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Official APEX VW VS-5RS Forged 17" & 18" Wheel Thread
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Answering my own question, looks like the wheel in 18x9+46 is about .2lbs lighter in VS-5RS. I just wanted to find another reason to help justify spending $2k on a 4th set of wheels I don't have room forAsking the questions that matter, but won't make a difference to my lap time, but will make a difference for my back
APEXWheels
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The SM-10RS design will be a bit more convex, which will help get the brake clearances we are targeting. However, that will incur a slight weight penalty as well, so I highly doubt it will be lighter than the 18x9" ET42 VS-5RS.
-Geirsen
Geirsen, I forwarded your information to Peter at 529innovations, who developed the wilwood kit four our cars. He has pdf to scale templates and emailed you. Were you able to get in touch with him?
APEXWheels
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I have not seen an email come through yet. Can you confirm that he sent it over to geirsen@apexraceparts.com?
-Geirsen
APEXWheels
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I just got the email from Peter with the template. I will run it by our engineering team and post the results here. That said, it looks like there are a few different rotor sizes listed for this kit. Would you be able to confirm what specific rotor size you plan to run?
-Geirsen
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Following up!
I had our engineers go ahead and test the 340mm version of the kit, since 370mm and 380mm rotors won't clear 17" wheels. Using the 17x9" ET42 VS-5RS, there were no clearance issues whatsoever, so you will be good to go with that setup using a 340mm rotor.
-Geirsen
Thats good to know! I have been waiting for the 18x9 vs5rs and was looking to run the 370/380mm rotors. Any info would be appreciated.
APEXWheels
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Whoops! I just realized you originally were asking about the new 18x9" ET42 VS-5RS. The 380mm kit interferes with the dropwell and requires a 13mm spacer to clear, so that rotor size will be a no-go for 99% of VW applications. However, the 370mm kit clears the dropwell by 3.5mm, so it is within spec to safely run without spacers. That said, it sounds like the 370mm kit will be the way to go if you plan to pick up a set of the new 18x9" ET42 wheels when they are available later this year!
-Geirsen
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Geirsen,
Could you please forward these templates to the engineering team? Re: https://paragonbrakes.com/track-per...035-6-piston-golf-gti-golf-r-mk5-6-7-8-front/
I'm personally curious if the 355x32mm kit fits the 17x9 wheel options.
Thanks!
https://store-8pb2bpl705.mybigcomme...Size) - Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk5 6 7 Front.pdf
https://store-8pb2bpl705.mybigcomme... VW PQ35 MQB Golf GTI Golf R Mk5678 Front.pdf
Geirsen,
Could you please forward these templates to the engineering team? Re: https://paragonbrakes.com/track-per...035-6-piston-golf-gti-golf-r-mk5-6-7-8-front/
I'm personally curious if the 355x32mm kit fits the 17x9 wheel options.
Thanks!
https://store-8pb2bpl705.mybigcomme...Size) - Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk5 6 7 Front.pdf
https://store-8pb2bpl705.mybigcomme... VW PQ35 MQB Golf GTI Golf R Mk5678 Front.pdf
bentin
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so a totally different caliper and rotors fit? thanks, exactly what I askedMy brakes are 357x34, of course with a two piston floater.
bentin
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I did say exactly that, just pointing out that there's at least a chance.