Forgestar F14 Wheels Entering Production (6x115 - FINALLY!)
03-22-2012, 10:40 PM
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Forgestar F14 Wheels Entering Production (6x115 - FINALLY!) FINALLY! I just got a couple of emails from Peter and Vincent at Forgestar, providing ordering details on their Forgestar F14 production run for the first generation Cadillac CTS-V. Right now, they're tooling up and their initial production run will be 20 units. Here are the essentials:
1. The wheels are 19x9" +40mm front (semi-concave) and 19x10 +42mm back (deep concave). Forgestar guarantees that they will fit any stock CTS-V. Using the 1010tires offset tool, I calculate that the front wheels will have 4mm less inner clearance versus OEM and extend an extra 8mm on the outside. The back wheels will extend in both directions by an additional 19mm. That's 5mm more clearance than the Linea Corse LC855. If you're lowered, you may want to have KillerNoodle set you up with a set of upgraded trailing arms. I've been rocking them for a month, and they're freaking solid (pictures here).
2. Available finishes are gloss black, matte black, gloss gunmetal, matte gunmetal, silver, race gold, and white (don't ask me why). Other finishes like titanium are available if we get at least 10 orders for it. All wheels include Forgestar wheel caps. Vincent said that he's looking into drilling the opening to accommodate larger Cadillac wheelcaps, but he's not hopeful.
3. Since these are flow-formed cast aluminum wheels, they are lighter and stronger than our stock, 25 lb, 18x8.5" +42mm wheels. Although I wasn't provided with official weights, thanks to teh internets (specifically the Camero forums), the the 19x9" and 19x10" wheels should weigh 24.1 and 24.7 lbs, respectively.
4. Pre-order price for a full set is $1499 shipped if you order before 03/31/2012, afterwhich the regular $1680 shipped price applies. If you want to get in on the pre-order, email Peter@Forgestar.com. They're asking for a 25% deposit up front and will wait to bill the other 75% when the wheels ship in mid May. If you can't make up your mind, wait for the official announcement on their website sometime next month, but you'll definitely be outside the pre-order discount window.
I think that's about it. If you have questions, I'll try to answer them, but you're probably better off emailing Peter directly. I've got a set of gloss gunmetal wheels on order for my infrared CTS-V. If you order something, tell us what finish you picked and what color your CTS-V is!
Gloss Gunmetal
Gloss Black
Titanium
Silver
Matte Black
Race Gold
1. The wheels are 19x9" +40mm front (semi-concave) and 19x10 +42mm back (deep concave). Forgestar guarantees that they will fit any stock CTS-V. Using the 1010tires offset tool, I calculate that the front wheels will have 4mm less inner clearance versus OEM and extend an extra 8mm on the outside. The back wheels will extend in both directions by an additional 19mm. That's 5mm more clearance than the Linea Corse LC855. If you're lowered, you may want to have KillerNoodle set you up with a set of upgraded trailing arms. I've been rocking them for a month, and they're freaking solid (pictures here).
2. Available finishes are gloss black, matte black, gloss gunmetal, matte gunmetal, silver, race gold, and white (don't ask me why). Other finishes like titanium are available if we get at least 10 orders for it. All wheels include Forgestar wheel caps. Vincent said that he's looking into drilling the opening to accommodate larger Cadillac wheelcaps, but he's not hopeful.
3. Since these are flow-formed cast aluminum wheels, they are lighter and stronger than our stock, 25 lb, 18x8.5" +42mm wheels. Although I wasn't provided with official weights, thanks to teh internets (specifically the Camero forums), the the 19x9" and 19x10" wheels should weigh 24.1 and 24.7 lbs, respectively.
4. Pre-order price for a full set is $1499 shipped if you order before 03/31/2012, afterwhich the regular $1680 shipped price applies. If you want to get in on the pre-order, email Peter@Forgestar.com. They're asking for a 25% deposit up front and will wait to bill the other 75% when the wheels ship in mid May. If you can't make up your mind, wait for the official announcement on their website sometime next month, but you'll definitely be outside the pre-order discount window.
I think that's about it. If you have questions, I'll try to answer them, but you're probably better off emailing Peter directly. I've got a set of gloss gunmetal wheels on order for my infrared CTS-V. If you order something, tell us what finish you picked and what color your CTS-V is!
Gloss Gunmetal
Gloss Black
Titanium
Silver
Matte Black
Race Gold
Last edited by FuzzyLog1c; 03-22-2012 at 11:33 PM.
03-23-2012, 12:29 PM
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If you want titanium, we need to coordinate. If you're sure, let me know so that I can get a head count.
By the way, avoid the LC855s. They apparently have a tendency to crack due to poor construction. They're also smaller in the front and offer 5mm less clearance in the back, so new trailing arms are a must.
By the way, avoid the LC855s. They apparently have a tendency to crack due to poor construction. They're also smaller in the front and offer 5mm less clearance in the back, so new trailing arms are a must.
03-23-2012, 02:17 PM
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What tire sizes are you guys thinking with these particular wheels? Using the tire calculator, it looks like 245/40-19 up front (0.04 diameter difference, and 9.65" width) and 275/35-19 (-0.01 diameter difference, and 10.83" width) are the ideal choices. Unless, of course, I butchered that calculation somehow.
...and 100% Titanium for me.
...and 100% Titanium for me.
03-23-2012, 02:35 PM
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Wide 19's and the V1 stock tire calculation make for limited choices
f 255/35 r 275/35 or 295/30(might rub, modified trailing arms?)
f 255/40(might rub) r 285/35
18's seem to have more selection for staggered configurations
Do they have any plans to make the wheels in 18" size?
f 255/35 r 275/35 or 295/30(might rub, modified trailing arms?)
f 255/40(might rub) r 285/35
18's seem to have more selection for staggered configurations
Do they have any plans to make the wheels in 18" size?
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03-23-2012, 06:11 PM
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Okay, right now, we have five definite titanium buyers and two possibles (assuming that there aren't any duplicates between the forums). I might take one for the team and jump in if we got really close.
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- Motown Cad
- lollygagger8
- DRod
Possibles are ichpen, who said he would jump at chrome (maybe he doesn't realize how shiny titanium is) and danrob0123, who doesn't have the cash (maybe he'd be willing to put up the $375 deposit).
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CaddilacForums:
- Motown Cad
- lollygagger8
- DRod
Possibles are ichpen, who said he would jump at chrome (maybe he doesn't realize how shiny titanium is) and danrob0123, who doesn't have the cash (maybe he'd be willing to put up the $375 deposit).
LS1Tech:
- dudesweet
- LAYGO
03-23-2012, 07:22 PM
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I'm in if someone would stop showing pics of them on every other car besides a V1. Lol I'm a visual person... Need to see them on the car to decide but I'm def thinking about making the jump. Prob gloss black or matte black for me
03-23-2012, 07:23 PM
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03-23-2012, 07:49 PM
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Titanium looks sick on black! What color would u run on a silver V with smoked lights and painted gloss black grilles?
I'm thinking gloss or matte black as my top 2 choices but the gloss gunmetals are pretty sick looking too. Just don't know if they will match the other black stuff as well as my top 2 choices...
But I'm in for a set I guess. Fack it... Lol just gotta decide on a finish.
I'm thinking gloss or matte black as my top 2 choices but the gloss gunmetals are pretty sick looking too. Just don't know if they will match the other black stuff as well as my top 2 choices...
But I'm in for a set I guess. Fack it... Lol just gotta decide on a finish.
03-23-2012, 08:35 PM
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Titanium looks sick... Don't get me wrong. I just don't think it'll go well with the rest of the theme. Silver V with all the lights smoked, grills painted black and limo'd windows. I think the darker colors would fit the car much better. That's why I was thinking gloss or matte black.
03-23-2012, 10:19 PM
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Lol! Black with titanium was the original BMW in the thread. I know it looks bad *** on black.
People with photoshop skills that are bored and would like to extend a favor... Chop the 3 wheels im considering onto a silver V. Lol matte black, gloss black and gloss gunmetal. And.... Titanium for those that wanna persuade me to possibly go that route.
People with photoshop skills that are bored and would like to extend a favor... Chop the 3 wheels im considering onto a silver V. Lol matte black, gloss black and gloss gunmetal. And.... Titanium for those that wanna persuade me to possibly go that route.
