wow stig..
big change from 20nkb's to 17rg's.
going from class/vip to race spec.
grab something unique =]
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wow stig..
big change from 20nkb's to 17rg's.
going from class/vip to race spec.
grab something unique =]
just remember +45 offset your not going to have such a concave look, like in that picture
^^ +1.. maybe try in 18 too to help fill up the guards if you arent going to dump it. And +45 isn't that stock offset? who knows how much you need to bring the wheel upto the guard area? i've test fitted +37 and that was ok but sticking a bit out.. mayb 38/39/40?
nah dez is talking about the concavity of the wheel, like how the middle sticks in deep and the spokes have a sweet inner curve to them, looks damn hot, but yeah 45 offset will bring the center closer to the lip if im not mistaken
hey stig that would be a good set of rims for better cornering, i presume there's a reason for getting bucket seats..
here's what +45 of my rims look at the moment:
http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/8840/rimoffset.jpg
LOL yeah i just worked out the pricing of the 17x7.5+45 advan rg2 and it came roughtly to 3.4k, i thought it was 2.4k... so thats why i was thinking about it.
the 18's are like 3.7k, was thinking of the ssr type f in 18's but with the "shit" 7.5 width and offset the civic can handle you will never be able to get that concave look while maintaining enuf tyres to use those rims to go around a cnr quickly. for 4k i rather get a set of 19x8.5 work t1s.
wow.. they're quite pricey..
p/s stig i'm going glenny now! first time in days
oh shit thats pricey loool.
edm how much were ur xd9s?
i think my mate saw your car at glenny last night edmbranch haha, or a few nights ago
around 2000.. they're reasonable but heavy rims.. it's all looks..Quote:
Originally Posted by black8thgen
nar i doubt it.. i was in the city :p a few nights ago.. yes.. cause i had to pick someone up there.. i just circle around the block.. don't like parking thereQuote:
Originally Posted by Stig
lol stig. t1s is the same as nkb's :\
grab the ssr type f they hot like fire man.
anyone ever had their wheels machined? i clipped a gutter a couple days ago and now there's a tiny 5cm rash on the lip. its a machined lip, so i wonder how much it would cost to get it fixed? anyone know?
i haven't looked around this thread for long, BUT has anyone fit 18x8 with 50mm offset?
I was looking at RX8 rims..:angel:
where do you guys go to get ray wheels?
i'm looking at Volk Racing GTF, VR.G10, Volk Progressiv ME all 19"
musecret - trader here can source rays wheels for u =]. and some other traders for sure.
yeah pm them but never replied
Have u tried Vision R in O'Connor, Perth?
offset is a bit high even for oem suspension but yeah it would workQuote:
Originally Posted by curtis265
nup haven't i'll check it out
been to tech9tyres though. don't like it because instead of helping you they go oh i don't think it will look good on your car you should try these. we have heaps of them and the look so good blah blah blah. like why not do what the customer is asking instead of promoting a brand that you would get big profits off. the bald headed guy is up himself as well.
just import from japan.. =)
wouldn't it be expensive if import from japan?
i'm not sure
i asked Vison R about the Volk Rays Limited Edition CE28N Genesis in 19x8.5
they said 4.6k or roughly. gotta send them a list of what i want and they will send me the prices back.
http://www.visionr.com.au/GENESIS_tantai.jpg
http://www.visionr.com.au/vrgenesis.jpg
wow.. this wheels is nice.. why dont u just wait for next year jan for the Dry Carbon wheels from Weds.. hehe.. =)
http://evilism.files.wordpress.com/2...iber-wheel.jpg
haha
i think those wheels will be like 8k lol
i've only got budget for half that
what good offsets are there for 19x8.5?
do i have to roll guards?
**** that would be an intense set up lol. 19x8.5.. i think 35ish offset people have been using for 18.5? i THINK, ask stig or ekdez they'd know better haha.
damn i really want ce28s lol... too bad i can only afford reps =[
genesis rims.. saw those on jdmyard.. looks hawt
anyone using 19x8.5 45+ on their FD? =)
im running 19x8.5 +35. i will be going in next week to get the offset machined up higher to make it fit better on my civic. rear camber kit also going in, in the next few weeks
what'll be the offset after? so it'll sit in about more right? like atm it pokes out a lil bit
i think it'll sit in more
wont that ruin the structural integrity of the rim? rims have pressure points and are reinforced in certain parts.. arent they?Quote:
Originally Posted by aero
so by shaving off the inside of the rim to make it a higher offset.. u might run the risk of having an;
=> uneven surface which will make your rim sit on the axle wrong and off therefore giving you a wheel which doesnt spin straight, therefore uneven wear on your tires, remember one wheel which is off will eventually ruin the line of the other three wheels..
=> possible invisible cracks which wont be seen on inspection after the job is done, and could potentially turn into a crack and your rim break whilst driving.. pretty risky shit your dealing with dude.
btw which camber kit did you get?
i installed the skunk2 one and it didnt do shit for me LOL! and its on max setting.
i also have a problem :(
i need new tires.. cos the ones i have atm arent stretched enuf and im scrubbing on the smallest of smallest bumps cos i lowered my car more.. but i wanna lower it MOAR!!! lol
as most of you know im running 18x8 and 18x9..
currently running 225/40 r 18 front and rear
i went to a tire shop today and they quoted me $150 each for ku31's which are pretty decent tires.. for the price..
they said.. i could run a 215/40 r18 or a 215/35 r18 on my rims front and back.. to stretch it even more..
just wanted to see if anyone reckons a 35 profile tire is too thin for the fd.. therefore making my rim look larger.. but it will look smaller in comparison to the car..
im leaning towards the 40 profile.. but im sick of the scrubbing noise LOL.
anyone running a 35 profile? lol
a dumb question for every1 who have aftermarket rims....
do you guys buy a 5th rim and put it as a spare?
Im running 35 profile. If your going to go down to 35 prepare for more harshness! Once you go below 40 it gets shit lol.
you got a side on shot of your car?
i wanna see how small the tires look LOL.
Nope..Quote:
Originally Posted by Fung
hmm.. it could be risky, but the guys im getting my wheels done say they've done it a bunch of times with no complaints. they could be lying, but they've done it to a few of my friends cars with no problems (i only went to them as a reference from friends).Quote:
Originally Posted by ekdez
a bit of a worry on the skunk2 camber kit tho. i was just about to order it next week. it seems like its the most available camber kit for the fd. i dont know if there are many other brands out there..
got any clue of what other types of kits are out there?
also, got some pics of the car with camber? i would like to see :D
btw, im running 235/35/r19 tyres on my car. scrubs and i dont think the tyre looks that thin at all. i think it looks fine, but ppl have seen my wheels and when i tell them they're 19s, they say "they look smaller. the tyres dont make them look like 19s" :confused: lol.
here's probly only side view pic i've got of my car. the lighting isnt that great to see the wheels, but it's all ive got for u. lol
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u.../dscf2285m.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u...07-09_1256.jpg
i was also looking into getting some 225/35/r19 tyres. got quoted at $190 per tyre.
check the reflection thread of the fd meet.. there's only one photo of the 18" with machined lip.. it's with 35 profile.. it's fully dumped too! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by ekdez
yeah i think ill live with 40 profile! =] gonna grab some next week!
if they havent got them then 35 profile it will have to be..
when they mention profile.. they are talking about how many % of the tire is tread yeah? its not mm or anything.. like the first number 225 or 215 etc..
it's the sidewall's height so 35mm off from the ground.. if 35mm profile
Fully dumped LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by edmbranch
oh okies! mm well i still wants the 40 profile =] just need a stretch fit so im not bubble tire on the front LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by edmbranch
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/n...y/IMG_1070.jpg
i cant wait to slam that tire in tho! get some front tuck.. too high atm :\ argh killin me!
FUK i just kerbed my rim... my 16" rims wtf.
you'd have to be trying pretty hard to do that curtis LOL
get 215's heeheeQuote:
Originally Posted by ekdez
are yours 8" wide?
I wasn't watching the road properly and i went into one of those superkerbs.
Still fuming at myself - anyone know any ways to hide rim rash?
paint em black haha
it's calling you to change rims!Quote:
Originally Posted by curtis265
bro ekdez.. ur ride's height is just nice man.. =)
woah.. it's as low as the key...Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayne
i am.. 215(7")/40 for both front(8") and rear(9")..Quote:
Originally Posted by edmbranch
thanks =]Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayne
i want it lower! not happy with the height at the front atm.. rear is ok tho..Quote:
Originally Posted by edmbranch
how much thread you still got left to go lower
can put the body on the ground, but that isnt very practical, is it now.. lol
don't go too low or u'll be like a seasaw on the speed hump :p that's what sky.XD said and i LOL'dQuote:
Originally Posted by ekdez
19" chrome JET's
aero dude.....is that tint street legal? haha, looks quite dark
Quote:
Originally Posted by aero
probs 15 or 20%..
not legal.
yes thats correct
lol yeah.. it's a 20% 3m tint. not legal. but after 3 or 4 months, i havnt had any problems with cops.
.k. and i got it done by the same guy on our FDs
anyway, ekdez, have u got any pics of the rear wheels with that camber kit? even tho u say it doesnt do anything, can u notice any difference at all? even visually? lol
so you need the camber kit to change the camber to what degrees? -1/2 or not even that much?
just a correction - it's actually the aspect ratio. so say you have 225/40, 40 is the aspect ratio and of course 225 is the width in mm. sidewall height = width x aspect ratio / 100. so for 225/40 = 225 x 40 / 100 = 90mm side wall height.Quote:
Originally Posted by edmbranch
yeha i got 20% tints too.. no problems for about a year now.Quote:
Originally Posted by aero
havent got any pictures of just the rear.. well not yet.. ill grab some for you soon.
mmm.. i reckon if my rear wheel wasnt a 9" rim and it was more slammed i'd notice a difference..for now its too high and too wide LOL.. you cant fit a piece of paper between the tire and the rear guard.. thats how tight fit my tire and guard are.. but ti did help a little but i expected it to help SO much more..
isnt ur dp of the rear?
yeh but he wants whole rear like from the behind.
ohh right fair enough
just changed back to stock rims.. and my kit scrapes more on stock suspension.. have to snake up crossovers as slow as grannies.. at peak hour.. :(
ohh why back to stockies?!
oh seriously? on stockies and stock suspension at the moment i dont scrape much at all, only when im in a rush and dont take as much care on some driveways and dips lol
how high is ur front lip off the ground?
don't know.. haven't measured it.. will do it in 2 weeks time when my coils arrive..Quote:
Originally Posted by black8thgen
melbourne crossovers are pretty bad.. they have the deep dips to direct stormwater to the storm water discharge.. btw black8thgen, i'm heavy so the front springs have sagged to accomodate my weight.. u're lighter :p
ohhh what coils u getting?!
oh... haha fair enough. my car is also still pretty damn new.. so i dont think my springs have settled in at all lol
Stock heavier than XD9.. weee.. =)
im looking at getting new rims 17x7 +40 for my car if my sport rim sells..
anyone know if i will have issues with 225/45 R17 tyre?
^ where you located, might be interested or know someone who wants sport rims :P
i've ever used 17x7 + 40 wheels with 225/45/r17 with stock suspension and it is fine no problem at allQuote:
Originally Posted by xqwzit
have u got fd2r body kit hendra? or is that 09 bumper. cos ur grille looks to be 08 model lol
lol yeah its 08 and im currently on fd2r kit :pQuote:
Originally Posted by black8thgen
ohh shit nice. never seen u post before! damn it looks hot =]. nice job on ur car haha. what rims btw?
that dp does look pretty nice. is ur car silver? would like to see some pics uploaded of the ride :D
Quote:
Originally Posted by black8thgen
ah thanks :D yeah rarely post here.. i've just being spying you guys' car so far.. all looking good guys:thumbsup:.Quote:
Originally Posted by aero
yes, it is silver... i'm currently on enkei ekm3 rims.. yeah will upload photos soon when i get time :D