Lower or 18"?? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

anishb · 02-20-2015, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Agent 86

I did both about 1 month ago. I went with RCE Yellows (installed myself), and Enkei Raijin 18" wheels.

I am very pleased with the results.

Can you post some pics? I would love to see what it would look like with both. thanks

adamg · 02-20-2015, 10:06 AM

how many cans of black spray paint did you go through

anishb · 02-20-2015, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by adamg

how many cans of black spray paint did you go through

The roof/gas cap I got wrapped gloss black. The spoiler, side gt86 and other badges I plasti dipped.

Agent 86 · 02-20-2015, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by anishb

Can you post some pics? I would love to see what it would look like with both. thanks

I don't have any decent photos yet. Between the snow and cold temperatures (I'm in Maryland) I haven't been able to even keep her clean.

Defuser · 02-20-2015, 11:20 AM

I went with a one inch drop, looks good and not much of a difference in the ride quality.

Will be putting on 17x9 wheels once the stock rubber is near depletion

Not sure if I should get LCA's, the bit of negative camber doesn't bother me.

Agent 86 · 02-20-2015, 11:21 AM

This might help... only differences, my car is silver, 20mm lower, and my tires are 245/35 front and 265/35 rear.

See: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...5&postcount=16
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Tcoat · 02-20-2015, 11:40 AM

Little closer in colour with a drop of almost 1 1/2" but no spacers yet (when I go back to summer tires I will do spacers).

Mr.Impreza · 02-20-2015, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

IMHO ....you're car looks just fine ... I'd suggest you just leave it alone .....

humfrz

haha I'm in the same boat...I would just leave it, already looks good

NickDC88 · 02-20-2015, 12:00 PM

Lowered on Tein S-Tech with 18's.

Tcoat · 02-20-2015, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by NickDC88

Lowered on Tein S-Tech with 18's.

What size tires are those? Maybe the picture angle but it looks like there is still a lot of wheel well gap?

NickDC88 · 02-20-2015, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

What size tires are those? Maybe the picture angle but it looks like there is still a lot of wheel well gap?

225/40

Ddreder · 02-20-2015, 02:55 PM

Another option to consider might be a slightly wider 17inch wheel with beefier tires like say a 225/50R17. I am currently running this with my snow tires and it looks really mean. The wider and taller tire really fills out the space. My plan is to do some nice lowering springs and then it should be perfect

I will try and get a pic later today if I can so you can see what I mean.

anishb · 02-20-2015, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Agent 86

I don't have any decent photos yet. Between the snow and cold temperatures (I'm in Maryland) I haven't been able to even keep her clean.

Ah gotcha. no problem

continuecrushing · 02-20-2015, 04:35 PM

ha, is that even a question! Lowered on ST 1.25", with 18x9 Wheels on 245/40/18 tires

View Poll Results: What should I do?
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02-20-2015, 11:20 AM	#19
Defuser Remember Join Date: Nov 2014 Drives: 2015 Asphalt Location: Treasure Coast, FL Posts: 313 Thanks: 225 Thanked 365 Times in 154 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I went with a one inch drop, looks good and not much of a difference in the ride quality. Will be putting on 17x9 wheels once the stock rubber is near depletion Not sure if I should get LCA's, the bit of negative camber doesn't bother me. __________________ This is my 17th car. Most fun so far!

02-20-2015, 11:21 AM	#20
Agent 86 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Drives: 2017 Cayman S Location: Maryland Posts: 341 Thanks: 41 Thanked 128 Times in 73 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This might help... only differences, my car is silver, 20mm lower, and my tires are 245/35 front and 265/35 rear. See: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...5&postcount=16 . . . __________________ … and loving it! Maxwell Smart . Gone but not forgotten 2014 BRZ Limited - 2013 VW Golf R - 2010 Forester XT - 2006 Mazda 3 GT

02-20-2015, 11:40 AM	#21
Tcoat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2020 Hakone Location: London, Ont Posts: 69,841 Thanks: 61,656 Thanked 108,295 Times in 46,456 Posts Mentioned: 2499 Post(s) Tagged: 50 Thread(s)	Little closer in colour with a drop of almost 1 1/2" but no spacers yet (when I go back to summer tires I will do spacers). Attached Images __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar.

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