The wheels and springs are one guys!
03-19-2010, 12:23 PM
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The wheels and springs are one guys!
Needless to say, I am extremely pleased with the stance I have achieved. I went the silver FR500's wrapped in Nexen 3000 245/40/18's up front and 275/35/18's out back. I will definitely go with a little wider tire up front and out back when these run out.
I choose the Eibach Pro kit specifically because I did not have to mess with doing aftermarket shocks/struts and CC plates. It rides pretty good; a lot more rigid then stock. I can really "feel the road" a lot more with the 18's and lowering springs.
My buddy Kenny and I installed the springs last night. He is a BA so it went really smooth. I used the guide from AM for the H&R SS springs. It worked great. We did the rear first and it was a breeze. The front a lot more work, but still not bad. I learned a lot and will continue to install my own mods to learn even more. I feel much more accomplished then swiping my VISA at a local shop and being out $250.
Here are the before pics with the wheels and a fresh wash:
Here are the after shots with the Eibach Pro Kit and somewhat clean:
Let me know what you guys think. I really want to tint the windows and get a shorty antenna soon. I also would like to do the Steeda Bump Steer Kit and Steeda Ball Joints. Those things will hopefully come before Summer is over and then move onto Stage II cams
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I choose the Eibach Pro kit specifically because I did not have to mess with doing aftermarket shocks/struts and CC plates. It rides pretty good; a lot more rigid then stock. I can really "feel the road" a lot more with the 18's and lowering springs.
My buddy Kenny and I installed the springs last night. He is a BA so it went really smooth. I used the guide from AM for the H&R SS springs. It worked great. We did the rear first and it was a breeze. The front a lot more work, but still not bad. I learned a lot and will continue to install my own mods to learn even more. I feel much more accomplished then swiping my VISA at a local shop and being out $250.
Here are the before pics with the wheels and a fresh wash:
Here are the after shots with the Eibach Pro Kit and somewhat clean:
Let me know what you guys think. I really want to tint the windows and get a shorty antenna soon. I also would like to do the Steeda Bump Steer Kit and Steeda Ball Joints. Those things will hopefully come before Summer is over and then move onto Stage II cams
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03-19-2010, 02:04 PM
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Thanks guys, I think it turned out great. Yes, tinted windows and the wing back mod are on my to do list. I just need to save for the tinted windows. What percentage would you all go with. I don't want them super dark, just prob the legal limit, which i have no idea what it is in Oregon. Prob 35% eh?
03-19-2010, 02:12 PM
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Haha, thanks Sinister. You know how to keep it real up in these forums. Yeah wasnt bad at all. Well, off to work. I am a ratard, I spell something wrong in like every one of my posts in the last 2 weeks. Can a mod fix that for me? Gracias.