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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 08:55 AM
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So I am now thinking that my rims are not actually +42...... They stick out more like a +32. Ill snap some better pics today, thanks for posting the ones you did 9k.
Old Feb 10, 2011 | 08:57 AM
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 01:45 PM
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Fender is fixed! Paint should be finished around this time tomorrow and ill be picking her up and putting the wheels back on!

Old Feb 10, 2011 | 02:09 PM
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Gonna look good with that shaved trunk! Be sure to post pics
Old Feb 10, 2011 | 02:12 PM
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Sweet! That badgeless trunk is clean... I want
Old Feb 12, 2011 | 02:29 PM
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 05:36 PM
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 06:07 PM
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Thats what I'm talking about. I'm finally lowered on eibachs and just feel like its not low enough
Old Feb 12, 2011 | 06:11 PM
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Get low...

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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 06:41 PM
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cheater...
Got my car loaded with 350lbs of crap; about to drive 2300 miles. It's low to begin with but now I have 1.5" clearance under my car
Old Feb 12, 2011 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Ross_Dawg
Get low...
get lower

Old Feb 12, 2011 | 08:33 PM
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 08:40 PM
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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 09:13 PM
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Great shot; love the lug nut color
Old Feb 12, 2011 | 09:25 PM
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Thanks That is the old setup. The pic is me backing into my driveway checking clearance.
Old Feb 12, 2011 | 10:08 PM
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Took off my XXR's to get em repainted, waiting on coilovers to come in and some other goodies. Totally bro.
Old Feb 13, 2011 | 02:06 AM
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 03:31 AM
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^I saw that today...I personally didn't like it. to each their own. That 8 didn't belong there
Old Feb 13, 2011 | 08:16 AM
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im thinking of changing my tires to 255 40 18 on wedssports tc105n 18x 9.5 +30 because i like the meety tire look, suggestions of if it will be good decision ???
Old Feb 13, 2011 | 08:47 AM
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There is a reason I didn't tell you to put 255/40 in the first place. It is too tall and will very likely rub on the fender liner and the metal behind it. It can be done, but involves some work.
Old Feb 13, 2011 | 08:57 AM
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so u think 255 35 18 or 265 35 18 would be better..
245 40 18 would be to stretch for 9.5 ?
Old Feb 13, 2011 | 09:01 AM
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Not what I said at all. 255/35 will fit without issue if you have rolled fenders but will give you more wheel gap. 265/35 will require more work to have it fit since they are wide.
Old Feb 13, 2011 | 09:33 AM
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Someday my car will be in this thread.

canaryrx - If you had a frame you'd be laying rail, put some blocks under it and teach the sport tuners how to drag. lol
Old Feb 13, 2011 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Chad D.
Someday my car will be in this thread.

canaryrx - If you had a frame you'd be laying rail, put some blocks under it and teach the sport tuners how to drag. lol
I've thought about it
Old Feb 13, 2011 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by rx 8speciale
so u think 255 35 18 or 265 35 18 would be better..
245 40 18 would be to stretch for 9.5 ?
why not a 265/30?


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