Honda Accord (1990 - 2002) Includes 1997 - 1999 Acura CL

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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 04:27 PM
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Well am planning on getting 19's and i want to know how low i should go and should i run skunk 2 coil overs and illuminas shocks.
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 07:09 PM
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19's... wow. You probably wont be able to drop it too much, as those wheels will pretty much fill out the fender gap.
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 07:40 PM
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Your are probably looking at an inch max for a drop because of rubbing issues. What size tire your runnin?

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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 08:15 PM
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well am going to be running a 35 series tire and should i go with coil overs or shocks.
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 09:21 PM
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get coilovers and change ur shocks at the same time. save yourself the time and hassle. and with coilovers you can lower to whatever drop you please
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 11:28 PM
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well i went 5 with the suspension and a 2.5" body drop, i wouldnt suggest you doing that though
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 08:00 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bagged93accord &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well i went 5 with the suspension and a 2.5" body drop, i wouldnt suggest you doing that though </TD></TR></TABLE>

i knew youd chime in sooner or later

but anyways, just get a set of true coilovers like tein SS or anything of the like, and then you can always drop it to EXACTLY what you want. be sure to get a good brand tho, or it could cost you in the end.
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 08:56 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wicked95 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well am going to be running a 35 series tire and should i go with coil overs or shocks.</TD></TR></TABLE>

What year car do you have?
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 09:49 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wicked95 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Well am planning on getting 19's</TD></TR></TABLE>
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by wicked95 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well am going to be running a 35 series tire</TD></TR></TABLE>

it's not gonna take much to bend those 19's with 35 series tires...you know, 17's fit the wells of the accord just fine with a 45 series tire when mildly dropped...i suggest getting something a little less bling blingage, and a little more functional...your gas milleage, as well as ride comfort will be shot with such a wheel/tire combo...not to mention, you will be paranoid about hitting every single pothole you come across...
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 12:50 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Nick H &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">


it's not gonna take much to bend those 19's with 35 series tires...you know, 17's fit the wells of the accord just fine with a 45 series tire when mildly dropped...i suggest getting something a little less bling blingage, and a little more functional...your gas milleage, as well as ride comfort will be shot with such a wheel/tire combo...not to mention, you will be paranoid about hitting every single pothole you come across...</TD></TR></TABLE>

is that avatar the castrol/mugen 5th gen SiR??? &lt;== sexy

19"s are not a good idea unless its a full blown show car (aka bagged).......on 15's and a 1.9" drop, ive got a little less than 2 finger gap......so youll be lucky to drop an inch w/ 19''s.....and then itll just look like a 4x4 Jeep with dubz

oh, if they were 19" spinners, then its a whole different thing......definantly get spinners, then drop it about 4 inches
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 01:57 PM
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Listen to what Nick H and FW have to say man. For daily driving purposes you really should reconsider to a 17" wheel. You ride quality will be so much better.
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 09:17 PM
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ok my car is a 95 ex okay. lets say i go with 18 what rims u guys thinks would go nice with my car is a 2 door.
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 09:24 PM
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18s on an a accord make me excited
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 10:13 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by secksiman19 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">18s on an a accord make me excited</TD></TR></TABLE>

indeed id have to say if your car is black... then some RH c-5's... if its any other color... i bet some konig heliums would look pretty bad, also ive always liked the rota subzero split 5 star rims. i was lookin for a pair for my car, but couild never find any, oh well. i have better rims now
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 11:11 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fw190bvi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
is that avatar the castrol/mugen 5th gen SiR??? &lt;== sexy
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yes it is...
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