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Old Nov 26, 2011 | 01:17 PM
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Thanks my dude. And good luck with the sale! What are you trying to pick up next? Can't wait to see pics of the goods!
Old Nov 27, 2011 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by austin_
No. Check out the picture below. Putting 20mm spacers on a +20mm wheel would push the wheel out more, as if it were a +0 offset. 10mm spacers would make the wheel +10 offset. 25mm spacers would make -5 offset, and so on.



And also, here's a pic taken last weekend.

I gotcha man, for a second I thought you were making the front poke out more, but I see now. Sounds good that's what I was looking to do, but the man at the tire place said spacers are dangerous. It rides good with spacers?

Could you hit me up with a link where you got those visors, I've been looking around, but I don't want to get the wrong ones. I'd appreciate it man. Nice car as always though.
Old Nov 27, 2011 | 11:34 PM
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A lot of "by the book" people will tell you all that crap. Get hub-centric spacers that are made specifically for your car. That, and hub-centric rings for any aftermarket wheels and you'll be golden.
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Old Nov 30, 2011 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by austin_
A lot of "by the book" people will tell you all that crap. Get hub-centric spacers that are made specifically for your car. That, and hub-centric rings for any aftermarket wheels and you'll be golden.
Oh okay, figures they wouldn't be too bad since I hear enough people riding them. Do you have any problems with rubbing the wheel well or fenders with those 8" deep wheels?
Old Dec 1, 2011 | 01:03 AM
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Originally Posted by xAxAxAxA
Oh okay, figures they wouldn't be too bad since I hear enough people riding them. Do you have any problems with rubbing the wheel well or fenders with those 8" deep wheels?
Oh yes. I haven't rolled/pulled my fenders yet. I'll be doing that this weekend at my friend's house. Luckily his dad has a legit roller. You can barely make out 'falken' on my tires :/ haha oh well. Pays to play. It will be dialed in and fixed soon, may do a write up on it.
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Originally Posted by austin_
Oh yes. I haven't rolled/pulled my fenders yet. I'll be doing that this weekend at my friend's house. Luckily his dad has a legit roller. You can barely make out 'falken' on my tires :/ haha oh well. Pays to play. It will be dialed in and fixed soon, may do a write up on it.
Please do a write up, or just take some pics. I've never known how to roll fenders, but I'm interested in getting some 8" deep wheels so I'll have to learn pretty soon. Roll the fenders just makes it so the sidewall doesn't rub when the tire goes up and down right? Or does it also have to do with the tire rubbing when you turn the wheel to the extremes?
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Originally Posted by xAxAxAxA
Please do a write up, or just take some pics. I've never known how to roll fenders, but I'm interested in getting some 8" deep wheels so I'll have to learn pretty soon. Roll the fenders just makes it so the sidewall doesn't rub when the tire goes up and down right? Or does it also have to do with the tire rubbing when you turn the wheel to the extremes?
I have no problems in the front when it comes to turning, though it looks like I'm a few millimeters away from yanking out the fender when I do haha. But to answer your question, yes that is the point. When you get a coilover system, the ride is a lot stiffer than stock, so you don't have to worry about as much "up and down" or "bounce", if you will. It's there, it's just more minimal. It's more like riding a roller-coaster if I can compare it to anything.
Old Dec 1, 2011 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by austin_
I have no problems in the front when it comes to turning, though it looks like I'm a few millimeters away from yanking out the fender when I do haha. But to answer your question, yes that is the point. When you get a coilover system, the ride is a lot stiffer than stock, so you don't have to worry about as much "up and down" or "bounce", if you will. It's there, it's just more minimal. It's more like riding a roller-coaster if I can compare it to anything.
Yea minimal excursion is good for handling but sucks for ride quality. I wasn't worried about the rubbing on the top fender, I just don't wanna F up the bumper when I turn the wheel all the way. Put up a link to the thread if you make one rolling your fenders.
Old Dec 1, 2011 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by xAxAxAxA
Yea minimal excursion is good for handling but sucks for ride quality. I wasn't worried about the rubbing on the top fender, I just don't wanna F up the bumper when I turn the wheel all the way. Put up a link to the thread if you make one rolling your fenders.
Will do, man.
Old Dec 1, 2011 | 06:18 PM
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Alright boys, you asked for a part out thread, so here you go: https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=209876
Old Dec 2, 2011 | 10:53 PM
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Damn coilovers were already sold. Lucky dog


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Old Dec 3, 2011 | 12:47 AM
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Last photo of my xA.

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Old Dec 4, 2011 | 02:35 AM
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Last photo of my xA.

I would of paid to swap those headlights and fog lights! Did you buy a kit for those fog lights? I have looked everywhere for one and can only find pieces and I can't figure out what pieces I need.

Is that your new car?
Old Dec 4, 2011 | 04:01 AM
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You can get the fog on ebay. It come with everything that you would minus the instruction.
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Originally Posted by xAxAxAxA
I would of paid to swap those headlights and fog lights! Did you buy a kit for those fog lights? I have looked everywhere for one and can only find pieces and I can't figure out what pieces I need.

Is that your new car?
The headlights were in rough shape - one had a gouge in it from a rock flying off a flatbed trailer, both had broken mounts where they mount to the grille area.

The fogs I had installed by the dealer at purchase when I bought the car nearly 6 years ago.

And yes, that would be the new ride.
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Originally Posted by Zillon
The headlights were in rough shape - one had a gouge in it from a rock flying off a flatbed trailer, both had broken mounts where they mount to the grille area.

The fogs I had installed by the dealer at purchase when I bought the car nearly 6 years ago.

And yes, that would be the new ride.
Ah okay, nice new ride!
Old Dec 4, 2011 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by jpn6438
You can get the fog on ebay. It come with everything that you would minus the instruction.
I found a site that sells the ornament plate, the light housing, and the lights themselves separately, but I took a peek at where the fog lights go and there are three screw holes in the bumper so I don't know if I need the housing or not... I've looked through ebay, but I haven't found a kit that comes with everything... I'm actually looking for some yellow lens fog lights too, but I think I'll have to go with the overlays.

I already have a wiring harness for fog lights I did on my mom's corrolla a while back, I just need the light housings and ornament plate since I'll be getting yellow bulbs and yellow overlays

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Old Dec 5, 2011 | 02:06 AM
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Got my clear side markers installed! Only $18 shipped, such a nice price!

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I'm ordering some yellow bulbs for them and the parking lights in the headlights then some LEDs for the brake lights. I'm also getting some 4300K bi-xenon HIDs for christmas! Super excited!
Old Dec 9, 2011 | 07:40 PM
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Yeah I have the clears on mine def a better look. Man your going to have all new lights. You got a led dome light yet


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