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Old 06-16-07, 12:36 PM
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Default Do I get rid of my 20's

I've got mixed emotions about this but I do want to improve my ride quality so Im gonna throw this out there.. As you all know, I have 20 inch Sterns on my GS with a KYB/Daizen set up. My offset is pretty agressive. They came off a G35. My fenders are rolled and rears are trimmed. I get slight rub on my right rear (265/35 will solve that problem) and I rub my fenders when I turn up inclines (my number 1 concern). Is there any solution to this other then buying all new suspension. Drop zone here in Dallas said that they can send my rims to a machine shop to get the offset changed. Any suggestions??
Old 06-16-07, 12:57 PM
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just a suggestion but you could always get some new springs that raise your car a little. Espiler's are a tiny bit higher and they might solve your problem
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Originally Posted by Bigbea
just a suggestion but you could always get some new springs that raise your car a little. Espiler's are a tiny bit higher and they might solve your problem
Yeah.. Might be my best option.
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I was actually considering those wheels, BUT there is fender rolling invovled?

I don't want to do any additional work that isn't really invovled to make my car look good.

I have l tuned springs now and was wondering if it would rub or anything else with that offsett and 20" wheels??
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well he has offsets that were made for a g35
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Originally Posted by LiLS
well he has offsets that were made for a g35
So normally they aren't as bad?

I was just concerned because I was interested.
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Can you get all the fenders shaved?
Old 06-16-07, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by nanotech
So normally they aren't as bad?

I was just concerned because I was interested.
i got thoughs wheels on my 2IS. i love them. Good place to order them from is www.need4speedmotors.com. They have them in all offsets and really cheap too.
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I wouldn't go through the hassle of changing the offsets via machine shop. Just sell the wheels and get the same wheels but in more conservative offsets.
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Originally Posted by sleeper408
I wouldn't go through the hassle of changing the offsets via machine shop. Just sell the wheels and get the same wheels but in more conservative offsets.
I will look into to it. If there is a lot involved then selling them might make more sense. If I change the suspension there are no promises that I wont rub. I just have to see how this plays out.

I did do alot of research before I bought these wheels. Alot of CL members aswell as myself thought they would fit with a Daizen drop and little modification. The ride itself is very nice. Very smooth. Its just the rubbing the fender on turns is really killing me. Granted, it only happens when I have people in the car but still..
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Originally Posted by nanotech
So normally they aren't as bad?

I was just concerned because I was interested.
well u can get other offsets that should fit the GS perfectly without any fender work needed
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thing about sellin your rims and getting the correct offset is that you never make out on selling rims. You're not gunna get what you paid for them so you'll already be at a loss. Then you have to go and buy the same rims at the same price as the first time. Try switchin your springs first. Could save you alot of money, time and headaches
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You could consider going to coilovers.
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costs tons of money though. Almost a new set of rims.
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i would just simply get springs that sit a bit higher.


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