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Old 07-08-10, 11:00 AM
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So I had thought about KMC Slides, and some TSW Londrinas and other chromes of various sizes. I've always been a shiny chrome wheel guy, but I decided to go with light, staggered and still stylish.

I got the SSR Integra's. GT1, the split 5 look.

I'm so torn though. I don't want to put them on without lowering the car first. And after that thread crushing the tanabe springs, I might have to go with the stupid 900 dollar coilovers.

I hate the idea of spending another 900 bucks before I can put my wheels on. I love them so.
Old 07-08-10, 11:37 AM
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I feel you man....I drove around gansta style with 18's and no lift for the longest time. Got any pics of the wheels you're getting?
Old 07-08-10, 11:47 AM
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Old 07-08-10, 12:02 PM
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nice wheels
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Thanks, got some coilovers you could lend me for 6 months or so?
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nice wheels brotha....ur new name is now SHINY SHANTY
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super nice wheels. rock em if you got em and worry about the suspension later.
Old 07-08-10, 01:44 PM
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Nice pickup on the wheels, I would rock them regardless of being stock height.
Old 07-08-10, 01:46 PM
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nothin stupid about 900 dollar coilovers.

i say put your upgraded wheels on, regardless of your stock suspension. it can only benefit your handling no matter what.
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I normally would have thrown them on 2 seconds after buying them, but seeing all these beautiful lowered SC's on here, and seeing a great one in Newark the other day, I don't want mine to look like a Donk.

Not saying coilovers are stupid, saying that I don't have 900 bucks for them is stupid.
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nice choice on wheels, btw away about the coils dont feel bad that thier 9 bills, quality costs more but it ensures lasting enjoyment and value to it
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For the coilovers, you can buy it now and when you sell your car you can sell the coilovers as well and get most of your money back
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Agree with vincent, get coilovers, especially if you find them for sale, I did that on my last car. I paid 700 and sold them for 700. Its all about the sale.
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Put the wheels on and lower it when you get the funds. Nice wheels man!
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Put the wheels on now and get the coilovers later! Enjoy your car and the new wheels. Then it will make you want to save faster to get the coilovers.


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