o_O S2000 | Mk I — Stage II
09-26-2015, 12:46 AM
#2141
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Rays CE28N 17x9.5+47 installed!
Got some Bridgestone RE71-R in and got them mounted today on the +47s. Really love them, they fit very well and are a very similar fit to the Weds. Measuring the mounted tire tread width between the AD08R and the RE71-R on the respective wheels they are very similar. Loose, the AD08Rs are definitely a bit wider, but with the slight stretch with the 9.5 wheel the RE71-R is very similar. There is a ridiculous amount of clearance between the wheel and the caliper. If I was able to pick and exact size and offset for this wheel I think I would choose 9.5+50 or even +52, but I am very happy with the +47 I have to say. These CEs have a much deeper mounting area than the standard spec I had before, so these lugs work with them well. After having the Weds for quite awhile now, I can't really say I prefer one over the other. I like that they are similar in some ways and very different in others.
Here are some images of them mounted, the car is very dirty so apologies for that.
I recently did a track day at Sonoma raceway, and will be going back on the 5th, so I will do one larger post once I am back. It was pretty hot for my first time driving Sonoma and I got some good laps in and improved throughout the day, but I now after better learning the track I know I can go back and get some even better laps in. I will be running the Weds again for Sonoma, and will go into more detail on all that once I am back from my second day driving there.
I will be putting on new rotor rings before the next track day as my current ones are very well worn. I got nearly 10,000 miles out of this current pair.
Got some Bridgestone RE71-R in and got them mounted today on the +47s. Really love them, they fit very well and are a very similar fit to the Weds. Measuring the mounted tire tread width between the AD08R and the RE71-R on the respective wheels they are very similar. Loose, the AD08Rs are definitely a bit wider, but with the slight stretch with the 9.5 wheel the RE71-R is very similar. There is a ridiculous amount of clearance between the wheel and the caliper. If I was able to pick and exact size and offset for this wheel I think I would choose 9.5+50 or even +52, but I am very happy with the +47 I have to say. These CEs have a much deeper mounting area than the standard spec I had before, so these lugs work with them well. After having the Weds for quite awhile now, I can't really say I prefer one over the other. I like that they are similar in some ways and very different in others.
Here are some images of them mounted, the car is very dirty so apologies for that.
I recently did a track day at Sonoma raceway, and will be going back on the 5th, so I will do one larger post once I am back. It was pretty hot for my first time driving Sonoma and I got some good laps in and improved throughout the day, but I now after better learning the track I know I can go back and get some even better laps in. I will be running the Weds again for Sonoma, and will go into more detail on all that once I am back from my second day driving there.
I will be putting on new rotor rings before the next track day as my current ones are very well worn. I got nearly 10,000 miles out of this current pair.
09-26-2015, 11:39 AM
#2144
looks good andrew! 
i'd have to say though, as much as I love the look and functionality of your ce's, your weds seem to flow better with the entire car. i hope you're planning to keep the weds, too.
i'd have to say though, as much as I love the look and functionality of your ce's, your weds seem to flow better with the entire car. i hope you're planning to keep the weds, too.
09-26-2015, 12:47 PM
#2145
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Doing a quick test drive there doesn't seem to be any issues. A fully flattened roll is definitely necessary on these. The main area of concern is near the front of the fender where it meets the bumper, this area needs to be flattened out well. I have the Ikeya Formula arms on the way and I think I am going to be doing normal spherical arms all around once those come in. So with those I can easily bring in the top of the tire 3-4mm which should give me plenty of extra clearance. I am going to move to stiffer springs as well which is one of the most important parts of the puzzle. Shortening the upper arm slightly should cause more dynamic camber as the suspension compresses but the difference should be minimal.
Yep they are the ones designed for the ZE40, but the way they mount is identical to the normal CE28N flatcap. No fitment issues with the caps and the rear axle nut if that is what you are asking, fits fine.
Yeah I really like them both. The Weds definitely aren't going anywhere, in fact they will be going back on the car for the Sonoma event on the 5th.
Yeah I really like them both. The Weds definitely aren't going anywhere, in fact they will be going back on the car for the Sonoma event on the 5th.
09-26-2015, 02:22 PM
#2146
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I took a photo with the Weds on, then popped on the CEs, interesting to see the height difference of the body as the springs hadn't fully settled yet when I took the next photo.
09-26-2015, 06:13 PM
#2148
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