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Old 07-22-05, 01:45 AM
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Another question... It seems that everyone is going with the 245/35-20s in the front and 275/30-20s in the rear... I've been shopping around for tires, and there is not a large selection for 275/30-20 tires...

I know jack shi bout tires... wat yall think about nitto 555's? they are a lot cheaper than the alternative which are michelin pilot sport a/s

the only other set i found are continental, but i ain't rollin those...

as i sit here and wait for my rezax to come in, can anyone answer the question as to why Work only makes wheels upon order? Everything think I learn in b-school says there is something wrong with this business model...

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Old 07-22-05, 12:33 PM
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pirelli has that size too....pzero...
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Just got them put on this afternoon with Tanabe DF210 springs!! =)
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Old 07-22-05, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by aristo20
Just got them put on this afternoon with Tanabe DF210 springs!! =)

Oh snap!!!!!!

Your car is extremely hot. I really dont like White cars, but lowered with black rims looks great. Your car is begging for some super dark tint.

Good job, cant wait to see what else you have planned. And that goes for all of yall.
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Originally Posted by aristo20
Just got them put on this afternoon with Tanabe DF210 springs!! =)
OH SNAP!!!! THAT IS HOT!!!

Man, I cannot lie, I was not totally taken with the PDW GS but that pic has changed things in one fell swoop! OUTSTANDING!!!

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Originally Posted by aristo20
Just got them put on this afternoon with Tanabe DF210 springs!! =)

Old 07-22-05, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by aristo20
Just got them put on this afternoon with Tanabe DF210 springs!! =)
how is the ride quality w/ the springs?
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I need to win lottery, like now.
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Originally Posted by mkim1120
how is the ride quality w/ the springs?
Its a harsh ride. I have to work on the fender a little this afternoon and check the camber. For practical purposes, I may change over to the other TANABE springs as these are way too low. Especially running on 30 profile tires, its a whole different stiffer and bumpier ride. I guess the trade off is that it looks pretty mean.
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Do your 20's rub? becuase mine do I was told that when lower the car it will stop rub'n like the cls.
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Originally Posted by aristo20
Its a harsh ride. I have to work on the fender a little this afternoon and check the camber. For practical purposes, I may change over to the other TANABE springs as these are way too low. Especially running on 30 profile tires, its a whole different stiffer and bumpier ride. I guess the trade off is that it looks pretty mean.
Aren't the DF meant for max lowering purposes? With 20s, unless you want it slammed, you won't have to lower as much to get a nice ride height since the tire setup already put you 1" larger than OEM.

From the specs, the NF210 would probably be better suited for mild lowering and better comfort. With 20s, some comfort is already lost due to the thinner/stiffer sidewalls. No need to add to it unless it is what you want.

Originally Posted by alxmorse
Do your 20's rub? becuase mine do I was told that when lower the car it will stop rub'n like the cls.
What kind of rubbing are you experiencing? Rubbing has more to do with your rim/tire specs. Lowering should not make rubbing go away since the wheel spec is still the same.
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it just rubs in the rear when a i have folks in the back
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Hey Guys, just got back from Vacation and my blk/blk GS430 was here waiting for me.

First mod that I did was the nav/dvd in motion. Dvd and phone entry via touch screen work at speed, but not Nav entry. Please help if you have a solution.

The 2nd Mod, I must say was a little scarier sense it had me cutting away at my front Grill. I installed the Bel 75rx remote radar detector w/shifters. The right side is level and attached, I'm working on the left side now. I'll attach a few photos. Let me know if you want to see more of my work along the way...




ok, maybe just 2for now, takes a long time.

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A pic of me and my wheels... the first pic also has me drunk on my birthday...






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[QUOTE=akim47]A pic of me and my wheels... the first pic also has me drunk on my birthday...


Post some pictures of your car when you get those bad boys on. Those are beautiful wheels, I would like ot see how it turns out.


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