Honest opinion please - Enkei RP01s on "my" car
10-11-2001, 08:44 AM
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Re: Honest opinion please - Enkei RP01s on "my" car (itrhybrid)
looks good on there, how much they set you back??
If I could only find some rnr's for a good price or even some z speeds. But the rp's look close to em and fairly light. I would paint them black but thats me though. Sometime I have to come to that track and talk to you, I want to hear your ES exhuast.
If I could only find some rnr's for a good price or even some z speeds. But the rp's look close to em and fairly light. I would paint them black but thats me though. Sometime I have to come to that track and talk to you, I want to hear your ES exhuast.
10-11-2001, 08:48 AM
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Re: Honest opinion please - Enkei RP01s on "my" car (Honda4CX-R)
Those RPO1's ROCK.
I say GET 'EM!!!!!! they look clean, light, and sleek, very functional too... not the lightest for the cost though, but I do not see a lot of these rims, they are nice lookers.
that pic you have is a good one, very nice setup.
I say go for 'em.
yah that SHU-4 civic = heavy and slow.
10-13-2001, 12:08 PM
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yah that SHU-4 civic = heavy and slow.
Better stick with the hubcaps...
10-13-2001, 12:11 PM
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Re: Honest opinion please - Enkei RP01s on "my" car (BlackDeuceCoupe)
yah that SHU-4 civic = heavy and slow.Oh, I see. The Enkei RP01 hubcap wanna-be's weigh 18 pounds. The ricey Tenzo R Shu-4's weigh 19.5 pounds. A pound and a half is going to make CiViC's "heavy and slow".
Better stick with the hubcaps...
Better stick with the hubcaps...
10-13-2001, 12:16 PM
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...change ur avatar its scary...is that a relative
10-13-2001, 12:25 PM
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Re: Honest opinion please - Enkei RP01s on "my" car (HX_Guy)
i don't have a pic but i can get you one. i just put gunmetal nippon racing Formula 1 17's on my 2001 civic. they might give you a tougher llok. check em out at wheelmax.com or i think nipponracing.com
10-13-2001, 12:36 PM
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Re: Honest opinion please - Enkei RP01s on "my" car (sykoward)
I like the gun metal grey, but i really dont like the rims that much, just not my favorites, not bad though, but go with gun metal that looks sweet...
10-13-2001, 12:43 PM
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Re: Honest opinion please - Enkei RP01s on "my" car (sykoward)
...i just put gunmetal nippon racing Formula 1 17's on my 2001 civic. they might give you a tougher llok...
Your Nippon Racing Formula 1 17's weigh 20.8 pounds. IMO, they look better than the Enkei RP01's, but not as good as the Tenzo R Sho-4's. Enkei RP01's are porkers too, my friends. Sure, they weigh a pound or two less than good looking wheels, but, why install 17's on your ride at all, if they look like hubcaps from your local Sears automotive??? Just to save a few ounces??? Please!!!
Let's face it, bros. The reason we put 17's on our rides is for looks. They don't do a damn thing for performance. This is NOT an opinion. It a matter of fact.
If you were really interested in performance, you would be running lightweight 13-inch ALLOYS, not 17's. Gimme a break...
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10-13-2001, 12:53 PM
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Re: Honest opinion please - Enkei RP01s on "my" car (BlackDeuceCoupe)
BlackDeuceCoupe, it don't matter if the rims are on a HX or any other model. The body of the coupe are all the same. 
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10-13-2001, 03:08 PM
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Re: Honest opinion please - Enkei RP01s on "my" car (BlackDeuceCoupe)
Oh, I see. The Enkei RP01 hubcap wanna-be's weigh 18 pounds. The ricey Tenzo R Shu-4's weigh 19.5 pounds. A pound and a half is going to make CiViC's "heavy and slow".
Let's face it, bros. The reason we put 17's on our rides is for looks. They don't do a damn thing for performance. This is NOT an opinion. It a matter of fact.
If you were really interested in performance, you would be running lightweight 13-inch ALLOYS, not 17's. Gimme a break...
If you were really interested in performance, you would be running lightweight 13-inch ALLOYS, not 17's. Gimme a break...
10-14-2001, 08:37 AM
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Re: Honest opinion please - Enkei RP01s on "my" car (spyder)
13's will get you great performance...in a straight line. Go see how stable a car with 13's feels at 90 mph in the twisties.
99.9% of CiViC owners are street racers. That is, they only care how quickly they can go from one stoplight to another and/or how fast they can navigate around the speed-bumps in the Wal-Mart parking lot.
Forget the 13-inch wheels. Racing Hart CP-035 15-inchers weigh 7.9 pounds. That's well under half the weight of the Enkei RP01's.
If you were to tell me there is a difference between 18-pound Enkei RP01's and 8-pound Racing Hart CP-035's [10 pounds of "unsprung rotating weight"] then I would agree. But, if you're going to install 18-pound porkers on your ride anyway, why not pick something that weighs a little more, but looks good???
10-14-2001, 12:42 PM
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Re: Honest opinion please - Enkei RP01s on "my" car (HX_Guy)
Very very nice...RP01 is one of my favorite all the type. Lots of ppl are still using them on their 1600cc size cars in HK, some even use them to race in Macau and ATCC series.
15" will be the best since one of my friend's white EK4 sedan in HK is running 16". I think they're ok, just a little bit too big. But still good...light, good quality and they're original!
15" will be the best since one of my friend's white EK4 sedan in HK is running 16". I think they're ok, just a little bit too big. But still good...light, good quality and they're original!
10-14-2001, 08:38 PM
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Re: Honest opinion please - Enkei RP01s on "my" car (BlackDeuceCoupe)
Oh, I see. The Enkei RP01 hubcap wanna-be's weigh 18 pounds. The ricey Tenzo R Shu-4's weigh 19.5 pounds. A pound and a half is going to make CiViC's "heavy and slow".
The 16x6.5 weigh 14.5 LBS amd the 16x7 weigh 15.8 LBS. Thats goig to make a noticable differance over 19.5 LB 17" rims.
10-15-2001, 07:21 AM
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What the hell are you talking about?
The 16x6.5 weigh 14.5 LBS amd the 16x7 weigh 15.8 LBS. Thats goig to make a noticable differance over 19.5 LB 17" rims.
The 16x6.5 weigh 14.5 LBS amd the 16x7 weigh 15.8 LBS. Thats goig to make a noticable differance over 19.5 LB 17" rims.
What's to understand??? Now, answer the question!!!
10-15-2001, 07:36 AM
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The typical CiViC is tapped out at 90 mph. That's as fast, or faster, than most CiViCs will go --- period. Now, tell me the truth. How often do you drive your CiViC wide open "in the twisties?" Once in a lifetime??? Never??? Only in your mind??? 13's would be a much better choice for the street --- performance-wise.
99.9% of CiViC owners are street racers. That is, they only care how quickly they can go from one stoplight to another and/or how fast they can navigate around the speed-bumps in the Wal-Mart parking lot.
If you were to tell me there is a difference between 18-pound [16-pound according to hxman -bdc] Enkei RP01's
I should also mention this. Yes, there is much more weight benefit to be had in going to CP-035's instead of RP-01's. But there is also a SLIGHT difference in something called the PRICE. If you can afford to pay $400 a rim, more power to you, but most of us live in the real world and have rather shallow pockets. This forces us to compromise, and so we will take whatever weight reduction we can afford.
I see that you are new to Honda-Tech. I ask that you please respect the knowledge of those who have more experience than you. You have 8 posts on this board. HX_Guy has 1,608 and I have 568 and you are telling us that we are wrong without providing any evidence to back it up. It will make this board much more enjoyable for everyone.
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10-15-2001, 07:44 AM
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Re: YOU NEED TO PRACTICE YOUR READING COMPREHENSION (BlackDeuceCoupe)
Look BDC...go to http://www.enkei.com...then click on wheels...then on the RPO1s..and then on sizes. You will see what they weigh...not even the 17s weigh 18 LBS...and I want to get 16s anyway.
Now...yes CP-035s are light as hell...but they cost a **** load...which I dont have.
And yes 13s would be better then 16s...but I also want some style. I personally think 16s look the best on a Civic...thats my personal opinion. 15s look to small...and 17s look to big.
And Im gettin ga good deal on some used 16" RP01s with tires...so thats why Im getting them. You dont have to buy them...go buy 17" Shu's if you want..its your car.
And BTW...I dont have the "average" Civic that does "99 MPH"...unless of course you mean 99 MPH through the traps at the drag strip.
Now...yes CP-035s are light as hell...but they cost a **** load...which I dont have.
And yes 13s would be better then 16s...but I also want some style. I personally think 16s look the best on a Civic...thats my personal opinion. 15s look to small...and 17s look to big.
And Im gettin ga good deal on some used 16" RP01s with tires...so thats why Im getting them. You dont have to buy them...go buy 17" Shu's if you want..its your car.
And BTW...I dont have the "average" Civic that does "99 MPH"...unless of course you mean 99 MPH through the traps at the drag strip.
10-15-2001, 08:30 AM
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Re: YOU NEED TO PRACTICE YOUR READING COMPREHENSION (HX_Guy)
There is a guy on Ebay selling a brand new set of Rpo-1 in 16x7 he started the bid at 250 and that's where they are at now... Doesn't specify what offset though. Here's the link. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cg...520317&r=0&t=0
I was going to bid but I don't want 16's looking for 15's
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I was going to bid but I don't want 16's looking for 15's
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10-15-2001, 08:55 PM
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Re: YOU NEED TO PRACTICE YOUR READING COMPREHENSION (spyder)
I should also mention this. Yes, there is much more weight benefit to be had in going to CP-035's instead of RP-01's. But there is also a SLIGHT difference in something called the PRICE. If you can afford to pay $400 a rim, more power to you, but most of us live in the real world and have rather shallow pockets. This forces us to compromise, and so we will take whatever weight reduction we can afford.
10-15-2001, 08:57 PM
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Re: YOU NEED TO PRACTICE YOUR READING COMPREHENSION (spyder)
Don't know what Civic you've driven, but mine with hit 115 with relatively little trouble. 90 is a piece of cake!. I drive my civic in twisties all the time! Like several times a day.
I see that you are new to Honda-Tech. I ask that you please respect the knowledge of those who have more experience than you. You have 8 posts on this board. HX_Guy has 1,608 and I have 568 and you are telling us that we are wrong without providing any evidence to back it up. It will make this board much more enjoyable for everyone.
By the way, didn't HX_Guy [1608 posts, thus 3X smarter than you] ask for "honest opinions?" Does that mean I should lie??? Like I do 115 in my CiViC several times a day???
10-15-2001, 09:03 PM
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Re: YOU NEED TO PRACTICE YOUR READING COMPREHENSION (HX_Guy)
Well HX_Guy don't worry I really think u chose the right wheels. At least u support something nice and cheap which is original. Not Rota slipstream or fake Mugen wheels etc...
Btw I really like how your car looks...very clean...nothing fancy
Btw I really like how your car looks...very clean...nothing fancy
10-15-2001, 09:13 PM
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Re: YOU NEED TO PRACTICE YOUR READING COMPREHENSION (HX_Guy)
... Im gettin ga good deal on some used 16" RP01s with tires...so thats why Im getting them. You dont have to buy them...go buy 17" Shu's if you want..its your car.
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