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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by rlee02135
youll only notice a loss if you hit a bump.
also, if you lower it, there will be a difference
I'll have to lower it, i don't want it to look like my mom's ML. So it's either lowering with 18s or 19s. I'm assuming the best look would be lowering with 19s but it would also be the worst ride quality.
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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryanr317
I'll have to lower it, i don't want it to look like my mom's ML. So it's either lowering with 18s or 19s. I'm assuming the best look would be lowering with 19s but it would also be the worst ride quality.
you won't notice much esp. since the roads in your neck of the woods are paved like gold. do the 19's and then lower with H&R cup kit. make sure you allign your wheels as the rears will wear down quickly if you don;t.
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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 09:03 PM
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I'm thinking of just maybe using Tein SS springs with stock shocks for now. I did buy a set of stock 05+ sport suspension of someone on the forum but the A$$hole never sent them and kept my money.
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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryanr317
I'm thinking of just maybe using Tein SS springs with stock shocks for now. I did buy a set of stock 05+ sport suspension of someone on the forum but the A$$hole never sent them and kept my money.
who was it???

anyways, why dont you try out ZENN springs?
theyre on ebay for about $89.
tell us how they work out
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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 09:49 PM
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His name was dino_racing i believe. I'm interested in those zenn springs but i don't want to be the guinea pig. I know the Tein name is trusted and i've seen a few cars with them on here.
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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 09:56 PM
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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryanr317
His name was dino_racing i believe. I'm interested in those zenn springs but i don't want to be the guinea pig. I know the Tein name is trusted and i've seen a few cars with them on here.
....i bought a spoiler from him. he sent it pretty quickly. it fit horribly. also, a few months ago he bought a intake from me. he seemed like an honest person
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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by SFoRZA
TSW Bremma 19"
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I was acutally looking at your car for a reference earlier. Only thing is these are like bremma replicas. Plus the c32 suspension height seems a little lower. Does your rub at all? What width tire are you running in the back?
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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by rlee02135
....i bought a spoiler from him. he sent it pretty quickly. it fit horribly. also, a few months ago he bought a intake from me. he seemed like an honest person
I know, he did. I don't know what happened with him, but now i'm out $350. It sucks pretty bad.
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by raklert
get H&R lowering kit and you will be fine. Nice grill by the way

looking at your pic .. Your Kleemann emblums seem to be wrongly stickered. The rear one looks alright like the K the one on the hood it's a Reverse K .
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 11:50 PM
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looking at your pic .. Your Kleemann emblums seem to be wrongly stickered. The rear one looks alright like the K the one on the hood it's a Reverse K .
you're right! it is a reverse "K".... regardless i am really liking the kleemann setup on raklert's ride. keeps the car looking European.

and for the new rims, im sorry Moze, but the rims belong on a '99 civic (just my opinion!)
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Old Nov 27, 2006 | 11:53 PM
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you're right! it is a reverse "K".... regardless i am really liking the kleemann setup on raklert's ride. keeps the car looking European.

and for the new rims, im sorry Moze, but the rims belong on a '99 civic (just my opinion!)
So now we better hurry and tell raklert about it.. before other people find out ..
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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 12:03 AM
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i think the rims are a bit ricey in my opinion but otherwise not bad ride. Atleast u can work on your suspension i have a 4matic i'm glad that mines the sport tho

g luck
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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 12:18 AM
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I think the wheels look pretty good. Like others said, that gap is horrible!

I don't get it though. Did your car sit lower with the stocks?
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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 07:30 AM
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friend of mine has the same wheels on his c class. it looked HORRIBLE when he first put them on. after a drop, the car looks HOT. drop it, if you do the labor it should cost no more then about $100.
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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Moze
Unfortunately I do not think it is the angle... :-/

FRONT GAP
my gosh your ruler is not even big enough to measure that gap!
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Old Nov 28, 2006 | 01:06 PM
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Eh not bad! looks like the wheels some guy was selling on the boards and craigslist off his M3.

Anyway, a very typical design somewhat OLD and outdated.

THUMB DOWN!
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 09:32 PM
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 01:53 AM
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all of them look like bmw wheels except of course the brabus replica one.
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 01:53 PM
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Preference of aftermarket wheels

If you were looking for used aftermarket wheels, would you prefer buying them with tires or without tires?
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 03:10 PM
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depends on the condition of the tires. if the tires are still pretty good then with tires, if they need to be replaced then without.
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 03:16 PM
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Also, make sure the sizes of the tires are correct for your car application if you want to buy with the tires.
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by nlpamg
depends on the condition of the tires. if the tires are still pretty good then with tires, if they need to be replaced then without.
What if the tires have only 50% tread left?
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 03:40 PM
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What if the tires have only 50% tread left?
Well that all depends on the price. I'd buy with 50% tread left for the right price.
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 03:41 PM
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Well that all depends on the price. I'd buy with 50% tread left for the right price.
yep, and what brand are they? if they were PS2's or something good, probably, but if they're some no name or really cheap brand, I wouldn't bother.
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