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Old 10-15-08, 07:39 PM
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Default Winterizing the GS/SC (Winter Shoes)

Usually I would stick the stock 17s on the GS for the winter, but once I had the 19" wheels off I wanted to see how they; Linea Corse z2s (in case someone ask) would look on the SC and put the 18s on the GS. Offset are the 35 I think for the GS. They rub a little but my shocks are shot. I am researching coilovers, leaning towards MEGAN., then I can raise her up a little or get fender rolled. I love the simplicity of the look.. Now for the PICS...As usual Opinions are always welcome.

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Old 10-15-08, 07:44 PM
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Those wheels look good on the SC.
Old 10-15-08, 08:41 PM
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GS is a waste. put all the good stuff on the SC
Old 10-15-08, 09:28 PM
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Looks great on the sc
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I think the fitment is perfect for the SC, + the GS still looks great with those wheels swapped. So which one is the daily?
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I think the fitment is perfect for the SC, + the GS still looks great with those wheels swapped. So which one is the daily?
The SC is daily during warm days, GS on weekend and inclement weather, due to it having traction control. Learned my lesson driving a Boosted SC in the rain. And for the big snow days I have a Ford Ranger and THE GX to handle it.
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Same wheels on my car

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=359862
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So you changed the camber to get them from rubbing, I might just try that. I will also go with coilovers too, mine is a little too low for my taste. Nice.
Old 10-16-08, 02:02 PM
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wheels look good on the coupe you should leave it like that
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keep wheels on sc it looks good,drive the ranger in bad weather,i know what it's like to drive in md weather,lived their all my life until i moved to nc a few years ago.what area in md you at.
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keep wheels on sc it looks good,drive the ranger in bad weather,i know what it's like to drive in md weather,lived their all my life until i moved to nc a few years ago.what area in md you at.
Upper Marlboro, Maryland. A couple times the SC would buck due to the torque especially in the rain. The twins due spool nice and quick if you are not paying attention. I really hate to get rid of them when I go single. Hope to have a BW S362 or S366 or GT35R by next spring. I rather have drive ability with power on the low side then HP that comes on the high side.
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Lookin' good! Some sweet rides you have!!
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SC looks great, can't wait to see the Lemans on your GS
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