I am really in the market for rims however I cannot afford anything that is perfect for our cars such as Volks. Everyone says to leave Rotas alone because they do not offer staggered setups, and that will create more oversteer. But what if I ran a front anti-roll bar also? The complete setup would be Rota Attacks in 17x7.5 format with 45mm offset, Eibach Prokit, and a Saner front anti-roll bar. What do you think?
gmoore

 

I have a set of 17" 2004 Rims... 1 is slightly curbed, the other has a bent lip and knicks out of 2 spokes...

repairable... wheel's aren't bent cause they still hold air.... offer?

 

No thanks.

Anyone know if this will work?
gmoore

 

garrett, you should consider the OEM 17's...

as long as the price is reasonable.

what were you asking for the wheels...and do you have pics?

 

the 45mm offsets and same size wheels all around would be my concern.

eibach pro kit, eh... watch out w/just springs. I'd save your pennies and wait until you can get a set of coilovers (JIC's or a simple Ground Control kit). they would be well worth the money, rather than just dropping the car, which can provide you with an extreme rear camber that doesn't go positive too much. (i.e. max positive camber would be ~-2.9 as I've seen with some spring sets)

 

I cant afford nor would I pay for coilovers. I would get an alignment after I lowered it.

My main question is will running the Saner anti-roll bar counteract the oversteer that the Rotas will create?
gmoore

 

Why not just keep your OEM wheels? Dont bother buying the rotas. Not worth it. The +45 17 will work with the front but you would have to run a staggered rear wheel. The +45 rear would be really pushing it depending on your width. I am running +42 17x7 and +47 17x8 Works right now. I am switching however to a +63 17x8.5 rear and +43 17x7.5 front. I need the lower front offset due to my big brake kit. I would go at the lowest +47 for the rear. Just save your money or stick with your OEM wheels. There is nothing wrong with them.

 

I like the different look of the Rotas, and the previous owner curbed the two right wheels pretty bad.

Can anyone answer my question about the anti-roll bar without bitching me out about the Rotas?
gmoore

 

Read this:
http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/...68551

And this:
http://forums.s2ki.com/forums/...68849

 

Thanks for the links, Ive decided against them.

Plans as of now-

An AEM CAI (Permitting I can get over the fears of hydrolocking), an Eibach Prokit, VooDoo Shift ****, and Ricks leather shift boot. (Gotta have alittle luxury )

AEM or Comptech really are my only options, I just cant come to pay 100 more for (most likely) less power.

I have saved alot not getting the Rotas so I have alot left but dont know what to use it for. Any ideas?

 

I'd personally lean toward the comptech CAI vs. the AEM if you ANY fears of hydrolocking. The filter on the comptech sits near the top of the engine bay, so you'd have to basically submerge the engine to hit the filter.

 

maybe some shocks? or better suspension? x brace, other misc exterior mods?