i am looking to put 225/40/18 on my 98 3.0, can i just put them on or do i need to mod anything else.

 

just bolt them on, you may need different lug nuts, depending on the wheels.

 

i am not looking to drop it so i figured i could just slap em on. and whats the deal with the offset, should i still get a 42 offset or nothing if i just buy rims.

 

you car will look pretty goofy with 18's and no drop. The 42 offset would work.

 

what is a good but inexpensive kit to buy to drop it. eibach springs, h&r????

 

most people here have eibach. I would try H & R though. I heard good things about them and they cost slightly less. If i could do it again i would go for the H & Rs. But again eibachs are great and nothing wrong with them. I just want to try something different now. Yes 42 offset will work. I have them on mines./

 

so basically if you buy rims you need to buy springs/shocks, the whole nine. the only rims i ever bought were 16 so i never had problems with anything.

 

yup....I had my 17 before my drop and it looked pretty gay so I took them off.

Drop then rims. (18's)

 

From what I've heard Eibach and H&R are the same companies. And yes, you should drop the car if you're getting 18s. If you don't, you'll be driving a CL 4x4.

 

what would be the cheapest way to drop my car. what should i buy and what do i not have to buy.

 

All you need are springs and struts. If you go too low you have to spend more loot on a camber kit.

Look around springs are gonna be around 180-$200 shocks are about 280-$300.

i got lucky
pro kits $110 $135 shipped on clearance --(Sold out now)
KYB $290 shipped
install free- My old man helped me.
Total $425

The key to to do a lot of shopping around.....look on other car sites...etc etc....word of MOUF is key

 

so i would definitely have to buy shocks, i could not just buy some sport springs to lower it 1.5" or so.

labor would be nothing because i would have my pops help me.

 

The sports are lower than the Pro kits.
If you get the pro kits than I guess you can use your stocks for a couple of months until they give out. plus since your pops is helping you, your not wasting loot on a double install.

get the pro kits

 

so i would be better off buying the pro kit, thats eibach right, and shocks. i guess i should spend the $400 if i am gonna spend 1100 on rims and tires.

 

Shocks and springs will run u more than $400 remember I was lucky to get my shit for $425
Yeah it is Eibach

 

just got a quote:

kyb agx $369
tokico non adjust $299

springs
susp. tech springs speedtech $149 2"/2"
neuspeed $179 1.75"/1.5"

 

talk to acura CL 3.0 if youwant the kyb's he knows a guy that is selling them for around 300

 

yeah I might be able to get them for you for $290 plus shipping if he still has some left......Oh I changed my name BTW.

 

think i should try the tokico for 299 brand new or stick with the kyb's.

i think i am going to get the neuspeed srings

 

Do not pay $369 for AGX at least go to coximport or tirerack and pay $340-$350

Blues are $280 on ebay.

 

if your getting neuspeeds get the tokico's....since KYB void their warranty if drop is over 1.5in

 

actually i am checking ebay right now, i was looking at rims though, know anybody selling 18's. i can not find any i like, most rims that fit are konig,adr or just some ugly shit i dont like.

 

ok about them two.

ever heard of the susp. tech springs, i think by speedtech $149.
i never heard of them

 

the only place I'd get rims and tires from is Whalentires.com they are very fair when it comes to prices.

 

i checked them, i saw one set i liked.

flatline-they were 5 stars, 18's in silver for 130 ea.
so i figure i am paying a little over a g for rims and tires.

they only had about 30 that fit our car. only 2 or 3 i liked.

 

What about the ADR RS Limited Valkyrie I'm getting them.

 

where did you find them whalen, do you have a pic by any chance and price.

 

pic


Link
http://whalentire.com/wheeldetail.cf...88H42S&size=18

 

I THINK I WOULD LIKE THOSE IF THE CAP DID NOT STICK OUT SO MUCH, OR MAYBE NO CAP AT ALL.