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Old 03-03-14, 02:30 PM
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LS quarter panels are not as forgiving as the SC so be aware. anytime someone does a big pull (and 10mm is a big pull) i can almost guarantee the panel will buckle on the LS. it's just the nature of the shape and material used. SC had a nice little body line on the panel that strengthens.
Old 03-03-14, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by timmy0tool
19x11 +20 will require a 10mm pull on the rear fenders but it all depends on your desired ride height and tire size. technically that can fit...at stock height !
Wow, 11s fit at stock height? Here I am sweating about 9.5-10.
Old 03-03-14, 07:14 PM
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I have 19x11 32ets out back and you would need next to zero fender work if you went with a 245/255 rear tire.
Old 03-03-14, 11:29 PM
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My bad Timmy.. Yea the 10mm would be 3/8. Not sure what I was thinking. Shmee.. Do you have any close up pics of your clearance? I'm wondering if i should order +25 or +39 now.....
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Here is my 94 LS400 with 180,000km running KIDO Coilovers and 19x9.5 Front and 20x9.5 Rear WORKS (unknown model)

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Old 03-07-14, 01:04 PM
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18's now look small. i think a better tire comboand spacers will give me better results

SC430 wheels
215/35/18

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Old 03-07-14, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by oldyota
18's now look small. i think a better tire comboand spacers will give me better results

SC430 wheels
215/35/18

running the right tire size would help a lot too.

245/45-18 is right for '93-00 cars on oem wheels...
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I got this set up for $300 so I couldn't complain
Old 03-07-14, 09:07 PM
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Not a bad looking wheel but PD is right running the correct tire size would be an improvement.
Old 03-13-14, 07:39 PM
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Do you think I could go 18x8.5 front /9.5 rear on my '92 without any fender work if I wasn't lowering? I think I will only want to drop an inch at most after going from 15" to 18". I need to drive this sucka on the daily. I'm torn between 18x8f/9r or 18x9f/10.5r.

I don't want to do any tire stretching but I'm not looking for slammed. I just want everything to fit well. I can deal with getting lower later on.

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Old 03-14-14, 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by 96blksc300
My bad Timmy.. Yea the 10mm would be 3/8. Not sure what I was thinking. Shmee.. Do you have any close up pics of your clearance? I'm wondering if i should order +25 or +39 now.....
I'll take some tomorrow if the weather is nice, pissing out right now!
Old 03-16-14, 10:45 AM
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Work VS-KF 18x9.5+15 18x10+9

I wish I still had this car :'( I had to sell it a little while ago. Some kid bought it and basically ruined it though. Oh well, I'll be back next year in either a 98 LS, GS or SC.
Old 03-16-14, 04:32 PM
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whats that round thing in the rear passenger window?
Old 03-16-14, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Greg5OH
whats that round thing in the rear passenger window?
http://store.circuitsoul.com/product...-subway-handle
Old 03-16-14, 09:15 PM
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you guys cut the frame for the upper control arm?


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