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Old Mar 10, 2006 | 12:19 PM
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17 x 8.5 +20/+25 , 215/40/R17

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Old Mar 10, 2006 | 12:32 PM
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Looks nice like a Stealth fighter.
Old Mar 10, 2006 | 12:36 PM
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Nice setup! What springs r u running?
Old Mar 10, 2006 | 12:38 PM
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Very, very nice. It looks awesome.
Old Mar 10, 2006 | 12:58 PM
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Lord Vader, your shuttle is ready.

Sick!
Old Mar 10, 2006 | 01:18 PM
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Looks sick. Love the blacked out look!
Old Mar 10, 2006 | 01:49 PM
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I agree with ALL the above. I'm normally not a fan of blacked out vehicles (especially black wheels), but holy sheeeeeeeeit yours looks nice! I think the Stealth fighter reference fits it best!!

Out of curiosity, how dark is that tint? It looks really dark. And do you have the windshield tinted too or is it just deceiving in that one pic?
Old Mar 10, 2006 | 02:35 PM
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Old Mar 10, 2006 | 03:22 PM
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the tint is called "limo tint" i didnt ask the guy ther percentage but its the darkest he had. and that pic is deceiving, i only have the upper strip of the windshield tinted. thanks for all the comments.

Oh and im running the DF210's for springs. i want coilovers next. im currently making a custom set of hub spacers for the rear tires. a little wider than the OTG ones(thanks to the machine shop at my job)
Old Mar 10, 2006 | 03:31 PM
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very, very nice!

keep it clean!
not just talking about a car wash!


looks great.
Old Mar 10, 2006 | 03:35 PM
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That is Sick! Good job!
Old Mar 10, 2006 | 04:04 PM
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So how's the fitment? Rubbing, etc.. Doesn't look like you'll need camber shims at all.... unless you go lower - drop it anothr 3/4 to 1 inch, and your look will be complete!
Old Mar 10, 2006 | 05:02 PM
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So how's the fitment? Rubbing, etc.. Doesn't look like you'll need camber shims at all.... unless you go lower - drop it anothr 3/4 to 1 inch, and your look will be complete!
fitment is good. there is alot of wheel gap (i was suprised) i would like to take it lower without spending 1200 dollars. is there any springs lower than the DF210's?
Old Mar 10, 2006 | 05:24 PM
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When you have high offset wheels, the gap hides under the shadows of the fenders. The lower your offset, the gap seems to be more evident, but still looks way better.

As far as getting lower, DF210s are as low as you can/should go on springs alone.....I think coilovers are your best bet. Tein Basic or Progress can be had for around $800. Not too bad actually, especially if you are gonna need to replace your stock shocks eventually anyways. You can get at least $100 back too if you sell your Tanabes afterwards.
Old Mar 10, 2006 | 06:06 PM
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Wowowowowowowowowowow! I hope mine looks this good in a month or so!

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Old Mar 10, 2006 | 06:07 PM
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good info stanky! thanks alot. my offsets on the rear are +20 and front are +25
Old Mar 10, 2006 | 06:13 PM
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now that xB is the SEX...that is exactly what i want to to do my tC, im almost there, but not quite. EVERY xB SHOULD LEARN FROM THIS GUY
Old Mar 10, 2006 | 06:14 PM
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How does the ride feel with that setup?
Old Mar 10, 2006 | 06:16 PM
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... oh yeah... one more question?

Do you know of any other wheels with those specs (4x100, 17x8.5, +25)?
Old Mar 10, 2006 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by OdBox
... oh yeah... one more question?

Do you know of any other wheels with those specs (4x100, 17x8.5, +25)?
no i dont and if you ever need wheels, youd be an idiot if you didnt hook up with rishie at auto r&d. most straight forward business man ive dealt with.



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