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Old May 3, 2010 | 12:54 PM
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Sitting on Eibach springs and DTM 18" wheels.
 
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Old May 5, 2010 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Floof


m7 coilovers
What size wheels are those?

For those of you on VMaxx coils, how do you like them? How do they ride compared to stock?
 
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Old May 5, 2010 | 03:48 PM
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I believe they are 15x7
 
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Old May 5, 2010 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Hot Shot
What size wheels are those?

For those of you on VMaxx coils, how do you like them? How do they ride compared to stock?
IMO Vmaxx is pretty close to stock ride quality. A little harsher over bumps but not uncomfortable. I daily mine.
 
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Old May 6, 2010 | 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Floof
m7 coilovers & IE fixed camber plates


Beautiful rims. Looks just like mine except I blacked out most of mine.
 
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Old May 6, 2010 | 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by SHRTSTAK
VMaxxs on 16s

What size wheel and offset are you running. They look like they stick out pretty far. Could be the angle though....
 
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Old May 26, 2010 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by johnD
Eibach's with 5/8" spacer in the rear. Tires are 215/40/17.

hey john i love that look.... what did you use for spacers? also what did you use for camber kit for the front and rear.. what is the offset of the rims and what are the specs on the rims.. thanks man
 
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Old May 27, 2010 | 04:40 AM
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Now on H&R 35mm springs and JCW shocks with OZ 17 Supers ET37... I need to take some more fancy shots really...
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Old May 28, 2010 | 12:33 PM
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Here are a bunch from the Return To Stonehenge trip last weekend:









Lowered on Alta springs only.

Here's all the cars lined up. There are quite a few lowered cars in there.
 
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Old May 31, 2010 | 07:26 PM
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here's a few shoots of my car at DATB!





 
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Old Jun 1, 2010 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Martinator
here's a few shoots of my car at DATB!
Martinator, I think i met you one time at a local coffee shop. car still looks nice!

here's some of mine since i did a few upgrades. nothing fancy.


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Old Jun 1, 2010 | 06:22 PM
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yeah dude you did. by fairfax bmw. car looks good as always.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 04:17 PM
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My car's current height. I wanna go lower but it's not possible on these tires. Plus the bumper is practically touching the ground lol.


 
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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 11:09 PM
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looks sick johnnyvillan!!
 
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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 12:10 AM
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yeah that first shot is rugged. love it.

the R50 side skirts look good as well.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 08:22 AM
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looks sick johnnyvillan!!
Thanks

Originally Posted by call it spade
yeah that first shot is rugged. love it.

the R50 side skirts look good as well.
Thanks. It is an R50

I'm actually loooking for Aero side skirts to replace these. I already have the front and rear bumper, just need the sides.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 08:28 AM
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 03:48 PM
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going to lower it some more, just waiting for the coilovers to settle.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 09:18 AM
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Wow, Nice stance!
What size and offset of wheels are those? And the tires?

Do you have more pictures showing how far the wheels go out the fenders?





Originally Posted by JohnnyVillan
My car's current height. I wanna go lower but it's not possible on these tires. Plus the bumper is practically touching the ground lol.


 
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbo_Bimmer
Wow, Nice stance!
What size and offset of wheels are those? And the tires?

Do you have more pictures showing how far the wheels go out the fenders?
Thanks. The wheels are 15x8 et15 with 195/50/15 tires all around.

Heres an older shot that shows the poke. Its alot lower now.

 
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnnyVillan
Thanks. The wheels are 15x8 et15 with 195/50/15 tires all around.

Heres an older shot that shows the poke. Its alot lower now.
Thanks for the picture.
Did the tires rub with the drop you had just before.
You're using 195-50 which are 1" smaller in diameter than stock. Is it to clear the fenders, or 195-55-15 would fit also.
And the big question, would a setup like yours look funny on only a 1" drop...(set of springs)
Thanks.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbo_Bimmer
And the big question, would a setup like yours look funny on only a 1" drop...(set of springs)
Thanks.
most likely...
 
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by call it spade



going to lower it some more, just waiting for the coilovers to settle.
sick wheels! what are the make and model?
 
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Turbo_Bimmer
Thanks for the picture.
Did the tires rub with the drop you had just before.
You're using 195-50 which are 1" smaller in diameter than stock. Is it to clear the fenders, or 195-55-15 would fit also.
And the big question, would a setup like yours look funny on only a 1" drop...(set of springs)
Thanks.
1. It rubs like MAD all around. The inner wheel liner in the rear is gone, and the fronts are going.

2. I was hoping to get more clearance out of the 195/50s than I actually did. For me personally, its not enough stretch. Im thinking of doing at least 195/45s next time. I'm thinking of 165/50s up front tho.

3. IMO for a stance like this coils are a necessity. You need to be able to fine tune the ride height. I think it'd look pretty odd with just springs. Just to put it in perspective, I'm about 2.25" lower than some of my friend's MINIs who are just on springs. My arches are at 22" off the ground all around with no passengers and half a tank of gas.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by call it spade

going to lower it some more, just waiting for the coilovers to settle.
Dude, Thats sick! Me like!
 
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