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wannaB! · 02-25-2009, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by rbs14kouki

stock usdm kouki sideskirt

thanks... now i need to find some!

BillWatcher · 02-25-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by revat619

this probably looks terrible. If not, that much camber makes it completely pointless anyway.

Well if it looks good or not, thats your opinion, cause to me it looks great. And 4.6 neg camber makes what pointless? I have been right at that mark for about 7 months with no problems... It dosent feel pointless to drive. Does not feel pointless to look at, whats pointless?

So pointless it feels good

***FaLKoN240*** · 02-25-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BillWatcher

Well if it looks good or not, thats your opinion, cause to me it looks great. And 4.6 neg camber makes what pointless? I have been right at that mark for about 7 months with no problems... It dosent feel pointless to drive. Does not feel pointless to look at, whats pointless?

So pointless it feels good

I have -4.5 in the rear and it fucking sucks for drifting.

I'll never do that again.

*revat619* · 02-25-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BillWatcher

Well if it looks good or not, thats your opinion, cause to me it looks great. And 4.6 neg camber makes what pointless? I have been right at that mark for about 7 months with no problems... It dosent feel pointless to drive. Does not feel pointless to look at, whats pointless?

So pointless it feels good

Your original post said your buddy ran 18x10 - 32 on STOCK fenders. The car in that pic is obviously running wide fenders. What are you talking about?

My point was its pointless to run that much camber only to get a wide body sized wheel to fit stock fenders. The amount of modification and camber required is pointless. Just a run a wide fender and be done with it....which apparently you did, assuming that picture is of your car. If so, what size are your wheels and wide fenders?

SoCal-s130 · 02-25-2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by FaLKoN240

I have -4.5 in the rear and it fucking sucks for drifting.

I'll never do that again.

Why does it suck? I have -4.5 and I enjoy it. Don't enjoy the tire wear. Although I AM stock KA so it works for me. I believe your ka-t? Thats probably why.

Z33dori · 02-25-2009, 03:03 PM

trq + lots of camber = not so fun

SoSideways · 02-25-2009, 05:04 PM

Depending on caster up front, running lots of camber could potentially give you a flat contact patch on your leading wheel at full lock, thus a bit more traction...

***dorkidori_s13*** · 02-25-2009, 05:35 PM

*hint hint* tire wear comes from improper toe...not camber

***FaLKoN240*** · 02-25-2009, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dorkidori_s13

*hint hint* tire wear comes from improper toe...not camber

I have some REALLY uneven wear due to my camber.

***dorkidori_s13*** · 02-25-2009, 05:38 PM

ive been over on the subaru forums diggin thru pics for the new wrx shirt im putting out this summer...the LACK of wheel fitment the subbie guys have really makes me sad

everything is sunken battleship on those cars

***FaLKoN240*** · 02-25-2009, 05:41 PM

Hellaflush.com?

There are some cool subies on there...

Otherwise time to start photoshoppin.

SoSideways · 02-25-2009, 05:51 PM

Yes this is in the air, but my experience so far is that, once the car is down on the ground and settled from driving around the block, the wheels sit the same as how they look now, just closer to the fenders, obviously.

Got some 8mm to replace the 10mm spacers, so I'm down to 17x9.5 -5. Tires on there right now are 215/40/17 FK452s with the outside shoulders completely done for, since they were on the insides before, and I have really bad toe issues, which killed only the insides, and now I had them mounted so the bald spots are on the outsides. Hope to get a little life out of these.

BillWatcher · 02-25-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by revat619

Your original post said your buddy ran 18x10 - 32 on STOCK fenders. The car in that pic is obviously running wide fenders. What are you talking about?

My point was its pointless to run that much camber only to get a wide body sized wheel to fit stock fenders. The amount of modification and camber required is pointless. Just a run a wide fender and be done with it....which apparently you did, assuming that picture is of your car. If so, what size are your wheels and wide fenders?

That picture has nothing to do with my buddy's car, that is mine with the 18x10 -32 and that is at -4.68 camber. I dont see how it is pointless to try and run a "wide body sized wheel" on a stock fender car... Just means you have to do a little more work to make it fit. I have the same camber that he did and I have overs, only difference is I screwed my shit on and he put a couple hours in rolling and pulling. 50mm rear 20mm front is what my overs are.

Z33dori · 02-25-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SoSideways

Depending on caster up front, running lots of camber could potentially give you a flat contact patch on your leading wheel at full lock, thus a bit more traction...

i was talking rear camber

txrxs · 02-26-2009, 08:45 AM

215/40/17 RT615's on a 17x9 0 offset hotwheel with 20mm slip on. Effective -20.

Don't mind the enkies, this picture is just to show front fitment.

Rear wheels will be effective 18x9 -26 once I can get my fender action taken care of this weekend.

upSLIDEdown · 02-26-2009, 09:56 AM

18x9 +5 225/35/18 Falken 451 -4ish* camber
18x10 +13 225/40/18 Feddy SS595 -4ish* camber

Z33dori · 02-26-2009, 11:06 AM

anyone else running a 225/45/17 on 17x9.5 +18/15 up front on S13 stock fenders...

think thats what imma shoot for instead of 235/40 ...

Ninjabread · 02-26-2009, 11:09 AM

Why run such a retarded size when 235 40 works?

Z33dori · 02-26-2009, 11:11 AM

have any pics of 235/40 up front... i'm willing to run it. i'm just trying to get something that fits...

so far the best pics i found of RPF1 inthe same size the guy had 225/45/17 and it sat pretty nice...

*revat619* · 02-26-2009, 11:28 AM

FYI, 225/45/17 is taller than a 235/40/17. I'd run 235/40 if i were you.

Z33dori · 02-26-2009, 12:03 PM

i know it's taller

but going for width clearance

Ninjabread · 02-26-2009, 12:05 PM

Why not just run a 215 45 in that case... 225 is a goofy size for 17's.

Z33dori · 02-26-2009, 12:08 PM

idk why can't more companeies just make 225/40/17 to make my life easier

or maybe i should just find a set of 17x9 and trade ...

SoSideways · 02-26-2009, 12:13 PM

There are companies out there that make their 215/40 or 215/45 sizes wider, or their 235/40s skinnier, to try and make up for the gap of basically not having a 225/40.

Look closer at the tire's section width and tread width data from potential tires that you want to buy, and you'll see that you might not be losing out by going with a 215, or that you aren't gonna be as "bulged" as you'd think with a 235.

Z33dori · 02-26-2009, 12:23 PM

i was looking all around for skinny 225/45/17

but i guess i'll look around for a skinny 234/40/17.

but the only pic i found so far of 9.5 w/ a 235/40 had some nasty ass beat fenders on it

... tobad i don't have some 50mm fenders... just got offered 4 275/40/17 BFG Comp T/A ... for 100 bucks... pretty much new

upSLIDEdown · 02-26-2009, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Z33dori

but i guess i'll look around for a skinny 234/40/17.

That's gonna be hard to find...

Z33dori · 02-26-2009, 12:39 PM

lol sorry i meant 235 of course

thrOwsumDs · 02-26-2009, 02:05 PM

hey did you want to let the wheels go i wouls like to buy them if your willing to let them go and if so how much would you like for them if your willing tho let them go

JDMG · 02-26-2009, 03:16 PM

I've got a good deal on a set of rims and im not the greatest with wheel fitment. Can i get a pic of a 16x8 +4? stock body, whatever. Thanks

sb253 · 02-26-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by thrOwsumDs

hey did you want to let the wheels go i wouls like to buy them if your willing to let them go and if so how much would you like for them if your willing tho let them go

wat

02-25-2009, 03:03 PM	#3396
Z33dori Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Riverview, FL Age: 35 Posts: 5,557 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	trq + lots of camber = not so fun __________________

02-25-2009, 05:04 PM	#3397
SoSideways Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: 你老母 Posts: 4,371 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Depending on caster up front, running lots of camber could potentially give you a flat contact patch on your leading wheel at full lock, thus a bit more traction... __________________ SoSideway's iTrader Rating!! *SoSideways' Review Thread!!* http://sosideways.wordpress.com/

02-25-2009, 05:35 PM	#3398
*dorkidori_s13* ITS LISA'S FAULT!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Las Vegas Age: 42 Posts: 7,492 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	hint hint tire wear comes from improper toe...not camber __________________ Check out my IG for what I'm up to! DORKIDORI INSTAGRAM!!!

02-25-2009, 05:38 PM	#3400
*dorkidori_s13* ITS LISA'S FAULT!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Las Vegas Age: 42 Posts: 7,492 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	ive been over on the subaru forums diggin thru pics for the new wrx shirt im putting out this summer...the LACK of wheel fitment the subbie guys have really makes me sad everything is sunken battleship on those cars __________________ Check out my IG for what I'm up to! DORKIDORI INSTAGRAM!!!

02-25-2009, 05:41 PM	#3401
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Temecula Posts: 16,885 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	Hellaflush.com? There are some cool subies on there... Otherwise time to start photoshoppin. __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

02-25-2009, 05:51 PM	#3402
SoSideways Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: 你老母 Posts: 4,371 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Yes this is in the air, but my experience so far is that, once the car is down on the ground and settled from driving around the block, the wheels sit the same as how they look now, just closer to the fenders, obviously. Got some 8mm to replace the 10mm spacers, so I'm down to 17x9.5 -5. Tires on there right now are 215/40/17 FK452s with the outside shoulders completely done for, since they were on the insides before, and I have really bad toe issues, which killed only the insides, and now I had them mounted so the bald spots are on the outsides. Hope to get a little life out of these. __________________ SoSideway's iTrader Rating!! *SoSideways' Review Thread!!* http://sosideways.wordpress.com/

02-26-2009, 08:45 AM	#3405
txrxs Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Indy Posts: 549 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	215/40/17 RT615's on a 17x9 0 offset hotwheel with 20mm slip on. Effective -20. Don't mind the enkies, this picture is just to show front fitment. Rear wheels will be effective 18x9 -26 once I can get my fender action taken care of this weekend. __________________ DRIFTINDY

02-26-2009, 09:56 AM	#3406
upSLIDEdown Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: VA.. And for those that keep PMing me asking what kit I have, it's Origin Stream. Posts: 1,730 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	18x9 +5 225/35/18 Falken 451 -4ish* camber 18x10 +13 225/40/18 Feddy SS595 -4ish* camber __________________

02-26-2009, 11:06 AM	#3407
Z33dori Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Riverview, FL Age: 35 Posts: 5,557 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	anyone else running a 225/45/17 on 17x9.5 +18/15 up front on S13 stock fenders... think thats what imma shoot for instead of 235/40 ... __________________

02-26-2009, 11:09 AM	#3408
Ninjabread Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Age: 35 Posts: 3,492 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: Ninjabread Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Why run such a retarded size when 235 40 works? __________________ 613DriftWerks.ca

02-26-2009, 11:11 AM	#3409
Z33dori Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Riverview, FL Age: 35 Posts: 5,557 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	have any pics of 235/40 up front... i'm willing to run it. i'm just trying to get something that fits... so far the best pics i found of RPF1 inthe same size the guy had 225/45/17 and it sat pretty nice... __________________

02-26-2009, 11:28 AM	#3410
revat619 Retired General Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,672 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	FYI, 225/45/17 is taller than a 235/40/17. I'd run 235/40 if i were you. __________________ www.Jspec.com www.SpeedAlliance.com www.PoweredByMax.net Instagram: @rjsladerade

02-26-2009, 12:03 PM	#3411
Z33dori Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Riverview, FL Age: 35 Posts: 5,557 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	i know it's taller but going for width clearance __________________

02-26-2009, 12:05 PM	#3412
Ninjabread Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Age: 35 Posts: 3,492 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: Ninjabread Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Why not just run a 215 45 in that case... 225 is a goofy size for 17's. __________________ 613DriftWerks.ca

02-26-2009, 12:08 PM	#3413
Z33dori Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Riverview, FL Age: 35 Posts: 5,557 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	idk why can't more companeies just make 225/40/17 to make my life easier or maybe i should just find a set of 17x9 and trade ... __________________

02-26-2009, 12:13 PM	#3414
SoSideways Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: 你老母 Posts: 4,371 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	There are companies out there that make their 215/40 or 215/45 sizes wider, or their 235/40s skinnier, to try and make up for the gap of basically not having a 225/40. Look closer at the tire's section width and tread width data from potential tires that you want to buy, and you'll see that you might not be losing out by going with a 215, or that you aren't gonna be as "bulged" as you'd think with a 235. __________________ SoSideway's iTrader Rating!! *SoSideways' Review Thread!!* http://sosideways.wordpress.com/

02-26-2009, 12:23 PM	#3415
Z33dori Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Riverview, FL Age: 35 Posts: 5,557 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	i was looking all around for skinny 225/45/17 but i guess i'll look around for a skinny 234/40/17. but the only pic i found so far of 9.5 w/ a 235/40 had some nasty ass beat fenders on it ... tobad i don't have some 50mm fenders... just got offered 4 275/40/17 BFG Comp T/A ... for 100 bucks... pretty much new __________________

02-26-2009, 12:39 PM	#3417
Z33dori Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Riverview, FL Age: 35 Posts: 5,557 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	lol sorry i meant 235 of course __________________

02-26-2009, 02:05 PM	#3418
thrOwsumDs Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Frisco the city Of the Rat pack! Posts: 78 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	hey did you want to let the wheels go i wouls like to buy them if your willing to let them go and if so how much would you like for them if your willing tho let them go

02-26-2009, 03:16 PM	#3419
JDMG Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto Age: 37 Posts: 2 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've got a good deal on a set of rims and im not the greatest with wheel fitment. Can i get a pic of a 16x8 +4? stock body, whatever. Thanks