Enkei PF01 15x8
12-16-2009, 01:31 AM
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Enkei PF01 15x8
Probably my next set of wheels:
Enkei Wheels 2009 | PF01
15x8, +35 et. Hoping there's more caliper clearance than with 6UL, because Emilio's stuff doesn't fit what I want to do. Looks like there should be.
Enkei Wheels 2009 | PF01
15x8, +35 et. Hoping there's more caliper clearance than with 6UL, because Emilio's stuff doesn't fit what I want to do. Looks like there should be.
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12-16-2009, 10:32 AM
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Dig the hardtop, BTW.
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12-16-2009, 11:04 AM
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Number of pistons doesn't really affect wheel fit. Wilwood calipers tend to be pretty thin in section, with short pistons, thin pads and no dust boots. I'm planning an OE caliper with thicker pads, dust boots, and a thicker cross section for greater stiffness. Probably a 282mm rotor, a little smaller than 11.75 in., but thicker and lower-cost. It'll be cool.
Dig the hardtop, BTW.
Dig the hardtop, BTW.
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12-16-2009, 11:29 AM
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+1 and I love that they list the 15x8 weight as N/A. Hello, you're the manufacturer, go weigh one dammit, it's not like it's classified information. They specifically mention this one has room for big calipers, so at least they're paying enough attention to know what they needed to improve. I'd probably have bought a set of 10 lb 15x7 RPF1s for daily driving, if not for them limiting future brake upgrades. The new wheel looks good though, and if they keep pricing consistent with their current lineup I'd guess it would fall in the $180-220 range. They're just a little late to the party IMO and if I bought another set of wheels today it would probably be more 6ULs.
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12-16-2009, 03:48 PM
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Number of pistons doesn't really affect wheel fit. Wilwood calipers tend to be pretty thin in section, with short pistons, thin pads and no dust boots. I'm planning an OE caliper with thicker pads, dust boots, and a thicker cross section for greater stiffness. Probably a 282mm rotor, a little smaller than 11.75 in., but thicker and lower-cost. It'll be cool.
Dig the hardtop, BTW.
Dig the hardtop, BTW.
That new wheel does look like it has really good brake clearance probably on par with Team Dynamics Pro Race 1's but If you really need it for that much brake you need a 9" wheel not an 8"
Bob
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12-16-2009, 10:53 PM
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My aforementioned blunder has already been conceded and rectified, and your post serves no other purpose than the accumulation of two additional counterproductive posts in this thread that people now have to browse. Unless your ulterior motive was to start an e-fight, with ambitions of increasing e-respect.
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12-16-2009, 11:22 PM
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My idea of the ultimate Miata brake setup would cost more than $2000, using parts from Wilwood, Hawk, PFC, Earl's, plus some custom bits I'd have to get made, and would be challenging for wheel fit. Everything less than that is a compromise for lower cost. But I believe that what I'm doing will have lower initial cost than a Wilwood kit, as well as lower replacement parts cost, and deliver better performance.
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