Does braking suffer much with 18" wheels on SC3/4?
10-19-05, 11:01 AM
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Does braking suffer much with 18" wheels on SC3/4?
I'm just nervous about the brake suffering from getting the bling bling. The brake already sucks as it is on stock wheels size.
10-19-05, 11:21 AM
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I upgraded to 18" wheels and definitely noticed a difference. You'll probably notice some
slower off the line performance as well.
On the positive side side, you will probably have better handling and it would be a good
excuse to get bigger brakes. Just make sure you get wheels that will clear big brakes if
you do decided to go this way.
Good luck and keep us posted.
slower off the line performance as well.
On the positive side side, you will probably have better handling and it would be a good
excuse to get bigger brakes. Just make sure you get wheels that will clear big brakes if
you do decided to go this way.
Good luck and keep us posted.
10-19-05, 12:10 PM
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Zombie Slayer
It will change the braking characteristics but your brakes with stock wheels should not "suck". While braking on the SC with stock components is not awe-inspiring, they far from suck. Perhaps you have an existing brake issue that needs to be resolved before going to the 18's
10-19-05, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by ifilrx
I dont' think I have a brake issue but having come from an E46 M3...the brakes on the Lexus isn't the same.
True!!! I would think night and day difference
10-19-05, 04:37 PM
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I see you post questions everytime your imagination gets curious. This doesn't really make it fair that alot of others search while you get some sort of special treatment and post whatever you want. Lets try some searching please because I am 100% sure this subject has been brought up and answered.
And yes, it is recommended that you upgrade your brakes as you go up in wheel diameters, widths, and weight.
And yes, it is recommended that you upgrade your brakes as you go up in wheel diameters, widths, and weight.
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10-20-05, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by verylost
It's not a problem if you get a wheel that is lighter than stock (Volk Gram lights, Le37, Te37)
Simple high school physics could have answered your question.
Simple high school physics could have answered your question.
10-20-05, 03:07 PM
#12
Originally Posted by J J
Not exactly true. Wheel diameter and location of the weight is of importance.
10-20-05, 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by ifilrx
sorry, that's why there's so may refresher courses in college.
Welcome to Club Lexus forum usage 101.
Today's lesson: How to find information you want.
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3) If you happen to run across a thread you've already made on the exact same subject, feel free to read the information you were already given, or just bump the existing thread to get more responses.
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