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Old 04-26-07, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by milky
nice little write up! I didnt know the dremel wheel was strong enough to cut through the car fender

nice way to save $100 or so..
thanks, yeah it saved me a lot of money.

thanks gottagitmines!
Old 04-26-07, 12:42 PM
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Nice write up
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Awsome write up man!!!!!!!!!!!
Old 04-26-07, 12:44 PM
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thanks guys, really feelin the love. i just wish other would do more of this on little things that we all need or want to do but don't know how. just trying to help out because it took a lot of research to see how this was done. props to the DIYers!
Old 04-26-07, 02:20 PM
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perfect diy write up.
i'm actually surprised you rub at that height. eibach's will only drop about 1" all around-its a more conservative spring. GL!
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i rubbed cause we had 3 porkers and a half in the car! lol
Old 04-27-07, 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by carbongs
i rubbed cause we had 3 porkers and a half in the car! lol


LOL...LOL

Nice job man. I hope you drop that thing low once your suspension comes it..
Old 04-27-07, 03:38 PM
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I don't know how relevant my question is to this thread.

I will be getting some rims.

here are the specs on them:
Rim Width: 8.5J
Rim Diameter (inches): 20
Offset: 35
Number of Bolts: 5
Bolt Pattern: 5 x 4.50 or 5 x 114.3

I have the car on L-Tuned springs now, will there be any rubbing or fittment issues? I currently have vibration problems and will it get worse or go away?
I am also getting hubrings, that should reduce vibration if any, have you guys experienced this? Any help would be much appreciated!

thanks
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Wow! You did that whole thing with a dremel! Good writeup!

Steve
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Originally Posted by nanotech
I don't know how relevant my question is to this thread.

I will be getting some rims.

here are the specs on them:
Rim Width: 8.5J
Rim Diameter (inches): 20
Offset: 35
Number of Bolts: 5
Bolt Pattern: 5 x 4.50 or 5 x 114.3

I have the car on L-Tuned springs now, will there be any rubbing or fittment issues? I currently have vibration problems and will it get worse or go away?
I am also getting hubrings, that should reduce vibration if any, have you guys experienced this? Any help would be much appreciated!

thanks
most vibration can be taken care of by on and off car high speed balance. the hubcentric rings should do the charm. make sure there are not any cracks in the existing hub rings either. also, check on your torque levels for the lug nuts. i check mine every 250 miles and torque them down to 85 lbs
Old 04-27-07, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by shern
Wow! You did that whole thing with a dremel! Good writeup!

Steve
thanks steve!
Old 04-27-07, 08:42 PM
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Nice job!

Great write-up.

Hmmm.... a dremel. I think I can, I think I can...
Old 04-27-07, 08:46 PM
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damn!! thats a super fat tire in the rear.
Old 04-28-07, 04:50 AM
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Nice write up! I only needed to shave mine up to the bolt holes, but I am running 275/30. Also, there is no rubbing partly because of the involuntary negative camber.
Old 04-28-07, 06:40 AM
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That is a nice write up. Car looks great by the way. I am curious, where did you get the eye lids, and those headlight rings. Thanks again.


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