Drewski Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Greetings Soob People... I finally broke down and put my "Go Zigens" on. They are the Sports Engine 3000 model in hyper-black. They are 18's, even tho they look a little 17-ish in the pics. Truthfully, after I put the first two on I took a step back and was a little shocked at how they looked. My first thought was "OMG, WTH did I do? I think I may have over-blinged.":eek: After putting the other two on and having a couple of smokes and taking another look at them they really grew on me. It changes the whole appearance of the car. Sooo - I am looking for two things here: 1) Honestly, do you think I have gone overbling, or do you think they are bad-ass? Or perhaps do you think that they are not overblingin', but they walk right up to the line and spit across it. Do comment please. 2) I am going to drop the ride. I just made arrangements to pick up some Tien S-Techs which will drop me 1.5" - now.. that is the abso-limit to where I planned to drop, and I am still up in the air. I may, or may not 'stick with them'. I am still considering a set of the STi 'pinks'. Honest opinions wanted - would you continue to forge ahead with an inch-and-a-half drop, or go with a set of pinks? The pic shows stock wheels, and my 18's are just a smigin larger than the stocks... so those wheels are going to be 'tucked up in there' if I go with the Tiens... Here is my ride, all "Go-Zigen'd" up (5-Zigen if you wanna be a 'USAan') http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c107/phisch13/blingwheels5N.jpg http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c107/phisch13/Resizeof7.jpg http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c107/phisch13/Resizeof6.jpg http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c107/phisch13/Resizeof5.jpg http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c107/phisch13/Resizeof4.jpg http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c107/phisch13/Resizeof3.jpg http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c107/phisch13/Resizeof2.jpg http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c107/phisch13/Resizeof1.jpg Now, I did a little searchin' and found some example pics of cars on different springs, and Amy sent me a pic of her car on the Tien S-Techs... Here is a ride on S-Techs (Amy's ride, hope she doesn't mind me sharing her pics) http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c107/phisch13/park1_sized.jpg http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c107/phisch13/after_sized.jpg Here is a car on pinks: Before Pinks: http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c107/phisch13/before-1.jpg AFTER Pinks: http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c107/phisch13/Afterpinks.jpg So, answer me these q's honestly if you will. I appreciate it... and I know 'honesty' is not an issue 'round these parts - people seem to have NO issues speaking their minds! Thanks, Drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one69chev Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 i like the rims, esp the outer lip. so far as the springs, i'm no help---considering which ones to get myself....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I like the wheels, s-techs are toooo low..... Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucas569 Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 rims look good but i bet id look better w/ a slight drop. i cant for the life of me decide which springs to get, i dont want a harsh ride and dont want an extreme drop. so far im leaning toward the htech or the cobbs.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Effin Ponderous Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Let me know how much you want for yours if you don't want em, or what they're worth new. They are teh sweetness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nKoan Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I like the wheels a lot. Good work. A drop will definitely improve the looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAHPSH Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 finally a legacy on my future rims, look awsome man, i just cant decide between the hyper black and hyper silver, seen the hyper blacks they might be a bit too dark for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewski Posted March 26, 2007 Author Share Posted March 26, 2007 finally a legacy on my future rims, look awsome man, i just cant decide between the hyper black and hyper silver, seen the hyper blacks they might be a bit too dark for me What color car they going on, eh? I couldn't see anything other than black or black chrome (or "Hyperblack" whatever the heck paint 5Z uses) for me. I mean, I am right at bling's front door here (IMHO), chrome or anything more flashy would require me to be runnin DUBs mang. Winnepeg, dang. Your winters suck worse than ours. Keep'm stockers for 'winter beaters' and throw some Hakkas on'm. "Save the bling". Thanks for all of the comments so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutru01 Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 rims look good but i bet id look better w/ a slight drop. i cant for the life of me decide which springs to get, i dont want a harsh ride and dont want an extreme drop. so far im leaning toward the htech or the cobbs.... Cobb Springs FTW! I have my cobb springs and sways sitting in my bedroom, waiting to install From what I hear, the H techs create a sagged look and the Cobbs drop the front for a more aggressive look. I have seen both in person, and I think the Cobbs are the way to go. They are made specifically for your stock struts. Same spring rate means it wont be harsh. On a stock Legacy, ever notice how the front end sits too high? Thats why Cobb made the front drop lower. It evens out the mismatch of the stock springs. 1.5" drop in the front, and 1.0" drop the back. Pictures of the Cobb springs mounted do not do the springs justice. Shadowing and lighting makes the back end look like its too high. In person, the drop looks perfect IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAHPSH Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 What color car they going on, eh? I couldn't see anything other than black or black chrome (or "Hyperblack" whatever the heck paint 5Z uses) for me. I mean, I am right at bling's front door here (IMHO), chrome or anything more flashy would require me to be runnin DUBs mang. Winnepeg, dang. Your winters suck worse than ours. Keep'm stockers for 'winter beaters' and throw some Hakkas on'm. "Save the bling". Thanks for all of the comments so far. would be going on silver or atlantic blue...havent gotten the car yet, cant decide wut color i want more. and yes, our winters do suck balls, stockers would deffinatly be kept for winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jingjing Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 wheels look hot. a slight drop would make it look awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucas569 Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Cobb Springs FTW! I have my cobb springs and sways sitting in my bedroom, waiting to install From what I hear, the H techs create a sagged look and the Cobbs drop the front for a more aggressive look. I have seen both in person, and I think the Cobbs are the way to go. They are made specifically for your stock struts. Same spring rate means it wont be harsh. On a stock Legacy, ever notice how the front end sits too high? Thats why Cobb made the front drop lower. It evens out the mismatch of the stock springs. 1.5" drop in the front, and 1.0" drop the back. Pictures of the Cobb springs mounted do not do the springs justice. Shadowing and lighting makes the back end look like its too high. In person, the drop looks perfect IMHO. ive been rteading up on springs for the pasts four days and i keep coming back to cobb. anyone know who sells them w/ free shipping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jRS2.5 Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Wheels look great! The combination with the machined rim really seems to work. I have my winter rims on my 07 SpecB, and the gunmetal look without the rim machined is too dark! I'm tossed on springs as well, either Cobb, Pinks or Swifts. What size were the wheels?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL PAALO Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 don't look that bling to me ........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabydanimal Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Looks great, definitely get it dropped. S-techs might give you too harsh a ride though. I got a set of iONs and they are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spec B Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Rims look real HOT! The S-techs give a nice aggressive drop...you will just need to be extra careful around them Detroit potholes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeTrout Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I think those rims look great. I'm not sure what size tire you're running, but with 18s, I'd go more by the spec. B comparison than the stock 17s. It doesn't take much drop to make a big visual difference on these cars. Ich bin echt viel netter, wenn ich nuechtern bin. Echt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSPRO Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Like the wheels, and yeah that thing needs a drop haha. Speaking of which I will be dropping off the springs tmw morning for you. Hope the work out for you, I actually miss the way the car felt on them. The H-techs feel a bit sloppy to me after having the S-techs first, but I wanted wider tires so H-techs it is. Amy 04 FXT vf39 5mt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJack Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I like them. A drop will really make them shine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Wheels look great...PLease review the Swift Sportmach Springs before you buy any...you will be impressed with the stance and ride... Click Here everyday:redface: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mocny1 Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 The wheels are just right, because if the spokes were more chrome, it would look bad. The S-tech drop looks really nice but im not too sure how it would ride. Great choice on the wheels though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Here's mine with Tein H-Tech. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v165/Lorenzogonzales/leg.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWDxBOOST Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 i have the stechs and honestly, it doesnt ride much different than stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewski Posted March 28, 2007 Author Share Posted March 28, 2007 i have the stechs and honestly, it doesnt ride much different than stock what size wheels you drivin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWDxBOOST Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 stockers...17" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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