pfantom68

Tanabes (about 2" drop) and Tokicos are a great setup. You get the best of almost everything. Handling is improved slightly, the car looks a lot better, and the whole setup shouldn't run you more than $500-600 if you install it yourself. Much cheaper than coilovers. Plus, you still maintain a very smooth ride.


Here's a pic of my car with the setup:


I'm stretching 245/40/18's on a 18x9 rear rim (I think +35 offset, don't remember), and there isn't even enough wheel gap to stick a finger in while I have my sub box in the trunk. It looks like there's more wheel gap in the pic only because of the black trim piece around the wheel well...

Also note, there may be slight rubbing issues. If I had gone even 10mm wider for my rear tires, I would have had some rubbing issues. It's a very close fit with the 245's.

Iansaltes

Thanks for making me feel like a total moron, LiCelsior and pfantom68. haha I should have guessed thats what it was....

pfantom68- sometimes I wish I had went with 18s and a 2" drop like yours... looks real nice. I'll probably do that after I get sick of these 4 anvils I got on my car now....maybe Ill actually be able to get up to 60mph in under 3 minutes!

tbilisi79

Bless the HRE, HRE and BBS rims should be the only ones allowed to make rims period.

Blavatsky

I think it looks good without a drop, but that's just me. ..... I know 90% of this forum is all about making cars super low, but for daily driving I scrape enough as it is.

heyhowyado

i agree....it's all a matter of personal taste....i'm not a fan of lowering either...

your car looks great!

Brandicus

iTrader: (6)

Since you asked.. I dont like them at all, its one thing to go with a bling look, another to go with a sporty look, and even another to try the bippu route. but those wheels seem to be trying to hard to incorporate the bling/sport in one wheel. They look out of place on the car IMO.

since ive said that let me say for the record no hard feelings bro, but I have nothing constructive to say about those wheels.

oh btw I got my old tips at a kragen, nothing special

Iansaltes

haha no offense taken at all! to each his own! i knew many people would hate them, some would be ok with them, and some would like them. surprisingly, i like them for the reasons you dont! i like the bling/sporty combo look.

thanks for the info on the tips too! are they 4" straight cuts?

thanks to everyone for all the comments! any more??

Brandicus

iTrader: (6)

Im pretty sure they were 3.5' straights, oh and the maker was "3zjen" or something like that, they were about $20 each if I hadnt already given them away I wouldve sent them too you!

thanks for being so cool with criticism, its a trait most people dont have on or off these boards

jasonm

iTrader: (5)

Yup... Tanabe DF210 and tokicos. I really enoyed that car. Maybe you can do a smaller tire up front after you do the drop, like 225 or 235. When I changed to 235's it looked better than the 245/35/20's. Drop it...soon.
I got the suspension from Hann at luxurymods.com. Good pricing and good service.
I am on the 1st gen GS side now....

Iansaltes

looks great.. I am a huge fan of the 1gen GS

rsg

I like it...doesn't look like it desperately needs to be dropped.
Did you have a noticeable MPG change after the new rims?

steveski

Pure - Like the grill - looks good. I painted mine as well all gloss black. Would rather get a billet like Lexkost or Fabulous but not for $800

Iansaltes

Thanks!

I have only had them on for 2 days, so I havent checked yet... but Ill let you know when I fill up again. I assume my MPG will drop... VERY little.. its just like having an extra body in the car.

I have noticed a difference in acceleration though.. Im not the kind of person to floor is at stop lights, but still I can tell its a little more sluggish.

But the car looks better (to me!), so its worth it.

steveski

[QUOTE=Iansaltes;3053559]To many guys here, these 20" rims are going to be considered "over-the-top" and/or too blingy.

I am happy with them.. even though they weight a TON! The tires are 245/35/20s in the front, and 255/35/20s in the rear. Rims are 20" 8.5 front, 9" rear, both +38 offset. I am not going to deny the fact that it would look better lowered, cause I agree. I am not gonna BS and say "Oh I like the way it looks all lifted up high", but honestly it isnt as bad as I thought it would be so I dont mind it for now. As you can see, I dont have the mufflers on it, but I will be putting tips on there soon as well.

Let me know what you think.. be brutally honest.

Also, sorry about the crappy pictures (I had to use my cell cause I lost my digicam charger), AND I apologize for the kink in your neck you might get from looking at two of the sideways pictures. I am not responsible for any damages.

This is a tough crowd The wheels are big on the car but when you lower it the look will change drastically. The wheel style is not for me as I have a different look on my LS but I like them bro. They are 100% better than OEM. They will stick out until you lower the car and then they'll tuck more and not look the same - atleast that's what I experienced on mine. I see the Chrysler SRT 300's lowered with their 20's and it looks so much better than with the 4x4 clearance. I say lower it and post another pic B4 and after!

steveski

Pure,
Sorry for the hijack again - Maybe you could paint the headlight inner area black around the lights....???? I think it would look very stealth bro. Not sure though if you can get in there to do it.