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Some pics of my update...Go low or go home!

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Old 07-01-12, 04:08 PM
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What kind of tires you using? I hit a 1ft deep pot hole on the freeway at 80mph and bent 2 rims like a taco and my tires were fine Get some badass tires man and no worries
Old 07-19-12, 07:45 AM
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Any new pics yet buddy? Can't wait to see the latest updates. Your modding quickly I see. I'll send you a pm soon for the mags
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Cars loOk really good slammed I'm getting some g35 18s better than stocks
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Liking the new set up
Old 07-19-12, 03:22 PM
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My car has been down for a couple of days now... I'm pretty upset... I have been through 3 brand new tires in 14 days now I'm on two 20" rims in the back... And my 18" on the front ... And I ain't driving like that... I tried fighting for new tires because all 3 tires blew from the inside wall witch I found strange ... But they are blaming it on my camber.... So now I order thicker and wider tires for the back... Hoping this will fix my problem.... 1000$ on tires later😡😡😡😡😡 The price to pay when being slammed in Montreal ...😢
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Originally Posted by Busha
My car has been down for a couple of days now... I'm pretty upset... I have been through 3 brand new tires in 14 days now I'm on two 20" rims in the back... And my 18" on the front ... And I ain't driving like that... I tried fighting for new tires because all 3 tires blew from the inside wall witch I found strange ... But they are blaming it on my camber.... So now I order thicker and wider tires for the back... Hoping this will fix my problem.... 1000$ on tires later���������� The price to pay when being slammed in Montreal ...��
Go low or go home eh? Glad I'm at home!

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Old 07-19-12, 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by ThomasGS4
Go low or go home eh? Glad I'm at home!

Lol ....I refuse to raise it up!
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It happens. On my Nissan S14 I been running through tires on my rears with a very mild stretch 255/35 on a 10" ... I keep getting bubbles urghhhh.. Some brands run wider than others. I find bridgestone to be the skinniest compared to Good years or Michellens or Eagle
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Looks good man!
Old 07-20-12, 07:44 AM
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3 tires in 14 days? what are they, wannilies lol?

I'll be trying falken 452's hopefully with better luck 245/35 20

Did you do an alignment after droping it down that low?
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Originally Posted by gs400rpg
3 tires in 14 days? what are they, wannilies lol?

I'll be trying falken 452's hopefully with better luck 245/35 20

Did you do an alignment after droping it down that low?
Of course I did a alignment.... And no I didn't buy wAnli Chinese tires.... I spent damn near five grand on my coilovers n rims n tires... Why would I cheap out on alignment ? I have to buy a camber kit .... The camber is to much...my tires still have the Lil spikes on them... Cause most of the tire ain't really touching the ground due to the major camber .... Can anyone suggest a good camber kit and how much it would cost me? By the way I am going to put 245/ in the back n try that out.... My tire wall is so thin that it looks like I'm riding on rim lol
Old 07-20-12, 10:33 AM
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I like it. Id personally like my car a tad higher than that or put bigger staggered wheels on it if its that low to avoid the saggy look but it looks better than stock height anyday!


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Old 07-20-12, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by SoicyGS300
I like it. Id personally like my car a tad higher than that or put bigger staggered wheels on it if its that low to avoid the saggy look but it looks better than stock height anyday!


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It looks like that cause I need spacers.... But they wouldn't fit with the stock studs....I have to change the studs & put back on the spacers
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You still havent said what tires you bought
Old 07-20-12, 10:59 PM
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3 new tires in 14 days? Better get some better tires, even the cheapo tires here, Achillies run fine. 245/35 on 10.5 and I haven't had a problem since.


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