i got a 2000 si, and before i was thinking, i got a set of skunk2 drop springs (2.5 front 2.25 rear) and with a set of 18 x 7.5 what kind of **** will i have to do to get them to tuck without rub. anybody know of a good chamber kit thats reasonably priced

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Frickr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i got a 2000 si, and before i was thinking, i got a set of skunk2 drop springs (2.5 front 2.25 rear) and with a set of 18 x 7.5 what kind of **** will i have to do to get them to tuck without rub. anybody know of a good chamber kit thats reasonably priced</TD></TR></TABLE>

if you want them to tuck, slam it to the ground. camber kits aren't going to help you with this dor the fact they correct this kind of problem. as for the rims not rubbing, it's going to rub becuase they would be to wide, and high. you might get away with rolling the fenders, which would help a bit with rubbing, but that's it.

 

i was thinking a wide body kit, but i hate how they are boxy at the rear and for the gastank cutout. i should sell those springs, and get a set of adjustable coilovers, roll the fenders, maybe sell my rims. i paid 400 for quantum teks, so not to bad.

 

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coilovers will give you the drop you are looking for, but with a drop that low, ride quality is poor.

 

im just looking for a nice looking drop, i live in snow country, so i cant have it slammed to the ground and expect to get around. i jsut want the rims to sit nice in the wells nicely.

 

sell the 18's and buy some 16-17's that would be your best bet... 18's on a honda just looks goofy and your going to have all sorts of problems... your camber is gonna eat tires like crazy... your going to rub if you turn your steering wheel too much. basically your going to be buying tires every 2-3 months depending how much you drive.... so basically you should get 16's or under theyll still look good and you can slam your car and get the results you want. No rub no problems.

 

i got 215/35r18s so the rolling diamiter from my 195/55r15's stock is only a quarter inch. the rims look good on the car, but i agree smaller rims looking now. i was thinking a set of konig quiz or heliums. damn i wish i had money... payments insurence, and tickets add up.. not to mention i havent had a license for 2 months for a 104 in a 65... i slowed down thats the sad part

 

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yeah the rolling diameter. but what about the width when you make turns. the tires will rub on the inside, against the frame of the car. the rim/tire is too wide.

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WOW! the sad part? i wouldn't worry about the car if i was you, i would worry about not trying to kill myself the next time i get behind the wheel.

 

hey, i was curious how fast the car went... still dont know though, the 145 mph speedo was pegged out. and still had 500 rpm left.

 

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You find like 10 miles of straight road or what?

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bazza &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">sell the 18's and buy some 16-17's that would be your best bet... 18's on a honda just looks goofy and your going to have all sorts of problems... your camber is gonna eat tires like crazy... your going to rub if you turn your steering wheel too much. basically your going to be buying tires every 2-3 months depending how much you drive.... so basically you should get 16's or under theyll still look good and you can slam your car and get the results you want. No rub no problems.

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Size of the tire won't change tire wear issues from lowering. The tire wear comes from the steering knuckle moving outward, with the tie rods remaning the same length. If you get a alingment after lowering to set your toe right again, you'll be fine.

 

well it was only about a mile and a half from where i got on it from 65 till i got pulled over.

anyone know if the konig heliums are strong or not? my next buy is a turbo, after i get the car lookin good. so i also want something that will hold up to the tq. i want something light, any ideas?

 

Make sure you get tires rated for your type of speed... I don't wanna see someone die from being dumb and cheap at the same time.

 

z rated dont worry, 149+ mph i may be dumb, but i am not that dumb, i have had my scare in that stuff before... drunk friends doing 100 down gravel roads side by side...

 

I hope I don't get sent to N. Dakota anytime soon for work. Good luck with the wheels, and keep the em1 clean.

 

yeah this place sucks.... theres noone around, no excitement, so gotta make it for yourself...