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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Jasoneo5
Rears are approx 35, fronts are approx 30. Seller didn't know exacts and haven't had them measured yet.....I plan on rebuilding them closer to the end of the year

I am running 33mm spacers up front, and 10mm spacers out back. Fenders shaved and pulled SLIGHTLY rear and front. Doesn't rub
Wait, so you're running 20x9.5 -3, 20x11.5 +25? That sounds so crazy. You sure those specs are right? BTW, congrats on the MP Aero rear. I'm still waiting for my full kit.

Love the wheels, I think they'd look better if the bolts weren't gold, but definitely a great looking well.
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Old Jan 26, 2012 | 09:58 PM
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I agree. I didnt think 20s would look good on an LS but yours do. The only set I have seen in this size that I like. Good job. Why did you not do 22's?
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 04:21 AM
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Well, I'm not feeling the wheels but they are okay as a stop gap for when you get someting better.
Since I'm the only one with a negative reply, let me explain.

It's not that the wheels look bad, I don't think they are right for an LS.
Too small.
Stepped lip makes them look even smaller.
Gold rivets??? For an LS?
Too teutonic looking....like they belong on a German car.

I'll stop here.

In the end it doesn't really matter what I think. Only the owner needs t like them....but it's great that everyone else does too.

The aggressive specs compensate somewhat for them being 20's so that helps.
The car does look good....better than stock.
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 08:51 AM
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Agree on the gold. Going to have that changed when I rebuild them. Think you're one of the only people on here who think they look too small. They don't make futura's in a 21", and if they did, they might as well include the diceballs with em, just not the look I'm aiming for.
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by brianlin87
Wait, so you're running 20x9.5 -3, 20x11.5 +25? That sounds so crazy. You sure those specs are right? BTW, congrats on the MP Aero rear. I'm still waiting for my full kit.

Love the wheels, I think they'd look better if the bolts weren't gold, but definitely a great looking well.
I know right??? They came off a GS with some big fender work done, so naturally I was concerned. It seems the LS460's have a crapload more room. I assume it is also because they are 20's vs 22's, so they naturally tuck more I guess?

Here's the fitment on the GS they came off, with a 30mm spacer up front
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 09:32 AM
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Yeah I noticed you purchased his wheels off of VSC, very interesting that you're running that aggressive of a setup, I'd definitely want to see more pictures of your car
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 09:37 AM
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Yeah he's a good guy.

Not only that, but he was running super stretch tires, I've got some meat on mine. 305's rear with room to spare, 265's front. Will post some pictures soon
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Jasoneo5
BC's are much better....they seem to have a lot more play. Airrunners are WAY too much for what they offer....we should have just gotten an LS with air if that what we wanted!!
which megan's did you have?

don't know if you know this but BC and Megan's come from the same factory in Taiwan. they're bascially the same product with different color parts like the anodized top hat, etc...
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 11:47 PM
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damn these 20s look good!
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Old Feb 14, 2012 | 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by HyperMKIV
which megan's did you have?

don't know if you know this but BC and Megan's come from the same factory in Taiwan. they're bascially the same product with different color parts like the anodized top hat, etc...


I have Megans and they're pretty good. I think its all in the damper settings.
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 06:01 AM
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although from the same origin bc's do have the better warranty out of the two.
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 09:08 AM
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I'd like a better look....anymore pics?
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 12:28 PM
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OMG wheels are hott. But with those wheels you need to be tucking for the best look.
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 03:35 PM
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Sorry for delay, haven't been driving the car much lately and its dirty as ____. Will get some pictures up with something other than my iphone camera asap!

Originally Posted by GSP David
damn these 20s look good!
Thanks bro. Was chatting with my roommate the other day about my car and we realized you're friends with his brother, Carl. Also saw a car that looked weirdly similar to yours last night in berkeley
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Old Feb 15, 2012 | 09:17 PM
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Great looking ride man!!! It's nice that you did something different then the crowd and took a risk too!!! You definetlely pulled off the 20's and the crazy fitment . I have a question about shaving the fenders for those that have done it all around. I'm planning on doiing it soon and was wondering if you guys left the plastic or just took it off? I heard that its ok to just take it off but I just wanted to double check.


As for the bc's being better than Megan's even though they are made in the same place, there are two models of the Megan's so I'm not sure how they compare with each other.


Definitely post pics when you get the chance man, the car looks sick!!!
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