evangto87

iTrader: (6)

Weld RTS >>>>>>>> Race stars

Looks, weight, and quality...

Raoul-Duke

iTrader: (6)

How much lighter are they, say 15/17 combo?

evangto87

iTrader: (6)

15x10 is 14.5 lbs
17.5 is 14.5 lbs

Redfire 03

Race Stars look great and can't be beat for the money. Simple as that. For the racer on a budget not looking to spend a grand or more on race wheels they are an excellent alternative. I've got multiple friends that run them and never heard any complaints about quality, just compliments on how awesome they look. Like I said, my next F-body will have them.

ohioborn80

iTrader: (2)

that is each rim right?

adamantium

iTrader: (3)

Racestars
17x4.5 2.25bs (15.2#)
15x10 6.5bs (15#)

evangto87

iTrader: (6)

yes each rim
Which looks better to you
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/c...ham2012090.jpg

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphoto...99345720_n.jpg

To me its no comparison

Redfire 03

So roughly 2.5lbs of rotational weight. Meh, that's not much, especially for the difference in price.

evangto87

iTrader: (6)

i never said because of solely the weight. They are stronger, lighter, IMO no comparison in looks, and are far less chinsy. Worth the extra loot all day long.

HioSSilver

iTrader: (8)

My front 15x4 bogarts are 6#
My rears 15x10 bogarts are 10#

But their about a $1600-1800 set of wheels.

evangto87

iTrader: (6)

just dont hit any bumps with them lol. Ive seen a lot of local failures from small pot holes

Redfire 03

??? I never quoted you.


To each his own tho. Personally, I like the Race Stars better, and the very small difference in rotational weight you'd probably not even see that at the track. But looks are totally subjective so it all boils down to what each person wants.

adamantium

iTrader: (3)

Exactly, not worth it. I actually found a local place that had a sale going for a set of racestars 15x3.75 and 15x8's for $400. Thats less than what you'd pair for 2 weld rts. Not worth the price difference for 2lbs. You can probably make up the difference by choosing a light tire or something. Now if we were talking bogarts, look at the freaking difference. Also not a huge fan of the rts's they look boring and ehh.

But bogarts>* If i could own ANY set of wheels it would be D10s. Hands down my favorite wheel! You lucky SOB.

Redfire 03

Good choice. Bogarts are the real deal. For how light they are they're definitely worth the extra cheese.

Redfire 03

Agreed, not worth it. I'm sure the $500 saved could buy something nice.

evangto87

iTrader: (6)

id rather buy someone nice to begin with. That way everything you have on your car is a nice piece. This isnt a hobby you rush. But i guess thats just my mentality.

Thats also the same logic used that gets people to buy pacesetter headers over an ARH/Kooks header. Because with the extra money, you can buy something else. Id rather take my time and get the best i can get everytime.

HioSSilver

iTrader: (8)

I don't drive around on them much....some but not alot. I prefer my 18's just for the way the car hadles on them.
I actually have $0 in these. Almost sold them once just becuase I like wide wheels better.....but then thought wth.....they didn't cost anything...lol
x2..my car has taken forever to get where it is. Not because I couldn't have done it quicker. But because I just like tinkering along. Guys that swap/trade/buy all the time will likely never get great results unless their pockets are pretty deep.

Good parts are nice.....not that I have always had them. But this is why I know what the car will do in it's different configurations. This way when someone whines about fp'd this or lightened that I can put it back on "fair" (lol) ground and still out perform them......lmao

adamantium

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Its arguable, but its just not within my budget. If i had a bigger budget id obviously opt for better but, at only 2.5lb difference im not gonna lose any sleep over it.

WSsick

iTrader: (13)

On my old LS1 Z28, my pacesetters slipped right in, zero issues. I know some people who have used Kooks QTP and had minor issues. I was totally fine with the cheap route. Some people don't want to pay that chunk of change for what is some extra quality but mostly just a name.

(Obviously the scenario doesn't apply for ALL parts, but some...)

evangto87

iTrader: (6)

To each his own.. however... theres more to a header then quality.