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Old 05-29-2012, 01:57 AM
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^Exactly why I'm just waiting and researching. Like you said, if a cup kit was to fail one can still drive, can even raise the car at the coilovers if needed to make it around. I've found a kit(front only as always) that's much less than what I linked, just have to verify the shock shaft diameter or it won't work.
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Old 05-29-2012, 03:54 AM
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Got the new wheels all mounted up this week.

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Old 05-29-2012, 03:56 AM
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Looks F'in dope!!
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Old 05-29-2012, 04:20 AM
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^^ What suspension are you on? Not my favorite wheels but they look great on your car, really dig the color too. Powdercoat?
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Old 05-29-2012, 04:30 AM
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Originally Posted by trdscion
^^ What suspension are you on? Not my favorite wheels but they look great on your car, really dig the color too. Powdercoat?
B&G coilovers.. The fronts still have some room to go lower but the rear is maxed. I'll admit I wasn't too sure how the wheels were going to look at first but I was pleased with the outcome plus I can't really complain when you get free Advans.. I just had to pay for the adapters and paint
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Old 05-29-2012, 05:11 AM
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Right on, height looks good.

Hey, free Advans - can't complain there. 5x114? It helps having SW, you can pull off any color. I'm leaning towards gold powdercoat for mine.
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Old 05-29-2012, 05:21 AM
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Originally Posted by trdscion
Right on, height looks good.

Hey, free Advans - can't complain there. 5x114? It helps having SW, you can pull off any color. I'm leaning towards gold powdercoat for mine.
Thanks! Actually someone had the wheels redrilled to 5x108 a long time ago

That was one of the main reasons I went with SW when I was looking for a car. Gold will look great on a SW!
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Old 05-29-2012, 06:02 AM
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5x108, what is that Volvo and what else? That's one of those odd bolt patterns.

Yeah I think so too, my car is in the other threads. Just the OEM Enkei 7's but they don't look too bad.
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Old 05-29-2012, 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by dropzone
^Exactly why I'm just waiting and researching. Like you said, if a cup kit was to fail one can still drive, can even raise the car at the coilovers if needed to make it around. I've found a kit(front only as always) that's much less than what I linked, just have to verify the shock shaft diameter or it won't work.
Good find. Once you get one installed, I'd be very interested in a review. In Cali, we got 2 people that can do it, but I'd rather go with VIP Platinum than Autofashion. Kinda iffy about Autofashion's work (from experience) and VIP Platinum takes pride in making their cup kit to fit and function. Not sure about places in Texas tho haha
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And I got quoted 3k for the cup kit at VIP Platinum for all 4s. If you got you're own Coilover kit, this is definitely worth it...
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Old 06-04-2012, 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by trdscion
5x108, what is that Volvo and what else? That's one of those odd bolt patterns.

Yeah I think so too, my car is in the other threads. Just the OEM Enkei 7's but they don't look too bad.
Volvo/Ferrari I believe.
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Old 06-05-2012, 03:59 AM
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before you say it.....i need spacers and new wheels lol


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Old 06-05-2012, 04:21 AM
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Either or...
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Old 06-05-2012, 03:56 PM
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^that makes me sick to my stomach,i hope thats plastidip on that rare lip kit. it hurts to see that as i have been looking for that kit for two years
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Old 06-06-2012, 12:34 AM
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^That or vinyl wrap. Either way if you were to find it you would have it repainted anyways.
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He blacked out the chrome trim on the lip kit itself, thars what i was referring to.not the stache
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Old 06-06-2012, 07:21 AM
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I didn't catch that being subtle as it is. Just chrome or nickle plate it then, should be able to be taken apart.
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Old 06-06-2012, 04:42 PM
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Why have a giant Stance Works decal....with no stance?
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Old 06-06-2012, 11:05 PM
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^LOL! I was thinking the same thing. Reason why I haven't thrown any stickers on yet for mine.

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