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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 05:59 PM
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should i get a coilover.... and not do anything to my rims.. or should i change and get new rims instead of sticking with the x-pac rims.. and leave the current lowering springs Tein S-Tech.. there... and what rims can i get for under... 1800?? looking for a cheap 19" though ;D
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 06:04 PM
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In your sig it says you have Racing Harts, why would change your wheels? I say JICs and slam that bish!
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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I say keep the Tein S techs and throw some spacers or just get new rims with a better offeset. No reason for Coils IMO...Better to spend that money on a nice set of rims and it will look just as good and be a better daily driver...
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 07:12 PM
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the age old debate here... springs vs coils vs air... thing is, only you can decide whats best for you and your wallet. imo theres only 2 options, coils or air.
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 07:30 PM
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Yesterday i was thinking about suspension and i think i fell in love with air runners

I say get coilovers, you have way more options of lowness and comfort.
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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In your sig it says you have Racing Harts, why would change your wheels? I say JICs and slam that bish!
I just sold it to someone locally....
so i'm now back on my old... rashed X-Pac Rims.. thanks to some friends.. who drove into the curb straight.. so yeah..
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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was thinking on the MRR GT1s?? inputs?? oh and anyway.. passnu.. i'm heading down to chicago.. you know anywhere to get MRRs there?
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Originally Posted by acefalcon2
was thinking on the MRR GT1s?? inputs?? oh and anyway.. passnu.. i'm heading down to chicago.. you know anywhere to get MRRs there?
when are you coming we have a few shops that can take care of you with Volk and a few other style rims. are you in town this weekend? I may be going this weekend or next weekend with a few other members to go look at some rims if you are in town you should join us One of our local guys is buddies with the owner so I am sure he will take good care of you

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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 09:06 PM
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In your sig it says you have Racing Harts, why would change your wheels? I say JICs and slam that bish!
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the age old debate here... springs vs coils vs air... thing is, only you can decide whats best for you and your wallet. imo theres only 2 options, coils or air.
You boys dont have the roads we do in the midwest. he is better with what he has and spending the $$ on some nice rims The winters we get destroy the roads and we have 2 seasons here...Winter and Road Construction
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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Hey now we have winter too you know, right now the waves at waimea are cranking 30+feet

also... hawaii is ranked 3rd in the nation for worst roads, BOOYAH!!!
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Originally Posted by llamaboiz
Hey now we have winter too you know, right now the waves at waimea are cranking 30+feet

also... hawaii is ranked 3rd in the nation for worst roads, BOOYAH!!!
keep rubbing it in

show me some pics of those roads and I will show you what our roads look like after the salt, snow, and extremely cold weather
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 09:41 PM
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You can do some pretty decent 1pc wheels within that budget range for 19's (I'm assuming wheels alone). Actually for a few hundred more you can get into some WORK VARIANZA's!
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Originally Posted by D2-AUTOSPORT
You can do some pretty decent 1pc wheels within that budget range for 19's (I'm assuming wheels alone). Actually for a few hundred more you can get into some WORK VARIANZA's!
I agree Looks much better then the MRR IMO...

My favorite rim is the Volk Progressive ME on the IS then the Work T1S comes in 2nd...

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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by passnu2
when are you coming we have a few shops that can take care of you with Volk and a few other style rims. are you in town this weekend? I may be going this weekend or next weekend with a few other members to go look at some rims if you are in town you should join us One of our local guys is buddies with the owner so I am sure he will take good care of you

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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 08:54 AM
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I vote for new wheels and keep your S-techs.
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