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Rim
I see no problem with the rim.. Im just not a fan of boring... People seem to like the plain rims IMO. 7 or 9 spoke in black bronze or some sort of powder coat... ooooo very original. Heres a picture of a car with the same rims.
I think the tC owners aren't a fan of the type of rim you are showing because they are rims that are better suited on larger luxury cars...like the bimmer you showed. A lot of people would say that a luxury rim like that would look a bit silly on a tC. Of course, it's your ride and your decision, but that's just my take on where others are coming from.
For what it's worth, I think the second option is a little better.
For what it's worth, I think the second option is a little better.
might i chime in on the spring/strut vs coil issue?
the price for springs AND struts vs a coilover kit...is roughly the same.
the good thing about getting struts since he got aftermarket springs in already...is now there are no more worries about the stock struts blowing out (which is a reason to just go with coilovers)
most people just get springs because its cheaper and easier...(and they forget about the costs of the struts and replacing them in the future).
since u already spent $ on the springs and are going in the right direction on getting struts too...then ur fine. the only thing u lose out is the ability to have them adjustable...which is a matter of preference. if ur happy with the drop ur springs give u and dont ever feel the need to change it (higher or lower)..then ur fine
...FWIW.... STDsuspension.com are canada based and have the R1 coilover kit for like...12k? on sale this month. you just need to e-mail them about it. they have another kit for racing too...not sure how much. the Team Hybrid (brown) tC2 has the STD R1 kit
the price for springs AND struts vs a coilover kit...is roughly the same.
the good thing about getting struts since he got aftermarket springs in already...is now there are no more worries about the stock struts blowing out (which is a reason to just go with coilovers)
most people just get springs because its cheaper and easier...(and they forget about the costs of the struts and replacing them in the future).
since u already spent $ on the springs and are going in the right direction on getting struts too...then ur fine. the only thing u lose out is the ability to have them adjustable...which is a matter of preference. if ur happy with the drop ur springs give u and dont ever feel the need to change it (higher or lower)..then ur fine
...FWIW.... STDsuspension.com are canada based and have the R1 coilover kit for like...12k? on sale this month. you just need to e-mail them about it. they have another kit for racing too...not sure how much. the Team Hybrid (brown) tC2 has the STD R1 kit
My Eibachs cost me $215 shipped. The going rate for a decent set of replacement shocks/struts is around $400...or just over $600 for top of the line adjustable Koni's. Either way you're sitting several hundred cheaper than $1200 coils.
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You're right about everything, except pricing being roughly the same for springs/struts vs. coils.
My Eibachs cost me $215 shipped. The going rate for a decent set of replacement shocks/struts is around $400...or just over $600 for top of the line adjustable Koni's. Either way you're sitting several hundred cheaper than $1200 coils.
My Eibachs cost me $215 shipped. The going rate for a decent set of replacement shocks/struts is around $400...or just over $600 for top of the line adjustable Koni's. Either way you're sitting several hundred cheaper than $1200 coils.
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Thanks for the input... i probly wouldnt of keep looking if i had not posted the original rim. I have my buddy at Toyota working on finding a similar rim to the last one that will fit. How ever he wants me to go to a 9.5 but says i may need my fenders rolled. Has anyone had success with a 9.5 with out rolling? My car is lowered about 1.5"
Yeah there are plenty of folks around here with 9.5. You may want to stretch some 235s on them to help with clearance but you will be fine. Just make sure you fine tune the offset to get the right fit.