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  • ebelements
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    First of all thanks for all the positive feedback, everyone. Its nice to know that some people can appreciate what I'm going for.

    About the ride height.... the GCs are bottomed in the rear, and its sitting on uneven ground, so yeah, it looks a little uneven. If I can find a pic I took from the other side, you'll see its a bit lower. Not to mention I had to bring it down an inch or so more just to compensate for the early rear arches. From what I can tell, and what I've seen, I'm every bit as low as the plastic bumpered cars(perhaps lower), but the aerodynamics of the early cars are fairly subdued so it's not going to look as crazy as you later guys with your reiger lips.

    As far as the ET and spacing, this car is nowhere near a performer, and I love the euro look, so stance is key. The wheels are the same as Fuzz's - Borbet Type T 16x9 ET15 (toyo T1-S 215/40) with a 5mm spacer up front for clearance(wheel was against strut housing otherwise) which gives the front minimal poke. To even it out, a 20mm was used out back. I eyeballed it, and luckily, it came out perfect.

    yes, my camber all around is uber fucked. I was waiting to align it after the next round of lowering(and M3 CABs/control arms/tie rod ends)... as the rear sat right but the front was still over an inch too high. The GCs have been modified further, but at this point the car had to be raised because the bilstein sports are just not short enough. If you ever were pulled around in a radio flyer as a kid, and remember the ride quality, you'll know how it feels to ride in this car with the stance pictured. So. I did some research and a local guy, DaveCN, helped me figure a solution. Within a week, I should have my suspension sorted and an alignment. Now, if the tires are still decent and if the car can even be aligned anywhere near decent, thats another story. If not, fuck it. From what I hear, these toyos supposedly wear so badly that the treadwear number should be in hours.

    As you can tell, I'm obsessive, with little care for the function of this vehicle. But I love the car for what it is, and enjoy it, so that's why I'm here.

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  • CleanAzzE30z
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    One of the few acceptable bronzit cars. Shadowline will make it turn the corner. Lookin very good though. Shame about the "new" color :(

    Mariano

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  • Ender.
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    Car looks amazing, simple, and clean.

    What are all the specs if you don't mind sharing?

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  • M42Technik
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    Fuggin' fresh.

    Can't wait to see whats in store.

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  • robsgotit
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    Dope, period

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  • egk2
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    Nice but et -5, why such a big spacer in the rear?

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  • mattdk318i
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    shadow the trim and that thing will look awesome!

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  • cramer
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    I'm guessing those are 16x9s all around? what ET are the fronts if the rear is -5?

    nice choice for wheels btw :)

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  • 92 mtechnic cabrio
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    MATT?!

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  • mbonder
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    What KW springs did you go with? Bilstein or Koni struts/shocks?

    Also, whats the camber like in the back? I don't know if you've done an alignment recently and have the numbers as I'm hesitant to go that route without camber correction in the rear to avoid inside tire wear.

    Otherwise I like the stance and the wheels, nice work!

    Matt

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  • 92 mtechnic cabrio
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    you're so proud of that net -5 offset...

    but your car isn't SLAMMED!

    as soon as I roll my fenders....0 net offset yee boyy

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  • 87Blue325iC
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    Originally posted by ebelements

    Labor day weekend it changes color. To something I doubt you've ever seen before and will probably hate with all your being. Also, some top secret bumper work and a few other little touches.
    Why - paint looks in great shape...

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  • e30bimmerdude
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    Nice.....very nice...KW makes goooodd springs, just installed their 60/60 springs/ shock combo!!! gorgeous car..and i look forward to the changes, looks good as is though!!!!

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  • mentaleeill
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    very nice. love the wheels. an for some reason i really love the bronzit on your car.

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  • Teaguer
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    Nice .

    Can't wait to see the super secret color change .

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