Looking to get into Solo Racing... for now...

Ok, it goes like this... I talked w/ some people representing the Chicago region SCCA at CAS on Friday. I gave some info to be on a mailing list as well as took some info (brochures and the like)...
I will be getting 16" Kosei Racing Senecas (my 1st choice from the very beginning) rims and some performance all-season tires via Tire Rack. It seems that I will be getting Bridgestone RE910s since they are performance all-season tires which I have on the stock 14" steelies.

I just want a good-looking setup that will take me to the track, work for me on the track and take me around Chicagoland (even during winter). Is this stupid? :confused: I have been wanting rims for the longest time... so much so it hurts... :(

Any opinions on these rims?
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/images/kosei/swap/kos_race_seneka_w_ci3_l.jpg

If someone has recommendations on a lighter wheel which is very similar, pls. go ahead and say so. It would also be nice to supply a place where to get them...

i hear kosei K1's are pretty light.. what about those 15 inch rotas? velox makes vx-8r rims which are 17 lbs for 16 inches.. not bad i guess

Originally posted by igo4bmx
i hear kosei K1's are pretty light.. what about those 15 inch rotas? velox makes vx-8r rims which are 17 lbs for 16 inches.. not bad i guess
Yeah, I was also looking at those K1s on Tire Rack... $100 more but, I'd like to have a white wheel w/ polished lip. Moreover, I'd prefer a 7 spoke rim. And, 15's isn't much to look at imho. :rolleyes:
Also, the VX-8Rs may be a good choice but, it doesn't fit what I have mentioned already.

Originally posted by xivera

Yeah, I was also looking at those K1s on Tire Rack... $100 more but, I'd like to have a white wheel w/ polished lip. Moreover, I'd prefer a 7 spoke rim. And, 15's isn't much to look at imho. :rolleyes:
Also, the VX-8Rs may be a good choice but, it doesn't fit what I have mentioned already.

yeah polished lips are the way to go!!
anyways i can't think of any other rims.. so that may be your best bet... let us know when you get em!

Those wheels are sharp! Do look at the Rotas. Inexpensive, and lightweight to boot!

Just remember looks doesn't win :)

If you can afford get two sets of tires/wheels. Have one for autocrossing and one for daily driving.

visit my help page too: http://home.dejazzd.com/mlouie/autocross.html

Originally posted by CivicSiRacer
Just remember looks doesn't win :)

If you can afford get two sets of tires/wheels. Have one for autocrossing and one for daily driving.

visit my help page too: http://home.dejazzd.com/mlouie/autocross.html

just wondering but does Konig get mad when you run koseis for autocross? Iwould think they would