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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 08:45 PM
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I bought these Enkei RPF1's about a month ago and finally put em on. They are 18x9.5 + 15 245/35 and 18x10.5 +15 275/35. I am lowered on Tein S Tech springs (looks way better in person). Next thing I'm lookin to buy is a front lip, maybe Veilside V1...Let me know what you guys think!
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 09:26 PM
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looks good, It wouldn't hurt to go a little lower. Still looks like your sitting kind of high with the 18's.
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 11:33 PM
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Looks very good!... Yes, V1 all the way!
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 11:52 PM
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i think 35 series tire on 18's and your tire size selection needs to be slammed to take the gap out, if not i think a 40 series tire would look better on the set up. still nice i have the same color and was considering the RPF1's aswell. you've helped me decide somewhat the size tire to go with.
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 05:14 AM
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Thanks guys.......
chuckdashi: I went with a 35 tire because I initially thought I would have rubbed in the rear, but it seems like I wouldn't so maybe next time I buy some rubber I'll get 40 series to close that ugly gap

marques1: Thanks. Yeah it is a bit high and the drop my s tech's gave me isn't going to be enough for me.....maybe coilovers soon
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 05:46 AM
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Tires look a bit stretched. I agree 40's might have filled out the gap better.

Did you run hubcentric rings and what lugs did you use? I've got mine yet to be mounted is why im asking.
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 06:15 AM
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How long have you had the stechs?

I think 265/285 35 is your jam. Just roll the fenders dude.

You've also clearly not done the rear springmount mod.
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 07:05 AM
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^ I can't figure out why those 275's look so stretched. Most 275's fit decently. Is it because they are 35's?
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 07:08 AM
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great choice rims. looks good. now get some suspension mods and take the car out to a road course or autox course!
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 07:32 AM
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i would skip the lip for now and get more aggressive lowering springs. 35series tires look good on your wheels, just go lower. 40series tires will fill in the gap but will also raise your already high car.

nice start tho
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 08:26 AM
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Best rims bang for buck wise.. I'd love to have a set.. veilside lip is very tasteful do it.
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 10:17 AM
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love those rims alot! im out for rims for my Z...cant decide between these in black/rota p45/ raiden d1-r...
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by silvertouringz
love those rims alot! im out for rims for my Z...cant decide between these in black/rota p45/ raiden d1-r...
Enkei vs Rota, is not really a comp.
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 11:30 AM
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Nice!

I've always been a fan of this wheel especially in their new blue color.
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 07:56 PM
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looking great bro
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by rich2342
Tires look a bit stretched. I agree 40's might have filled out the gap better.

Did you run hubcentric rings and what lugs did you use? I've got mine yet to be mounted is why im asking.
No hubcentric rings....I used some muteki SR35 lug nuts
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Toby-22
i would skip the lip for now and get more aggressive lowering springs. 35series tires look good on your wheels, just go lower. 40series tires will fill in the gap but will also raise your already high car.

nice start tho
Thanks Yeah I'm going to stick to 35 series...Which springs would you recommend?
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by lgear080
How long have you had the stechs?

I think 265/285 35 is your jam. Just roll the fenders dude.

You've also clearly not done the rear springmount mod.
I have had em on for about a month or so... I was trying to steer away from rolling my fenders but with my offset and wanting to go lower I think I am going to have to.... no springmount mod....I'm just going to save up for some coils
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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Thanks alot guys for all the feedback/suggestions
I'll post some more pics later on tonight..thanks again
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