Tannon

Finally made the move and purchased TEIN SA coilovers for my AM TL. I figured I would lower her first before the wheels to get the measurements right. I'll post pics when I install em next weekend. Not to mention, it is currently snowing here in New England.
I should be satisfied with Tein, right? Pics and specs of your TL with TEIN suspension are welcome !

ps - I am still debating 18" or 19" ...

zachlone

Awesome! I'd go 18s

KJ TL-S

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Good choice for sure! Chick the progress thread link in my sig for pics of mine.

TheDingo

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Please be sure to post pics of your car on these coilovers. I do not think I have seen another member on here with that setup.

CLtotheTL32

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Tannon

Time suddenly turned into slow motion...

zachlone

^

Undying Dreams

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Pics are welcome?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8461974409/http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8461974409/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/87741887@N07/, on Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8461972061/http://www.flickr.com/photos/87741887@N07/8461972061/ by http://www.flickr.com/people/87741887@N07/, on Flickr

inb4 Italiano comments, Tyler and Aaron

SharksBreath

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but...but...

Tannon

My bro and I are debating what wheel specs to get. What do you Azine legends recommend?
I am sold on most likely 18x9.5+22, but not sure about the tires. I know a lot of you guys run 225/40 but with stretched tires. Why go narrower, is my question? I was thinking more of a 245/40 look. Also 10" tires in the rear would look mean, but may require more fender work, huh? What are your thoughts and suggestions?

CLtotheTL32

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DAMN! How dare you ruin it for me

OP choose what kind of wheels you want and then choose fitment

TheDingo

Nice tires! V12 EVO FTW!

Excelerate

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KJ TL-S

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People go with narrower tires so that they can go lower without rubbing. The stretch gives more clearance around the fender.

i_love_cars

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you son of a bitch, you're gonna force my hand with those pics to go out and buy my coilovers before I'm good and ready! I'm almost ashamed to mount my forgestars now having only H&R Springs.

OP, decide on a specific wheel that you want first, then figure out the offsets. The specs will vary based on the particular wheel.

Tannon

I have had my eye on these Varrstoen 2.2.2's Full Polished. This setup is 19x9.5+22:





I would get these in 18's. What do ya' think?

KJ TL-S

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Poor choice. Get those and you'll end up needing new rims soon. Coz I will come and steal them. Just sayin'.

Haha, but good wheel choice for sure. I could see them in my future as well, just not sure what finish I would go with.

venom619

Wait for the new varrstoen es7 ccw replicas.

06tl4life

I have Tein basics with Varrstoen 2.2.1's in 18x9.5 +22. I'm running a 225/40/18 tire. Coilovers are lowered all the way.

KJ TL-S

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How much of a stretch is that 06? And what fender work did you do?

06tl4life

It's not to crazy of a stretch but it's still a decent amount of stretch on the tires. I don't really know how to measure it haha. For fender work i have them rolled and slightly pulled.

KJ TL-S

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Thanks. I don't even know what pulled means, haha. I have my rears rolled, but that's it for now. I wonder if I could get away with something like your setup if I didn't go as low.

Also, since you own them, maybe you could tell me this: what the hell is the difference between 2.2.1 and 2.2.2?

06tl4life

Pulled means you just pull the fender out a little bit. Since your already rolled you might be able to get away with my wheel/tire setup. And going lower creates more natural camber which will help.

2.2.1 = 18 inch wheels

2.2.2 = 19 inch wheels

zachlone

hows the ride on the tein basis??

06tl4life

Really good, I honestly have no complaints about the Tein Basics. My TL is my daily driver and the ride is really comfortable.

KJ TL-S

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I can't tell if your rims are even available right now. I emailed a-spec wheel, a distribution channel per the varrstoen website, to ask if that size was available in hyper black, but it is not per the website, or anywhere else I could find.

zachlone

Thats good to hear! my TL is my DD as well. I wont be slamming it but I want a sexy mild drop

Tannon

Honestly, 06tl4life, I might get the exact same setup as yours, just finished full polished. Also, I am the one who wants your headlights! lol (I changed my name from Hardbody to Tannon) The only thing I will do differently is swap the orange diffuser with a clear.

Tannon

too bad UPS doesnt deliver on weekends...