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Lol, I actually just fixed my annoying rattle recently by buying some felt from home depot!
Op, the rims are ok for what they are since I think they were pretty inexpensive but I'd at least drop it on some springs and lose the windshield decal
Op, the rims are ok for what they are since I think they were pretty inexpensive but I'd at least drop it on some springs and lose the windshield decal
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Thanks. I knew what offset was, just wasn't sure what the consequences are of having a high offset. Care to explain?
Appreciate your opinion though, but i'll keep the decal.
And would coil overs be less practical than lowering springs? Would prefer coil overs, even if guard work needs to be done.
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You know what offset is, just not what it does??? Anyways, when you lower the car as you said you plan to do it will look sunk in and not very nice for most people. A lower offset would flush the wheels more with the fenders (because you know offset determines where the wheel sits relative to the car). Though 8.5 is too small for the rear even with a lower offset IMO. Ofcourse using the search button before buying would have helped you. I'd leave it at that height till you upgrade the wheels to something better. If you want people to say "damn, nice car" it has to look right.
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No style in particular, more of the 'Damn, that's a nice a ride' kind of style. If I find something I think will look good, then i'll put it on, rather than only installing strictly VIP style stuff or something like that.
Yeah, I dont think sun roofs came standard on the GS's in Australia. Would have liked one stock, but not going to get one for the sake of it.
What's the significance of RHD with LED?
Fair enough. I knew it wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea but I like it, so I guess that's what counts.
Yeah, I dont think sun roofs came standard on the GS's in Australia. Would have liked one stock, but not going to get one for the sake of it.
What's the significance of RHD with LED?
Fair enough. I knew it wouldn't be everyone's cup of tea but I like it, so I guess that's what counts.
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You know what offset is, just not what it does??? Anyways, when you lower the car as you said you plan to do it will look sunk in and not very nice for most people. A lower offset would flush the wheels more with the fenders (because you know offset determines where the wheel sits relative to the car). Though 8.5 is too small for the rear even with a lower offset IMO. Ofcourse using the search button before buying would have helped you. I'd leave it at that height till you upgrade the wheels to something better. If you want people to say "damn, nice car" it has to look right.
I'm going to a suspension shop on the weekend basically for a consultation but based on what you've said it doesn't look ideal. Cant hurt to see what can be done though.
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