I took some time this weekend to install my Eibach springs. The drop should be about 1" all the way around. These wheels are 18x7.5 and 18x8.5 with 225/40 in the front and 245/40 in back. -1.5 F and -2.5 R for camber. I will get it re-aligned in a week after the springs settle a bit. So far so good. I like the drop and am looking forward to put them to the test after an alignment. I relocated the bumper screw about an inch back from where it is in the picture and dremeled along the inner bumper to clear space.










Modified by mingus at 7:13 PM 7/22/2008


Modified by mingus at 1:48 PM 7/23/2008

 

the wheels are too big for the car, or is the car too small for the wheels?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bigmacnfries &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the wheels are too big for the car, or is the car too small for the wheels? </TD></TR></TABLE>

if anything, the offset is not for the car.

good job on the install

 

What are those offsets?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bigmacnfries &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the wheels are too big for the car, or is the car too small for the wheels? </TD></TR></TABLE> True. Some of the best wheels I've seen here are 17's. Performance-wise, 17's are better.

 

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if anything, the offset is not for the car.

good job on the install</TD></TR></TABLE>

Care to enlighten me on the offset? I bought the wheels used for dirt and I wasn't too concerned at the time. Thanks.

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+38F +35R Enkei PK6
7.5" 8.5"

 

 

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Care to enlighten me on the offset? </TD></TR></TABLE>

wheels aren't supposed to stick out beyond the fender like they do on your car. the look is popular among nfl players that put 22s on their S500s but it has a negative impact on performance

 

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wheels aren't supposed to stick out beyond the fender like they do on your car. the look is popular among nfl players that put 22s on their S500s but it has a negative impact on performance</TD></TR></TABLE>

I see. So you are saying performance if affected. I hadn't noticed.

s500 on 22's....I'd rock it.



Modified by mingus at 12:45 PM 7/24/2008

 

NICE, I just got those springs for my car. I'm happy I found some outcome, keep me post it....

Fernando @ CFT

 

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youre rear wheels should be a 245/35

edit: i meant tires


Modified by S2KILLA at 9:26 AM 7/24/2008

 

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I run a 35 series in the rear on my 18's as well.

 

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I run a 35 series in the rear on my 18's as well. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I checked for the 35 series Azenis but they start at 265 width.
so I picked the 245/40-18 over the 265/35-18. Great tire by the way.

 

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I checked for the 35 series Azenis but they start at 265 width.
so I picked the 245/40-18 over the 265/35-18. Great tire by the way.</TD></TR></TABLE>

then theyd really rub... and look awful at the same time...

i would have went with a different tire on those rims... azenis are the **** though

 

How do you like how the springs ride?

 

i'm not sure of the laws there, and it's also hard to tell on the pics, but here it's illegal for your tire to be wider than your fender (stick out), even by the smallest amount.

 

sell wheels and buy stock AP2 wheels

 

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Springs ride great, I am happy with the outcome. I'm getting an alignment tonight.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bigmacnfries &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i'm not sure of the laws there, and it's also hard to tell on the pics, but here it's illegal for your tire to be wider than your fender (stick out), even by the smallest amount. </TD></TR></TABLE>
The tire goes inside the fender when compressed. There is law for trucks without mudflaps if that's what you're talking about.

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I'd do anything to please you!!!!!

 

gotcha - it was pretty hard to tell from the pics, but it looked like the tyre was sat outside of the body by a few mm.
They are some big-*** wheels for a lil old S though!!

 

I got my alignment done last night. Apparently, a 1" drop does all kinds of crap to your alignment so this seems to be a crucial step.

My buddies, who are both techs started arguing about whether I should be in the car during the alignment. One argued that the machine was made to balance without a driver, the other says that me sitting in the seat would create a personalized tune. What do you guys think?




Modified by mingus at 1:30 PM 7/26/2008

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mingus &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I got my alignment done last night. Apparently, a 1" drop does all kinds of crap to your alignment so this seems to be a crucial step.

My buddies, who are both techs started arguing about whether I should be in the car during the alignment. One argued that the machine was made to balance without a driver, the other says that me sitting in the seat would create a personalized tune. What do you guys think?


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wtf are you doing in the car during an alignment for a spring job? you cant dial in corner weight without a coilover so it's pointless.

 

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I run a 35 series in the rear on my 18's as well. </TD></TR></TABLE>

same

255/35 for me...

 

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wtf are you doing in the car during an alignment for a spring job? you cant dial in corner weight without a coilover so it's pointless.

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thats what i tried telling some other guy on s2ki... hes like he sat in the car while he had it aligned... everyone started leg humping him and the place that did it, and i simply said, well thats not what honda does from the factory, and further, what happens if u have a passenger, ur specs would be all off anyways... they all just shut up and said nothing...

 

I don't know which way is right. It seems like you guys agree it's useless. I rarely have a passenger, nor do I push limits when I have one. So I'm not too concerned with how it'll handle in that situation. I have noticed that my suspension is noticeably more compressed when I sit in the seat. It seemed like more compression created more camber. I may be wrong. Anyhow, no adverse effects detected.
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wtf are you doing in the car during an alignment for a spring job? you cant dial in corner weight without a coilover so it's pointless.

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I wuz cruzing for hos. found two. they humpin each othas leg.