Finally got the wheels, tires and springs installed

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MikeD

Discussion Starter · Aug 2, 2016 (Edited)

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So I was finally was able to get the iM to the shop and get everything installed.

Overall I'm happy, wish the springs had more drop but that's ok. The front could also use a little camber as there is a slight poke.

Wheel specs are Rotiform TMBs in 19x8.5 in +35 offset and tires are 235/35-19 Ohtsu fp8000s. The springs are H&R Sport part# 29084-5.

Wheel to top fender arch specs:

Front before 26.5" after 26"
Rear before 27.25" after 26.5"
All around gap is two fingers.

Note: 235/35-19 are 0.50" taller than stock. Also before measurements were taken with stock tires on.

Let me know your thoughts!

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davect01

· #2 · Aug 2, 2016

Nice look, enjoy.

MikeD

Discussion Starter · #3 · Aug 2, 2016

davect01 said:
Nice look, enjoy.

Thank you!

Cosmo

· #4 · Aug 2, 2016

That looks fantastic! Great choice...did you change out your struts too?

MikeD

Discussion Starter · #5 · Aug 2, 2016

Cosmo said:
That looks fantastic! Great choice...did you change out your struts too?

No sir left the stock ones in..

Must say these springs ride very nicely with the stock struts.

Cosmo

· #6 · Aug 2, 2016

MikeD said:
No sir left the stock ones in..

Must say these springs ride very nicely with the stock struts.

I must say it looks spot on..I'm telling myself I'm holding out for coil overs..might not.

MikeD

Discussion Starter · #7 · Aug 2, 2016

Cosmo said:
I must say it looks spot on..I'm telling myself I'm holding out for coil overs..might not.

Thanks Cosmo!

I was tempted to get coil overs but considering I drive this car 50 miles daily to and from work I wanted it to be a smooth ride. That and the cost of the coilovers being a bit on the high side (for a reputable brand).

I won't lie I wish it was about an 0.75" lower but we'll see if the springs settle at all. For now I'm content with the outcome.

nulifedetail1

· #8 · Aug 2, 2016

Lqqks good let us know if the spring's settle anymore. Im thinking of doing the rsr spring with a 20 inch wheel to close up the gap more.

Cosmo

· #9 · Aug 2, 2016

If I were wanting to do springs and struts does anyone have a strut recommendation? Car is too new to find anything on the websites...ie Koni..Tokico

Cosmo

· #10 · Aug 2, 2016

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I just want a nominal drop. Mainly to kill some gap.

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idsignature

· #11 · Aug 3, 2016

Absolutely superb!! Wheel choice is spot on with the color of the car.

Sci_Ty86

· #12 · Aug 3, 2016

Looks stellar. Just brings the car to a whole new level.

MikeD

Discussion Starter · #13 · Aug 3, 2016

nulifedetail1 said:
Lqqks good let us know if the spring's settle anymore. Im thinking of doing the rsr spring with a 20 inch wheel to close up the gap more.

Thanks man. I'll re-measure this weekend should have about 200 miles by then. Let me know if you need wheels and tires I for for WheelHero.

MikeD

Discussion Starter · #14 · Aug 3, 2016

Cosmo said:
If I were wanting to do springs and struts does anyone have a strut recommendation? Car is too new to find anything on the websites...ie Koni..Tokico

You don't really have to replace the struts.

MikeD

Discussion Starter · #15 · Aug 3, 2016

idsignature said:
Absolutely superb!! Wheel choice is spot on with the color of the car.

Thank you sir!

MikeD

Discussion Starter · #16 · Aug 3, 2016

Sci_Ty86 said:
Looks stellar. Just brings the car to a whole new level.

Appreciate it.

MiScion

· #17 · Aug 3, 2016 (Edited)

Good looks man, those wheels match the overall look so well ! Doesn't look out of place, but enhances the look hand in hand.

Nice functional drop, nothing too crazy.

MikeD

Discussion Starter · #18 · Aug 4, 2016

MiScion said:
Good looks man, those wheels match the overall look so well ! Doesn't look out of place, but enhances the look hand in hand.

Nice functional drop, nothing too crazy.

Thank you sir!

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