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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 08:05 PM
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man.. taking off and putting on the wheels by hand is a biotch

got the ichiba 5mm put on the back.. giving me a +35 offset instead of +40

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even tho 5mm is small i definitely notice it like some of you guys said before i purchased it

good thing about these was that i didnt have to use longer studs.. got about 6-7 turns on stock studs ... and i had room left (about another 5mm) so my hubcentric rings still fit.. just wish the 250 pro kit lowered the back a bit more.. have a 1.25 finger gap

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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 08:06 PM
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looks way better!
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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looking good...
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 08:13 PM
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very nice im thinkin if i should do the same.....
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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Looks great. I just slapped on the rears myself today (same brand). I pushed the OEM back out will post pics later. I should have went a little more but drives good and looks much better. Not the same as the other rims but will work for now till I get rid of the car!

Congrads on the new mod
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 08:34 PM
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Looks pretty flush!

I just placed an order for Ichiba wheels spacers too, can't wait!
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 10:02 PM
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I think I started a trend.
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by sincityIS
I think I started a trend.
you have good taste

I just threw on 20mm in the rears and its perfect. fronts where on back order but the quality and fit was perfect!
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 10:11 PM
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I'm also thinking about getting a set of 5mm spacer's but what are some of the downsides to getting spacers? I've read something about balance, bolts not strong enough, possible rust issues??? Right now I've got 10" rears with +40 offset but it looks fairly flush already.
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 10:12 PM
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man, only if we had a correction kit for us guys that are dropped.
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by passnu2
you have good taste

I just threw on 20mm in the rears and its perfect. fronts where on back order but the quality and fit was perfect!
Mike did you get the version II bolt-on ones and what size you getting up front?

I hope so since perfect fitment is what I want to hear. For me, 15mm front and the 20mm is on 2 weeks back order for me
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by ba-b4
I'm also thinking about getting a set of 5mm spacer's but what are some of the downsides to getting spacers? I've read something about balance, bolts not strong enough, possible rust issues??? Right now I've got 10" rears with +40 offset but it looks fairly flush already.
i dont think there will be any problems.. these spacers are hubcentric and vehicle specific.. they fit on the hub perfectly.. great craftsmanship..

after looking at it today i think anything 10mm and above will need the longer studs in the kit.. and if going 15mm and above.. might as well get the version 2 ichiba with the studs built in
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 11:10 PM
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so with 5mm, is doesnt require extended studs? is that safe?
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by sincityIS
I think I started a trend.
I have the ichiba 15mm Ver II all the way around and I'm liking the look more and more. I would like to see a pic of yours (sincityIS) with the 10mm up from though. Is it strictly a better look for you or a better overall driving feel?
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Originally Posted by Smokin350
Mike did you get the version II bolt-on ones and what size you getting up front?

I hope so since perfect fitment is what I want to hear. For me, 15mm front and the 20mm is on 2 weeks back order for me
thats exactly what I ordered I am waiting on the fronts.
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