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Old 02-09-2010, 04:53 AM
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So let's see who is running 18's.
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Old 02-09-2010, 02:47 PM
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My old Work Wheels vs-xx... My new wheels are coming in today!
  • 18x8 +26, 18x9 +20
  • all wrapped in Federal SS595s 215/40/18s








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Old 02-09-2010, 11:43 PM
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Looks nice. What springs are you riding on?
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Old 02-09-2010, 11:47 PM
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D UNIT=Ballin!!!
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This are my 18, dont really know the specs, I just know the dealer try to charge me 4 grand for them and when i said no, they gave them to me free, they came with the car by the way.Name:  downsized_0212001309.jpg
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here is my 08. stock springs...still cant decide what i want.. anywho they are Motegi SP10 in matte black silver lip, 18x8 +40 offset with 225/40r18 Toyo Proxes Fz4 tires..


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Originally Posted by brettalesi
here is my 08. stock springs...still cant decide what i want.. anywho they are Motegi SP10 in matte black silver lip, 18x8 +40 offset with 225/40r18 Toyo Proxes Fz4 tires..
I finally narrowed down the springs that I want for my 08 CSM: Eibach Sportlines. They give you a really nice drop. 1.2"F, 2.2" Back. It's about a 2-finger wheel gap in the front and the back. So that's what I'd recommend for you.
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these are some off brand 18x8.5 42 offset and nexen 225/40 tires.

and i'll see D units my rides, ride pic.
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Originally Posted by pyroman131
I finally narrowed down the springs that I want for my 08 CSM: Eibach Sportlines. They give you a really nice drop. 1.2"F, 2.2" Back. It's about a 2-finger wheel gap in the front and the back. So that's what I'd recommend for you.
yeah ive been looking at those actually.. decent price and a decent drop. what about quality?i mean they are a reputable brand but does anyone have any experience with them?

this is what ive been looking at http://www.fastscions.com/scion-xb-h...2008-2009.aspx

complete set up with springs, and front and rear sway. and a good price.
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Originally Posted by brettalesi
yeah ive been looking at those actually.. decent price and a decent drop. what about quality?i mean they are a reputable brand but does anyone have any experience with them?

this is what ive been looking at http://www.fastscions.com/scion-xb-h...2008-2009.aspx

complete set up with springs, and front and rear sway. and a good price.
I've heard the quality is really good with the Eibachs.

Here's a better price for you on springs and sway kits:
http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/S...lar=&brand=all

I thought about ordering the sways and springs for Eibach sportlines, but I didn't want to spend the dough, considering I'm putting some extra dough into wheels. I'll ride with springs for now, then I'll get a sway bar in the future.
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Old 02-16-2010, 12:03 AM
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icw racing 18's...hotchkis springs coming soon!
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this is after i spent about 2 hours cleaning her one day :D

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Heres mine. Drag wheels, 40 offset, stock suspension.
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IS350 wheels
Front 18x8 225/40
Rear 18x8.5 255/40
Suspension by Randode.com



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^ those look better than MOST aftermarket wheels. but then again, almost anything looks good on air.
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damn those look hella nice
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SC430 18x8 Tanabe NF
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Tenzo Cuzco v1

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Tenzo Cuzco v1
Nice looking wheels on the RS 6.0, but stay away from curbs with those protruding spokes.
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Old 02-26-2010, 11:24 AM
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Yeah, I'm way paranoid with these. I always end up parking at least 3ft from the curb.
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