph time? But then it is stated that lighter wheels may be unsafe?

That sure does not make a lot of sense to me...

This car was not designed to be a dragster. If that is what you want, go and buy one...

To me it sounds like this: I just bought a dishwasher for $550, but I really want it to wash cars. For $30,000 more I could make it a really cool car wash.

Why not just buy a carwash from the beginning?

Aug 30, 2004 | 02:00 AM

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Dan Root

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I never said I'd spend $800 a wheel ! Real good light wt. wheels would Probably cost $800-1,000 a set. The HRE wheels I mentioned are custom made to order polished 2 piece. They told me they weigh apx 22 lbs. My guess was under on stock wt.but it doesn't surprise me. But if you get 1/2 sec. for better looks and performance that is an option instead of just a $425 chip. That could put you out of warrenty.