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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 01:09 PM
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Ah, makes sense. Going to H20i, it's not much of a surprise. Still looks wicked though when aired out.

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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 01:13 PM
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naw, i like my car static. blows people's minds when i tell them im not on air.

my next car will probably be air tho, it's so much more practical.
Old Sep 27, 2011 | 01:29 PM
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The only type of car I would personally own on air would be a VIP styled car. VAG cars can be cool on air as well but realistically, I would probably stick to coils. GTI's can be pretty fast!
Old Sep 27, 2011 | 01:32 PM
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looking to go lower...and slaughter all wheel gap. any tips on tire size ill need?

rim specs are:
19x8.5 +25 (245/35 tires up front)
19x9.5 +35 (275/30 tires in the rear)

the rear fender is trimmed and the rear metal tab removed, i realize i may have issues with the front clear corner...

i suspect these tires i currently have on will be too meaty though, i might have to step it down a notch in size, any ideas on tire size?


heres the most recent pic i could find, only thing changed since the pic was taken is the front tires (now they are the same brand as the rears in this pic)

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Old Sep 27, 2011 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by \\Konig\\
looking to go lower...and slaughter all wheel gap.
i hope it'll low enough for you
Old Sep 27, 2011 | 04:37 PM
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haha...im 90% sure it will!
Old Sep 27, 2011 | 04:55 PM
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Hmm, I would recommend checking to see where you would have rubbing issues, and choose sizing accordingly. To do so, slowly drive forward/back onto a curb incline. When you sense rubbing, pull the e-brake and go check out to see where it is rubbing and determine how much smaller tire size you would need. Remember, a 10mm increase/decrease in tire size will equate to a ~5mm change to outer position (keep in mind that different tire brands/models have differing sidewall designs as well).
Old Sep 27, 2011 | 05:51 PM
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thanks tilt, good idea!

and yeah i agree on the sidewall designs, the nitto 555 tires i have on now have a very straight sidewall, but i remember when i had falkens the sidewall had an almost stretched look and the tires were the same size
Old Sep 27, 2011 | 11:50 PM
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I like...i like...
Old Sep 28, 2011 | 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by monchie



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Me too!!
Old Sep 28, 2011 | 11:42 AM
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 01:19 PM
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 01:21 PM
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That red S2 is killin it.
Old Sep 28, 2011 | 01:58 PM
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 02:59 PM
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So today I get a hole in the sidewall of my tire, what a pain in the ***, now trying to find a new tire which sucks because Exclaim UHPs are discontinued.
Old Sep 28, 2011 | 06:44 PM
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Im pretty sure the red s2 is running 20/10 +20 rear 20/9 +20 front
Old Sep 28, 2011 | 06:48 PM
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http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/...onMazdaRX8.jpg
http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/...nMazdaRX82.jpg

18/10 +35 rear 18/9 +15 front need some help again tilt showing pics haha im terrible with computers
Old Sep 28, 2011 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by jesse rx8
http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/...onMazdaRX8.jpg
http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/...nMazdaRX82.jpg

18/10 +35 rear 18/9 +15 front need some help again tilt showing pics haha im terrible with computers
To post pictures, simply surround those links you posted with the following brackets, minus the asterisk:

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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by tiltmode43
to post pictures, simply surround those links you posted with the following brackets, minus the asterisk:

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baller!!!!
Old Sep 28, 2011 | 08:58 PM
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All SHAT, he has two pairs of wheels..........BALLA
Old Sep 28, 2011 | 09:06 PM
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this guys balllinnn hard !!!!!! One of the cleanest R3s ever
Old Sep 28, 2011 | 11:03 PM
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Those 20s look clean. Never thought id say that.
Old Sep 29, 2011 | 11:48 AM
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After seeing it on the 20's, I don't think those Meisters(?) look right.
Old Sep 29, 2011 | 03:15 PM
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Yep, it needs to be lower and have spacers for the works.
Old Sep 29, 2011 | 11:14 PM
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The R3 kit really looks great. I can't say I'm the biggest fan of the car overall but it seems enough people here love it! Props for taking the 'donk' out of 20's though

Originally Posted by jtripp06
baller!!!!
Originally Posted by ZumnRx8
All SHAT, he has two pairs of wheels..........BALLA
Originally Posted by Rotary-RX8
this guys balllinnn hard !!!!!! One of the cleanest R3s ever
lol!

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