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whartman77
Joined: 18 Aug 2008
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| Posted: 8/23/08 7:06AM Post subject: Staggered 19's now complete :-) |
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Hey folks,
Just wanted to share that I tried a new combo of sizes and things work REALLY well! I purchased the RPM 505 wheels that are 19x8.5 up front and 19x9.5 in back both with a 38 offset. The tires are the BFG G-force KDW in 235/35 up front and 265/30 in back.
Overall the setup looks great, and there is virtually no rubbing at all (only a hair rub on the rear fender lip when I hit a REAL hard bump like train tracks or open joints on a highway ramp). So I guess my next move is to find someone with a fender lip roller and see what I can get done.
If you would like to check out the pics see below:
see the rest of my ride pics: here |
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nytlemgr
Joined: 23 Mar 2006
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Location: Howes Cave, Ny
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| Posted: 8/23/08 7:11AM Post subject: |
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| Clicked your link and received: "This photo cannot be viewed because it has either been deleted or marked as private by the user. " |
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c_dub
Joined: 22 Jun 2008
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| Posted: 8/23/08 7:13AM Post subject: |
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| I'd love to see the set up, but the link isn't working for me... |
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NoLimitzInd
Joined: 30 Jun 2005
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Location: Arizona
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| Posted: 8/23/08 8:25AM Post subject: |
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| Sounds cool. Want to see pics as well. |
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CIONIDE
Joined: 04 Nov 2007
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Location: Napa, CA
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| Posted: 8/23/08 9:23AM Post subject: Re: Staggered 19's now complete :-) |
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whartman77 wrote: I can't figure out how to get the thing to work here
You have PM on how to post pics. |
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randomsuper
Joined: 17 Jul 2005
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Location: Miami
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| Posted: 8/23/08 10:29AM Post subject: |
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| are you lowered at all? |
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whartman77
Joined: 18 Aug 2008
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| Posted: 8/23/08 10:36AM Post subject: |
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finally got the pics working thanks to CIONIDE! :clap:
If you want to check out the rest I also posted a link to the album under the pics!
To Randomsuper: yeah it is lowered with the TRD springs which I believe is close to a 1.5" drop |
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c_dub
Joined: 22 Jun 2008
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| Posted: 8/23/08 5:26PM Post subject: |
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| Very nicely done!! Great looking wheels... I've always loved the mesh design but the only bad thing is that they are a PITA to clean... |
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BBN-Boys
Joined: 04 Jul 2008
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| Posted: 8/23/08 9:10PM Post subject: |
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| GREAT look'in setup. Keep it up! |
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cubanix
Joined: 24 May 2008
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| Posted: 8/24/08 4:58AM Post subject: |
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| I have to same setup -----nice |
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whartman77
Joined: 18 Aug 2008
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| Posted: 8/24/08 5:08AM Post subject: tip for keeping the inside of the wheels clean! |
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Hey guys,
Just wanted to respond to c-dub's post about the mesh wheels being a PITA to clean. I have found that it is VERY easy to keep both the car and the inside of the wheels clean by using the new turtle wax ice wax, It is a clear fluid that you wipe on and it doesnt really dry like a normal wax finish. The wax gives the car a nice shine and when you go for the next wash, mostly everything just sprays right off! I am on my second wash after the coat of wax and even those lovely big ol bugs that hit the hood come right off without scrubbing; I tested this on the wheels (not the lip part, just the inner wheel) and the same spray off the dirt applies! There might be just a few spots where I had to wipe up some mess, but nothing compared to what I normally need to do on a dirty wheel! |
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BBN-Boys
Joined: 04 Jul 2008
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| Posted: 8/24/08 1:13PM Post subject: |
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Thank for the wheel cleaning tip.
That's one of the few times I've heard positive comments about Turtle ice wax. A little pricey for a Turtle wax product, but I think I'll give that a try. |
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c_dub
Joined: 22 Jun 2008
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| Posted: 8/24/08 3:03PM Post subject: Re: tip for keeping the inside of the wheels clean! |
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whartman77 wrote: Hey guys,
Just wanted to respond to c-dub's post about the mesh wheels being a PITA to clean. I have found that it is VERY easy to keep both the car and the inside of the wheels clean by using the new turtle wax ice wax, It is a clear fluid that you wipe on and it doesnt really dry like a normal wax finish. The wax gives the car a nice shine and when you go for the next wash, mostly everything just sprays right off! I am on my second wash after the coat of wax and even those lovely big ol bugs that hit the hood come right off without scrubbing; I tested this on the wheels (not the lip part, just the inner wheel) and the same spray off the dirt applies! There might be just a few spots where I had to wipe up some mess, but nothing compared to what I normally need to do on a dirty wheel!
good idea... I'm glad you found an easy way to clean them. I wish I would have thought of that when I was shopping for wheels for my box for a month or so ago. I ended up with a simple six spokes design... |
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whartman77
Joined: 18 Aug 2008
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| Posted: 8/24/08 4:41PM Post subject: |
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| Don't get me wrong, not a big fan of the ice wax on the body cuz can't really tell if it is dry or not (and actually I don't think it ever does; accidentally left it on the body for more than 24 hrs and drove with it on for a day!) And even when you DO rub it off, the metal still feels slimey; but I guess that is what helps everything spray right off. |
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