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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 05:32 AM
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thanks sifu! I have a pair of clearcorners that i no longer need with the new bumper, willing to sell them if you need them! =]
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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by \\Konig\\
thanks sifu! i have a pair of clearcorners that i no longer need with the new bumper, willing to sell them if you need them! =]
Send a PM my way if you need a solid buyer .
Old Jul 16, 2013 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by SayNoToPistons
Send a PM my way if you need a solid buyer .
back off I already pm'ed him. LOL
Old Jul 16, 2013 | 11:23 AM
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sorry you two, sifu wasted no time and actually pm'ed me last night lol...!
Old Jul 16, 2013 | 11:43 AM
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I'll just take the entire car then.
Old Jul 16, 2013 | 02:23 PM
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Old Jul 16, 2013 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by \\Konig\\
thanks sifu! i have a pair of clearcorners that i no longer need with the new bumper, willing to sell them if you need them! =]
I need a set, you wanna pitch them this way?
Old Jul 16, 2013 | 03:50 PM
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sold them a few hours after i made that post, sorry!
Old Jul 16, 2013 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by \\Konig\\
sorry you two, sifu wasted no time and actually pm'ed me last night lol...!
Now I can have clear corners on both the Vertex bumpers
Old Jul 17, 2013 | 01:24 AM
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Spoiled ****.
Old Jul 18, 2013 | 02:48 AM
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Old Jul 18, 2013 | 01:45 PM
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I ******* love that thing
Old Jul 18, 2013 | 06:31 PM
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Looking good. If I wasn't a track addict I'd be all over this look. Stock yet slammed on dollar$b's.
Old Jul 18, 2013 | 10:46 PM
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You need a body kit...lol
Old Jul 18, 2013 | 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by monchie
You need a body kit...lol
Why? I love the stock kit with a sexy set of wheels
Old Jul 19, 2013 | 11:07 AM
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I am the same way, I love the functional fitment look and the fact that I can go from the track to being in a car show and just wash her, but man, I'm tempted to make my FC slammed and flush as hell.
Old Jul 19, 2013 | 11:20 AM
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I like looking at a some flushed out rides. Really depends on execution of the mods. Well I'm that way with anything car related. I would never own a flushed car though but can appreciate a properly setup ride. The problem with the "scene" is too many trashed ghetto looking rides.
Old Jul 19, 2013 | 09:39 PM
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Why? I love the stock kit with a sexy set of wheels

I said "lol" at the end. I was just kidding about it, and i don't think he needs it because his ride is too low already, and it will just damage the body kit...
Old Jul 19, 2013 | 11:02 PM
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Is there anyone out there that will be willing to help me with my new wheels and fitment? I got an email from the place that is building my wheels and I'm not sure how to answer it :-/

Here is the email:

"Here are the specs that you'll be getting. Typically it looks best when an RX8 has matching lip sizes front and rear, however due to the BBK face up front, this makes the offset quite low. One alternative is that we can shave the backpad about ~4mm which brings the offset up to +16. Let me know if you want to do that. Extra lip is always nice

Either way, let me know if this idea interests you. If not, then we will proceed as planned with the 4" rear and 3.5" front lips.

19x10.5 +27 rear - 4" lip
19x10.5 +24 front - 3.5" lip, can be 10.5 +12 with 4" lip"

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Old Jul 19, 2013 | 11:28 PM
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Have fun with those specs, lol.
Old Jul 19, 2013 | 11:32 PM
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Stop hating, 9k. He gets to do wuteva he wants regardless of haters.
Old Jul 20, 2013 | 03:48 AM
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those specs wont be too hard to fit up. I was running 18x10.5 + 22 all around with 265/35's and it fit fine, just needs a roll, bumper tabs shaved, and enough low and camber to get them under the fenders.

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Old Jul 20, 2013 | 05:08 AM
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Originally Posted by ableobject
Is there anyone out there that will be willing to help me with my new wheels and fitment? I got an email from the place that is building my wheels and I'm not sure how to answer it :-/

Here is the email:

"Here are the specs that you'll be getting. Typically it looks best when an RX8 has matching lip sizes front and rear, however due to the BBK face up front, this makes the offset quite low. One alternative is that we can shave the backpad about ~4mm which brings the offset up to +16. Let me know if you want to do that. Extra lip is always nice

Either way, let me know if this idea interests you. If not, then we will proceed as planned with the 4" rear and 3.5" front lips.

19x10.5 +27 rear - 4" lip
19x10.5 +24 front - 3.5" lip, can be 10.5 +12 with 4" lip"
I already told you what would fit and what wouldn't. Stop posting here or you're just going to get dumbass remarks from people like 9k, as already proven.

Those are some really easy specs to fit with the right tires. Just go with x10.5 +24 up front. No one is going to notice a half inch difference in lips. People barely notice the 1" difference in mine.
Old Jul 20, 2013 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Danmn858

I already told you what would fit and what wouldn't. Stop posting here or you're just going to get dumbass remarks from people like 9k, as already proven.

Those are some really easy specs to fit with the right tires. Just go with x10.5 +24 up front. No one is going to notice a half inch difference in lips. People barely notice the 1" difference in mine.
I dont care about the comments or remarks, id just like some experienced help.. I was reposting because I was unsure how to reply to the email .. I know we talked about the +24/27 offset but, I wasn't sure what "shaving the backpad" will ultimately do to the wheels or what the extra offset will do to the fitment. I'm aware that, being this aggressive, any amount of change can cause issues. So I'd rather ask, and get flamed of criticized, than not at least try to ask for help..
Old Jul 20, 2013 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by willnordacgreen1211
those specs wont be too hard to fit up. I was running 18x10.5 + 22 all around with 265/35's and it fit fine, just needs a roll, bumper tabs shaved, and enough low and camber to get them under the fenders.
That's a sexy 8 is that a silver rx7 shell next to you?

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