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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 07:54 PM
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Default Lipkit + hotchkis springs + 19's = bottoming out?

Well, im about to get rid of the old tC to get a new tC! lol
anyways, i plan on getting the OEM lip kit, and later installing the Hotchkis spring and sway set, and throwin on a nice pair of 19's - with 225 tires

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What are the chances that i'm going to be bottomg this thing out daily? I need a daily driver, and im in a city with notsoperfect roads. Maybe i should go with H-techs? If anyone has a picture of a tC with the oem lip kit with hotchkis springs and 19' rims please post it; and even better, let me know if your having problems with your setup. Thanks!
Old Dec 7, 2006 | 08:46 PM
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I think you should be fine with the setup. I have RS1, TRD springs, front and rear TRD sway bars and 19X7.5 with 225 and no rubbing. If you go with wider tires such a 235 or 245 you'll have to roll your fenders.
Old Dec 7, 2006 | 08:50 PM
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hey man thanks for responding and yea, im definetely not going with wider tires lol
Old Dec 7, 2006 | 08:50 PM
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With that setup try it with 19x8. That would look sick.
Old Dec 7, 2006 | 08:51 PM
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Evo 5's dont come in 19X8 soooooo im going to have to make way without that
Old Dec 7, 2006 | 10:04 PM
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i have the front lip on my tc, with tein coilovers all the way down on 19x8.5 wheels and i don't bottom out. DO IT!
Old Dec 7, 2006 | 10:05 PM
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yes sir!
gotta get the new car first lol
Old Dec 7, 2006 | 11:18 PM
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you can buy my wheels for your new car!
Old Dec 7, 2006 | 11:19 PM
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whats the new tC gonna be and color?
Old Dec 7, 2006 | 11:20 PM
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just an 07 tC, nothing crazy
Old Dec 7, 2006 | 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by d_gage
you can buy my wheels for your new car!
ummm.... i want different wheels
Axis Evo5 or Axis Widetracks

Widetracks are double the price of the Evo's though...
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