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Old Jul 2, 2005 | 05:01 PM
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So after a few weeks of owning my Z,i finally got some wheels,but as soon as they were on,i felt like i was driving a pick up!the height of the car was to high to keep it stock,so i went and got my Car lowered with the H&R's
I think it is a 1 inch drop.

I just cant wait for the springs to settle a little,in the rear,so it goes a litle bit lower.....the front looks good!
How long did it take for your springs to settle?(of course the guys with the lowered cars)

Hope you like the pics!







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Old Jul 2, 2005 | 05:06 PM
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looks amazing! Any more pics of the bimmer?
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Old Jul 2, 2005 | 05:17 PM
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Very nice wheels. What kind are they? They look like SEVAS wheels. am I right?

Also, the BMW looks really sharp. First time I see the Mayas ST5 on a Sedan. Looks really nice.
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Old Jul 2, 2005 | 05:39 PM
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Thank You Guys!
The wheels are RUFF Racing,19x8,5 and 19x9.5 with 245/245'30' Dunlops.

More pics of the Bimmer,sure no problem.





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Old Jul 2, 2005 | 06:27 PM
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You swapped a set of Ray's forged track wheels for a set of RUFF wheels?????

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Old Jul 2, 2005 | 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by JETPILOT
You swapped a set of Ray's forged track wheels for a set of RUFF wheels?????

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Yes i did.
I did not care a lot about the 18" track wheels.hated the look,and disliked the tires strongly,the road noise was terible.

I like something with a nice Lip.
I do not take my car to the track,so i have no use for them either.

I'm happy with my wheels.
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Old Jul 2, 2005 | 07:42 PM
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The road noise was likely an alignment issue, and it will re-occur. Changing tires is a temporary cure.

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Old Jul 2, 2005 | 07:47 PM
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Looks nice.
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Old Jul 2, 2005 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by JETPILOT
The road noise was likely an alignment issue, and it will re-occur. Changing tires is a temporary cure.

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I hope you're wrong,would not want to hear that noise again!

BTW.
Your SSR GT3's are nice.
If i had like 5$K just siting around i would have gone with some HRE's!but hey
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Old Jul 2, 2005 | 08:16 PM
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That bmw is really nice
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Old Jul 2, 2005 | 08:35 PM
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How much did it cost to lower ur Z
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Old Jul 3, 2005 | 01:21 AM
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did i see the F1Motorsports plate?
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Old Jul 3, 2005 | 01:37 AM
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Originally Posted by dekidex1977
BTW. Your SSR GT3's are nice.
If i had like 5$K just siting around i would have gone with some HRE's!but hey
Thanks for your compliment on the SSR's. Your wheels look great. I am a fan of RUFF for an innexpensive wheel. BUT I couldn't trade a forged wheel for cast.

I bit the bullet and spent the $4000. And I am glad Igot exactly what I wanted. In my mind if I compromised I wouldnt be happy. In my mind it was worth the expenditure.

Check your alignment.... tires are expensive.

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Old Jul 3, 2005 | 03:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Sexy350zStud03
How much did it cost to lower ur Z


Paid 325 including labor.
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Old Jul 3, 2005 | 03:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Bubble
did i see the F1Motorsports plate?
That's what it is....are you familiar with their shop?they do excellent work!
They lowered 3 Z's when i was there that day.
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Old Jul 3, 2005 | 03:42 AM
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Originally Posted by JETPILOT
Thanks for your compliment on the SSR's. Your wheels look great. I am a fan of RUFF for an innexpensive wheel. BUT I couldn't trade a forged wheel for cast.

I bit the bullet and spent the $4000. And I am glad Igot exactly what I wanted. In my mind if I compromised I wouldnt be happy. In my mind it was worth the expenditure.

Check your alignment.... tires are expensive.

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Hey Jet,

As i said,to me the Forged Rays wheels that came with the car,did not do anything to me.
You are probably a guy that takes your car to the track and is into the 2 piece,3 piece wheels,hey i would be too if i could spend 4k$ on wheels!

One day maybe,but for now the Ruff are more that just good enough!

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