JDM RPF-1 17x9 +45 GOLD

Show off your lightweight high-performance wheels and see here what they look like on your Mazda before you buy.
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NC DRFT
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JDM RPF-1 17x9 +45 GOLD

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Finally got them here. The tires are 245/40R17 Toyo T1R. Wheel is a 17x9 +45 5x114.3. The stock TPMS sensor is fitted.

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pdxa4
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Post by pdxa4 »

Looks good, I would say the color works with your Galaxy Gray very well...
06 Sunlight Silver NC, Sport LSD.
H&R coilovers, Goodwin RACE exhaust, several other mods.(Sold)
19 Artic White ND2, Club with Brembo, BBS and Recaro
Goodwin Race exhaust, RoadsterSport suspension package
99 NB 10th Anniversary
NC DRFT
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Post by NC DRFT »

Thanks!! I put my Subaru set up against the NC for fun when I was changing my brakes and got the idea... so now my wife and I have matching shoes... :lol:

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Post by ppto2you »

I demand more pictures. Top down, drifting, accelerating, perhaps a video too. It would be sinful not to share pictures of such a beautiful setup.
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ppto2you
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Post by ppto2you »

seriously though, how's the handling? heavier steering, cornering...?
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NC DRFT
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Post by NC DRFT »

well, i am in china now and only drove the car a few days.

the tires still had the release wax on it and I didn't get to go get the tires warmed up... I bought the NC for my wife (or so she thinks). So, I can't comment on the cornering yet. But just from some normal driving on freeway ramps and things, the car rolls a bit more now, so that suggests to me that there is more grip but I may have not noticed the increased speeds yet.

For steering weight, there is a little bit more weight when stopped, but while in motion, it is about the same. The total package weight is similar to the stock set, but there is a LOT more rubber under there.

I will try to get some pictures of the thing in motion when I get back in the states. I am ready to get that thing sideways and practice some figure 8s to get an idea of where the car needs adjustments. I think for sure, braces are in order.
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