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05-03-2007 | 07:50 PM

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New Wheels

Finally got my new wheels on the car despite the rain today. 18X8 with 2.5" lip up front and 18X9 with 3" lip in the rear.

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05-03-2007 | 08:15 PM

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Looks good

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05-03-2007 | 09:21 PM

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Looks good

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05-03-2007 | 09:51 PM

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not bad, needs a drop to kill the 4x4 gap action in the front though

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05-03-2007 | 10:37 PM

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Will your a mod freak! LOL ... but I like the wheels!

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05-03-2007 | 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 7andan8

Will your a mod freak! LOL ... but I like the wheels!

I'll be adding a few more mods in the next couple of months.

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05-03-2007 | 10:45 PM

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not bad, needs a drop to kill the 4x4 gap action in the front though

I'm gonna have to keep the 4x4 action up front cause the lip barely clears my driveway as it is. The look doesn't bother me but if I ever drop it I will use the RB springs up front.

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05-03-2007 | 10:54 PM

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i like the rmagic lip =P

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05-03-2007 | 11:04 PM

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i like the rmagic lip =P

Thanks to you guys. When I save up some more cash I will be in touch.

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05-03-2007 | 11:07 PM

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I'm beginning to like wheels like these more and more. Looks really great!

-Cody

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05-03-2007 | 11:11 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1stgen8

I'm gonna have to keep the 4x4 action up front cause the lip barely clears my driveway as it is. The look doesn't bother me but if I ever drop it I will use the RB springs up front.

hmmm, maybe slightly taller sidewalls next time, might raise it a hair and fill the gap a bit too

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05-03-2007 | 11:15 PM

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might mess up the speedometer too.

i say fix your driveway

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05-03-2007 | 11:39 PM

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hmmm, maybe slightly taller sidewalls next time, might raise it a hair and fill the gap a bit too

I'm already running 225/40's up front and 245/40's in the rear.

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05-03-2007 | 11:40 PM

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I'm beginning to like wheels like these more and more. Looks really great!

-Cody

Only cost me $500 plus shipping.

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05-04-2007 | 12:32 AM

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nice.

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05-10-2007 | 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by lazi

i like the rmagic lip =P

you would......

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05-10-2007 | 12:03 PM

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wheels look good, but the spoiler throws it all off, it is too big and does not really fit well with the lines.

but this is about the wheels, sorry. They do look nice, and clean too.

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05-15-2007 | 01:00 PM

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Quality Ride

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1stgen8

Finally got my new wheels on the car despite the rain today. 18X8 with 2.5" lip up front and 18X9 with 3" lip in the rear.

How does it ride with the staggard setup . Is the ride quality compromised alot
or just minor?

Looks Good.

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05-15-2007 | 01:10 PM

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the average driver, on the street, will not notice any difference in ride quality due to staggered setups. Larger diameter wheels with lower profile tires makes more of a difference.

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