Mod: Enkei PF09 + Front Splitter + Side Skirts

[FlyingMiata23]

DIY Front splitter and side skirts installed! PF09 installed!

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[StingertimeNC]

Looks great!

 

[FlyingMiata23]

Looks great!

Thank you! Planning on my next mod.. stay tuned!

 

[FlyingMiata23]

 

[Roadtripper]

DIY Front splitter and side skirts installed! PF09 installed!

Nice choice, what are your wheel/tire specs?

 

[FlyingMiata23]

Nice choice, what are your wheel/tire specs?

Tire are stock, continental all season sport 235/40/18. Wheels are 18x8.5 with et45. It sticks outwards 12mm more than stock, which is hardly noticeable.

 

[LyonIV]

Did you notice a big weight difference in wheels?

 

[FlyingMiata23]

Did you notice a big weight difference in wheels?

Yes - the OEM wheels I weighed were around 30lbs each. The Enkei PF-09 18x8.5 are around 20lbs each.

 

[Padre Dave]

You probably shared this previously, but what is the source of your side panels and front spoiler?

 

[FlyingMiata23]

You probably shared this previously, but what is the source of your side panels and front spoiler?

Ah I forgot to mention that! They came from Ebay, and shipping is from CA. It is a Chinese company, which means that the quality will be good if not great.

Front splitter: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1764363321...ADD0zwNpD9wUfFuyc7WDq9aSjw==|tkp:BFBM2o-nlrBk

Side panel: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1764421739...kcFHl7zACl0+w0UNTW1q2Lqu4=|tkp:Bk9SR9yPp5awZA

They do also offer a rear diffuser: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1964542782...naP+I68JxEHg95GfJO7WRVsC8Q==|tkp:BFBM2o-nlrBk.

I decided to not go for the rear diffuser because I like the look of the OEM diffuser (simple design and gloss black paint that goes with the panda look). DIY is super easy - I have never installed bodykit before and I just went and grabbed a floor jack and powers screw driver from Harbor Freight. Entire installation took me 2 hours. Quite happy with the result also, have been over 100 mph (in a safe enclosed environment!) and everything stays inplace and sturdy.

 

[Ab175]

Seems like these wheels are out of stock everywhere in this size. Where did you get them from?

 

[FlyingMiata23]

Seems like these wheels are out of stock everywhere in this size. Where did you get them from?

I got them from a guy locally - he bought the wheels brand new but did not clear his sti brakes. Sets were 1600$ on Ebay back in June. I was not specificallty looking for PF09, but I know they can be hard to get. You can also try 18x8/8.5/9, et 35-50. All the specs that falls between the range can fit.

 

[Ab175]

Yeah I found 18x9 with 42mm offset. Thinking that might work, your car looks great! How does the front lip install? Do you have to drill into the factory front bumper?

 

[FlyingMiata23]

Yeah I found 18x9 with 42mm offset. Thinking that might work, your car looks great! How does the front lip install? Do you have to drill into the factory front bumper?

18x9 with 42 will work, check the fitment on willtheyfit.com, it will tell u how much the wheel sticks outward than the OEM wheels. Then you can check if they rub or not, although it shouldn't if u dont plan to drop your car.
For the front lip I had to drill holes on front bumper or else it will fall off (if you go too fast, espesically I take it to track too). I used self-drilling screws for easy installation, but the best way might be to take off the bumper and bolt the front lip on (way more sturdy and secured).

 

[Ab175]

Do you have any other pictures of the car on those wheels? I am ready to pull the trigger, just want to see other angles.

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