New rims, .... not as thrilled as I thought I would be... Opinions?
11-09-2010, 07:19 PM
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New rims, .... not as thrilled as I thought I would be... Opinions?
So I finally got my new rims and got em on.... and.... 
... Idk.... I guess Im not as thrilled as I thought Id be... I snapped a quick pic but Ill get a better one tommorow..... Whatdyall think bout em...?
... Idk.... I guess Im not as thrilled as I thought Id be... I snapped a quick pic but Ill get a better one tommorow..... Whatdyall think bout em...?
11-09-2010, 08:31 PM
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Yeah the picture did make those corners stick out an odd ammount.
I was planning on getting:
Rear areo flares
front lip
(I already have blue lug nuts on their way)
clear corners
and I was considering loweing it but can anyone tell me how much a lowering kit will cost?(for an average / lower average $ one)
Thanks for all the suggestions!
I was planning on getting:
Rear areo flares
front lip
(I already have blue lug nuts on their way)
clear corners
and I was considering loweing it but can anyone tell me how much a lowering kit will cost?(for an average / lower average $ one)
Thanks for all the suggestions!
11-10-2010, 06:24 PM
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The more I look at it the more I agree, I definitly need to drop it, I snapped some more pics(below) I guess theyre not as bad as I initially saw them as, but definitly needs some touchups.
How hard is it to install lowering springs?
How hard is it to install lowering springs?
11-10-2010, 06:34 PM
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Not hard at all really, just time consuming. Just make sure you have the right tools for the job and a solid day set aside. My first time installing suspension was when I installed my stance coilovers. There really isn't anything that you can mess up, its pretty straight forward.
11-10-2010, 06:54 PM
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lowering it could be as easy as buying lowering springs such as the Tein S -Tech springs. that will help eliminate a majority of that wheel gap.
Those run between $200 and $250.
some people take the opportunity to upgrade the struts as well since you'll need to remove the strut to install the springs but that's up to you and your budget. I used to have Koni Struts + Tein S-Techs and the drop was quite nice.
If you want even MORE control over ride height and dampening, then you could consider coilovers but a quality kit will cost you around $2,000.
moral of the story: lowering your car is quite simple and can either be relatively affordable or quite expensive. It all comes down to what YOU want to do with your car, what your expectations are, and how much money you're willing to spend to get there.
Those run between $200 and $250.
some people take the opportunity to upgrade the struts as well since you'll need to remove the strut to install the springs but that's up to you and your budget. I used to have Koni Struts + Tein S-Techs and the drop was quite nice.
If you want even MORE control over ride height and dampening, then you could consider coilovers but a quality kit will cost you around $2,000.
moral of the story: lowering your car is quite simple and can either be relatively affordable or quite expensive. It all comes down to what YOU want to do with your car, what your expectations are, and how much money you're willing to spend to get there.
11-10-2010, 09:29 PM
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I would say, stealth corners, blue or black lugs like everyone has said. Drop it.. and maybe a set of black fender strakes. Other than that, the window tint looks sweet as it is.. But do what you want man. I think the blue lugs would give the wheels a little character instead of being a huge black void.. but that is just me.
11-10-2010, 09:45 PM
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To each his own Tweek. I like the Polished strakes I have on my VR. It just adds a little aggressiveness to it. It was just a thought I figured I would throw out there.
