Factory wheels - conservative offset
01-21-2013, 01:03 PM
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I ordered the 10mm front 12mm rear as seen in your photo.
Did not really want to get much further out than that as i think this will go a long way to a good stance and is well within the offset range on other cars with this suspension.
My 2cents... who knows what will happen... my airbags could blow up as soon as i put the spacers on. Just my little contribution to the community... we need to get the Mods rolling. I am always willing to be a guinea pig, almost a character flaw.
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Did not really want to get much further out than that as i think this will go a long way to a good stance and is well within the offset range on other cars with this suspension.
My 2cents... who knows what will happen... my airbags could blow up as soon as i put the spacers on. Just my little contribution to the community... we need to get the Mods rolling. I am always willing to be a guinea pig, almost a character flaw.
Mike
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01-21-2013, 04:00 PM
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I ordered the 10mm front 12mm rear as seen in your photo.
Did not really want to get much further out than that as i think this will go a long way to a good stance and is well within the offset range on other cars with this suspension.
My 2cents... who knows what will happen... my airbags could blow up as soon as i put the spacers on. Just my little contribution to the community... we need to get the Mods rolling. I am always willing to be a guinea pig, almost a character flaw.
Mike
Did not really want to get much further out than that as i think this will go a long way to a good stance and is well within the offset range on other cars with this suspension.
My 2cents... who knows what will happen... my airbags could blow up as soon as i put the spacers on. Just my little contribution to the community... we need to get the Mods rolling. I am always willing to be a guinea pig, almost a character flaw.
Mike
01-22-2013, 07:19 AM
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I ordered from Achtuning. The price was about $80 per set. Really good people at that shop. Figured I would try H&R products until i get the sizing right.
Once i have some pics and impressions I'll let you know.
Mike
01-27-2013, 07:05 PM
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Ok well... they are on... All fits well and nothing has fallen off or started to self destruct...but there is still time.
That said, Even 10mm front/12mm rear is pretty conservative looks wise. You could easily go out another 5mm or more to get the wheels flush. For my purposes though this is pretty close to my goal. Luckily it also coincides with my comfort level on spacers. I actually think if the suspension was 1/2 inch lower my desire for aftermarket wheels would be nil. I love the stock 20" looks and they are now filling out the fender a little better.
Sorry for the crappy iphone pics of a dirty car in a weed ridden driveway. I'll wash it in a couple of days and take some proper photos.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/64725726@N05/8421723073/http://www.flickr.com/photos/64725726@N05/8421723073/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/64725726@N05/, on Flickr
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That said, Even 10mm front/12mm rear is pretty conservative looks wise. You could easily go out another 5mm or more to get the wheels flush. For my purposes though this is pretty close to my goal. Luckily it also coincides with my comfort level on spacers. I actually think if the suspension was 1/2 inch lower my desire for aftermarket wheels would be nil. I love the stock 20" looks and they are now filling out the fender a little better.
Sorry for the crappy iphone pics of a dirty car in a weed ridden driveway. I'll wash it in a couple of days and take some proper photos.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/64725726@N05/8421723073/http://www.flickr.com/photos/64725726@N05/8421723073/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/64725726@N05/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/64725726@N05/8421723805/http://www.flickr.com/photos/64725726@N05/8421723805/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/64725726@N05/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/64725726@N05/8421723355/http://www.flickr.com/photos/64725726@N05/8421723355/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/64725726@N05/, on Flickr
http://www.flickr.com/photos/64725726@N05/8422818408/http://www.flickr.com/photos/64725726@N05/8422818408/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/64725726@N05/, on Flickr
01-29-2013, 04:35 PM
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Thanks Terminal Nonchalance! That really makes it look better. Notice any difference in the handling/susp.? Also, could you post a pic from a side view of the car?
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01-29-2013, 09:07 PM
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I just came back from a 90-minute drive to nowhere in particular (you know, to hasten the break-in procedure). Other than a little low-speed understeer, this car is dynamite in the slippery stuff. I guess it doesn't hurt that I'm running studded Hakkas either.
01-29-2013, 09:20 PM
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Happy Motoring!
Mike