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five-0 10-21-2012 06:22 PM

how much of a drop?
 
i have searched and cant seem to find a answer to my question, so hopefully someone can chime in and help.. soon i will be ordering the miro type 111, 18x8.5+35 (front) wrapped in 225/40/18, the rear will be 18x9.5+40 wrapped in 255/35/18, i know i will need minor negative camber.. but my question is what would be a good drop on the 18"s? i do NOT want to tuck, maybe close the fender gap to 2-3 fingers. and any recommendations on which springs to use would be appreciated? thanks for any and all advice...

FT-86 SpeedFactory 10-21-2012 07:37 PM

Eibach Pro-Kit will be a nice fit for that IMO. :)

five-0 10-21-2012 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FT-86 SpeedFactory (Post 511563)
Eibach Pro-Kit will be a nice fit for that IMO. :)

thanks, i had a deal on some coilovers fall through and i decided to go with springs for now. are these in stock?

five-0 10-21-2012 08:03 PM

so a 1 inch drop would not be too much? i want the car to sit level and i want to close the gap alittle. but i do not want to tuck the wheel or have it to close to the fender that it rubs on bumps....new orleans has some nasty streets ., lots of holes and bumps..lol

Racecomp Engineering 10-21-2012 09:59 PM

This is the car on our RCE yellow springs. About a 20mm drop, and they include shortened bump stops. Function first! And they happen to look good.

https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos...64263455_n.jpg
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...4&d=1332859927

FT-86 SpeedFactory 10-21-2012 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by five-0 (Post 511616)
so a 1 inch drop would not be too much? i want the car to sit level and i want to close the gap alittle. but i do not want to tuck the wheel or have it to close to the fender that it rubs on bumps....new orleans has some nasty streets ., lots of holes and bumps..lol

A 1inch will be fine. The Eibach or the RCE springs are both great options.

Tylub 10-22-2012 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering (Post 511778)
This is the car on our RCE yellow springs. About a 20mm drop, and they include shortened bump stops. Function first! And they happen to look good.

https://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos...64263455_n.jpg
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...4&d=1332859927

What size wheels are the BBS? looks great!
how does it ride?

Racecomp Engineering 10-22-2012 12:43 PM

The BBS wheels are 18x8 +38 offset. Perfect fit.

Rides great! It's kind of like a "sport package" BRZ. :)

- Andrew

Turn in Concepts 10-22-2012 12:54 PM

RCE springs without a doubt. We have been running them from day one on ours with 18x9.5 30 offset wheels with 255 Hankook RS3's with only some minor rubbing in the rear.

Tony

five-0 10-23-2012 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FT-86 SpeedFactory (Post 511563)
Eibach Pro-Kit will be a nice fit for that IMO. :)

do you have these in stock?

five-0 10-23-2012 05:12 PM

purchase made....thanks for all the help and advice.

ScionFR-S 10-23-2012 10:54 PM

so your saying that these wheels and tires wont fit the frs on stock height?

ScionFR-S 12-12-2012 10:58 PM

bump

FRSGT86 12-16-2012 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScionFR-S (Post 516437)
so your saying that these wheels and tires wont fit the frs on stock height?

I'm interested in this answer too!


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