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06-02-2008, 08:42 PM
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Drag Wheels Quick question Are ther any light drag wheels that will fit on a 98 TA without havng to grind the calipers? if so what brand size and bs? thanks
06-02-2008, 10:57 PM
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Bogarts... look for SJM in the sponsor list. Bogarts are still the only one that is true bolt on no spacers or grinding required. There are other rims that fit with a little grinding.. others that look like they will fit and claim to fit but fail Nobody can get it right except Bogarts but they aren't cheap but damn well worth it if you want a true no grind bolt on light weight drag wheel.
06-02-2008, 11:26 PM
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bogarts and the new greg welds coming out the fronts fit fine and they are working on the rears as we speak to make them fit without grinding too
06-02-2008, 11:56 PM
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Convos require a little grinding if they are 9" wide but the 7.5" wide ones don't need any but they are only 7.5" wide so your tire options are more limited.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/drag-racing-tech/669401-new-centerline-convo-pro-15x9-wheels-pics.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/drag-racing-tech/669401-new-centerline-convo-pro-15x9-wheels-pics.html
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06-03-2008, 12:55 PM
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The difference in weight (typically ~50+ over other drag designs) is greater than considering purchasing a K-member to save 30-35lbs from your car. The person purchasing the k-member and economy wheel combination ends up spending the same (or more) in the end with fewer benefits (and many times more headaches).
Benefits from an appearance, weight and fitment are large with our Bogart products. Just from the appearance standpoint, there is nothing more attractive than a set of highly polished 6061 aluminum wheels on a car. Wheels are one of the most noticeable modifications you can make on your car. It is what EVERYONE sees first generally defining its appearance.
06-03-2008, 01:34 PM
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i understand what sjm is saying, but i am lucky if i go to the track 4 or 5 times a year, she is not a race only car, if it was no question i would have the bogarts, but for what i do (test & tunes and such) it just isnt worth it
06-03-2008, 03:25 PM
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RPM, I totally understand what you're saying; our wheels are not for everyone.
So others understand, they are not for just hard-core guys only. They are for the folks who want the most out of their wheels and ease of installation while a great side benefit from an appearance standpoint.
Many people who only go to the track as few times as you do, still purchase drag pieces like a k-member etc. The example I'm giving is to show how our wheels end up costing less in the end and provide esthetic as well as performance benefits more so then choosing an economy wheel and those inexpensive aftermarket components.
So where the person is thinking they are "saving money for other mods", they end up spending just as much if not more in the end and do not reap the benefits therefor lower their "bang for the buck" as they say.
So others understand, they are not for just hard-core guys only. They are for the folks who want the most out of their wheels and ease of installation while a great side benefit from an appearance standpoint.
Many people who only go to the track as few times as you do, still purchase drag pieces like a k-member etc. The example I'm giving is to show how our wheels end up costing less in the end and provide esthetic as well as performance benefits more so then choosing an economy wheel and those inexpensive aftermarket components.
So where the person is thinking they are "saving money for other mods", they end up spending just as much if not more in the end and do not reap the benefits therefor lower their "bang for the buck" as they say.
06-03-2008, 04:49 PM
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06-03-2008, 04:52 PM
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Bogarts... look for SJM in the sponsor list. Bogarts are still the only one that is true bolt on no spacers or grinding required. There are other rims that fit with a little grinding.. others that look like they will fit and claim to fit but fail Nobody can get it right except Bogarts but they aren't cheap but damn well worth it if you want a true no grind bolt on light weight drag wheel.
06-03-2008, 05:56 PM
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No wheel is impervious to failure. To nip in the butt the myth that the wheels are weak and break all the time, for the most part, most of the VERY few wheels that have ever broke on an F-body were used with improper front radial tires.
We have F-bodies that have been using our wheels for over 10 years without problems. If a wheel is not used in a recommended fashion or not used in appropriate combinations, its life can be diminished greatly.
If you are using a drag wheel, no manufactures drag wheels to my knowledge are to be used as a street wheel. Inherently, a 15” wheel handles terrible and a drag wheel is not designed for street use. If you have a 15" wheel that is considered a "street" wheel, they will be very heavy with little benefits regarding drag racing usage. You just have a 15" wheel setup that handles terrible and "looks" like a drag wheel without most of the benefits.
We have F-bodies that have been using our wheels for over 10 years without problems. If a wheel is not used in a recommended fashion or not used in appropriate combinations, its life can be diminished greatly.
If you are using a drag wheel, no manufactures drag wheels to my knowledge are to be used as a street wheel. Inherently, a 15” wheel handles terrible and a drag wheel is not designed for street use. If you have a 15" wheel that is considered a "street" wheel, they will be very heavy with little benefits regarding drag racing usage. You just have a 15" wheel setup that handles terrible and "looks" like a drag wheel without most of the benefits.
06-03-2008, 06:28 PM
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any and all street use is a violation of their warranty. not to be a jerk, but use them on the street at your own risk. I will likely cruise around on the street with mine, and if they break i won't be bitchin about quality. Its called "assumption of Risk". SJM makes a quality drag wheel, PERIOD!
06-03-2008, 07:01 PM
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any and all street use is a violation of their warranty. not to be a jerk, but use them on the street at your own risk. I will likely cruise around on the street with mine, and if they break i won't be bitchin about quality. Its called "assumption of Risk". SJM makes a quality drag wheel, PERIOD!
