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Old 01-30-09, 03:30 AM
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2 questions...

1. Do u think 10mm spacers is good for my fronts to be flush or sud i got modest and 5mm?

2. Im goin to lower my rear more about 1/4 - 1/2 inch thus i believe my wheels will camber so u think i sud add 5mm spacers to be real insane flush?

Old 01-30-09, 06:06 AM
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From the pic, I think 10mm in the front would be too much. Go with the 5mm in my opinion. I think the rear looks great as is.
Old 01-30-09, 09:07 AM
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you gonna put a spacer in the rear????
I think you are GOOD~~in the rear as is

and get 5mm..10mm will make your rim stick out too much IMO
Old 01-30-09, 10:46 AM
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5mm it is..thanx
Old 01-30-09, 12:19 PM
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Lower it first, then try for 10
Old 01-30-09, 01:16 PM
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rear is perfect. i dont think you desperately need spacer on the front. if you DO put spacers on should be a 5mm. I think the rear wheels being a little more out than the front makes it look good. kinda like posches, and LAmbos
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BTW
I love your RIMS
it's my FAVORITE
Old 01-30-09, 02:32 PM
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That looks sick!
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Your fronts look like how my rear is. I tried on a 10mm in my rear and made it flush (and it didn't even settle yet, so I am guessing it will camber, making it unflush after it settles). I agree on t0e with this one, drop it first and see how much more camber you're making then get the 10.

PS. You might have to deal with the bumper bracket after you put the spacers on t hough.
Old 01-30-09, 06:55 PM
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test the 5s in the front and then if it's good, then put 2 5mm in the rear to see how it looks!
Old 01-30-09, 07:24 PM
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i'de say 10mm only because the the 5mm will make it look like the fronts aren't out as far compared the rears. 10mm will make the fronts stick out about as much as the rears making it look more flush.

my .02
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I think 10mm in the front and 5mm in the back... personally i would leave the back alone
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I also say 5mm in the back, and 10mm in the front.
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before i give my opinion i need some info:

1. rim size? (20x9, 20x10 right?)
2. offsets?
3. tiresize?
4. current drop? (on what?)
5. future drop? (on what/how low?)
6. do you want to fender mod or not?

come on ppl, dont throw out spacer suggestions without knowing all these variables
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^^^^ dude, just ask for the specs already


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