First, I would like to thank Van again! He is the freakin' man!! Van, you know how to pick out an offset. :D

I'll post a few, the rest are in the album starting on #37. Hopefully Imagestation doesn't suck, and you all can see these. Otherwise, just click on the link, and look through the album.

http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4288747743



http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid103/p6c4a9e48606de7a0e2421dee6bc2bbbf/f99d8118.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid103/p16b18f2c171cfece7637439a75134011/f99d77f3.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid103/p6f6713cc73efaf444b417e3570202f64/f99d7488.jpg

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid103/pda00011c37f824cb8a1c6636aadfbae7/f99d70fa.jpg



For those who are wondering, they are Work VS-xx. 18x8 in the front, 18x9 in the rear. Wrapped in Toyo T1-s, 225/35-18 front, 245/35-18 rear.


Now I need a body kit. :twisted: 8)

what is the offset?

homer simpson voice- MMMMMM ... lip arg arg arg!

what is the offset?

18x8 offset +38
18x9 offset +33

congrats!

i wanted those too :oops:

very nice congrats on the hookup'd wheels.....now all you need is a kit and a CF wing :wink:

any rubbing? i didn't think you can get something that wide in there.

Yes, a kit and a CF wing are defenitly on my list, as well as a CF hood (as soon as someone makes one).

As for the rubbing, I can't really say. I haven't driven on them yet. I wasn't for sure how they would fit. The fronts fit fine, and passed the clearance test. The rears end up hitting the shock as well as the lower control arm. So, to figure out what size of offset plate I need, I had to use some washers. In those pictures, I have about 7 - 8mm worth of washers, but it REALLY close. If you look on the lower arm, there is a little nub that is sticking out. It hits on that. So, I'm thinking that I will need about 11 or 12 mm plate in order to clear safely. As for spring travel, on large bumps on the freeway, they may rub, cause it's pretty close.

I'm hoping to get the spacer problem fixed within the next couple weeks, cause there is another show on the 28th. So, we'll see how it goes.


I was a little worried about how the gold would look against the blue, but it turned out beautiful. I'm very happy with the choice I made. :D

How different is the wheel setup for the xa compared to the xb?

Now thats how a xA is suppose to sit! Nice Job!

Nice wheels..

BCS - Now THAT is one super sexy xA! I love it! Mega-super-duper props! :lol:

awesome :twisted:

Very nice, nice color combo, sweet looking ride.

DUDE, some of the pics in your photo album hurts my eyes... anyone else? not trying to say "hey change them cause they hurt my eyes" but damn they did hurt my eyes haha

i think its because i havent had much sleep its freakin early and im sorta close to the screen... but then again it could jsu t be the blurriness

Looks good but sounds like you're gonna have trouble driving that thing.

Looks GREAT!

DUDE, some of the pics in your photo album hurts my eyes... anyone else? not trying to say "hey change them cause they hurt my eyes" but damn they did hurt my eyes haha

i think its because i havent had much sleep its freakin early and im sorta close to the screen... but then again it could jsu t be the blurriness

Yeah, i know. I forgot my tri-pod, so I was trying to just hold my camera. And I was working off of 4 hours of sleep and no food.


Thanks everyone. I'm gonna do just about whatever it takes to be able to drive on these. Of course, once I do, I won't be driving on them daily. But I'd like to be able to have them for cruises and stuff.

I was the only xA at the show, and there were 3 xB's. I want to have the top xA in the northwest, and I'm gonna work hard to make that happen. I've got some great plans for it, including a VERY simple DIY. So, once I get that done, I'll post the steps for all you other xA guys. I think you'll really like it.

hmm
wider in the rear?

function follows form around here huh?


hehe

hmm
wider in the rear?

function follows form around here huh?


hehe

I guess he wants more understeer???????

the stance is best i have seen on the xA, but after hearing you need spacers for the rear there will be some problems driving that around.

Looks awesome man! Love the staggered setup!

Peace,
m@

Brian: car looks very bad ___ man! Gold wheels definitely work so well against blue cars!

As supporting evidence for what I've always said using offset numbers only as more of a general guideline, than as gospel, I came across a set of staggered Work Head 40 wheels from Japan with a 9" wide rear wheel, with an offset in the low 30s also (I believe it might have even been 33mm) that were custom made for a bB, and I believe they *just* fit on there fine. I suppose the different lip designs (curl vs. flange, etc...) might have accounted for the differences between the Head 40s fitting, and the VS-XXs not. But anyway, there's always a learning curve when you're the first to try something like this out. As it stands though, I'm glad overall fitment is still good, and the ultimate effect is a very nice looking xA.

Understeer... isn't too big an issue if all you're doing is driving your car daily from and to work! In fact, I used to hate mods made purely for appearances (i.e. neon lights, painted panels, crazy stereo systems, etc.). But with the Scions, I've learned that we should realize that they are NOT sports cars, and they were NEVER intended to be from the start. So there's no confusion that they are just cool little cruisers, and as such, the most worthwhile modifications to perform on them are whatever you think makes them look good for what you use the car for: driving around. Of course, it doesn't hurt if you mod them to perform a little better too... :)

EDIT: Oh yah, I think that as his car is set up right now, Brian's rear wheels will probably scrub a little while driving. Usually, when running wide wheels-above 8" in width on the Scion-you'll want to stretch a normal-sized tire over the wheels to maintain clearance with the fenders. Of course, in this case, Brian wanted the meatier look of a wider tire, and the look is pretty mean... it reminds me of a muscle car... albeit a small, 4-door muscle car! >HAHA< Anyway, I believe that with a slight camber and some fender rolling, he should be able to roll around even on those wide tires.

Here's an update, with pictures...

http://www.mospeed.com/photoshoots/brian_stevens/brian01.jpg

http://www.mospeed.com/photoshoots/brian_stevens/brian03.jpg

http://www.mospeed.com/photoshoots/brian_stevens/brian04.jpg

http://www.mospeed.com/photoshoots/brian_stevens/brian05.jpg


Alright, so, I have 1/2 inch spacers on here. Clearance on the inside is just fine. It does rub on the outter fender, but it'll be easy to fix that. All I am going to need to do is roll the fender a little. Other than that, the clearance is just fine. It sticks out past the fender about 1/2 an inch. It's noticible from the front or back, due to the way the fenders are shaped.

The car actually sits higher with those rims on. I have the 5Ziegen springs from Van on the car. There isn't a lot of spring travel which is good. The car is resting right now. I've been driving it way too much, so I just have it parked.

Bottom line, 18x9 are doable, but it will take a little bit of patience. :D

damnnn!!1... those are some really nice pics man :shock: :shock: :shock: ... yer car looks really good. nice choice in wheels.

those new pics are smooth man, car looks great!

great pics!!

pics look awesome!!! nice rims

those are 18's with a 2inch drop correct? looks soo nice....just curious about the drop....a friend is buying a xA and im trying to figure out what parts to tell him to buy.....if those are 18's with a 2inch drop he will be happy....

Those are real nice...

those are 18's with a 2inch drop correct? looks soo nice....just curious about the drop....a friend is buying a xA and im trying to figure out what parts to tell him to buy.....if those are 18's with a 2inch drop he will be happy....


Yes, they are. Both courtesy of Van. They are 5 Zeigen 2" lowering springs. 18x8 in the front, 18x9 in the rear. It you want to be safe as far as clearance goes, go with an 18x7 or so. You won't have to mess with anything.

WOW ~ Now that looks awesome !!

Wow. I love the 9" in the rear. The fact that they stick out a bit gives it a real aggressive look that I like a lot. The gold rims are tight with the blue. Nice job.

Sick!!!!!

Brian that is one sick setup. And definitely props to your photographer Josh Mackey for making me turn envious to straight jealous :x

mayn those wheels are dope.. who's doing the photography.. mayn, those pics are really clean. like really really clean. great job on the wheels and great job on the picture taking.

Thanks everyone. :D


The pictures were taken by another member of the team that I am on. He does awesome work. He's taken pictures of about half the team so far.

http://www.mospeed.com/photoshoots/brian_stevens/brian03.jpg

http://www.mospeed.com/photoshoots/brian_stevens/brian04.jpg

THESE PICS ARE FREAKING SICK!!! props to you and your car. its one of the best xAs ive seen. love the rims

Thanks everyone. :D


The pictures were taken by another member of the team that I am on. He does awesome work. He's taken pictures of about half the team so far..

do you think hed mind taking pictures of mine after im done with everything :D