Sprint wheels.

[LASTXR]

I downloaded the FGX XR8 & Sprint workshop
manuals of Motorcraft Services. Having a look
through it I noticed the Sprint wheels are wider
than the XR8 and Gt's.
XR8 has 8"front & 9"rear. According to the manual,
Sprint has 8.5"front & 9.5" rear.

Mario

[rancidpunx]

Probably like the Ford Website that states the sprint has a V6

[menil]

I hope that's correct and if it is McNews will slit his wrists if the wheels are wider than his.

[HO 3]

^^^^
It would be easy enough to confirm if one of the Sprint owners reefs the spare out of boot and checks the rim backside to confirm, but I'm pretty sure it's just a typo.

Cheers Mick

[cycle myth]

typo.

The wheels are the same.

[malazn mafia]

Originally Posted by cycle myth

typo.

The wheels are the same.

Who runs Ford these days? The lady in blue who probably couldn't tell a Ute or a Truck apart, or a V6 vs I6 if her life depended on it.

[LASTXR]

Originally Posted by cycle myth

typo.

The wheels are the same.

Did you check mate

[blackf6]

Pulls out me trouser tape measure. They are only bloody 3 inch wide. What the.

[arronm]

8 inch rims on performance cars. Is it 2016 or 2006.. Ford were always behind the times. Shame

[Whitey-AMG]

Originally Posted by LASTXR

Did you check mate

19x8 and 19x9
They are essentially GTE wheels painted black with 9 inch rears.
This is FOA we're talking about. The parts bin specialists......
19x8.5 and 19x9.5 are only available in the alternate bizzaro FOA universe of which we have yet to discover the wormhole access.

http://www.carsguide.com.au/car-revi...ve-video-40249

[LASTXR]

Will check it out on the weekend if I get time

[cycle myth]

Originally Posted by LASTXR

Did you check mate

For clarity - the rims on Sprint 6 and the Sprint 8 are the same.

Did I check mate?

Well, I helped spec the car - does that help you?

[Georgedb]

Originally Posted by cycle myth

For clarity - the rims on Sprint 6 and the Sprint 8 are the same.

Did I check mate?

Well, I helped spec the car - does that help you?

Cycle Myth

I have found a set of rims I would like to put on the Sprint 6. They aren't staggered though.
Do you think it would be ok to put 9" on the front instead of the specked 8" provided the offset is correct?

[arronm]

Originally Posted by cycle myth

For clarity - the rims on Sprint 6 and the Sprint 8 are the same.

Did I check mate?

Well, I helped spec the car - does that help you?

So we have you to blame.

[cycle myth]

Originally Posted by arronm

So we have you to blame.

I don't know if you would blame me for helping get the best possible wheels to make the Sprint what it is.

If you mean "blame" then I can't take all credit for the Sprint there was a core group of 2 others and then many more who contributed.

Georgegb - there are only two rims I'd suggest you fit to the car:

1) The ones that one it
2) The ones on the current XR8 (non sprint)

I think its been covered off in other threads on here for more background.

[hootar]

Originally Posted by arronm

So we have you to blame.

Blame for what??

[arronm]

Originally Posted by cycle myth

I don't know if you would blame me for helping get the best possible wheels to make the Sprint what it is.

If you mean "blame" then I can't take all credit for the Sprint there was a core group of 2 others and then many more who contributed.

Georgegb - there are only two rims I'd suggest you fit to the car:

1) The ones that one it
2) The ones on the current XR8 (non sprint)

I think its been covered off in other threads on here for more background.

I do agree that you chose the best from the parts bin. Just a shame it couldn't get descent sizes like 8.5 and 9.5.

A 275 /30 is just to much of a squeeze on a 9. The 265/35 was the perfect solution. But with no 9.5 means when you up the power you can't go 285

Oh well I suppose there is always aftermarket and then the opportunity to buy forged wheels. HSV has used forged for 10 years .

[naddis01]

The 265s on the Sprints are probably wider than a Dunlop 275 anyway.

[arronm]

That can be true. It's all in the carcass design

[hootar]

Why do some people have the constant desire to continuously rubbish a product?

[STINKY NINJA]

Originally Posted by malazn mafia

Who runs Ford these days? The lady in blue who probably couldn't tell a Ute or a Truck apart, or a V6 vs I6 if her life depended on it.

When they win an award for best ute 2015 its a ute,in the ads its a truck....
When it comes with a road ranger trans ill say its a truck...

[mcnews]

Originally Posted by menil

I hope that's correct and if it is McNews will slit his wrists if the wheels are wider than his.

I couldn't care less mate as I've had a couple of years of fun with my 9" rears. I don't get precious about anything made in the last 30 years to be honest.

[arronm]

That's right. Because it doesn't matter what you have, there is always something , faster, bigger, better , cheaper.

[Brian_H]

Originally Posted by hootar

Why do some people have the constant desire to continuously rubbish a product?

It is a very good question, hootar, and it is a question I've devoted quite some thought to on these and other forums. I've bit of training in this area so drawing on that and examples of comments of negativity that unfortunately abound here I've come to the conclusion that it is the only way that some people have to make themselves feel good about their chosen product, hence feel good about themselves. Unfortunately the most effective way for them to ensure this occurs is to make someone else feel less-than-best about themselves via negativity about a product the other person has. Sadly, one never knows the strength of self image of the victim so it is usually unknown how many of the recipients of this unfair negativity are materially affected in this regard. On average, in a forum the size of ours here, there is a good number of those with mental health issues both giving and receiving negativity and it is bad and wrong on many levels. Forums like ours should be a place to come to share with like minded people - to engage in healthy banter and contest others if required BUT in a respectful way that should always reek of camaraderie.

You see, there are many folk out there that 'are' their car or 'are' their house or 'are' their job. Without these things they would not have a way of validating themselves - of making sure their spot in their world is recognised and appreciated - their status. Yes, this speaks to those with a very low self esteem, those who need physical things, objects, to give themselves a sense of self worth. They place their self worth as reliant on external things (cars for example), not on themselves. It is seen in every strata of society/demographic as human nature is the same to a large extent in each, it is not a function of how much money someone happens to have. As we should all know, past a certain point, happiness and money lose correlation. The old saying hootar "I wish you enough" is applicable here.

Long story short it comes back, as usual, to their upbringing and how their self image was nurtured from a very young age. Self image can be changed but it is a very hard process and only sometimes meets with success. We will have negativity with us for a while yet I'm afraid, at least until the aliens land and share some secrets on how to raise kids with some certainty.

[arronm]

Originally Posted by Georgedb

Cycle Myth

I have found a set of rims I would like to put on the Sprint 6. They aren't staggered though.
Do you think it would be ok to put 9" on the front instead of the specked 8" provided the offset is correct?

9s will be fine front and back. What is the off set?

To maintain similar clearance to the strut as stock a +25 will be needed. Greater offset than that should be test fitted. You may fit a + 30, really need to check +25 won't work to well on the rear

Other forum members maybe more help. I only know to the mm BA BF

[Express]

Originally Posted by Brian_H

It is a very good question, hootar, and it is a question I've devoted quite some thought to on these and other forums............................................ .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ....................We will have negativity with us for a while yet I'm afraid, at least until the aliens land and share some secrets on how to raise kids with some certainty.

Honestly I’d rather jostle with someone’s so called negativity than sit around all day licking each other’s bum.

I wouldn’t bother coming on this forum if everyone thought the same, I couldn’t think of anything more brain numbing and boring.

There is nothing wrong with differing opinions as long as the comments are kept civil.

[Junkyard-Dog]

Originally Posted by Express

Honestly I’d rather jostle with someone’s so called negativity than sit around all day licking each other’s bum.

I wouldn’t bother coming on this forum if everyone thought the same, I couldn’t think of anything more brain numbing and boring.

There is nothing wrong with differing opinions as long as the comments are kept civil.

F'n Oath.

[Brian_H]

Originally Posted by Express

Honestly I’d rather jostle with someone’s so called negativity than sit around all day licking each other’s bum.

I wouldn’t bother coming on this forum if everyone thought the same, I couldn’t think of anything more brain numbing and boring.

There is nothing wrong with differing opinions as long as the comments are kept civil.

There's a fine line between negativity and keeping it 'civil'. I'd go further and say that it is even possible to stay civil but miss the mark on being respectful of other peoples opinions and choice of car. A thoughtless word here or there can deflate someone's enthusiasm for the forum or their own car but the perpetrator can still claim his comment a "civil" one. It is like obeying the 'letter of the law' and not the 'spirit of the law' - we're all familiar with that one. I'm simply calling for people to think before they write - think about how it will sound. Nothing wrong with getting passionate or angry in the right way - that's the spice of life. Just watch the words you use and think how they might affect someone to whom you're directing them. Words can hurt and even kill - we've seen it in the press ad nauseam.

While I don't think is would be any good for a forum to sit around holding each others hands singing Kumbyah, I also think a forum can be as lively and interesting without sh**ting on the aspirations, choices and positions of other members. Nobody likes a ****** stirrer who's just being one for the sake of it.

From what I gather, before I joined there was this "Hulk" member here who often managed to get even the most patient of you all feather-flapped at times. Negativity even came before brain power when a lot of geniuses here thought I was this hulk thing by another name - remember that!?! Negativity is a curse and it is contagious - don't kid yourself. We all have to be vigilant that we're not in denial about how negative we can be at times, this thread and especially the Sprint thread having devolved into an unfortunately perfect example. There's a LOT of denial here when the subject is raised and hootar did a good job of raising it with his comment.

I don't want a boring forum - who would?! I'm just making this apparently new suggestion on this forum that people be respectful and mindful of other's views before going at a subject like a thoughtless bull at a gate.

[Whitey-AMG]

^^^^
Swings and roundabouts.
This kind of banter has been going on in the forums since time immemorial.
Go back and read the T3 v Bseries GT and GT v F6 wars.......
You take a dose of concrete and develop a thick skin. You mature and you separate the wheat from the chaff.
Although many of us have an almost religious fervour about the cars we own and try to defend the choice when pushed , many of us also realize that it doesnt mean $/^#@ what others think or say. If you are comfortable about your own choices you dont need affirmation from an internetz forum.
This place serves as a bit of fun and rough and tumble and can also be a good reality check for some. Its full of &$/^#@ and opinion and can be a fun pitstop during a difficult day at work.
Look.for what you need and block the stuff you dont......

[hootar]

Originally Posted by cycle myth

Georgegb - there are only two rims I'd suggest you fit to the car:

1) The ones that one it
2) The ones on the current XR8 (non sprint)

Originally Posted by arronm

9s will be fine front and back.

Arronm, Maybe your right and maybe your wrong, but I was wondering do you have any qualifications to give this advice?? Have you done the relevant testing and have the data results to sign off on all the safety requirements for this mod. Does George assume your prepared to take the rap and compensate Him or his family in the event of an accident or worse the death of someone if something goes wrong if he takes your advice. Could he even put a clause in his insurance policy: 'someone from AFForums said its ok'.
My experience tells me everything is fine until **** hits the fan and then your on your own. I'm just not sure I would place my livelihood in the hands of what someone said on a Forum however good his intentions were.
Cars are getting more hi tech and complex with every model change. As an owner it's up too you to make sure any modifications from standard are legal.

George a while ago you posted of the passion and commitment of Dave and Justin when you met them in Sydney. Well cycle myth has worked along side them. He has had access to all the relevant testing and data etc. For all we know he could have signed off on it. Both he and Justin have made it quite clear of what rims are suitable. It's up to you to decide which one to trust.