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Old 03-07-2011, 12:16 AM
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TBK - Looks sick man, I love the wheel/color choice!

Throw on some 255/35 and drop it a bit lower :P
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18x9.5+30 245 40 18 no rubbing 1.2 drop


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Originally Posted by tiltmode43
TBK - Looks sick man, I love the wheel/color choice!

Throw on some 255/35 and drop it a bit lower :P
Lmao, I don't know how he's not rubbing. Sure looks like the tire hits the fender... Looks sick man!
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18x9.5+30 245 40 18 no rubbing 1.2 drop
Post that in the Will It Fit thread to hopefully answer future questions
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Lmao, I don't know how he's not rubbing. Sure looks like the tire hits the fender... Looks sick man!
I want to say that he probably is on the rear bumper portion (plastic bumper part) under compression, and maybe the front bumper connector/corner area but hey, that's a part of the process - straightening out kinks. Nice wheels to compliment the car, just wish it was a bit lower/no gap. Still looks great though

I could be wrong too, but I have looked at quite a few different rx8 fitments and can usually tell where/when/if there are issues. Only tbk will know

rx8speciale - looks good, somewhat aggressive + very performance oriented. Can't go wrong that route
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Drop complete, I scrape on one of the two speedbumps to my house; so I need to work that out, otherwise so far so good.
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^looking good.


love all that mazda sitting around your house
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The gray MS6 was in the garage getting the fluids changed....so one is missing in the pic, lol.

Long weekend of car annuals.
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Drop complete, I scrape on one of the two speedbumps to my house; so I need to work that out, otherwise so far so good.
proper angling technique young padawan.
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proper angling technique young padawan.
We shall see, this isn't my first rodeo. But the bump is gnarly, I might go take a grinder to it.
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i should be able to fit +25mm spacer and 245 45 18 on stock wheels and 1inch to 1 1/2 inch and the rear and should i do +25mm spacer in the front with 225 45 18 also stock wheels... all with no rubbin

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Lololol 245/40 all around rookie. Wrong thread
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We shall see, this isn't my first rodeo. But the bump is gnarly, I might go take a grinder to it.
Do it, speedbumps are pointless...
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Do it, speedbumps are pointless...
Agreed.
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Wow i REALLY like those rims ^^
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They look too much like stock rims for me. But they do look good. You got those for an amazing price dude Good job
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Originally Posted by tiltmode43
I want to say that he probably is on the rear bumper portion (plastic bumper part) under compression, and maybe the front bumper connector/corner area but hey, that's a part of the process - straightening out kinks. Nice wheels to compliment the car, just wish it was a bit lower/no gap. Still looks great though
got it right on the money! lol but yesterday i was able to get a grinder and got rid most of the rubbing up front. Only thing that still gives me trouble is that pinch weld behind the wheel, but its nothing a BFH wont solve. The rear still has some rubbing under really hard compression but I bet if I add a bit more camber it will go away.

As for moar low, that will come soon
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I am thinking I should have went +20 now
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they look good!!
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whats the status on your guys front wheel wells to those of you with aggressive fitment and aftermarket front bumpers?
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Don't you have Sifus cell lol?
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Old 03-08-2011, 05:11 PM
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yea, but i wanted more than 1 guys opinion lol. the bottoms of mine are pretty cut up, dunno how important they are for airflow and whatnot. i know the undertray is a big factor for airflow & cooling
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Old 03-08-2011, 06:27 PM
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I took my fender liners off. But I cut some up and left a portion on to cover up the headlights. Theres nothing left behind or under the oil coolers. Just gotta avoid driving on rocks/debris on the road.
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