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Old May 28, 2012 | 12:23 PM
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R3 with VR G2 Type2 in 19s

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Specs: F - 19xx8.5 +43 R - 19x10.5 + 35
Tires: F - 245/35/19 R - 275/30/19

Comments: The rear is super flushed with no poke'age but the front can use a 15MM spacer to match. It's lowered ~2 inches on coil overs.











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Old May 28, 2012 | 12:28 PM
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Nice car and nice rims you are lucky but i don't like rear splash guard i think it is for series 1.
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Old May 28, 2012 | 04:41 PM
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Thanks! I am still trying to decide whether or not to keep the S1 rear aero flares on. Good thing is that it's held on by double side tape and a single screw on the inner fender liner. So, I can take it off anytime without damage to the bumper or paint. I would prefer to find an OEM S2 rear flares similar to fiberglass piece by M's Customz.
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Old May 28, 2012 | 07:43 PM
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If you ever decide to get rid of the rear flares shoot me a pm.
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Old May 28, 2012 | 07:46 PM
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Sometimes I regret getting another S1.

S2's look beautiful.
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Old May 28, 2012 | 07:59 PM
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You didn't have to roll your rear fenders? No rubbing over bumps or hard turns?

Looks great!
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Old May 28, 2012 | 08:05 PM
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looks real nice!
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Old May 28, 2012 | 08:12 PM
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looks really nice, I wish I could run with no front plate on my R3
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Old May 28, 2012 | 08:34 PM
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Thanks everyone! I did have to roll my rear fenders and trim a little bit of the top plastic fender liner to clear. The mods are very minor. Will be installing some H&R 15mm spacers in the front this week with extended studs. Goddesshunter, you have first dibs on the rear aero flares if I decide to take them off.

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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 07:28 AM
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Damn - those look really nice. I am hoping someone will post a Series 2 with some Advan RS rims. I really think it will look great, but don't want to shell out the money to try it out myself.
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 08:45 AM
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How do the staggered wheels handle? Any understeer now that you have 8.5" in the front and 10.5" in the back?
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 08:50 AM
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No understeer since the tires are not too far apart 245vs 275. However, the 275s in the rear makes the car stay much more planted in turns where you can push harder and not break the tail loose.
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 04:44 PM
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jesus 275 is overkill on a NA rx8

Looks pretty good though.

Same rims on the rmagic rx8 except in 18inch

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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 04:49 PM
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Looks good.
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 04:53 PM
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Those look like Type 1 on the rMagic car and mine are Type 2 with a lip. Either way, 275 is damn beefy looking
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 05:02 PM
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Yeah they sure do look cool.
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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 12:09 PM
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Very nice!
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by EricB
jesus 275 is overkill on a NA rx8

Looks pretty good though.

Same rims on the rmagic rx8 except in 18inch

I would pay someone to not put those side mirrors on their R3. Nice wheels thought!
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