PICS: Why you need to lower an XI with 19" wheels
06-18-2007, 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Bambi' post='437066' date='Jun 18 2007, 03:16 PM
I took those "after" pics couple days after the lowering so the car hasn't settled yet. Now my car has been riding on the new springs for about 2 weeks and it's really lowering more. 
I'll take some pics later today.
I'll take some pics later today.Dave
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06-18-2007, 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by cmansbimmer' post='437146' date='Jun 18 2007, 06:32 PM
Yep, my rear fender is over the wheel practically.
06-18-2007, 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Bambi' post='437071' date='Jun 18 2007, 03:23 PM
With 19" rims and stock springs: ride is a bit rougher, but very acceptable.
With 19" rims and H&R springs: ride is a lot rougher, and still "ok" acceptable.
With 19" rims and coilover (my dream for the xi): PRICELESS
With 19" rims and H&R springs: ride is a lot rougher, and still "ok" acceptable.
With 19" rims and coilover (my dream for the xi): PRICELESS
Are those 18's or 19's on your car?
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06-19-2007, 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Bambi' post='437311' date='Jun 19 2007, 03:10 AM
It will be MUCH lower than that.
I have 19's on my car.
I have 19's on my car.
06-19-2007, 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by RIVIERA SOUND' post='437289' date='Jun 19 2007, 02:09 AM
to everybody,
how much is a set of Spoke 124 style 18" tires for an xi (not for an "i")?
thanks
how much is a set of Spoke 124 style 18" tires for an xi (not for an "i")?
thanks
I got a quote from gary for $1295 shipped to riverdale NY zip 10471. The tires you will probably have to buy from tirerack or what ever company you choose. Don't forget you have to by the pressure sensors also. figure all together about $2700 depending what tires you go with. I hear that the michellin p2 are the best summer tires. $350 each more or less.
I'm in the same boat and about to pull the trigger soon just checking all of my options.
06-19-2007, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by slickrick' post='437401' date='Jun 19 2007, 12:14 PM
What's up Riviera,
I got a quote from gary for $1295 shipped to riverdale NY zip 10471. The tires you will probably have to buy from tirerack or what ever company you choose. Don't forget you have to by the pressure sensors also. figure all together about $2700 depending what tires you go with. I hear that the michellin p2 are the best summer tires. $350 each more or less.
I'm in the same boat and about to pull the trigger soon just checking all of my options.
I got a quote from gary for $1295 shipped to riverdale NY zip 10471. The tires you will probably have to buy from tirerack or what ever company you choose. Don't forget you have to by the pressure sensors also. figure all together about $2700 depending what tires you go with. I hear that the michellin p2 are the best summer tires. $350 each more or less.
I'm in the same boat and about to pull the trigger soon just checking all of my options.
Maybe you can consider my rims. They are EXTREMELY LIGHT iForged! You can get them for $3500 including the PS2.
06-19-2007, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='437392' date='Jun 19 2007, 11:54 AM
Throw some pics on.....wanna see that rear (of your car that is)! DAVE
There you go.
06-19-2007, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Bambi' post='437651' date='Jun 20 2007, 12:36 AM
There you go.