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New Wheels & Mod Pics

Old 07-08-11, 08:33 PM
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Default New ADR Wheels & Mods

Finally got around to taking some shots of the new ADR Sterlings. 20x8.5 / 9.5 on Michelin Pilot Sport A/S. 245/35/20 and 275/30/20. Offsets are 20 and 25. She's also got new ceramic pads w/painted and decaled calipers. Finally Badges removed. Next is tint. I am real happly with the look, and the ride on the Michelins is great.







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Old 07-08-11, 08:45 PM
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Wow 20's, it looks like a 4x4.. I say need to lower it.
Old 07-08-11, 09:07 PM
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chrome looks good on black. looks like the rear tires might be rubbing?
Old 07-08-11, 09:10 PM
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nice offset, I love black SC.

I'm still waiting for my Forgestar...........summer is over!!!!
Old 07-09-11, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by cyberlexus
chrome looks good on black. looks like the rear tires might be rubbing?
Just slightly, if I hit a dip. Fronts are fine. I think it might be the bolt and fastener under the liner that connects the rear quarter to the fender. I was thinking about filing it down a little. Ideas?
Old 07-09-11, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Jackson617
Just slightly, if I hit a dip. Fronts are fine. I think it might be the bolt and fastener under the liner that connects the rear quarter to the fender. I was thinking about filing it down a little. Ideas?
Or it maybe rubbing on the plastic fender liner. If so, remove the wheel, look to see where it's rubbing, use a heat gun until the plastic becomes soft then use an object like a brick to push in the lining.
Old 07-09-11, 02:12 PM
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I remember back in the day ADR used to get dissed like mad.
They look pretty nice here. Good work.
Old 07-11-11, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by horent135
Wow 20's, it looks like a 4x4.. I say need to lower it.
The roads around here suck so its as low as I want to go. My vette was lowered and it looked great, but you pay for it in ride quality or the constant fear of scraping the front end...speed bumps were a nightmare!

This SC rides like a dream.....I'm gonna leave it.
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Ahh black SC just like mine. Its a love/hate relationship in terms of keeping it clean.. Nice car and enjoy !
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very nice. those look exactly like the ones i just sold
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I am thinking of putting on some 20's also. Without it being lowered by springs or coil overs, how is the overall height when compared to original?
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Originally Posted by lamw001
I am thinking of putting on some 20's also. Without it being lowered by springs or coil overs, how is the overall height when compared to original?
My ride height is 27.25 inches from the garage floor to the fender lip with the 20's, if that helps. The stock ride height is around 26 inches, so I picked up slightly over an inch in ride height due to the larger wheels.

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Old 07-11-11, 05:35 PM
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That SC is so spanking shiny!
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Yeah, those are nice rims. Congrats.
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Love the red calipers!
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