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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 02:01 AM
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Yeah, the first pics are Swifts. Eibachs will lower the rear another .4 to .5 of an inch, the front will basically remain the same, which I'm happy with. Ill post pics of the mutekis in a little bit
 
Old Sep 12, 2013 | 09:42 AM
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Old Sep 12, 2013 | 09:53 AM
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they look really nice!
 
Old Sep 12, 2013 | 09:59 AM
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yeah, im very pleased with them, plus I got them with a 15% discount from nlmotoring last week when they had them on special, so that was the icing on the cake
 
Old Sep 12, 2013 | 12:07 PM
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wrong. this is how you roll fenders


Can't believe I missed that. Rustegra no pamper
 
Old Sep 12, 2013 | 12:29 PM
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liverpool - looks great.

you can mount that mic on the a-pillar corner at the top where it meets the windsheild for a cleaner look.
you wont have to remove the a-pillar cover itself, just peel back the rubber seal and gently push the cord
behind the a-pillar cover with a squeegee or something.
 
Old Sep 12, 2013 | 12:44 PM
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liverpool - looks great.

you can mount that mic on the a-pillar corner at the top where it meets the windsheild for a cleaner look.
you wont have to remove the a-pillar cover itself, just peel back the rubber seal and gently push the cord
behind the a-pillar cover with a squeegee or something.
Honestly, I put the mic there for the fact that I get the clearest signal when I talk through Bluetooth. It does look a little awkward, but I'm willing to live with it like that
 
Old Sep 16, 2013 | 06:23 AM
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a young local guy taught me a trick to use a wooden bat and heat gun to do the roll.

heat it up real good, then tap away gently.
do this method and it'll F*** up your fenders. it'll be so uneven you'll be pissed off you even bothered not to mention you'll get wrinkles. I did this on my 240 and i HATED it. was one of the biggest reasons why i sold the car.
 
Old Sep 17, 2013 | 12:49 PM
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Can anyone confirm if the OEM wheels (2012 Fit Sport) have the "indentations" to allow for bolt on spacers such as these? I'm at work now so I can't remove the wheel to find out. :P
 
Old Sep 17, 2013 | 06:59 PM
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Can anyone confirm if the OEM wheels (2012 Fit Sport) have the "indentations" to allow for bolt on spacers such as these? I'm at work now so I can't remove the wheel to find out. :P
Prior to having these Enkei wheels, I used to run a 20mm spacer in the rear with my OEM wheels, so you should not have a problem.
 
Old Sep 17, 2013 | 11:07 PM
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Prior to having these Enkei wheels, I used to run a 20mm spacer in the rear with my OEM wheels, so you should not have a problem.
Thank you sir. Did you run the type that bolt on? In that case, I'm assuming the OEM wheels do have the indentations. Or did you use you use factory studs/extended studs?
 
Old Sep 18, 2013 | 06:29 AM
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Thank you sir. Did you run the type that bolt on? In that case, I'm assuming the OEM wheels do have the indentations. Or did you use you use factory studs/extended studs?
The same exact as seen in these pictures, just 20 mm instead of 15mm.

Don't quote me on this, but i think the only reason you have to worry about those indentations behind the wheel is for aftermarket wheels only. This is because most aftermarket wheels have lower offsets than OEM so you have to make sure the OEM studs will fit into those indentations. Not sure if that makes sense or not, lol, like I said don't quote me on this. But I know for a fact the 20mm spacer in the rear bolted on no problem whatsoever.
 

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Old Sep 18, 2013 | 12:49 PM
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20mm might be enough to clear the stock studs, but I think they're 24mm, so i'm not positive on that. There may be a small indentation or something that allowed that 4mm to clear. 30mm would clear the studs no problem. Photographic evidence would be best.

Offset doesn't matter because the wheel back still needs to sit flush with the hub regardless of any part of the wheel design, but maybe i'm misreading your explanation/thoughts?
 
Old Sep 30, 2013 | 01:15 PM
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I installed springs this weekend and while doing so, confirmed large indentations in the rear of the OEM wheels in between the lug holes. So I should be able to get the spacers in without issue.

Would you recommend a 20mm spacer with OEM 16" wheels?
 
Old Sep 30, 2013 | 11:14 PM
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I ran the 20mm with the OEM wheels in the rear without any issue. I am not sure how wide you can go in the front, considering you are lowered, without rubbing. I was lowered with swift springs before and had no problems with a 20mm, but like I stated earlier it was only in the rear.
 
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