Steve's mildly out-of-control build
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OK! SO I spent a bunch of money this weekend buying rims and tires!
First up: Drag rims and some MT ET streets. The goodyear slicks on the rims right now are too big methinks, but we'll give 'em a shot since they were included with the rims.
26x10.5x15 MT ET Street tires- looks like a much better fit!
Now for the heartbreak. Staggered set 18x8/18x9 RPM R-505 rims. 38 offset on both, but sadly they will not clear my front brakes :cry: Guess my huge freakin brakes do have a downside
I'm not too fond of spacers, but if I can't resell them I might just get a couple so the money wasn't wasted. Rears clear just fine, though
Also picked up a roll of DEI Titanium exhaust wrap and some SS ties- once the downpipe is finished and everything's done I'll wrap everything to keep the heat down!
No pics, its just wrap and ties in boxes...
First up: Drag rims and some MT ET streets. The goodyear slicks on the rims right now are too big methinks, but we'll give 'em a shot since they were included with the rims.
26x10.5x15 MT ET Street tires- looks like a much better fit!
Now for the heartbreak. Staggered set 18x8/18x9 RPM R-505 rims. 38 offset on both, but sadly they will not clear my front brakes :cry: Guess my huge freakin brakes do have a downside
I'm not too fond of spacers, but if I can't resell them I might just get a couple so the money wasn't wasted. Rears clear just fine, though
Also picked up a roll of DEI Titanium exhaust wrap and some SS ties- once the downpipe is finished and everything's done I'll wrap everything to keep the heat down!
No pics, its just wrap and ties in boxes...
post number 1000! WHOO!
Anyways, did some spacer adding to see how far the rims would need to come out to clear, and that number is 8mm. So, a 10mm hubcentric spacer could be the ticket to making these rims work, but in all reality I think they don't match the car as well as I had hoped.
Opinions, please!
And just for kicks I tried the 27x10x15 GY eagle slick that came with the rims but they will definately need to be sold- not a chance of it clearing the fender not a chance! Clearance to the strut was ok, as seen here.
The rims were fine, however Goona slap the MT's on this Monday at work and give them a whirl!
Anyways, did some spacer adding to see how far the rims would need to come out to clear, and that number is 8mm. So, a 10mm hubcentric spacer could be the ticket to making these rims work, but in all reality I think they don't match the car as well as I had hoped.
Opinions, please!
And just for kicks I tried the 27x10x15 GY eagle slick that came with the rims but they will definately need to be sold- not a chance of it clearing the fender not a chance! Clearance to the strut was ok, as seen here.
The rims were fine, however
Goona slap the MT's on this Monday at work and give them a whirl!
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If you don't like it, I may be a potential buyer :icon_bigg
edit: I agree with you that it doesn't like "quite right" on your car. For some reason the gunmetal and the bright silver seem to clash too much.
edit: I agree with you that it doesn't like "quite right" on your car. For some reason the gunmetal and the bright silver seem to clash too much.
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So, after a very interesting turn of events my downpipe got done today! As well as a dump tube for the wastegate, which will be recirculated eventually (I like it quiet and sneaky ) But WOW! I really have to thank Adam and Chris for getting this done for me!
) But WOW! I really have to thank Adam and Chris for getting this done for me!
Looking great there my friend . A lot of nice work has been done
In rims terms maybe a color change in the rims could help a lot. Keep up the good work as always
In rims terms maybe a color change in the rims could help a lot. Keep up the good work as always
18x8 F +38
18x9 R +38
Both will get 10mm spacers, fronts ae required to clear the willwood brakes. I think its probably a common problem with deep dish-type rims with these fixed caliper brake setups. My 17x7 +40 rims clear the brakes perfectly, but they are a FWD style rim (spokes flush with the outer rim edge)
18x9 R +38
Both will get 10mm spacers, fronts ae required to clear the willwood brakes. I think its probably a common problem with deep dish-type rims with these fixed caliper brake setups. My 17x7 +40 rims clear the brakes perfectly, but they are a FWD style rim (spokes flush with the outer rim edge)
That's weird. Grimsta told me 35 offset will clear the Willwoods when I was asking about some rims.
Whoo and HOO! Mah car runs yet again this year!
Manifold and downpipe got wrapped, lines all run last night, bolted it all up today! 2nd piece of the downpipe needs modification still, but it runs!
Manifold and downpipe got wrapped, lines all run last night, bolted it all up today! 2nd piece of the downpipe needs modification still, but it runs!
Steve, I think you did a better wrap job than Gary and I did. Nice work. BTW, will my Comp exhaust housing only fit onto another Comp turbo. I wanted to trade mine in but they wont take it back. I will probably try to sell it on Supraforums.
Aww, that sucks. Guess it'll be one of those things. As for the wrap, I don't think its nearly as good as you might think it is...
As long as it is wrapped, speaking of which I noticed tonight when I pulled in that my turbo and manifold were cherry red, I should really do something about that.
And to prove it runs, here's a video! The tune still leaves much to be desired, but all in due time!
http://www.youtube.com/user/toyotanos?feature=mhee#p/u/0/oF2Hcdf6y30
http://www.youtube.com/user/toyotanos?feature=mhee#p/u/0/oF2Hcdf6y30
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