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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 09:25 PM
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OMG

This car is tight as hell. Yes, more info please. Like is it the same size spacers on the front and rear. And I have 225/40/18's now but wanted to go to a wider tire like a 235 or max 245. Should I look into spacers first or go for the wider tire first then the spacers.

Remedy One what springs do you have?

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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by FastPace Motorsports
OMG

This car is tight as hell. Yes, more info please. Like is it the same size spacers on the front and rear. And I have 225/40/18's now but wanted to go to a wider tire like a 235 or max 245. Should I look into spacers first or go for the wider tire first then the spacers.

Remedy One what springs do you have?
Those are the stock springs
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by tonio5555
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Also to that silver SS/SC with the spacers, how thick are the spacers you're running?
Are you refering to me? Oh, I don't have any spacers at all man. It's all natural.

Originally Posted by FastPace Motorsports
OMG

This car is tight as hell. Yes, more info please. Like is it the same size spacers on the front and rear. And I have 225/40/18's now but wanted to go to a wider tire like a 235 or max 245. Should I look into spacers first or go for the wider tire first then the spacers.

Remedy One what springs do you have?
Thanks. Your compliment is appreciated. Go for a tire first, or a wider rim and tire.
As far as springs go, I had the Eibach Sportlines in that pic. Now I'm on coilovers and have the same aggressive stance as the springs (cut springs that is... ) but with a much, much better ride.

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Those are the stock springs
If that was the case, then everybody would be sitting pretty!

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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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What if any are the downsides of putting spacers on? I have been debating on these for awhile. thanks
From what ive been TOLD... with spacers and adapters the issues come in because of weight distribution. For spacers.. its problems with studs breaking if you dont get longers studs becuz the wheels is sitting more towards the middle of the stud than at the back of the stud... For Adapters... i heard its and issue of weight distribution on the axle..

the changes to both would be small the spacers you would just have to make sure dont get them too thick.... i really dont see any HUGE issues with using spacers.. but its always good to know the possible downsides.. just my 2 cents
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 7Thirty
From what ive been TOLD... with spacers and adapters the issues come in because of weight distribution. For spacers.. its problems with studs breaking if you dont get longers studs becuz the wheels is sitting more towards the middle of the stud than at the back of the stud... For Adapters... i heard its and issue of weight distribution on the axle..

the changes to both would be small the spacers you would just have to make sure dont get them too thick.... i really dont see any HUGE issues with using spacers.. but its always good to know the possible downsides.. just my 2 cents
thanks,i got the low down now,but gotta say,"its one of the cheapest mods you can do for the buck.
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 7Thirty
From what ive been TOLD... with spacers and adapters the issues come in because of weight distribution. For spacers.. its problems with studs breaking if you dont get longers studs becuz the wheels is sitting more towards the middle of the stud than at the back of the stud... For Adapters... i heard its and issue of weight distribution on the axle..

the changes to both would be small the spacers you would just have to make sure dont get them too thick.... i really dont see any HUGE issues with using spacers.. but its always good to know the possible downsides.. just my 2 cents
Nice explanation breakdown man!!
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Remedy One
(sigh) Oh Well, I guess I better take these silly lookin' things off then.



how much did you get those rims for? looking really good.
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 10:15 PM
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how much did you get those rims for? looking really good.
They we're a special purchase through a close friend of mine who owed me a big favor from long ago. He set me up nice so I got them pretty daggon cheap.
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 7Thirty
From what ive been TOLD... with spacers and adapters the issues come in because of weight distribution. For spacers.. its problems with studs breaking if you dont get longers studs becuz the wheels is sitting more towards the middle of the stud than at the back of the stud... For Adapters... i heard its and issue of weight distribution on the axle..

the changes to both would be small the spacers you would just have to make sure dont get them too thick.... i really dont see any HUGE issues with using spacers.. but its always good to know the possible downsides.. just my 2 cents
Damn i must have been sleepy when i typed that... Typos like a *****... But you all got the point...

YEah the spacers are a cheap upgrade and the staggered/wider rear look is NICE on a balt...

Remedy... i still hate ya cuz im jealous of ya lol
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 02:22 PM
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remedy... hows your leg?? the last meet was a blast. you better be comin to this little one we're havin on the 19th
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 05:52 PM
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My leg is better now, thanks for asking man. I'm about 90%.

I'll see if I can make it, but I won't have my baby. She's getting a makeover and it may take a little while.
But nevertheless, I'll see if I can roll out in my Dodge Ram Indy. She turns heads too. Thanks for the heads up.

Originally Posted by 7Thirty
Remedy... i still hate ya cuz im jealous of ya lol
Nice to see I have a fan.

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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Remedy One
My leg is better now, thanks for asking man. I'm about 90%.

I'll see if I can make it, but I won't have my baby. She's getting a makeover and it may take a little while.
But nevertheless, I'll see if I can roll out in my Dodge Ram Indy. She turns heads too. Thanks for the heads up.



Nice to see I have a fan.
glad to hear your doin better. btw... was it your shifting leg?

hope to see ya there
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by cincybalt
glad to hear your doin better. btw... was it your shifting leg?

hope to see ya there
You mean my clutch leg? No, It was my gas... leg.
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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i was thinking clutch and typed shifting.. << not with it today. lol

btw. we completely jacked this thread. lol.
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Old Aug 1, 2007 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by cincybalt
i was thinking clutch and typed shifting.. << not with it today. lol

btw. we completely jacked this thread. lol.
^ Yep, you sure did... Neo.




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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 01:35 AM
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hahaha.. ROFL! how did you know people call me neo? its either neo or JT
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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by cincybalt
hahaha.. ROFL! how did you know people call me neo? its either neo or JT

We've been watching you for a while Neo. We know all about you.








...Knock, knock!!

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Old Aug 2, 2007 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Remedy One
We've been watching you for a while Neo. We know all about you.








...Knock, knock!!

haha.. wow dude.. thats weird.. in a stalkerish im gunna call the copa sort of way
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