System Motorsport's 2018 FK8 Type R Build #13414
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Pictures freshly mounted after work!
No rub, approx ~1" drop
Rays Gramlights 57DR 18x9.5 +38 5x120 paired with a 265/35/18 Bridgestone S007A
More pictures coming soon!
No rub, approx ~1" drop
Rays Gramlights 57DR 18x9.5 +38 5x120 paired with a 265/35/18 Bridgestone S007A
More pictures coming soon!
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Just put some new Rays VOLK TE37 Sagas in 18x9.5 +33 5x120 Bronze on our type R!
Running 265/35/18. This sizing is part of a custom batch order we did to achieve a Face-4 concavity (max concave) for this wheel for the Type R platform.
Loving how it looks!
Running 265/35/18. This sizing is part of a custom batch order we did to achieve a Face-4 concavity (max concave) for this wheel for the Type R platform.
Loving how it looks!
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What modifications to keep it from rubbing? Camber plates, fenders roll, liner modification?
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Just need a 255/35/18 tire. This setup will work on OEM height + lowering springs. Based on our experience + our customer's experience, you do not need to trim the rear when running our sizes that we offer if you choose the proper tire size.
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@System Motorsports when you say “no rub” do you mean it doesn’t rub under any circumstance?
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Car is looking awesome, especially in those TE37's!
What tire sizes are you guys fitting on your R? Any rubbing issues?
What tire sizes are you guys fitting on your R? Any rubbing issues?
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I know that many have attested to the increase in performance afforded by 18's, but I've also heard some say that they did indeed notice an increase in torque steer when going with wheels in the +30's. What have your observations been?
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We have not experienced much notable torque steer from going to 18's! The ride is very comfortable with the larger tire and we have noticed better acceleration in the corners due to less unsprung weight by downsizing to 18's.
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To address the overheating issue from factory, we decided to go with HKS and their full intercooler kit. This kit includes the piping as well as bolt-on mounts. Some slight trimming was involved in order to fit the intercooler within the OEM air shrouds.
Downpipe + Intake coming soon to our development car!
Downpipe + Intake coming soon to our development car!
