Preview of Project Pumpkin

carchrism5 · 12-23-2011, 07:45 PM

Just one for now.

Real photo shoot to follow.

KW V3 Coilovers
Vossen VVS CV3 20x9 and 20x10.5
Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta 245/30/20 and 285/30/20
Berk Mid Pipe
Magnaflow Cat Back Exhaust
ESS Tune
Escort 9500ci Custom Radar/Laser System
Gloss Black Grilles
Alcantara Steering Wheel Center

I will be adjusting the suspension soon now that it has settled. A few more parts are on the way now that I'll post up about later.

As the car sits on a Dyno Dynamics it makes 368whp and 424wtq.

mikewills · 12-23-2011, 07:53 PM

Dubs, huh?

carchrism5 · 12-23-2011, 07:57 PM

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carchrism5 · 12-23-2011, 07:58 PM

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carchrism5 · 12-23-2011, 08:00 PM

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Dubs, huh?

I like variety. I have a set of 18s, stock 19s and 20s for this car.

Powerbeast · 12-23-2011, 08:06 PM

Coming out very nice,BUT 20's too big for the car IMO.

SNOOPY11 · 12-23-2011, 08:42 PM

Pics of your custom 9500ci install?

Can't wait to see more photos!

1'M Blue · 12-23-2011, 09:31 PM

Yeah the wheels look HUGE. anyhow, cant wait to see the final product !

de85275 · 12-23-2011, 11:06 PM

Says it all.

Powerbeast · 12-23-2011, 11:17 PM

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Says it all.

Lol why is it so short ;(

eeghie · 12-24-2011, 01:46 AM

Looks absolutely fantastic! Reminds me of the rims on the etched 1M (early design study) eager to see more (side) shots.

Not sure on where the 20" skepticism is coming from? Don't larger rims generally have less tire side wall deformation, thus provide more control therefor more fun?

-Z- · 12-24-2011, 09:31 AM

Agree, it seems a bit too large. But one thing is for sure, be ready for a stiffer ride on those 20ies...

Beemw1M · 12-24-2011, 01:41 PM

Idk about 20" wheels on such a small car....

carchrism5 · 12-24-2011, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 1'M Blue

Yeah the wheels look HUGE. anyhow, cant wait to see the final product !

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Originally Posted by Beemw1M

Idk about 20" wheels on such a small car....

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Originally Posted by Powerbeast

Coming out very nice,BUT 20's too big for the car IMO.

I was apprehensive at doing 20's because they do look rather large on such a small car but I think the 20's with the deep concave rears really adds to all the lines of the 1M. It looks like someone stretched out the rear quarters and then pushed in the centers of the wheels. I like them for my "show" setup and for the track I have a different setup as well as for cold weather.

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Originally Posted by SNOOPY11

Pics of your custom 9500ci install?

Can't wait to see more photos!

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=573290

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Originally Posted by -Z-

Agree, it seems a bit too large. But one thing is for sure, be ready for a stiffer ride on those 20ies...

I think people over exaggerate the wheel/tire size in regards to ride quality. Yes, it obviously does make it a little more firm than stock, but the suspension components made a much larger difference in ride quality. Right now I have it set very stiff so the ride is extremely harsh but I can make it softer to the point that even with the 20s it has a better ride quality than stock.

mattm · 12-24-2011, 04:34 PM

Chris, what size tires are on the twenties?

Powerbeast · 12-24-2011, 04:36 PM

I think people over exaggerate the wheel/tire size in regards to ride quality. Yes, it obviously does make it a little more firm than stock, but the suspension components made a much larger difference in ride quality. Right now I have it set very stiff so the ride is extremely harsh but I can make it softer to the point that even with the 20s it has a better ride quality than stock.[/QUOTE]
I agree with most of what you are saying, but no matter how much you adjust the suspension on a 20" wheel you will never get near stock quality ride even with stock suspension.

eeghie · 12-25-2011, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by carchrism5

I think people over exaggerate the wheel/tire size in regards to ride quality. Yes, it obviously does make it a little more firm than stock, but the suspension components made a much larger difference in ride quality. Right now I have it set very stiff so the ride is extremely harsh but I can make it softer to the point that even with the 20s it has a better ride quality than stock.

people adjust their springs all over the place to achieve a more firm ride, using lower wall tires, is just a different way to achieve that... !

Is there any weight penalty?

Looked up the 1M design study etch with the 5 spoke concave wheels, that your wheels remind me of: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=524385

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carchrism5 Lieutenant Colonel 336 Rep 1,589 Posts Drives: M2, X3 M40i, 911 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NC iTrader: (3)	Preview of Project Pumpkin Just one for now. Real photo shoot to follow. KW V3 Coilovers Vossen VVS CV3 20x9 and 20x10.5 Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta 245/30/20 and 285/30/20 Berk Mid Pipe Magnaflow Cat Back Exhaust ESS Tune Escort 9500ci Custom Radar/Laser System Gloss Black Grilles Alcantara Steering Wheel Center I will be adjusting the suspension soon now that it has settled. A few more parts are on the way now that I'll post up about later. As the car sits on a Dyno Dynamics it makes 368whp and 424wtq.
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1'M Blue Major 254 Rep 1,068 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: OM iTrader: (0)	Yeah the wheels look HUGE. anyhow, cant wait to see the final product !
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eeghie Kind of a big deal 300 Rep 1,674 Posts Drives: an 1M not often enough Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: between Unlimited and Hard to Get iTrader: (0)	Looks absolutely fantastic! Reminds me of the rims on the etched 1M (early design study) eager to see more (side) shots. Not sure on where the 20" skepticism is coming from? Don't larger rims generally have less tire side wall deformation, thus provide more control therefor more fun?
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-Z- Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 287 Posts Drives: Black Pyrat Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Constitution State iTrader: (0)	Agree, it seems a bit too large. But one thing is for sure, be ready for a stiffer ride on those 20ies...
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Powerbeast Lieutenant General 5410 Rep 10,825 Posts Drives: F80 M3 RarriRot Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SoCal iTrader: (4)	I think people over exaggerate the wheel/tire size in regards to ride quality. Yes, it obviously does make it a little more firm than stock, but the suspension components made a much larger difference in ride quality. Right now I have it set very stiff so the ride is extremely harsh but I can make it softer to the point that even with the 20s it has a better ride quality than stock.[/QUOTE] I agree with most of what you are saying, but no matter how much you adjust the suspension on a 20" wheel you will never get near stock quality ride even with stock suspension.
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