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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 10:11 PM
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Well I got a set of Sportmax 006 (18x8.5F 18x9.5R) and was not at all diggin' the +35 offset on them. So I purchased a set of 15mm spacers from ichibausa.com to rid myself of that problem! They were very easy to install and took me only 2 hours to complete the task. I am diggin' the +20 offset all around now, it is such a difference. Now I just have to lower this bad boy. What springs should i go with? opinions? Tell me what you guys think! here are some pictures...











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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 10:19 PM
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your lucky that your wheels have the gaps to accept the excess wheel stud my 962's dont have it.
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 10:23 PM
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hey benny... this kit is the one that replaces the studs. those should work on your 962's man. just replace you original studs so you dont have to cut your stock ones. it was really easy to do, and later if you purchase rims with the correct offset just replace the stock studs and your set! this install was seriously cake man. then you can show me pictures of your 962's with a +20 offset!
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 10:48 PM
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yeah, i got project kics 15mm spacers, they are basically the same as what you have, cept mine come with lug nuts to hold the spacer onto the oem studs. but the back of the wheel doesnt accept the excess oem stud.
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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 12:03 AM
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ohh I see what you are saying. the ones I got work though. the studs are replaced then you simply slide the 15mm spacer of the elongated studs and waaalaaa!!!
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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 12:14 AM
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Looks good man!
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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 12:52 AM
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Looks good man!
Thanks man! So what springs should I use to drop my car guys? any suggestions?
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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 06:36 AM
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Tanabe GF210 are my vote.
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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 06:42 AM
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lower lower lower!!!!!
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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 07:17 AM
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Tanabe GF210 are my vote.
+1 I second that - getting mine soon too.
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Old Jun 20, 2006 | 07:32 AM
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Very Nice!
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The car looks very nice! You might need to lower little bit man!
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Car looks awsome!
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thanks guys! tanabe GF210 huh? whats the specs on those and how much do they lower the car? its because I was thinking of get tein s-tech's. I also don't have enough for coilovers so that setup is out of the question for me!
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i got a quote today for tanabe GF210's for $145. is that a good deal or does anyone know if there is a place to get them at a lower price? all help would be great guys!
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Originally Posted by PJ350Z
i got a quote today for tanabe GF210's for $145. is that a good deal or does anyone know if there is a place to get them at a lower price? all help would be great guys!
The lowest I found from our dealer here $168

http://www.speedaction.net/ta-gf40-tgf063.html

If you get $145, it's great deal already.
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Originally Posted by PJ350Z
Hey guys,

Well I got a set of Sportmax 006 (18x8.5F 18x9.5R) and was not at all diggin' the +35 offset on them. So I purchased a set of 15mm spacers from ichibausa.com to rid myself of that problem! They were very easy to install and took me only 2 hours to complete the task. I am diggin' the +20 offset all around now, it is such a difference. Now I just have to lower this bad boy. What springs should i go with? opinions? Tell me what you guys think! here are some pictures...











Thanks up front for all your guys' help!
If anyone want Wheel Spacers, Click Here
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by ichibausa
The lowest I found from our dealer here $168

http://www.speedaction.net/ta-gf40-tgf063.html

If you get $145, it's great deal already.
Exactly why I'm asking everyone on the forum first because you never know if anyone out there is got them cheaper, you know? Thanks for all your help ichibausa... I LOVE YOUR GUYS' WHEEL SPACERS!!! after I installed them I looked at my car like this ---->
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Hotchkis or nismo springs are all you need for a decent cheap drop and decent ride.
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by PJ350Z
Exactly why I'm asking everyone on the forum first because you never know if anyone out there is got them cheaper, you know? Thanks for all your help ichibausa... I LOVE YOUR GUYS' WHEEL SPACERS!!! after I installed them I looked at my car like this ---->
hahaha, thank you! Hope you enjoy!
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