what do you guys think . im looking for some new shoes, you think these are hott or lame?

 

only if you can get them chrome plated, that ISH will be of tha hook......


[Modified by BakedCookies, 11:50 AM 12/21/2001]

 

I think that they used to be tight until Rota started making biter versions.

Peace...

 

Why do you care if they're "hot?"

SPOON's are funtional, but so are MANY other wheels out there too that are JUST as light (NOT rotas...) and have totally different looks to them.

Below are wheels 10lbs. and under in 15'' size:

Racing Hart CP035 -- lighter, different style winning gold is bad-*** looking
Desmond EVO Regamasters -- SAME wheels as SPOON, more colors
SSR Competitions -- 9 lbs. MUCH cheaper -- better looking IMO
Advan RG -- nice looking, light,
Buddy club P1 -- looks like the Kosei K1, but better and lighter
Mugen MF10L -- $$$, but lightweight and nice looking IMO
Volk Racing -- various styles and weights -- what's that newer bad-*** wheels they've got now?

See my point? A lot of people jump all over the SPOON because they're so "tiiite" and maybe because they didn't know of all the other alternative. i'm not saying i don't like SPOONs, because I do, but there's alot more out there that's just as light, strong, stylish, durable, etc. for the same or LESS money.

Some people prefer the ashy-black finish...I like that too.

BTW: NOS? Are you serious? 85 dry shot soon to be "upgraded" to 100-shot? I think soon after that "upgrade" you will be upgrading to a new hood after your pistons fly right through it.

Nevermind. Just get the SPOONs - they're very original now.


[Modified by B18C5-EH2, 5:05 PM 12/21/2001]

 

I think the Rota's are hotter

 

Let's see, 8 lb wheels on the street = $350 a month when one gets warped/dented ....

Or, you can go with the "biter" model at 12 lbs, still have a lighter than factory wheel, but with some strength for daily driving behind it. And a set of four costs just a little bit more than 1 of those other models you listed.

Yeah, that makes sense ......


[Modified by TypeR0207, 12:07 PM 12/21/2001]

 

if you are asking whats in or not....work emotion cr's are the next trend

 

Any forged wheel is stronger than a cast wheel and will, therefore, hold up much better in day to day use, regardless of weight. The forging process lends to lightness AND strength.

 

JESUS CHRIST LET'S NOT TURN THIS INTO YET ANOTHER SPOON VS. ROTA THREAD!!!

Look, of course ANY forged wheel should be stronger and lighter than a similiar wheels that is CAST, but what about the cost of replacing that expesive-*** forged wheel? And the availibility of that forged wheel? This is NOT fuel for SPOON vs. ROTA - it goes for ANY wheel forged vs. cast.

For god's sake buy the SPOON's so you can light 'em up easier when you "squeeze" that NOS 100 shot on it!

The SPOONs are the newest thing in the Honda world y0! Go for it!

I would just keep whatever wheels you're running now and save the $1,940 that you pay for the 16'' SPOON SW388 wheels and apply that money for the NEW MOTOR that you will be purchasing soon.

Blow it dude!


[Modified by B18C5-EH2, 5:18 PM 12/21/2001]

 

I agree completely. If I had the money to buy a set of Volks and replce them if something happened to them I would, trust me. It just seemed so easy to order those damn Rotas for $400.

 

I believe you are referring to the CE28N. 17x7.5 is less than 13lbs! I would post a pic, but thanks to Photopoint, many of my shots are lost...

 

you know what b18c5?
you are a worthless piece of **** . . . if you have nothing good to say dont fukin say it . im sooooo sick of getting opinions on other than what i am asking for . . grow the **** up and asnwer the question
i was looking for opionons whether or not the board thought they were a hottt item to purchase or not before i blow all tha money on them .
i dont need your bullshit remarks on my motor ,becuase im sure i will have no problems with my motor and if i do oh well , ill rebuild it and boost it . . big deal.

 

Hey man, it's your money. If you like the Spoons then I say get them. Everybody on here has differing opinions so do what will make you happy. I love the Spoon rims personally but they are very expensive. Good luck!

 

personally: nothing but the best for my R
if i can't afford it then i'll wait, no cheap ripoffs or shortcuts

 

True,true

 

I appreciate your warm words Mr. 206.

About the WHEELS: read your topic title -- hott or not? WTF? If you need so much reasurance that SPOONs are "hott" then why even consider them then?

BAAAA! BAAAA! What was that? I think it was sheep206 asking how hott it would be to own SPOONs.

Now, about your NOS...you have a purpose-built car from Honda that was meant for track time. It has high compression, higher lift, longer duration cams because it's more of an ALL-MOTOR car from the factory than most cars.

What you do with it is fine, but don't BITCH about getting ripped on about the NOS. You BRAG about the NOS in your signature like it's some ******* COOL thing - I think NOS is ******* bullshit on an otherwise STOCK ITR.

I'm sure others here feel the same way, but even if they didn't I'd still have my own opinion, and that is that NOS is not "hott" as you would say.

Flame on if you please, but realize that there's no winning in this argument. NOS will blow your **** up sooner and especially if you don't build that motor for it - meaning LOWER the compression on a motor that is SUPOSSED to have high compression. How ***-backwards is THAT?

I was just telling you to be prepared to rebuild/replace your motor - YOU had to go and be a little BITCH and start the personal insults. I was not insulting - just informing you.




[Modified by B18C5-EH2, 5:41 PM 12/21/2001]

 

im so sick of bandwagon jumpers. Do whatever YOU LIKE.. who gives a rip if BakedCookies or IMMORTAL or KJEG likes em.. do what u think its "hot" ...

 

BAAAA! BAAAA!

 

Here's another wheel that's under 10lbs...forged Starform R2....




And they're cheaper than almost any of the other ultralights...I think they look nice...too bad they don't have more colors. Get whatever you like regardless of what other ppl think. Like Quick said, every here has differring opinions...that's why I never ask about what looks good and what doesn't...I just go by my own tastes. I usually look at things as "if you like it, then it wasn't a waste of money".

 

Oh wait Mr. 206...I'm sorry for snapping on you - I re-read your "piece of ****" remark.

You said B18C5, you're a piece of ****...Well, if you think the B18C5 is a piece of ****, then MORE the reason to BLOW yours sky-high on a 100 shot, right?

Cheers and Merry Christmas! (P.S ask Santa for a new longblock.)

 

Wow, I'm really liking those R2 wheels. I like the simple, but attractive, design. Just a quick question about forged vs. cast.

- If you take a car equipped with 10lb forged wheels and compare that to a car equipped with 10lb cast wheels (same design, diameter, width, etc) and ran them through a series of tests, is the forged wheel equipped car going to notice any performance gains over the cast wheel equipped car?

?A faster 1/4 mile?

?More lateral G's on the skidpad?

?With decent road conditions, will both wheels be structurally sound after years of use?

?Better turn in response?

?Better braking?

You guys are getting the idea, this list goes on and on. I honestly don't know the answers to these questions, but IMHO, a person considering to spend almost $2000.00 or more on wheels should definitely try like hell to find out. Don't just ask yourself if the wheels look "hot." (please don't take offense to this). When concerning the Type R, or any car for that matter where you are trying to achieve the best driving experience, the wheel is much more than a cosmetic item. And if someone does know the answers to the above questions, by all means, please post them! Thanks, sorry for long post.


[Modified by kf_Type-R, 10:03 AM 12/21/2001]

 

shiz ***** that ish be hoootttttt!

more t's = better.

 

i agree.people should get what they want..as long as it isnt rice ****...i wouldnt mind getting a carbon fiber hood, but its so damn trendy now...i say forget it..i know we arent talking about carbon fiber hoods here...i know i wouldnt mind getting some 15'' ssr competitions.ive seen up close on the king motorsports type-r and they look nice....

 

Guys, all he was asking were your opinions of the wheels, not their performance specs or criticism... Do you like them or not? A simple, "yes they are great" or "no they are ugly and overplayed" would be sufficient wouldn't you say Mr. 206?

 

[QUOTE]- If you take a car equipped with 10lb forged wheels and compare that to a car equipped with 10lb cast wheels (same design, diameter, width, etc) and ran them through a series of tests, is the forged wheel equipped car going to notice any performance gains over the cast wheel equipped car?

?A faster 1/4 mile?same

?More lateral G's on the skidpad?same

?With decent road conditions, will both wheels be structurally sound after years of use?yes

?Better turn in response?same

?Better braking?same