Which wheels would you go with?
04-05-2006, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='265152' date='Apr 5 2006, 04:53 PM
Hey Don Juan,
I don't mind the questions at all.
1&3) I lowered my car about 3/4". Not that much lower than the stock sports pkg. I also adjusted the shock stiffness to about 2/3rd. The car is stiffer than stock but not uncomfortably stiff and you can always adjust the shock setting as well as the ride height to suit your needs. My car hardly rubs at all now because the increased stiffness in the shock prevents the car body from traveling up and down as much as before, even though my car is lower than before. Does that make sense? I also had my rear fenders rolled. You will probably encounter some rubbing issues as I did when I first got the R10s.
2&4) I love the Nitto tires. I think they handle great. To be honest though, since I've never compared other tires with the same set up, I couldn't say if they are better or worse than another brand or another size configuration.
Hope to see pics of your new set up soon!
I don't mind the questions at all.
1&3) I lowered my car about 3/4". Not that much lower than the stock sports pkg. I also adjusted the shock stiffness to about 2/3rd. The car is stiffer than stock but not uncomfortably stiff and you can always adjust the shock setting as well as the ride height to suit your needs. My car hardly rubs at all now because the increased stiffness in the shock prevents the car body from traveling up and down as much as before, even though my car is lower than before. Does that make sense? I also had my rear fenders rolled. You will probably encounter some rubbing issues as I did when I first got the R10s.
2&4) I love the Nitto tires. I think they handle great. To be honest though, since I've never compared other tires with the same set up, I couldn't say if they are better or worse than another brand or another size configuration.
Hope to see pics of your new set up soon!
Thanks.
04-05-2006, 01:18 PM
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I had to roll the fenders when I first added the wheels, BEFORE lowering the car. It was already rubbing with about 3 people in the car. Right rear. I figured the stock shocks were still a bit soft that's why I got the coilovers. With the firmer setting, I can still afford to lower my car a bit more.
04-05-2006, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='265152' date='Apr 5 2006, 04:53 PM
Hey Don Juan,
I don't mind the questions at all.
1&3) I lowered my car about 3/4". Not that much lower than the stock sports pkg. I also adjusted the shock stiffness to about 2/3rd. The car is stiffer than stock but not uncomfortably stiff and you can always adjust the shock setting as well as the ride height to suit your needs. My car hardly rubs at all now because the increased stiffness in the shock prevents the car body from traveling up and down as much as before, even though my car is lower than before. Does that make sense? I also had my rear fenders rolled. You will probably encounter some rubbing issues as I did when I first got the R10s.
2&4) I love the Nitto tires. I think they handle great. To be honest though, since I've never compared other tires with the same set up, I couldn't say if they are better or worse than another brand or another size configuration.
Hope to see pics of your new set up soon!
I don't mind the questions at all.
1&3) I lowered my car about 3/4". Not that much lower than the stock sports pkg. I also adjusted the shock stiffness to about 2/3rd. The car is stiffer than stock but not uncomfortably stiff and you can always adjust the shock setting as well as the ride height to suit your needs. My car hardly rubs at all now because the increased stiffness in the shock prevents the car body from traveling up and down as much as before, even though my car is lower than before. Does that make sense? I also had my rear fenders rolled. You will probably encounter some rubbing issues as I did when I first got the R10s.
2&4) I love the Nitto tires. I think they handle great. To be honest though, since I've never compared other tires with the same set up, I couldn't say if they are better or worse than another brand or another size configuration.
Hope to see pics of your new set up soon!
04-05-2006, 01:25 PM
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Sorry to hear your wheels are being delayed. I remember waiting for my set. It felt like forever and a day. But hang in there. Should be well worth the wait.
04-06-2006, 07:03 AM
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Sorry to hear about the delay... I know the feeling I had to wait like 2 months to get a pair of 20x10's for the rear in my Mayas :'(
04-06-2006, 04:53 PM
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EuroCarFan: that is the dopest black e60 yet. and i've seen a ton. including all the phat japanese modded e60s. the graphite color of the wheels are hott- IMO much better than black. and the tires are way beefy- makes a huuge difference in the appearance of the wheels themselves.
I have a white 545i sport and have been very disciplined in keeping it stock... so far. Gotta pay for the wedding and house first, know what I mean? Puta, and mahal naman!!!
MMAfia
I have a white 545i sport and have been very disciplined in keeping it stock... so far. Gotta pay for the wedding and house first, know what I mean? Puta, and mahal naman!!!
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04-06-2006, 07:10 PM
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HAHAHA... thanks for the translation Ferdie.
MMAfia, I can definitely relate! Just make every guest at your wedding use $100 bills when you have your money dance.
My brother's wife is Filipina.
MMAfia, I can definitely relate! Just make every guest at your wedding use $100 bills when you have your money dance.
My brother's wife is Filipina.
04-06-2006, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Ferdie' post='265755' date='Apr 6 2006, 08:05 PM
I think MMAfia is Filipino. He is saying "Shit, so expensive"!! 
