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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 10:06 AM
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Default help with 15" racing wheels

i decided i'm going to sell my stock 17's with m/h drag radials soon so i can use the cash towards some big and littles. i figure with christmas just around the corner i could tell my girlfriend and everyone else instead of buying me a gift to just pitch in a little bit of cash and help me buy a set of 15" bogarts or weld racing rims for the track. thinking i might be able to get 400 bucks for my current stock / m&h setup.

Those of you who run 15" wheels, where's the best place to find them? i know they run about 1500 bucks brand new for the 4 rims and i'm hoping i can find a used set soon. i also know you need the sway bar relocation bracket to make them fit in the rear but is there anything else i should know before i order a set? don't want to buy a set and then find out they don't fit on the car. hoping they can drop my times on the track come february.
Old Dec 4, 2008 | 11:02 AM
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If you do get the 15" rims and are still running a rear sway bar i have a relocation kit that moves the sway bar mounting points and allows the use of the 15" rims. It sells for $34.95 and is a fairly easy install.

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Old Dec 4, 2008 | 01:11 PM
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Default He LIKES it!.. Hey Mikey!!

I just watched your video.. WOW!!

Kudos to you.. INCREDIBLE hole shots you get Mikey!! Wicked nice reaction time dude, and your car must have GOBS of torque!
Old Dec 4, 2008 | 02:10 PM
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I heard that there is a problem clearing the brakes with the 15" rims. Does anyone know if that is true?
Old Dec 4, 2008 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by JasperGT
I heard that there is a problem clearing the brakes with the 15" rims. Does anyone know if that is true?

Some shave their calipers a bit.
Old Dec 4, 2008 | 03:01 PM
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thanks irok! that last 11.87 run was against my good buddy. haha we both just started racing this year and got hooked! i'm glad my best run of the year was against him the last test and tune night... he wasn't. haha

that's what i'm trying to find out but i think some people said to run spacers on the rears and they will clear, others say there are some 15" rims out there that will clear them... guess i should pm someone that has some 15's on their car and see what size and bolt pattern they bought.
Old Dec 4, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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and i planned on picking up the bmr relocation kit already i have your upper and lower control arms. i'm also going to be picking up your adj panhard bar soon.
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