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yet another ES with sc430 rims

Old 08-18-06, 04:54 PM
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Saw more than a few rides with them on and decided to try for myself. I went with the same setup as ChrisES (thanks for your help) and it looks like I'll have to roll the fenders as well. For those that have the sc430 rims, I haven't had a chance to go over speedbumps yet, do you have to take them slow or can you still drive over them like you would normally? Also are can you still ride with 4 people and full trunk without any problems?

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Looks good man.....you should give those windows a bit of tint now too IMO.

Also, what kind of springs are you using; and how is the ride?

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Yeah I've been meaning to tint the windows, just haven't gotten around to it. The springs Im using are the Tein S techs, the ride is alright, I want to say theres more road feel, as it definitely is not as soft as it was before, but still, im not sure everything has settled in yet since I just got it done a couple days ago so I'll just have to wait and see.
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Looking Nice
How many are in the Sc430 Rim club now??
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Originally Posted by nitsuj001
... it looks like I'll have to roll the fenders as well...
I hear this mentioned a LOT with the folks who've gone with larger rims.
How involved (labor and cash) a process is this?!? It's kind of mentioned like it's not a big deal and you can get it done almost anywhere...
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Looks good
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no problem, and it looks awesome! that's what i wish my car could look like. the silver compliments the wheels perfectly. even with my fenders rolled, my car still rubs a bit over bumps but it's nothing big. my fender rolling job was very unprofessional but overall i did get the job done. i still take the speedbumps slow btw. i'm sure if you got it done professionally you would not have anymore problems. the tein s-techs are no comfy as the stock ride and you can tell it's definately stiffer but the handling has improved a lot more.

i'm trying to name the sc430 club off the top of my head and i got..
ChrisES
Tiguy99
Nixsun
Frank White
MCV20 &
nitsuj001!

did i miss anyone?
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Originally Posted by Slooooooow
I hear this mentioned a LOT with the folks who've gone with larger rims.
How involved (labor and cash) a process is this?!? It's kind of mentioned like it's not a big deal and you can get it done almost anywhere...
i actually went the ghetto way and rolled them myself and a few friends with a rolling pin. it did the job but i cracked some paint down there. i covered it up with some touchup paint and it seem to do the trick.

i've heard of paying $30-40 a side to roll fenders professionally with a tool. it involves heating up the paint so it doesn't crack and then rolling them flat and even using the tool. i don't know anywhere that rolls fenders but i'm sure custom shops are familiar with it.
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