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Wolfking · 08-24-2012, 03:29 PM

I've had my eyes on those wheels for some time, but I'm faced with the dilema of purchasing grey wheels that could over "mono chrom" an Asphalt car. If a can't get hyper black, then I'll go bronze or perhaps boring silver for a bit of contrast.

BRZranger · 08-24-2012, 03:33 PM

Hyper black would be pretty awesome, I contemplated black powdercoating the wheels.

Bronze looks real good IMO, I just wanted something more low key and matte gun metal fits the bill.

07stealth350z · 08-24-2012, 05:21 PM

What is the highest setting you can set on those KW V3's? Your drop looks fantastic, it's just that I don't know if I could daily drive the car when it sits that low. Also, how hard was it to tint the rear window? Did you have the 3rd brake light removed to do it?

BRZranger · 08-24-2012, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 07stealth350z

What is the highest setting you can set on those KW V3's? Your drop looks fantastic, it's just that I don't know if I could daily drive the car when it sits that low. Also, how hard was it to tint the rear window? Did you have the 3rd brake light removed to do it?

The ride is very low, I'm basically 2 inches lower than stock. If I had to get in and out constantly, it would be too much.

My tint guy didn't seem to have any issue installing the tint with the brake light (wasn't removed it broken either, as far as I know).

Keith@AIRAID · 08-30-2012, 04:37 PM

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Transition pic w/ new 18x8e45 TSW Nurburgrings in gunmetal and Hankook Evo v12s.

The wheels are +45 offset right? Are you happy with where they sit in the fender?

BRZranger · 08-30-2012, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith@AIRAID

The wheels are +45 offset right? Are you happy with where they sit in the fender?

Yes, they are +45, the rear could stand to add another 10mm, but not really noticeable unless you are up close and checking for flushness. Rear tires are about 1/2" from being flush to the fenders.

Overall, I'm happy with the outcome!

Keith@AIRAID · 08-30-2012, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by brzranger

Yes, they are +45, the rear could stand to add another 10mm, but not really noticeable unless you are up close and checking for flushness. Rear tires are about 1/2" from being flush to the fenders.

Overall, I'm happy with the outcome!

Do you know how much negative camber you have?

Luke.Cariveau · 08-30-2012, 07:30 PM

Look's so mean! Cant want to throw coils on mine...

BRZranger · 08-30-2012, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith@AIRAID

Do you know how much negative camber you have?

Hmmm... not sure off the top of my head, i'll have to measure, let me get back to you on this.

BRZranger · 08-30-2012, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Luke.Cariveau

Look's so mean! Cant want to throw coils on mine...

Thanks, I've been following your journal and your ride looks a real nice w/ those wheels. I love having the KW coilovers, definitely a different feel from stock.

I think I might be riding much lower than I would prefer right now. I'm considering raising it 0.5" to maintain the stock suspension geometry. Right now it's running a lot more negative camber than I want / need on the rears.

If suspension geometry wasn't an issue, I love the ride height. Right now, my BRZ sits at about 1.75" and I want to be at about 1"-1.25".

Turbowned · 08-30-2012, 09:01 PM

Om Nom Nom... looks so good! Any chance the Subaru center caps fit on the TSW's? That'd rock if they did!

BRZranger · 08-30-2012, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Turbowned

Om Nom Nom... looks so good! Any chance the Subaru center caps fit on the TSW's? That'd rock if they did!

Thanks! Still waiting for emblems to come in the mail... I will post pictures

BRZranger · 08-31-2012, 01:40 AM

Added few more pics to the first page.

Also, changed the ride height lowered from 1.75" to about 1.5" drop (barely noticeable). Reason is that I didn't need the car that low, I didn't want too much negative camber and didn't want my suspension geometry drastically changed.

Next thing, get wheels aligned.

BRZranger · 09-06-2012, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Keith@AIRAID

Do you know how much negative camber you have?

1.5 front, 2.5 rear, sorry it took so long, I just got an alignment.

08-24-2012, 05:21 PM	#31
07stealth350z Nissan Fan Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Sector 9 Longboard Location: So Cal Posts: 110 Thanks: 8 Thanked 24 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What is the highest setting you can set on those KW V3's? Your drop looks fantastic, it's just that I don't know if I could daily drive the car when it sits that low. Also, how hard was it to tint the rear window? Did you have the 3rd brake light removed to do it? __________________ 2007 Nissan 350Z Enthusiast (Carbon Silver) SOLD 2013 Nissan GT-R Black Edition (Jet Black) 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited (World Rally Blue) VON received/Pending Arrival

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BRZranger Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: BRZ Location: Everett, WA Posts: 736 Thanks: 996 Thanked 268 Times in 180 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Added few more pics to the first page. Also, changed the ride height lowered from 1.75" to about 1.5" drop (barely noticeable). Reason is that I didn't need the car that low, I didn't want too much negative camber and didn't want my suspension geometry drastically changed. Next thing, get wheels aligned. Last edited by BRZranger; 09-09-2012 at 06:08 AM.

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Wolfking Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Asphalt FRS Location: OVP, KS Posts: 609 Thanks: 684 Thanked 194 Times in 134 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've had my eyes on those wheels for some time, but I'm faced with the dilema of purchasing grey wheels that could over "mono chrom" an Asphalt car. If a can't get hyper black, then I'll go bronze or perhaps boring silver for a bit of contrast.

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