tein or eibach springs?
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no problem guys! Im open to opinions.
hm. yeah, like some said, its like putting a M3 badge on a regular 3 series. that is kind of lame I guess. I just really like the style of the mazdaspeed center cap.
I dont think theres a mazda badge that will fit my volks.
hm. yeah, like some said, its like putting a M3 badge on a regular 3 series. that is kind of lame I guess. I just really like the style of the mazdaspeed center cap.
I dont think theres a mazda badge that will fit my volks.
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Hey Bong, what offset are your wheels? I'm concerned that my 19's might rub using the Tein springs. I've been told I might have to roll the fenders, which I do not want to do.
I'm guessing your wheels are the +43 mm offset, which would be close to mine (+40 mm). Let know if you have any rubbing through hard cornering, or with passengers in the back seat. Thanks!
I'm guessing your wheels are the +43 mm offset, which would be close to mine (+40 mm). Let know if you have any rubbing through hard cornering, or with passengers in the back seat. Thanks!
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Tires? 245 or 235? I'm going w/ Tanabes which actually have a bit more drop (+ .2 front and + .4 rear) than the Teins and don't anticipate any rubbing. I was going to apply 245s but now am thinking of going with 235s to be safe. There are a few here with Teins and Tanabes installed and I havn't heard of single case of rubbing yet.
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Well after quite a bit of thought, I think I've decided to hold off on the springs for now. I've got the Veilside V1 kit coming in mid April and I want to see what kind of clearance I'll have after installing it. I live in Ohio and the road conditions are pretty bad. I will choose a spring according to the clearance I have left after installing the body kit.
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i have not experienced any rubbing yet. I only took a few hard turns. but no rubbing. I guess the teins drop is not that low anyways. Yes, I do have +43 offset, playing safe here.
not sure how long the shocks will last, but I cant afford any coilovers as of rite now and I think I wont be doing any track events until november (or until the hot weather is over), so just spring replacement should be ok for now. (I hope)
not sure how long the shocks will last, but I cant afford any coilovers as of rite now and I think I wont be doing any track events until november (or until the hot weather is over), so just spring replacement should be ok for now. (I hope)
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Originally posted by bong
I paid $140 for my teins.
At a local shop called impex. I think they have a website www.impexusa.com
They are located in san gabriel, ca.
how would the center caps ruin the rims? I personally dont like the VR center caps, but I really like the mazdaspeed ones.
I have seens some bimmers that put their BMW center cap on aftermarket rims, and it still looks good. Well, I guess this is a personal preference thingy.
I paid $140 for my teins.
At a local shop called impex. I think they have a website www.impexusa.com
They are located in san gabriel, ca.
how would the center caps ruin the rims? I personally dont like the VR center caps, but I really like the mazdaspeed ones.
I have seens some bimmers that put their BMW center cap on aftermarket rims, and it still looks good. Well, I guess this is a personal preference thingy.
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Omicron, call Chuck an Showstoppers and see if he can get you a set. I ordered mine thru him and it was 169 shipped. He might be out but it is a shot. I think his email is www.Chuck@showstoppers.com but not 100% sure. I crashed my computer and lost all of my emails and such that is why it took so long to post my pics.
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The Tein springs are on back order from Tein at this time. I e-mailed them and they told me it would be June before any more were available! They said I'd have to find a distributor that had them in stock, so good luck to all!
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