Phister's car thread
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W206 PHEV AMG
yea, i know what you mean. it's the same thing as the LM. makes no difference if you mount it on the front or the back really. just one will show it like the way in your pic right now and the other day will be like my 18" LM where you see the gray is under the bolts instead of under the lip. mounted on the front makes the wheel look bigger too lol.
either way, just an option for you if they stick out after the 10mm.
mounted on the front
mounted on the back
either way, just an option for you if they stick out after the 10mm.
mounted on the front
mounted on the back
Last edited by FrankW; Jan 25, 2011 at 06:42 PM.
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06 C230 SS 6spd
yea, i know what you mean. it's the same thing as the LM. makes no difference if you mount it on the front or the back really. just one will show it like the way in your pic right now and the other day will be like my 18" LM where you see the gray is under the bolts instead of under the lip. mounted on the front makes the wheel look bigger too lol.
either way, just an option for you if they stick out after the 10mm.
mounted on the front
mounted on the back
either way, just an option for you if they stick out after the 10mm.
mounted on the front
mounted on the back
But i'll see how things go when the spacers get here.
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Ok all my parts are in I'll install them when I get off work in the morning and take some pics. heres a look at the final product... did a coat of clear over the bolts so it wouldnt rub off when I cleaned the wheels.
finished clear coat lol taping was time consuming!!!
MORE TO COME TOMORROW!!! FINALLY
finished clear coat lol taping was time consuming!!!
MORE TO COME TOMORROW!!! FINALLY
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2004 Civic Si. FWD for the Win!
I was thinking of doing the lug bolt to lug nut conversion like Roland... I've been looking at H&R studs and was waiting for my test fit to see what length I need so it all depends if I need 10mm or 5mm for the front to clear. But I'll do a DIY on the install of the conversion once I order what I need. HAVE TO KEEP UP WITH ROLAND LOL
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yup theyre ball seat lug bolts... I'm gonna do a wheel stud conversion here soon hopefully so I can actually get some lug nuts instead.
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You're screwed, then. Very few options for nuts - I'm in the same boat with my OZ rims, which is why I haven't done the conversion myself.
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Just have Tein basics like Roland
almost all the way dropped in the front and half way down in the rear. I had it all the way down in the rear to see how it looked but it looked too dumped so I raised it up some... Looks 10x better now then before.
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I guess I'll have to go with Coils Overs. I had Renntech shocks and I wanted to get springs but don't know what springs will give me a drop like your. So the best way is to get coilovers? With springs I'll probably have to change pads (those rubber things..sorry don't know what they are called lol) up front?
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spring seats is what theyre called. If you do get springs the only way to get that look is to cut some coils off the springs. Some have cut 2 coils off the front and 1 in the rear of H&R springs and the dropped looked pretty good. Only problem with this is that it leaves the material exposed on the spring which can rust faster unless you paint over them to prevent the rusting. But I prefer coilovers because of the adjusting and if you shell out a little more money you can adjust your dampner for your ride comfort. I might switch to Tein SS eventually but my basics are a pretty comfortable right now.
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Ok finally got the wheels on! Here they are for everyone... I'm LOVING THEM they look so aggressive...
Had to use the 10mm spacers upfront... 5mm was just a hair to short and rubbed still... so I have a +20 upfront and + 25 in the rear (put the 5mm in the rear) have a little negative camber but just got a camber kit from ghostrider so I'll do my alignment next week. fronts dont poke out too much just enough to look aggressive.
FAVORITE PIC SO FAR... I'll take more when I get a chance on my week off.
Had to use the 10mm spacers upfront... 5mm was just a hair to short and rubbed still... so I have a +20 upfront and + 25 in the rear (put the 5mm in the rear) have a little negative camber but just got a camber kit from ghostrider so I'll do my alignment next week. fronts dont poke out too much just enough to look aggressive.
FAVORITE PIC SO FAR... I'll take more when I get a chance on my week off.
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