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      08-12-2011, 01:36 PM   #265
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that sucks... jersey is the absolute worst for potholes. when i took my stock wheels off, all 4 were bent. you're doing it right for a NJ resident though... cheap wheels only! looking good too.
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      08-13-2011, 04:25 AM   #266
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Will Forgestar f14's fit a stock 135 in these dimensions ... F: 18x8.5 et45 R: 18x9.5 et50 with F: 225x40x18 and R: 255x35x18???
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      08-26-2011, 12:05 AM   #267
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      08-29-2011, 04:26 PM   #268
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Photos taken on I-25 South for fun while headed back from Denver...the sunshine state...gorgeous!

Wheels: VMR V701
Front: 18x8.5 +45
Spacer: none

Rear: 18x9.5 +50
Spacer: none

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Front Hankook V12 225/40/18
Rear Hankook V12 255/35/18

Suspension:
-ST Suspension lowered ~1 3/8" front and rear (according to the bubba that installed em)

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So far the few bumps that I do hit, no rubbing...I want to go lower but so far i'm happy with the set up
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      08-29-2011, 09:22 PM   #269
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I gotta say this...how tall are you man ^^^ You look like either ur 4 feet tall or you have ur seat alll the way down and ur slouching. All I know is im 5"10" and I dont have my seat very high up and theres bout 4 inches or so between my head and the roof
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      08-31-2011, 01:12 PM   #270
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And mexicans!
So basically the US is the only market without the 1er hatch?
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      08-31-2011, 10:33 PM   #271
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I gotta say this...how tall are you man ^^^ You look like either ur 4 feet tall or you have ur seat alll the way down and ur slouching. All I know is im 5"10" and I dont have my seat very high up and theres bout 4 inches or so between my head and the roof
5'2" seat is all the way down...i also recline the seat...so i tend to slouch in the seat...yeah...i actually laughed when I saw myself in the pucs
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      09-14-2011, 07:47 PM   #272
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      09-19-2011, 02:33 PM   #273
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Wheels: VMR V710 Gunmetal
Front: 18x8.5 +45
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Rear: 18x9.5 +45
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Tires:
Front 215/40R-18 Yokohama S.drive XL
Rear 245/35R-18 Yokohama S.drive XL

Suspension: Stock

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Work great, no rubbing with stock suspension. Using tires I had before; would recommend going 225 front and 255 rear with this setup.

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      09-19-2011, 04:46 PM   #274
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Please tell me you have more pics that you can share?

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Wheels: VMR V710 Gunmetal
Front: 18x8.5 +45
Spacer: none

Rear: 18x9.5 +45
Spacer: none

Tires:
Front 215/40R-18 Yokohama S.drive XL
Rear 245/35R-18 Yokohama S.drive XL

Suspension: Stock

Notes:
Work great, no rubbing with stock suspension. Using tires I had before; would recommend going 225 front and 255 rear with this setup.

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      09-19-2011, 05:18 PM   #275
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Very nice johnnyB and christopherkriens!
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      09-20-2011, 06:37 PM   #276
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I just have driveway pics!

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      09-21-2011, 10:46 PM   #277
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I just have driveway pics!

Hey, congrats....very nice and I am jealous maybe I will follow in your foot steps
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      09-21-2011, 11:52 PM   #278
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I need a little help here - I'm looking for some rear tires right now for replacements (same brand - Bridgestone Potenza RE050A as my stock tires) but they are 255/35/18.

Will they fit my stock 261M wheels without issues? (Stock is 245/35/18)
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      09-23-2011, 03:51 PM   #279
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I just have driveway pics!

[IMG]http://www.christopherkriens.com/share/driveway.jpg[IMG]


I like it.
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      10-06-2011, 09:44 PM   #280
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Stock set

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      10-07-2011, 05:43 AM   #281
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18" GT-CX
Front - 18 x 8.5 +45
Rear - 18 x 9.5 +50

Tires - Bridgestone S-04 Pole Position
Front - 225/40/18
Rear - 255/35/18

On KW V1 about 1.3-1.4" drop all around.

Slight rub during dips and bump on the rear - will be rolling my fender slightly

*edit* after fender roll no more rubbing
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      10-07-2011, 06:12 AM   #282
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A few quastions if i had this set up right here would i have any robing problems

Wheels: OEM 264 rims

Front: 205/45/17

Spacer:Macht Schnell 15mm F

Rear: 205/45/17
Spacer: Macht Schnell 12mm R

Tires: bridgestone 205/45/17

Suspension/Fender Mods/Camber: Koni FSD & Eibach Pro-Kit Suspension System


Notes: would be really helpfulll if any one that has this set could let me know if there will be any issuses
Thanks Steven
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      10-07-2011, 06:38 AM   #283
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18" GT-CX
Front - 18 x 8.5 +45
Rear - 18 x 9.5 +50

Tires - Bridgestone S-04 Pole Position
Front - 225/40/18
Rear - 255/35/18

On KW V1 about 1.3-1.4" drop all around.

Slight rub during dips and bump on the rear - will be rolling my fender slightly


Looks very aggresive now. Black with blue is a winning combination....
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      10-19-2011, 09:33 AM   #284
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18" GT-CX
Front - 18 x 8.5 +45
Rear - 18 x 9.5 +50

Tires - Bridgestone S-04 Pole Position
Front - 225/40/18
Rear - 255/35/18

On KW V1 about 1.3-1.4" drop all around.

Slight rub during dips and bump on the rear - will be rolling my fender slightly
Same wheels in matte anthracite, no drop. Stock M-sport suspension. No rubbing.

Tyres = Michelin Pilot Super Sports (F) 225/40/18, (R) 255/35/18

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      10-19-2011, 11:39 AM   #285
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I just have driveway pics!

[IMG]http://www.christopherkriens.com/share/driveway.jpg[IMG]
Looks awesome! Love the editing style you have.
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      10-21-2011, 03:48 PM   #286
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Bmw X3 E 83 styling 145

Front 8,5x19 +46 Tyre 225/35 R19

Rear 9x19 +51 Tyre 235/35 R19

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