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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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I'm getting the Saleen S-Style rims(18x9) and getting 255/45/18's. I know for sure there is going to be a gap b/w the tire and body and I HATE that look. Should I get the Eibach Pro-Kit or the Sportlines? I don't want to go too low to where my tires are rubbing but I also don't want a good bit of a gap showing. What do you guys think? I want to stick with Eibach because I heard they produce great springs. And by the way, I'm getting the Tokico HP Series struts and shocks(Please don't suggest the D-Specs, I dont want to spend $540...I'm on a strict budget).
Old Oct 16, 2008 | 06:44 AM
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I have the pro-kit with 18" bullits, 255/45/18 front and 285/40/18 rear, you may want to get the caster and camber plates and a alignment to avoid excessive tire wear. Along with adjustable panhard bar to re-center the rear (positively if you get the sportlines)


Old Oct 16, 2008 | 12:17 PM
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Hello, just to give you another option our front springs lower 1.25" the rears 1.5". They sell for $249.95 for all four. They can also be purchased in pairs for $129.95. If you have any questions please give me a call.
Old Oct 16, 2008 | 02:20 PM
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I have a set of BMR springs with tokico HP shocks*the blue ones not D-specs* along with FRP upper strut mounts and camber bolts in the for sale section I took them off after less than 2K miles to go w H&R coilovers w/steeda camber plates. Anyways i'm only asking $400+shipping for everything if your interested? In case your wondering the ride quality was excellent even on 35 series 20" tires and the drop was almost exactly as advertised
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by GRABBER08GT
I have the pro-kit with 18" bullits, 255/45/18 front and 285/40/18 rear, you may want to get the caster and camber plates and a alignment to avoid excessive tire wear. Along with adjustable panhard bar to re-center the rear (positively if you get the sportlines)



This is off topic, but how much bigger are those 285/40's than the 5255/45's? Does it throw off your speedo? I ask cuz it looks killer . Thanks

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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 10:22 PM
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Which Adj. Panhard Bar would you recommend?
Old Oct 17, 2008 | 07:41 AM
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I'm on 20s and went the Eibach Pro Kit route and the car was slammed - so much so my Turbo piping rubbed. Took the Eibach kit off and put on the FRPPs.

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Hey, sorry for the late reply, the 285/40/18 are the same size as stock 18's(diameter) no problem at all with the speedo. Grabber Girl, yours almost look like the Sport lines, the sit alot lower than my pro-kit and my vert is heavier, verts usually settle a little lower after awhile?
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KNOX, I went with the STEEDA adjustable, but I think alot of people on here go with the BMR
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Originally Posted by GRABBER08GT
Hey, sorry for the late reply, the 285/40/18 are the same size as stock 18's(diameter) no problem at all with the speedo. Grabber Girl, yours almost look like the Sport lines, the sit alot lower than my pro-kit and my vert is heavier, verts usually settle a little lower after awhile?
cool. thanks for the info.
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