Xenonk Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Yea yea yea.. here you go kids, the FINAL RESULT OF MY COLOR CHOICE on the SSR GT7-H (18 lbs btw). I will post the pics according to: -Clearance issues -Specifications -Finals Sorry for the poor quality pics, but it's the only thing I have with me.. yea, I really need a new camera. If you want to see more pics of my car and the parts I have installed or done work on the car, goto: [url]http://www.speedoptions.com/profiles/driverview.php?id=40461[/url] and [url]http://www.salazar-racing.com/show_profile.cfm?user_id=23[/url] Enjoy! Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted October 22, 2004 Author Share Posted October 22, 2004 [IMG]http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/7978/dcam0205cc8.jpg[/IMG] rear control arm clearance of less than .25" [IMG]http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/7259/dcam0206be9.jpg[/IMG] front coilover spring perch clearance of less than .375" [IMG]http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/8783/dcam0207dx3.jpg[/IMG] another shot of the car lowered to ensure clearance [IMG]http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/9612/dcam0240dx7.jpg[/IMG] rear fender clearance from my drop.. also, they dont rub after my 70 miles of driving on them already. [IMG]http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/3387/dcam0247qh1.jpg[/IMG] this overall tire diameter is pushing it as it is.. it's very close to rubbing the fender liner when making a turn at full lock.. so I suggest not to go any taller or wider without proper offset and tire diameter. [IMG]http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/3503/dcam0248xs4.jpg[/IMG] oops, rubbed a little bit from lowering the car too much using 225/40/18 tires.. trust me, do you not want to lower anymore than what I have done to my car unless you want to weld your shocks solid. Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted October 22, 2004 Author Share Posted October 22, 2004 next is a set of specification shots (or 'proof' pics as I call it) [IMG]http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/5459/dcam0267va2.jpg[/IMG] the new low profile center cap, with McGard SplineDrive Black Chrome Lug Nuts [IMG]http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/3316/dcam0242ff3.jpg[/IMG] the sticker that is on the rim hoop. [IMG]http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/8389/dcam0241qj1.jpg[/IMG] tire size [IMG]http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/5353/dcam0202zz2.jpg[/IMG] I checked my pressures, and I am running 42 psi front, 38 psi rear. [IMG]http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/5943/dcam0243wr2.jpg[/IMG] rear brake clearance for big brake kits: plenty of room [IMG]http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/5971/dcam0244jc2.jpg[/IMG] front brake clearance for big brake kits: plenty of room to me! Camber is adjusted to -1 degree front, stock spec (about -0.25) rear. Toe is 1/16" toe out. Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted October 22, 2004 Author Share Posted October 22, 2004 finally, the final result of a lowered GT on Zeal Coilovers and a set of 18"x8" +51 offset silver GT7-H rims with Toyo T1-S 255/35/18 performance tires. [IMG]http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/7751/dcam0237sa8.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/8403/dcam0236wp3.jpg[/IMG] yea, yea, I dont have Falken tires. I run Falkens for autocrossing :p [IMG]http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/7144/dcam0238ji4.jpg[/IMG] tires are still tucked under the fenders! That means you can use an offset less than +51mm (say down to +44mm) without having to worry about fender rubbing. [IMG]http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/442/dcam0245om4.jpg[/IMG] yummy, a drop lip! one of the new and latest in rim design fads. Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted October 22, 2004 Author Share Posted October 22, 2004 [IMG]http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/4003/dcam0251mu7.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/1119/dcam0252yc3.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/6738/dcam0261bl6.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/3640/dcam0262im3.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/9598/dcam0265aw7.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/82/dcam0268pz2.jpg[/IMG] Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanoswrx Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Man that looks sweet. I doubt I would be crazy enough to go 255, will probably stick to 245 come spring time :) Can't wait to see it at the Mach V meet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted October 22, 2004 Author Share Posted October 22, 2004 Axis, thanks for the deletion post! Hope you like the pics! Kanos, yea, 245/35/18 would be pretty ideal for track use as well. See you at the meet! Oh yea, I'll bring the STi Springs and Stock Shocks with me in case you want to see them in person. Hope you like the silver. I chose silver because of mainly three reasons: 1) The gold rim had a polish silver lip, not a full gold paint. 2) My decals are silverish and reflective, it will keep the car looking of the same color 3) When the decals are OFF the car, the black paint, lowered, tinted and big looking silver rims with big tires still look classy and clean! Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axis008 Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 No problem, Keefe! [i]Excellent[/i] choice in the color. I voted for gold but silver looks REALLY good on your car! I'm glad that we can use +51 offset without rubbing the fender or have the wheels sticking out beyond normal. I do love the pictures. :D I can't wait till you post some daytime pictures. -ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted October 22, 2004 Author Share Posted October 22, 2004 [quote name='axis008']No problem, Keefe! [i]Excellent[/i] choice in the color. I voted for gold but silver looks REALLY good on your car![/QUOTE] Traitor :p [quote name='axis008']I'm glad that we can use +51 offset without rubbing the fender or have the wheels sticking out beyond normal.[/QUOTE] Tirerack suggest to use only 225/40/18.. it's because that this particular rim has such a high offset, STOCK SUSPENSION spring perches will be your enemy if you go as big and wide as me. I say to be safe, you can even find a 18"x8" with a +44mm offset. For 8" wide, anything from +44 to +51 is good fitment. Just use a 225/40/18 or 245/35/18 tire. [quote name='axis008'] I do love the pictures. :D I can't wait till you post some daytime pictures.[/QUOTE] I plan to take it down to the [url]www.nasioc.com[/url] / [url]www.fastwrx.com[/url] meet in Sterling Virginia this Saturday.. don't worry, SOMEONE is bound to take some daytime pics of my car. Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th3Franz Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Nice pictures. The silver does look pretty good but I still preferred the gold. :D -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted October 22, 2004 Author Share Posted October 22, 2004 yea, your Red and gold wheels would look good. Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axis008 Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 [quote name='Xenonk']Traitor :p [/QUOTE]:p Since you put it that way, haha, I wonder how gold would look on your car. -ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nendo Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 wow lookin good,, if u gonna sell those,, let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted October 22, 2004 Author Share Posted October 22, 2004 I'll remember that.. I have other rims for sale as well.. anyways, I plan on driving up to Canada again sometime next year if I really have the time.. I drove to Toronto last year, but I would like to visit Vancouver sometime. Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nendo Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 yah let me know,, i really want 18,s yeah u gotta visit vancouver,, toronto is garbage can compared to vancouver.\ u should check out whistler as well if u come up, before the games come here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted October 22, 2004 Author Share Posted October 22, 2004 I'll try to do that.. how much more of a drive is it from Toronto to Vancouver?? It already takes me 10+ hours to get to Toronto from where I am. Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Yeah, I'm definately going with 18s for daily wheels/tires. Probably those Rota Formula Mesh but I'm debating on color...(gold or steel grey) Gold would have been better Keefe! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted October 22, 2004 Author Share Posted October 22, 2004 I didnt go for the gold on this one cuz of the silver polished front face.. if the drop lip was also polished but the face of the lip was gold, then I'll definitely have a dilemma. Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nendo Posted October 23, 2004 Share Posted October 23, 2004 hmm no idea on the length of trip,, if u ever plan on comin, hit me up,, be happy to show u around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostjunkie Posted October 24, 2004 Share Posted October 24, 2004 Looks awesome! I really wanted more rubber than the 225/35/19's I have, but wasn't sure about clearing the fenders. Hindsight being 20/20 I could at least have gone with a 225 that is on the wider side as opposed to the Falken ST-115's which are about as narrow as they come. Oh well. Gotta say that for all round performance and looks you have the best setup Xenonk. Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accord Lover Posted October 24, 2004 Share Posted October 24, 2004 Oh No! he's at it again!!! JK lol... that set is the best looking set of rims you put on your car... very nice, but you seriously need to get a real digital camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted October 24, 2004 Author Share Posted October 24, 2004 [img]http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/4189/machv102330ag0.jpg[/img] [IMG]http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/7716/img0017wj8.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/3420/dscn1560fn2.jpg[/IMG] Better AccordLover? This was taken by someone else at the MachV meet. If you want to see the rest of the pics of the meet, see: [url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=652849[/url] Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accord Lover Posted October 24, 2004 Share Posted October 24, 2004 Yes.....beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deer Killer Posted October 24, 2004 Share Posted October 24, 2004 xenonk, do you think you could get some 60-0 and 70-0 times with the new rubber? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted October 24, 2004 Author Share Posted October 24, 2004 [quote name='Deer Killer']xenonk, do you think you could get some 60-0 and 70-0 times with the new rubber? Thanks.[/QUOTE] Not with my current brake pads.. I dont think it would be that long of a time..it's the ABS that will kick in WAY before I can get the car to stop like that. I would say it's no different than stock, if anything, it probably shorten the stopping distance very slightly (maybe 6 to 10 feet?). Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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