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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 08:41 PM
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Here are pics of our new 17" Konig Unknown rims with the 2" Gold-Line drop. Thank you Randode, the xB drop king. Let me know what you all think.

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Old Apr 17, 2005 | 08:51 PM
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looks good .. but thats still some killer wheel gap

are u running a 205 40 17 ?? ... should have gone with a 205 45 .. for a smoother ride and to fill some of the wheel gap

but nice none the less
Old Apr 17, 2005 | 08:52 PM
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Konigs are sweet, saw an rs 2 at the dealer with konig tuner 2s, wish it didn't snow in philly, would get 17in + but going with 16 inch
Old Apr 17, 2005 | 11:21 PM
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I actually have 215/40/17 and I love the ride. As far as the drop goes, it should drop another 1/4" or so after it settles. I dont need it to sit on top of the tire, I don't want any rubbing issues. So far, absolutely no rubbing and loving the ride. Keep the comments coming.
Old Apr 17, 2005 | 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by YELOSUB
I actually have 215/40/17 and I love the ride. As far as the drop goes, it should drop another 1/4" or so after it settles. I dont need it to sit on top of the tire, I don't want any rubbing issues. So far, absolutely no rubbing and loving the ride. Keep the comments coming.

having it "sit on top of the tires" isnt what would cause the rubbing ... the WRONG offset combined with a low drop would cause the rubbing

did ya get OTG shim spacers ? ... if not .. def get some .. it will make the back look awesome

it looks good though .. glad u like the wheels
Old Apr 18, 2005 | 12:36 AM
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_____in' ride dude!
Old Apr 18, 2005 | 12:46 AM
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I myself am not really that fond of that rim style....but its just me. Love the way it looks on your car. Does that mean thats Randodes 51 spring install?
Old Apr 18, 2005 | 12:53 AM
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Actually EMU, it was #52 and my neighbor, phoenixtc, was #53...
Old Apr 18, 2005 | 12:56 AM
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looking good!
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Thx for the feedback, keep it coming....
Old Apr 18, 2005 | 04:50 PM
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Very nice! Glad it worked out!
Old Apr 18, 2005 | 05:16 PM
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I think those rims go very well with the Yellow..

Drop looks great!
Old Apr 18, 2005 | 05:47 PM
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Very cool , nice rim choice
Old Apr 18, 2005 | 05:55 PM
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You guys should see yelosubs car in person...it looks bad ___. Looks good in the pictures but doesn't compare to seeing it in person. I can't wait to see how it looks once the springs settle.
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Hey, did you do the goldline drop yourself? If you did, how did it go? Because I need a lot of opinions before I decide to drop my xB.
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Actually Randode sold and installed the springs for me for $200. I watched him do it and it took him approx 45 minutes, that included smoke breaks, answering cell phone, and answering my stupid questions. The fronts were the trickiest to do. The rear seemed easy, he didn't even have to remove the rear tires. The rear took all of 5 minutes. Randode is THE MAN..
Old Apr 18, 2005 | 07:31 PM
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It looks nice!
Old Apr 18, 2005 | 11:33 PM
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damn it... i wish I lived in Arizona... hahah
Old Apr 18, 2005 | 11:47 PM
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I installed my springs in about 45 minutes as well. Its the easiest spring install Ive ever done. The rear took less than ten minutes, without it ever leaving the ground.
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Thx for the feedback everyone...



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