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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 04:26 PM
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lmk if your still interested in the coilovers, they are off goign to make a fs thread in a bit
Old Jul 6, 2010 | 10:42 PM
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Big Jim; thread is in sig.
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Old Jul 7, 2010 | 01:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Big_Jim
it will be.....this weekend ;)

airride going in, and 5axis kit may be getting installed
Can't wait to see this
Old Jul 9, 2010 | 02:16 PM
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had a switch in rims. looking to do 18x7 40 offset. what size tires? i was looking to run 235-40-18s with 18x8 38 offset rims i was going to get. but now out of stock.

so help?
G-line 601 rims btw
Old Jul 10, 2010 | 07:45 AM
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I would go with a 225/40/18
Old Jul 14, 2010 | 07:11 PM
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Looks so much better a lot lower

Old Jul 15, 2010 | 03:32 AM
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Big Jim, looks awesome...
Old Jul 15, 2010 | 03:40 AM
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thank you sir. rear will be lower this weekend new bags and randode mounts.
Old Jul 15, 2010 | 03:52 AM
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i like it big jim. run some 25mm spacers on those wheels and flush it outt.
Old Jul 15, 2010 | 04:26 AM
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Found some pic's of the whip when i was on 18x8 Mustang Bullet Wheels (200. Was so funny to see a Scion with Mustang wheels and pony center caps!, got them for $200 and sold them a month later for $450.00. Not a bad turn over!


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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 04:27 AM
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Damn those were some meaty tires...
Old Jul 15, 2010 | 04:31 AM
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Originally Posted by YELOSUB
Damn those were some meaty tires...



Yea way to big but never hit when i turned! Def worked for the short time and my wanting to be different stage LOL
Old Jul 15, 2010 | 05:23 AM
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Originally Posted by YELOSUB
Big Jim, looks awesome...
2x, looking forward to see new pics.
Old Jul 16, 2010 | 12:13 AM
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The wife really didn't like rocking the painted steelies and moons so she ok'd new rims. Looked around and a set we could both agree on was a set of Privat Netz in silver. Got them from JLB Motorsports, vendor on here. If you are in the market for rims these guys are great. Got everything for me quickly, at a good price, and installed it.

Went with 18s for tire cost and also to keep some daily driver comfort. They are 18 x 8 et 40 with 225/40R18 Yokos. As you can see in the pics the front are almost perfectly flush, rears are sunk in a little bit. I might put on the set of 15mm spacers I have or not. I'm going to wait until I have time to play with the air and see what hits where and what needs to be moved around or rolled.:D

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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 04:17 AM
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Those look really good...I agree with some spoacers in the rear...Also, you can't go wrong with JLB Motorsports...I also got my rims from them...
Old Jul 16, 2010 | 05:19 AM
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Originally Posted by YELOSUB
Damn those were some meaty tires...
i was thinkin the same thing! those are teh BEEF!
Old Jul 16, 2010 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Greg S
The wife really didn't like rocking the painted steelies and moons so she ok'd new rims. Looked around and a set we could both agree on was a set of Privat Netz in silver. Got them from JLB Motorsports, vendor on here. If you are in the market for rims these guys are great. Got everything for me quickly, at a good price, and installed it.

Went with 18s for tire cost and also to keep some daily driver comfort. They are 18 x 8 et 40 with 225/40R18 Yokos. As you can see in the pics the front are almost perfectly flush, rears are sunk in a little bit. I might put on the set of 15mm spacers I have or not. I'm going to wait until I have time to play with the air and see what hits where and what needs to be moved around or rolled.:D


My rears are 18x8 et 24 with 215/40r18. I am on Hotchkis springs and sways. I also have a 75lbs sub enclosure in the rear and have not ever rubbed. Put on the 15mm spacers, you'll be happy with it.
Old Jul 16, 2010 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by stussycole
My rears are 18x8 et 24 with 215/40r18. I am on Hotchkis springs and sways. I also have a 75lbs sub enclosure in the rear and have not ever rubbed. Put on the 15mm spacers, you'll be happy with it.
Well you see that is all fine but my problem is I'm on air, so I tend to go lower than springs. I need to test fit everything to make sure it won't hit when I air out.
Old Jul 16, 2010 | 04:42 PM
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hmmmm can i post here??.....oh thats right

BOO YAH

Old Jul 16, 2010 | 11:55 PM
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FroZone, get us some bigger pictures, please. Love the wheels



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