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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by akxx
The wait is over:

Shallen LX -- 3D chrome, 19" staggered setup:

19x9 +45 front
19x10 +45 rear

Factory air suspension with Datasystems controller





Damn, akxx! Some sick wheels! Congrats! Can you maybe get apicture from the back of the car so we can see how flush the wheels are with the bumper? I know that will help me.

How do you like the improvement in handling? What size tires and brand are you using?

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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Suneet
Damn, akxx! Some sick wheels! Congrats! Can you maybe get a picture from the back of the car so we can see how flush the wheels are with the bumper? I know that will help me.

How do you like the improvement in handling? What size tires and brand are you using?
Thanks Suneet. I'll try to take a picture to show how flush they are--they are really, really flush without any fender mods.

Tires are Falken FK452 225/35-19 front and 245/35-19 rear (yes, not the perfect overall diameter match F/R, but works just fine).

As sad as it is, I can't give you a proper handling report yet--I have family visiting and have been letting them drive the car since the wheels have been put on!
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 03:47 PM
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AKxx - This is the first time I have seen your LS
Man what a nice looking ride bro!
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by steveski
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Rims: Ruff Racing
Front 18 x 8.5 +35mm
Rear 19 x 19.5 +35 mm

Tires: Nitto 555
Front 245/40
Rear 285/40

Suspension:
H&R Springs 1" drop
Bilstein HD lowest perch setting (1 drop")
More recent pic with wider rear rubber:
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 12:03 AM
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Pic straight on from the back please steveski!

I want to see how those 285's actually look from behind.
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 06:25 AM
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I'll post a pic tonight when I get home bro - they look fat.
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by steveski
AKxx - This is the first time I have seen your LS
Man what a nice looking ride bro!
Thanks Steve--it really is the result of the great input from many on this forum.
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 11:48 AM
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18x9" oz racing rims with dunlop lemans lm701 tyres, Fronts are 235/40/18 and the rears are 265/35/18. it also has an ASE 664 height controller.

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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by NJ240sxMan
Pic straight on from the back please steveski!

I want to see how those 285's actually look from behind.
Here's one - Pic doesn't do it justice - it's fat. There is maybe 1/8" from side wall to fender well and no finger gap on the top.
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by NJ240sxMan
Pic straight on from the back please steveski!

I want to see how those 285's actually look from behind.
Another from an angle
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 06:57 PM
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Steve ,I got some nice tips for your exhaust, if interested ?
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 07:02 PM
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Absolutely Mike. I plan on eventually getting new mufflers and running 2.250 pipe from the cats through an x pipe. Also cutting the rear bumper as you did. Shoot me the details. I may cut the tips of the stock mufflers in the meantime.
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 09:16 PM
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Here's the wheel/fender placement...



After seeing the angle that Steve took I think that's a better angle to show flushness...will have to take another pic.
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Old Jul 24, 2007 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by steveski
Here's one - Pic doesn't do it justice - it's fat. There is maybe 1/8" from side wall to fender well and no finger gap on the top.
Love that shot...and really like the black chrome emblems.
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Old Jul 25, 2007 | 06:26 AM
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Thanks bro. I will shave the trunk as soon as I find a good paint shop and a fair price.
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