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Old 01-02-15, 07:48 AM
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255s, thats much closer to the tire size I thought this thing should come with in the first place.
Old 01-02-15, 08:20 AM
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Wow! Great job!
Old 01-02-15, 09:16 AM
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Corrado, im stoked for you!! Its gonna look so sick!
Old 01-02-15, 12:14 PM
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Default Teasers and Caliper Decal Unveil

Thanks folks. I'm loving the look so far!

@Waymok: Lowering is tempting, but not in the plans for now. I'll consider it after this winter with possibly RSR springs. Main concern is ride quality from the drop in addition to the 20s and 45 series Paradas. It is also our family/road trip vehicle so I'll need to find the right balance.

Here are two wheel teasers

And Mod Unveil: Red Caliper Decals. Like I did on the IS, first cleaned the calipers thoroughly, applied the the decals, and applied two thin coats of clear. 1.5 years later and second winter, still look like new on the IS.
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Old 01-02-15, 12:22 PM
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Corrado, wheels look great! Are there any rubbing issues going with 20's? Nice touch with the calipers also.
Old 01-02-15, 01:59 PM
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Come on! Want to see these wheels on the car from further away!
Old 01-02-15, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by corradoMR2
Thanks folks. I'm loving the look so far!

@Waymok: Lowering is tempting, but not in the plans for now. I'll consider it after this winter with possibly RSR springs. Main concern is ride quality from the drop in addition to the 20s and 45 series Paradas. It is also our family/road trip vehicle so I'll need to find the right balance.

Here are two wheel teasers

And Mod Unveil: Red Caliper Decals. Like I did on the IS, first cleaned the calipers thoroughly, applied the the decals, and applied two thin coats of clear. 1.5 years later and second winter, still look like new on the IS.
Looks to me that your offsets are not correct.
Old 01-02-15, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Pei Mei
Corrado, wheels look great! Are there any rubbing issues going with 20's? Nice touch with the calipers also.
No rubbing whatsoever with the stock springs.


Originally Posted by MPLexus301
Come on! Want to see these wheels on the car from further away!
Just a couple more minor mods before the full unveil. Thanks for your interest!

Originally Posted by crankshaft
Looks to me that your offsets are not correct.
That pic above can be misleading to make the wheels/tires look like they stick out beyond the wheel wells and mud flaps. In fact, the wheels are just a little tucked in and almost flush for a more planted beefier look.

I will need to carefully study clearances for any rubbing on the prospect of dropping the car.

This pic better represents the offset.
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Old 01-02-15, 11:44 PM
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Wow, you are working fast. Good luck! I can't wait to see how it turns out.
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That is just lovely
Old 01-03-15, 01:08 AM
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Lovin the mods already
Old 01-03-15, 02:18 AM
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corrado, take some pics from 10-20m away, so we can see the full car with the rims.... thanks!
Old 01-03-15, 06:22 AM
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Ever think of selling some of your ideas? Like the seat belt covers?
Old 01-03-15, 07:00 AM
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Looking great! <subscribed>
Old 01-03-15, 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by spwolf
corrado, take some pics from 10-20m away, so we can see the full car with the rims.... thanks!
Couldn't agree more


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