New Wheels Enkei RPF1

[Josh]

I needed to find a wheel larger than stock to clear my recent brake upgrades (require a minimum 16" wheel)
In the process of upsizing the brakes I converted to a 5 x 114.3 bolt pattern. This is a very common bolt pattern and gave me more options for wheels especially in RWD offsets.

After looking around I settled on Enkei RPF1s. They are a very popular wheel in the tuner and racing crowd due to their light weight. I dropped almost 10lbs per corner in the back. I also feel that they are a sporty take on the stock wheels. I know that is up for debate and not everyone will like these. But I do, and with my hub and brake setup it is impossible to run stock wheels on my car.

The wheels are 1" wider than stock all around, and the tire heights are identical to the stock heights. I built some extra offset into the hubs when I was machining them to make the sidewalls sit as flush with the fenders as possible, but not rub under full compression.

Fronts - 16x7 ET35 205/45R16
Rears - 17x9 ET35 255/45R17

https://i.imgur.com/yQwQN0Ph.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/HCjEBMvh.jpg

[Bitsyncmaster]

I kind of like them. It would take some time to get use to them. New cars these days are using higher spoke counts so it's a big change only seeing 6 double spokes. My Camry has 10 spokes.

[Michael]

Perfect offset and ride height!

[DavidProehl]

Great work! While the original rims have become tied to the appearance as much as the stainless steel, I think this is a great selection and is certainly in the spirit of the DeLorean. Plus, you'll be now be able to stop safely during your 300 kph Sunday drives, which is really what is most important.

[Bitsyncmaster]

I think black center caps would set it off. Could probably 3D print some with a logo of your liking.

[Henrik]

Very nice Josh!

[DMC-Ron]

I like the wheels. I think Dave is on to something though. Print a cap. Make it semi-clear. Add an LED array. Set it up with a force gauge so it will change color with speed. It should go dark at 88.

Ron

[white out]

It might just be when I grew up, but I am a believer that RPF1 look good on anything. These were definitely a good move.

[Josh]

Im surprised everyone likes them it seems anything other than the stock wheels gets alot of differing opinions.
I will be 3d printing some center caps that look very similar to stock. Rons Idea would be pretty cool but im not that smart! LOL

[Helirich]

Im surprised everyone likes them it seems anything other than the stock wheels gets alot of differing opinions.
I will be 3d printing some center caps that look very similar to stock. Rons Idea would be pretty cool but im not that smart! LOL

I like the wheels, but this guy doesn't.


I have pondered this idea before. it would be a fairly intensive project but do-able. I think some Chrysler products use the same spline count as our rear stub shafts. The front spindles are 30mm od, it would me a matter of finding a hub with a similar or larger bearing. You could also simply re drill the hubs, but i do not trust the casting that much.

All in all, quite a bit of effort that would outweigh the gains. But i am of the belief that deloreans look silly with anything other than the stock rims.

[Michael]

I like the wheels, but this guy doesn't.

Thank goodness we have you to search through the archives and sniff out this wretched owner and cast the light of shame on him for having the unmitigated gall to change his mind about what he does to his car.

I don't know how long you spent on this witch hunt but it was well worth it.

Based on this new information I demand Josh be drummed out of the Delorean community, his car disassembled and it's pieces be sent all over the globe as a warning to others who dare change their mind.

[Helirich]

Thank goodness we have you to search through the archives and sniff out this wretched owner and cast the light of shame on him for having the unmitigated gall to change his mind about what he does to his car.

I don't know how long you spent on this witch hunt but it was well worth it.

Based on this new information I demand Josh be drummed out of the Delorean community, his car disassembled and it's pieces be sent all over the globe as a warning to others who dare change their mind.

Came across it accidentally, ha-ha. I assure you it's all in good fun.

[Josh]

I still think stock wheels look best on a delorean.
But you cannot fit large brakes under the stock wheels so I made a compromise.

Keep searching ive said this before too.
I look forward to the day when you stop posting on this forum.

[Josh]

his car disassembled

Im halfway there!

[Ron]

Im halfway there!May I have the LS?

[dmcman73]

Thank goodness we have you to search through the archives and sniff out this wretched owner and cast the light of shame on him for having the unmitigated gall to change his mind about what he does to his car.

I don't know how long you spent on this witch hunt but it was well worth it.

Based on this new information I demand Josh be drummed out of the Delorean community, his car disassembled and it's pieces be sent all over the globe as a warning to others who dare change their mind.

So, a more modern "drawn and quartered" execution.

I don't know who Josh thinks he is changing his mind or doing what he wants with his car...the nerve and audacity of this guy. And how dare he share all of his steps with the world, who needs more of these modifications on the road???

[Josh]

So, a more modern "drawn and quartered" execution.

Only if it is done with four other deloreans.

[Michael]

Only if it is done with four other deloreans.

At least one would stall out and one wouldn't even start leaving a screwed up draw and quarter and one jacked up DeLorean.

[Josh]

Getting some miles on the car, the suspension is properly settled and things are sitting nice as far as im concerned.

https://i.imgur.com/CnvaUuLh.jpg

[Helirich]

Are the brakes noticeable better? Did you incorporate any "anti-lock" tech in it?

[Josh]

The brakes went from inadequate to adequate. I no longer need to slam the pedal to the floor to stop after a heavy throttle situation. This car is in the 500whp territory now so it needs alot of brake.
I am also using the Bosch iBooster which is working very well.

I have thought about implementing ABS but it would be more trouble that it is worth and impossible to setup properly especially as the car has different diameter wheels front and back.

[Mark D]

Looking really great Josh. You've got the wheel/tire fitment and ride height dialed in nicely as well. :thumbup2:

Those rotors up front are absolutely massive compared to stock so hopefully that gives you the extra stopping power you need. I can't remember what brake master/booster setup you are running... Do you have a proportioning valve or anything to dial in the front/rear bias?

[Josh]

Looking really great Josh. You've got the wheel/tire fitment and ride height dialed in nicely as well. :thumbup2:

Those rotors up front are absolutely massive compared to stock so hopefully that gives you the extra stopping power you need. I can't remember what brake master/booster setup you are running... Do you have a proportioning valve or anything to dial in the front/rear bias?

Thanks Mark, means alot.

I am thinking of a little bit of spacer up front but its purely cosmetic.
Im running a Gen1 iBooster sourced from a Honda CRV. Still using the stock master cylinder and with slightly larger bore from calipers (57mm vs 54mm) and as a result there is more travel. I modified the pedal linkage to make up for it but ideally I should start considering a bigger master. No proportioning valve yet want to break in the clutch more before I start beating on it and testing the limits of the brake system and dialing it in.

[Mark D]

Cool, I appreciate the additional info. The work that you're putting into these custom brake setups is pretty extensive so it's really interesting to know more about what goes into it.

[white out]

The stance looks great

[Henrik]

https://i.imgur.com/HCjEBMvh.jpg

Josh - how do you get your Delorean in/out of your shop? Do you turn the car sideways thru the door on the left? :)

[Mark D]

Josh - how do you get your Delorean in/out of your shop? Do you turn the car sideways thru the door on the left? :)

My guess:
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[Josh]

its not ideal. I have (1) 14' door so i come at an angle. Im hoping to install two 10' doors eventually.