New wheels: SSR VF1 (SBC) 19x8.5/10
03-24-08, 06:35 PM
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New wheels: SSR VF1 (SBC) 19x8.5/10
Although I posted in the "wheel thread" I thought this would be a more appropriate place for feedback, ...and since it is a new wheel to the states, it may get more views here.
(for full specs, see the wheel thread)
After a long 4 month wait (I ordered these at SEMA), these wheels finally arrived. I just had them mounted last Wednesday in time for a local car show, here in Houston.
Fitment is great, no rubbing so far (lowered on Eibachs), my only gripe is the TPMS incompatibility.
I spent alot of time on the phone with the Tanabe measuring for the best fitment possible, ...I use the car as a daily, so running an aggressive offset (for more lip) was out of the question. Even with this conservative set-up, I still ended up adding a 5mm spacer in the rear for fill the fender a bit more.
Anyway, just wanted to share my new look. I hope the wheels stays as exclusive as it is now, but at the same time I hope the IS owners here like it as much as I did and get them too!
(for full specs, see the wheel thread)
After a long 4 month wait (I ordered these at SEMA), these wheels finally arrived. I just had them mounted last Wednesday in time for a local car show, here in Houston.
Fitment is great, no rubbing so far (lowered on Eibachs), my only gripe is the TPMS incompatibility.
I spent alot of time on the phone with the Tanabe measuring for the best fitment possible, ...I use the car as a daily, so running an aggressive offset (for more lip) was out of the question. Even with this conservative set-up, I still ended up adding a 5mm spacer in the rear for fill the fender a bit more.
Anyway, just wanted to share my new look. I hope the wheels stays as exclusive as it is now, but at the same time I hope the IS owners here like it as much as I did and get them too!
03-24-08, 06:36 PM
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...oh, and sorry for those who were interested in the Volk's, ...ironically, a friend here locally swiped them up just today. Keeps me from having to hassle with shipping, etc... ..again, sorry for those who were waiting.
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03-24-08, 08:32 PM
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I loved the Volks too, but as I said, I got bored and needed a new look. and something different, something exclusive that not many people have had yet.
Thanks for the comments.
Thanks for the comments.
03-25-08, 01:21 AM
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Lookin real nice, love the look with the stepped lip. The SBC looks even better in person, but I have to agree with some that the car looked pretty sweet with the Volks on it.
I dd my IS around town and I think I may have driven by your car on the beltway a few weeks ago...unless there's another similarly modded SGM IS350 in Houston.
I dd my IS around town and I think I may have driven by your car on the beltway a few weeks ago...unless there's another similarly modded SGM IS350 in Houston.
03-25-08, 02:12 AM
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