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What to do first? rims or drop it.

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Old 06-10-2011, 02:52 PM
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What to do first? rims or drop it.

Im not sure what I should do first. I was thinking about buying some Rims but then I was thinking I should lower it first. What do you guys think? Thanks for your time on such a stupid question.
 
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Old 06-10-2011, 03:09 PM
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lower it first.
 
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Old 06-10-2011, 04:38 PM
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Lower it first.
 
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Old 06-10-2011, 06:01 PM
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I'm curious about the reasoning to lower it first. I am also curious about the reasoning for your wanting rims and a drop. Function? Looks?

Is lowering (assuming springs only) more functional value/$ spent than a new set of wheels/tires? Is it better to lower the car first to determine clearance for new wheels/tires?
 
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Old 06-10-2011, 06:18 PM
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Drop it first, stockies look good on the car, but look better when it's lowered.
 
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Old 06-10-2011, 06:23 PM
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Wheels and tires, no doubt, unless you only care about looks, or don't have the money for them. Improves cornering, braking, acceleration and road-handling of the suspension.
 
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Old 06-10-2011, 07:19 PM
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Lower it before getting rims. Stiffer suspension is much more fun to drive and looks better too.
 
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Old 06-11-2011, 02:21 AM
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thank you all. I wasnt sure what to do. I like the look and plus the benefits of a lower car. Ill have to do some searching on what ones to get.
 
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Old 06-11-2011, 02:22 AM
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Originally Posted by hatchpat
Drop it first, stockies look good on the car, but look better when it's lowered.
What do u have on your fit? Are those 17s?
 
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Old 06-11-2011, 09:40 AM
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Lower it!

I just bought a set of used Teins and plan on adding some red lugs and center cap stickers to spruce up the stockies! Oh yeah, 5mm spacers for the rear too!
 
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Slamm that ish!!!! Coilovers FTW
 
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Old 06-11-2011, 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by jdmjunkie561
Slamm that ish!!!! Coilovers FTW
+1 slam the car fist and then rims!
 
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Old 06-11-2011, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by jdmjunkie561
Slamm that ish!!!! Coilovers FTW
what coil overs do you recommend?
 
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