pyshin's Progress Thread
09-25-2014, 01:29 PM
#202
You're welcome, Man! I'm glad it worked out, the car looks SICK!
Try to get a little more front camber if you can (and a little less rear if you can!). It's hard to get the rear camber low without adjustable arms unless you raise the car up all tonka style. I liked the rear at 1.5ish and the front 3 or more on the RS3s.
See what you like, and tinker from there.
Try to get a little more front camber if you can (and a little less rear if you can!). It's hard to get the rear camber low without adjustable arms unless you raise the car up all tonka style. I liked the rear at 1.5ish and the front 3 or more on the RS3s.
See what you like, and tinker from there.
09-25-2014, 03:24 PM
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I usually walk to work and have too much time on my hands to justify having someone else doing it. 
LOL
Definitely looks good though. I was just curious what kind of wrap was used/where you got it since I've heard different brands will be easier/harder to work with.
LOL Definitely looks good though. I was just curious what kind of wrap was used/where you got it since I've heard different brands will be easier/harder to work with.
09-25-2014, 03:55 PM
#204
^^^ Lol, I never stated you should have him wrap yours; just complimented the job he did on mine.
John sourced the vinyl for me and knows much more about the durability/workability of different brands because he has personally used them, which is why I mentioned you should PM him
John sourced the vinyl for me and knows much more about the durability/workability of different brands because he has personally used them, which is why I mentioned you should PM him
09-28-2014, 07:18 PM
#208
Lowered the rear height over at Matt's yesterday, Z is sittin' pretty
(iPhone 6 takes some damn good night photos)
Thought I was scraping on the v-band clamp of my Motordyne exhaust or the resonator (thought they were the lowest hanging points)... But at the most extreme angles I have to drive I barely scrape on the mating point of the Y-pipe to mid-pipe, will grind it down without affecting the gasket seal soon
(iPhone 6 takes some damn good night photos)
Thought I was scraping on the v-band clamp of my Motordyne exhaust or the resonator (thought they were the lowest hanging points)... But at the most extreme angles I have to drive I barely scrape on the mating point of the Y-pipe to mid-pipe, will grind it down without affecting the gasket seal soon
(they were rubbing before)
09-29-2014, 09:21 PM
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Thanks for the compliment! I like the front fender roll that you have done. I may go to 285's on fronts (from 265) in this next year, so may need a roll also so I can be 285 square. * A question, I have 9.5"x18 +15 offsets on front, you think I'd rub with 285s in front (probably need 2- 10.5s also)? I've had my eye on Toyo R888's about 3 yrs. now and I think that wide setup all 4 would look nice, what do ya think?
Last edited by BigBlue; 09-29-2014 at 09:27 PM.
09-30-2014, 07:14 AM
#212
^^^ I honestly do not know if you'd rub with 285/35 with 18x9.5 +15 (best guess would be 'no'), the reason why I would advise against it is that 285 width would look wider on a 9.5" wheel than most would want (285 fits perfectly on 10.5" as you know) so I would suggest you get another pair of 10.5's if you're going square. As I was warned by everyone I asked about 285/35 on 18x10.5 +15 up front, you will have to run ~-3.0 camber to make them fit without rubbing (still may need a roll/slight flare). Aggressive meat is where it's at though , square setups also open up rotating options. Toyo R888's are a great choice as well, I was looking into R888's and Nitto NT05's but ended up getting a great deal on these RS3's.
, square setups also open up rotating options. Toyo R888's are a great choice as well, I was looking into R888's and Nitto NT05's but ended up getting a great deal on these RS3's.
Last edited by pyshin; 09-30-2014 at 07:17 AM.
10-01-2014, 04:55 PM
#216
Thanks for the compliment! I like the front fender roll that you have done. I may go to 285's on fronts (from 265) in this next year, so may need a roll also so I can be 285 square. * A question, I have 9.5"x18 +15 offsets on front, you think I'd rub with 285s in front (probably need 2- 10.5s also)? I've had my eye on Toyo R888's about 3 yrs. now and I think that wide setup all 4 would look nice, what do ya think?
^^^ I honestly do not know if you'd rub with 285/35 with 18x9.5 +15 (best guess would be 'no'), the reason why I would advise against it is that 285 width would look wider on a 9.5" wheel than most would want (285 fits perfectly on 10.5" as you know) so I would suggest you get another pair of 10.5's if you're going square. As I was warned by everyone I asked about 285/35 on 18x10.5 +15 up front, you will have to run ~-3.0 camber to make them fit without rubbing (still may need a roll/slight flare). Aggressive meat is where it's at though , square setups also open up rotating options. Toyo R888's are a great choice as well, I was looking into R888's and Nitto NT05's but ended up getting a great deal on these RS3's.
, square setups also open up rotating options. Toyo R888's are a great choice as well, I was looking into R888's and Nitto NT05's but ended up getting a great deal on these RS3's.PS - if you are looking at the R888, they will be easier to fit since they're only a 30-series profile.
10-10-2014, 11:59 AM
#219
^^^ Damn it Scott stop tempting me!
Another trip out to my friends' shop, made a small bracket to mount my Hella Supertones and got a tab welded to my tube bumper for my tow strap:
Close-ups:
How it looks with my front bumper on:
Close up of the "bongo tie" my friend recommended to tuck the tow strap:
Another trip out to my friends' shop, made a small bracket to mount my Hella Supertones and got a tab welded to my tube bumper for my tow strap:
Close-ups:
How it looks with my front bumper on:
Close up of the "bongo tie" my friend recommended to tuck the tow strap: