Kit and drop without rims?
08-08-2003, 03:15 PM
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Kit and drop without rims?
I don't have the money for rims right now (want some branzachs) but I was thinking about getting the OEM kit (only $400 now!) and some comptech springs - would this look stupid without rims? anyone have pictures?
also, I heard that some springs will basically destroy your stock shocks, will springs with a mild drop (like the comptech ones) still do this? sorry, I know absoutely nothing about springs/shocks/etc
also, I heard that some springs will basically destroy your stock shocks, will springs with a mild drop (like the comptech ones) still do this? sorry, I know absoutely nothing about springs/shocks/etc
08-08-2003, 03:45 PM
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What year is your car? I have a 2002, stock rims with kit. I think it looks fine. Of course it'll look better with new rims but the stock 2002 rims aren't that bad, I kinda like them.
I have comptech springs. Installed by dealer. They said I wouldn't need new shocks with the comptechs.
I have comptech springs. Installed by dealer. They said I wouldn't need new shocks with the comptechs.
08-08-2003, 03:46 PM
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There is nothing wrong with just drop + kit and no rims. I was riding like that for a while. It looks just fine the way it is. IMO in order of importance: drop, kit, rims.
In terms of shocks, any drop will decrease the life of them. CT is more mild thus the shocks can last a bit longer. But they will still go out sonner than with stock springs.
In terms of shocks, any drop will decrease the life of them. CT is more mild thus the shocks can last a bit longer. But they will still go out sonner than with stock springs.
08-08-2003, 04:28 PM
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thanks for the replies, I have a 99 so I only have 16" wheels but I was just worried it would look strange, kind of like putting rims on but not dropping it...
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Originally posted by vipvop
thanks for the replies, I have a 99 so I only have 16" wheels but I was just worried it would look strange, kind of like putting rims on but not dropping it...
thanks for the replies, I have a 99 so I only have 16" wheels but I was just worried it would look strange, kind of like putting rims on but not dropping it...
08-08-2003, 04:41 PM
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Originally posted by badazzTL
those are from when i was dropped without rims, now i have rims and no drop:
i dont think either setup looks wierd...
those are from when i was dropped without rims, now i have rims and no drop:
i dont think either setup looks wierd...
08-08-2003, 04:59 PM
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badazz - those are stock rims? I got my car used, the rims have never looked that shiny - is that an option? Brake dust has seriously taken a toll on mine, need to find a good cleaner.
nice looking car btw
nice looking car btw
08-08-2003, 05:26 PM
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yes they are stock, but i had them chromed.
a good cleaner for anything automotive is simple green automotive, this stuff works wonders. esp. on wheels.
a good cleaner for anything automotive is simple green automotive, this stuff works wonders. esp. on wheels.
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