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Old Feb 16, 2013 | 11:48 PM
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you upgraded your powertrix springs?
Old Feb 16, 2013 | 11:49 PM
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I have Stance but they are basically the same thing, they use 2.5" 200mm springs. So I got swift 2.5" 200mm springs (pick your spring rate)The springs that some with the Stance and Powertrix are cheapies.
Old Feb 16, 2013 | 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by saynotopistons
are those work kranze series? Looks a bit out of place with the blingy chrome... Like it belongs on a hooptie impala.
works vs-kf
Old Feb 16, 2013 | 11:54 PM
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hrm ... that's a little more work than I was wanting to take on but I have an aero front lip to install too. perhaps I'll do it all at once.

Will have to remember this thread once I get it all done.
Old Feb 16, 2013 | 11:59 PM
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Yeah and it's not completely necessary. But just something for the future.
Old Feb 17, 2013 | 12:03 AM
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****, just saw they don't have +38 with a 9.5" wheel.
Old Feb 17, 2013 | 02:47 PM
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so I fell back on the more traditional choice

+23 w/ 245/40ZR18 Continental ExtremeContact DW

Tires are back-ordered, may need to get creative.
Old Feb 17, 2013 | 03:07 PM
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those MB battles in 18x9.5 +15 is really not that agressive. run a 245/35 tire and a slight fender roll and its all good.
Old Feb 17, 2013 | 03:14 PM
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The +23 with a 245/40 should work out well. A rubber mallet fender roll should mostly get you where you need to be.
Old Feb 17, 2013 | 03:23 PM
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sweet... will likely be a few weeks till everything is here, sorted, and mounted. Will be sure to post final specs when done.

Thanks for not flaming me while I hijacked the thread
Old Feb 17, 2013 | 05:02 PM
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I got my mb battles wrapped with 225/40s for the front & 235/40s for the rear. Might run 5mm or 7mm slip on spacers for the rear if i dont get the look im going for.
Old Feb 17, 2013 | 09:21 PM
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make sure to do extended studs if you use slip on spacers. I know multiple rx8 owners whose wheels fell off because they cheaped out on the studs.
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Old Feb 17, 2013 | 10:34 PM
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 01:49 PM
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jesus christ this thread got real nerdy recently.
"my lowering springs"
"stretching 245/40s on my 9.5"

BLLLLUUUUURRRRRRYYYYYYYY
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 03:55 PM
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G*** Station shot!

Old Feb 18, 2013 | 04:02 PM
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lol, a 245/40 on a 9.5 is stretch? and nothing with lowering springs will be aggressive. ever.


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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 04:15 PM
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meaty fitment yum.
Old Feb 18, 2013 | 04:57 PM
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d.miracle- Your car looks phenomenal! Not to derail, but did you do something to your tail lights? They look dark but not tinted.
Old Feb 18, 2013 | 05:12 PM
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What's up with the gas station shots...

We should make one up...
Old Feb 18, 2013 | 06:26 PM
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Gas station shots are the best. All the lighting brings out all the shitty dents dings scratches bird **** *** cracked windows untrimmed zipties pubes etc.... Classy type stuff
Old Feb 18, 2013 | 06:43 PM
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^my thoughts exactly.
Old Feb 18, 2013 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by d.miracle
^working on it getting new barrels for my 3 piece front wheels soon just running the white 2 piece ones for now. eventually ill get another set of white ones for the rears.
Hey d.mircale,

If you are getting rid of the two front 2piece I'd pick them up.
Old Feb 19, 2013 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by derek king
Gas station shots are the best. All the lighting brings out all the shitty dents dings scratches bird **** *** cracked windows untrimmed zipties pubes etc.... Classy type stuff
only you would have *** ON your car.
Old Feb 20, 2013 | 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Danmn858
only you would have *** ON your car.
Wait,I thought everyone did.
Old Feb 20, 2013 | 10:09 AM
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Wait,I thought everyone did.
he's not quite there yet, one day Danny, one day


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