00lexondub

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is 1.5" springs going to make 20" wheels rub???? semms like i have plenty of clearence, but i dont know if in the rear because of the stereo. should i just get the 1" eibach springs istead? or what about the H&R which lowers the car 1.4 in front and 1.3 in rear? i need help, cuz i will be ordering springs with in the next two days... please help. thanks

00lexondub

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forgot about the vogtlands which is 1.3" all the way around..

rominl

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rub or not it mainly depends on the offset of the wheels. if it's bad enough even with no drop it will rub

00lexondub

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hey i dont know anything about my wheels but on the inside of the wheels are little tags , is this the offset?, it says 1/20Z 146 M. is that it? thanks
rick

rominl

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hey rick,

umm..... i don't think that's enough info. did you look at all the spokes and so to see if there are more numbers? it should be a 2 digit number, probably between 30 to 45 if you have the right offset (front), and between 35 to 50 for the back

00lexondub

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i didnt take the wheel off, just look in on the inner lip and saw that tag and was hopinh that was it, wel i guess ui will know on wednesday cuz i am takin all the wheels off and paintin the calipers . and installein the new tanabe exhuast, one quick question what kind of brake caliper paint would you reccomend me to use??? and how muh does it cost for the paint? and where could i get it?, also what colors would you reccomned for my car? thanks
rick

rominl

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i can't say enough. get the duplicolor engine high temp enamel paint from kragen/pep boys, etc... they are like 4 bucks a can and it's more than enough of what you need. people talk about G2 paint, etc... yeah they might be good but they are expensive. i have had my paint on for over a yr and they are just as shiny and strong. it's the same stuff.

and for color, i would only do either black or silver.

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Rick, I would stay away from the H&Rs, they have been reported to ride very harsh for a 1.6 drop I would go with Espelir, a member here has them on his GS4 with 20s and it looks very nice! I will go the gallery and find the pic then post it for ya!

And as Rom said, if your offset is correct your fine for a 2.5" drop if you want, conversely, if you have the wrong offset then you might rub going over dips with NO drop

Oh yeah, what size tires do you have? If you have 255s in the front then you will probably rub, you will need 245s (this too depends on your offset!)

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Rick, here is a pic of the car I was talking about, I think he has 20x8.5 wheels with 245/35-20 tires all around, I cant really remember, the last time I saw him was last summer. His screename is futruegs and he goes to school in FLA, so MAYBE he can meet up with ya and let you check it out!!

These Espelir springs are rated at 1.6inches

00lexondub

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245/35/20 is what tires i am running all the way around....

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You should be fine then man, if I were you I'd look into the Espelir. Do you like the drop on the car I posted?

bluelex

thats futuregs's car and trust me it looks a lot lower in person than in that pic....i haven't driven in his car si i can't tell u how it rides....