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18" aftermarket wheels on 2IS?

Old 03-10-09, 07:57 PM
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those are Jlines 10SL2 18x8front 18x9.5 rear 25 offset all around and on JIC coils.
Originally Posted by shortbus19
Looks gorgeous man! What's the offset on those? What springs/coilovers you running?
Old 03-11-09, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by badx33
those are Jlines 10SL2 18x8front 18x9.5 rear 25 offset all around and on JIC coils.
Thanks for the info. Looks awesome!
Old 03-11-09, 09:52 AM
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depend on the style of the wheel, I say go with 19's, it'll look a lot better. I switched from 18's to 19's, and do not regret a bit
Old 03-11-09, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by lexboi250
depend on the style of the wheel, I say go with 19's, it'll look a lot better. I switched from 18"s to 19"s, and do not regret a bit
I think 18" or 19" are good.Depends on where you live.

If you need snow/winter tires there are more available in 18" as opposed to 19". Plus, on an 18" you can run a 40/45 series tire which makes the ride a little better if you live in an area with rough roads... like we have in the North West.
Old 03-11-09, 02:06 PM
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i think 18s can look decent when the car is slammed.
Old 03-11-09, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by redline201
i think 18s can look decent when the car is slammed.
Yeah, but then you have to worry about potholes, and curbs, and dips, and a whole host of other baddies.... Seattle is not a good place for lowered cars. I assume the East Coast would be the same as well.

I used to be into the "dumped" look when I was 18-21 but now that I am older (nearly 30) and paying roughly 900 a month for a car it doesnt seem to make sense to take the chance of having it damaged due to normal driving.

Now, I just want something that looks nice, rides nice, offers good performance and make me smile when I "occasionally" feel like going through some twistys.
Old 03-11-09, 05:25 PM
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My first setup was 18" Gram Lights 57s-Pro's by Rays Engineering. More pictures here.



Wow, my car doesn't look anything like that anymore!

Javier
Old 03-11-09, 06:13 PM
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man, i don't even remember that car Javy
Old 03-11-09, 07:40 PM
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18's for life
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Old 03-11-09, 07:43 PM
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that looks pretty good
Old 03-11-09, 07:44 PM
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Are those F-Sport wheels in 18"? I think you should lower the rear more. It looks too high in the rear....

Although, when moving it looks even. Strange.
Old 03-11-09, 07:58 PM
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They are Work Emotion CR Kai's
Old 03-11-09, 08:04 PM
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loving those work emotions although i dont think ill be low enough on the h&r springs i ordered to pull that look off
Old 03-13-09, 02:19 AM
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nice!
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hey, jason... are you and the girlie flying out to maui anytime soon?
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Originally Posted by Annalyz

hey, jason... are you and the girlie flying out to maui anytime soon?

Negative. We are getting tight on cash right now. Possibly in about 8 months. We have the wedding coming up on the 23rd.

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