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Old 02-16-2013, 11:48 PM
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you upgraded your powertrix springs?
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Old 02-16-2013, 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.
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Old 02-16-2013, 11:52 PM
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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
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Old 02-16-2013, 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.
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Old 02-16-2013, 11:59 PM
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Yeah and it's not completely necessary. But just something for the future.
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Old 02-17-2013, 12:03 AM
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****, just saw they don't have +38 with a 9.5" wheel.
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Old 02-17-2013, 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.
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Old 02-17-2013, 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.
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Old 02-17-2013, 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.
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Old 02-17-2013, 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
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Old 02-17-2013, 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.
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Old 02-17-2013, 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 02-17-2013, 10:34 PM
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Old 02-18-2013, 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"

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Old 02-18-2013, 03:55 PM
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G*** Station shot!

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Old 02-18-2013, 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 02-18-2013, 04:15 PM
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meaty fitment yum.
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Old 02-18-2013, 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.
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Old 02-18-2013, 05:12 PM
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What's up with the gas station shots...

We should make one up...
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Old 02-18-2013, 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
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Old 02-18-2013, 06:43 PM
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^my thoughts exactly.
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Old 02-18-2013, 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.
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Old 02-19-2013, 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.
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Old 02-20-2013, 08:03 AM
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only you would have *** ON your car.
Wait,I thought everyone did.
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Old 02-20-2013, 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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