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Downgrading Rims: MMR HR2 to ASA AR1 - Thoughts? Comments? Flames?

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Old 05-28-08, 11:26 PM
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A few points:

- Try 18s without lips. The 19s you have now have no lips so they look bigger. You will get a similar effect with 18s.

- Harshness - 18s and the larger sidewall will help with the ride quality. L-Tuned will contribute to the harshness, although not that much. NOTHING will be as soft as stock. I am not talking about handling (better with L-Tuned) or the bad float (with stock). I am just commenting on ride harshness.

- A drop would certainly make it look better. You will lose a bit more of the ride quality but gain handling and look. Nothing is for free.
Old 05-29-08, 01:53 PM
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I love the look of the MMR HR2. The ASA looks cheap as someone said before.
Old 05-29-08, 01:54 PM
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I live in pothole central. I can't risk lowering it! The car already scrapes like crazy and it's not even lowered.

Sometimes I wish I lived in Cali with the flat and even roads but then when I hear about how much they pay for gas I change my mind.
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NJ is pothole central huh? I thought a lot of rich folks live in NJ? Where's the tax money going to? Let me guess...in the pockets of the politicians?
Old 05-29-08, 02:13 PM
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Originally Posted by kenkaniff
I live in pothole central. I can't risk lowering it! The car already scrapes like crazy and it's not even lowered.

Sometimes I wish I lived in Cali with the flat and even roads but then when I hear about how much they pay for gas I change my mind.
How come everyone says California roads are smooth and flat? I have to deal with bumps, dips, potholes every day. Some of the nicer areas have perfect flat roads but where I am I have to drive pretty carefully. I think that's where the idea comes from.
Old 05-29-08, 02:21 PM
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Ahh man don't go with those ASA and drop the car. I live in Hudson County and nothing is worse than there and Im dropped and plan on going lower. Get the Tein S Techs they are great and not harsh whatsoever
Old 05-29-08, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by kphu
NJ is pothole central huh? I thought a lot of rich folks live in NJ? Where's the tax money going to? Let me guess...in the pockets of the politicians?
Yep, tax money is used to fill the holes of the politician's pockets in NJ.

Maybe you can roll on your stock wheels and get your MMR's repaired and painted black?
Old 05-29-08, 05:49 PM
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Keep the wheels you have AND lower the car with springs or coilovers.

Remove the TRD swaybars and ur ride comfort should be MUCH BETTER.
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I love the swaybars...I gotta say, the car handles pretty dam nice. Yea, I want the best of both worlds.

The problem is, the stock rims did NOT come with the car.

The rims I got on there are all I got...

Wow, you guys love these MMR rims for sure!

Makes me get a renewed appreciation for them.

I'm contemplating having them repaired and retouched now...hmmm.
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Hmm, anyone know how much it'll cost to remove curb rash?
Old 05-30-08, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by kenkaniff
By the way, if I were to get 22's, would I have to get the fender rolled? I'm also looking at some 22s black rims.
I'd drop and get a body kit before even thinking about 22's
Old 05-31-08, 12:05 AM
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if you decide to sell the mrr's, pm me a price.
Old 05-31-08, 12:14 AM
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get different ones than both of those though ..


20" lowenhart X position dish (jdm) 3 piece

20x9.5 +44 high disk (same as 20x9 +37)
20x9.5 +29 low disk (same as 20x10 +34)

will clear LS400 and LS430 big calipers.

all wheels in good shape, no damages. One side is gunmetal anthracite and one side is brushed aluminum. You don't see both sides at once so it's like having two sets of wheels on same car.

2099 SHIPPED OBO many many deals out there ... question is what are you going for >??
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