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Old 07-12-2009, 01:37 AM
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Default Got my new wheels on!!

What do you think?

16"Enkie PKR's

I had very little money to do this with and this is my daily driver so i didn't want to do anything extreme... OTD it was just under $350 for the rims, while i used my stock rubber for now

P.s. BIIIIG Thanks to CIONIDE for all the help over the last month or two

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Old 07-12-2009, 07:36 AM
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Congrats on the new shoes.

Now it's time to drop that box! 16's look soooo much better with a drop.

BTW, nice rear-end shot; looks great with the reflection of the clouds in the rear window.
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Old 07-12-2009, 08:26 AM
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go lowww til i hardly see gaps
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looking good. just like CIONIDE said, now it needs to get dropped
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Old 07-12-2009, 10:55 PM
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lol..so i guess i need a drop. Be prepared for a boatload of questions because i know nothing about that stuff. anyone got a link to a FAQ topic on drops? with like how to go about doing it, adverse affects, cost, warrenty voiding? it is a daily driver so i dont wanna go hardcore or anything.... lol i admit it would probly look a heck of a lot better with a drop but...again i'm more of a electronics guy rather than an auto mechanics guy... i wish i DID know more about the stuff
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nice wheels. I heard the spring install for xb is easier than my tc.
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Drop and some rear wheel spacers. And for new tires try 225/50/16 to make it look a little more flush with the fenders lol.
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Since you're an electronics guy instead of an auto guy, you're going to want to get the suspension drop taken care of professional. A mom and pop mechanic would be sufficient for you as dealerships will charge around $800 to get it done. That's not including the cost of the lowering springs.

But yes, you need to lower your box. I'm going to be going with 18s and Tanabe NF210s later this year.
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I like the Lego valve Stems!
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Old 07-14-2009, 09:53 PM
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Thanks for noticing I made them but can't take all the credit , I got it off instructables ... Lol
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Old 07-15-2009, 03:33 PM
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I usually pay attention to detail. haha
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