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Old May 21, 2006 | 01:47 PM
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Fronts: 19" X 8.5" on Nitto 555 235/35/19
Rears: 19" X 10" on Nitto 555 265/30/19

Only rubbing I experienced was when I first got the rims, before I dropped it, I used a heat gun to melt that plastic hump on the inside of the front wheel well liner. This tip was found on the forum.
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Old May 21, 2006 | 05:19 PM
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Old May 21, 2006 | 05:47 PM
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nittos =

Im putting 315 nittos on the rears of my cobra tomorrow . . .
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Old May 21, 2006 | 05:56 PM
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Looks good
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Old May 21, 2006 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by CodyLexus
Fronts: 19" X 8.5" on Nitto 555 235/35/19
Rears: 19" X 10" on Nitto 555 265/30/19

Only rubbing I experienced was when I first got the rims, before I dropped it, I used a heat gun to melt that plastic hump on the inside of the front wheel well liner. This tip was found on the forum.

Uhhh This looks Dam goood man. I dont know If i could get away with gold rims over hear in CALi.

I might go with black/black, super Shiny Crome black.


One question! Can you please please get the offset of those rims? PM with the info if u want.

Thanks
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Old May 22, 2006 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Smooth1
I I must say that I was surprised with the ride quality, I thought the ride would be harsh but it is not IMHO its just a tad bit stiffer than the stock SPORT PACKAGE so guess who's dropping their car next . Here you go guy's for your viewing pleasure.
Did you use stock shocks. Anybody recommend buying the Lexus sport shocks (Aftermarket not available yet) when upgrading to Eibach???
I live in California Bay area which the roads have tore through many of my suspensions and tires on my previous cars to where I end up going back to stock. My previous car Porsche 996 C2 I had gemballa wheels AKA Speedlines so they never bent when I hit pot holes but the sidewalls of my tire would bubble out and I would have to replace them which wasn't pleasant to do all the time. I ended up putting the stock suspension and the stock 18's back one and selling the 19's. I am asking because I am thinking about eibachs on 19's HRE or Modulare wheels

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Old May 25, 2006 | 07:10 PM
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damn that looks mean! I love the rims...
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Old May 25, 2006 | 11:50 PM
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Didn't get upgraded shocks. Just went with the springs. Never crossed my mind to research the Lexus Sport suspension shocks. But the ride is about as firm as the Sport.
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Old May 26, 2006 | 07:17 AM
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Would it be too much on the shocks to just change the springs?

I mean now you're compressing the shocks a lot more. I dont know much about shocks and springs but is it better to change both? or is there a tolerance to them and the Eibach Pro Kit "springs" are still ok for the stock shocks?
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Old May 26, 2006 | 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03
Would it be too much on the shocks to just change the springs?

I mean now you're compressing the shocks a lot more. I dont know much about shocks and springs but is it better to change both? or is there a tolerance to them and the Eibach Pro Kit "springs" are still ok for the stock shocks?
it depends how much stiffer the new springs are. You will be able to use OEM shocks but after a while they will wear out faster since they have to dampen stiffer springs. Personally I would just change them out at the same time that way you dont have to do 2 installations and 2 alignments. Would highly recommend adjustable shocks when they come out, that way you can adjust the dampening rate for the optimal ride
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Old May 27, 2006 | 12:19 PM
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Personally I would just change them out at the same time that way you dont have to do 2 installations and 2 alignments. Would highly recommend adjustable shocks when they come out, that way you can adjust the dampening rate for the optimal ride[/QUOTE]

Does anybody know where to purchase any aftermarket or adjustable shocks ??. My springs are coming in next week and I would like to purchase adjustable's if they are available.

Thanks Smooth
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Old May 27, 2006 | 01:21 PM
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Right on Smooth1. Now comes the hard part, the wait. My rim was repaired for $100 at Moo's and am picking it up today, hope it looks good. Will flip tires and align Friday. Maybe your drop will be in the same time.
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Old May 27, 2006 | 02:55 PM
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very nice my hawaii is2 owners. Think i am going in to Eurosports on my day off. Should be picking up a set of rims and ordering some type of springs,or maybe the Jics. Anyways, post pictures after everything is installed.
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Old May 27, 2006 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by CodyLexus
Didn't get upgraded shocks. Just went with the springs. Never crossed my mind to research the Lexus Sport suspension shocks. But the ride is about as firm as the Sport.

I just went to the deal today. I got the price for the sports shocks.

Front shocks cost about 250 Each

Back Shocks cost about 260 Each ....

There you gooo....
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Old May 28, 2006 | 03:49 AM
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