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Old Sep 9, 2006 | 02:47 AM
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Just got my new wheels on my BOP box... Sport Max 002 in gold wrapped in some Federal SS595 tires in size 195/45-15. It is dropped on Tanabe DF210 springs, stock struts/shocks w/18k miles, and OTG spacer and camber shims stacked. Let me know what you think... could be lower but my next mod will be coilovers.

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Old Sep 9, 2006 | 02:55 AM
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dang man...thats cleeean. I really love it

thats exactly the route im going with my box, except its BSP, and I got the coilovers first.
Old Sep 9, 2006 | 03:55 AM
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clean.
looks slammed in that pic!

any shots of the rear with camber?
Old Sep 9, 2006 | 04:55 AM
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damn that looks good!!! are you having any rubbing issues with those tires? or have you already had your fenders rolled?
Old Sep 9, 2006 | 09:20 AM
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Box looks great. How is the ride on the freeway with those size tires? Do you have pics in other angles?
Old Sep 9, 2006 | 09:59 AM
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thanks y'all! I just took it out for a ride packed with my fams and it rubs a little bit on the freeway. there is about a thumb sized gap all the way around when I have passengers. I will roll out the fenders tomorrow and post more pics with a better camera.
Old Sep 9, 2006 | 10:56 AM
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TIGHT
Old Sep 9, 2006 | 08:26 PM
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Here are some better pics. I need to roll a bit more than should be good to go.















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i like.
Old Sep 9, 2006 | 10:58 PM
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Old Sep 9, 2006 | 11:02 PM
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Are the OTG spacer and camber shims mainly for the VIP negative camber look, or are they needed with these types of wheels?
Old Sep 9, 2006 | 11:39 PM
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The spacer keeps the rear flush with the fronts and camber is to help clear the fender. The tires helped a bit too for a little more stretch. But damn, still need to have my fenders rolled all the way around.
Old Sep 10, 2006 | 03:08 AM
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Looks good,but I noticed something....

Are the tires directional? Because the driver-side tire looks like it was mounted backwards. I had Yokohamas on my truck that weren't directional,but they looked "backwards" on one side.
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Originally Posted by Ed
Looks good,but I noticed something....

Are the tires directional? Because the driver-side tire looks like it was mounted backwards. I had Yokohamas on my truck that weren't directional,but they looked "backwards" on one side.
You're kidding right... they would be mounted backwards if I drove in reverse. LOL!
Old Sep 10, 2006 | 03:33 AM
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what's the difference between a regular space and an OTG spacer? also when you mention camber shims, do you mean washers/spacers? from the pics, it looks like you had your fenders widened, or is it just my eyes deceiving me?

looks great no doubt! let's see more pics
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camber shims to help clear the rear fenders. all the tires are pointing the right direction. Although the tires have HUGE treads. I think a touring tire would look better.
Old Sep 10, 2006 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by JDMJim
camber shims to help clear the rear fenders. all the tires are pointing the right direction. Although the tires have HUGE treads. I think a touring tire would look better.
Which touring tire in size 195/45 would you recommend?
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Clean ride Mark! I'm glad to see that you were still able to ****** up some 002's. Especially in gold! You got your hands on a rare set.
Old Sep 11, 2006 | 01:46 AM
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Originally Posted by QuestionMark
You're kidding right... they would be mounted backwards if I drove in reverse. LOL!
Doh! I'm an idiot Sorry about that LOL
Old Sep 11, 2006 | 04:50 AM
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anyone know if i will run into problems if running a 205/55/15 tire with these wheels? or it wont make any difference besides riding a little taller?



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