Hi everyone,
Relatively new here, as well as new to the FiST platform. My primary vehicle is my 2017 Focus RS, which is currently in the shop for an extended period to replace/rebuild the motor and trans after a shop grenaded my engine. Long story, for another time! Anyway, rather than pay for a long term rental, I found a great deal on a local, stock, 2-owner (adult) FiST. Because so much of my "car money" is tied up in the FoRS, I am trying to re-use or re-purpose as much of the existing stuff as I can, and mod smartly whenever the situation arises. Luckily, the car is in GREAT shape, so most of this is just going to be improving the aesthetics and putting my personal touch on the car, and not me chasing max power or being a track-focused build. I purchased this 2015 FiST in November, and it was bone stock minus a set of 16" Enkei's.
So, because this car/build is on a shoestring budget, I am not going to consider swapping in a new set of wheels/tires at this time. I would like to consider going back to 17s in the future for the aesthetics, but for the time being, I am trying to make the most out of what I have. Hoping that someone can help me figure out how to work with the setup that came with my car. With some quick searching, I believe they are 16x7 et42 Enkei J10's:
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As you can probably see here, the stock ride height is one problem, but also the offset seems to be even deeper than OEM! I am not 100% sure, but it appears that the rears are more sucked-in than the fronts? Is that normal on these cars, and does that mean that if I was going to run spacers, that I should run a larger size in the back to end up square? Something like 10mm/15mm F/R, or even 15/20? Can someone suggest a proper spacer setup that would put these wheels at or just short of flush? I have a set of the ST DZX spacers from my FoRS that I ran on the OEM wheels, which allowed for 15mm spacers on stock studs, by using extended shank lugnuts. However, it doesn't look like ST makes those in 4x108, so I was not sure what the best option would be to get these wheels spaced properly.
In the meantime, I decided to get to work with some "arts and crafts" to try and make the car look a little better. I've always been a fan of BBS Motorsport style 2-tone wheels, but obviously those aren't in the cards for this car. But maybe I can at least make it look kinda like it...if you turn your head and squint?
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Tried some "glamour shots" of the finished product. I'm digging the results for my personal style, especially for only being in for ~5-6 cans of Hyper Dip and caliper paint. Just need to get the stance sorted out. I've got a lead on some good coilovers, but would love any suggestions on spacers and specs to ensure proper fitment and minimal/no rubbing.
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Thanks!
Relatively new here, as well as new to the FiST platform. My primary vehicle is my 2017 Focus RS, which is currently in the shop for an extended period to replace/rebuild the motor and trans after a shop grenaded my engine. Long story, for another time! Anyway, rather than pay for a long term rental, I found a great deal on a local, stock, 2-owner (adult) FiST. Because so much of my "car money" is tied up in the FoRS, I am trying to re-use or re-purpose as much of the existing stuff as I can, and mod smartly whenever the situation arises. Luckily, the car is in GREAT shape, so most of this is just going to be improving the aesthetics and putting my personal touch on the car, and not me chasing max power or being a track-focused build. I purchased this 2015 FiST in November, and it was bone stock minus a set of 16" Enkei's.
So, because this car/build is on a shoestring budget, I am not going to consider swapping in a new set of wheels/tires at this time. I would like to consider going back to 17s in the future for the aesthetics, but for the time being, I am trying to make the most out of what I have. Hoping that someone can help me figure out how to work with the setup that came with my car. With some quick searching, I believe they are 16x7 et42 Enkei J10's:
View attachment IMG_9339.jpeg
As you can probably see here, the stock ride height is one problem, but also the offset seems to be even deeper than OEM! I am not 100% sure, but it appears that the rears are more sucked-in than the fronts? Is that normal on these cars, and does that mean that if I was going to run spacers, that I should run a larger size in the back to end up square? Something like 10mm/15mm F/R, or even 15/20? Can someone suggest a proper spacer setup that would put these wheels at or just short of flush? I have a set of the ST DZX spacers from my FoRS that I ran on the OEM wheels, which allowed for 15mm spacers on stock studs, by using extended shank lugnuts. However, it doesn't look like ST makes those in 4x108, so I was not sure what the best option would be to get these wheels spaced properly.
In the meantime, I decided to get to work with some "arts and crafts" to try and make the car look a little better. I've always been a fan of BBS Motorsport style 2-tone wheels, but obviously those aren't in the cards for this car. But maybe I can at least make it look kinda like it...if you turn your head and squint?
View attachment IMG_9667.jpeg
View attachment IMG_9669.jpeg
View attachment IMG_9671.jpeg
View attachment IMG_9675.jpeg
Tried some "glamour shots" of the finished product. I'm digging the results for my personal style, especially for only being in for ~5-6 cans of Hyper Dip and caliper paint. Just need to get the stance sorted out. I've got a lead on some good coilovers, but would love any suggestions on spacers and specs to ensure proper fitment and minimal/no rubbing.
View attachment IMG_9674.jpeg
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Thanks!
