HellaFlush mazda3s?

[prime]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6172/6217245052_ded44da7b9_o.jpg

Can anybody tell me what kind of front lip that is? Thanks

[The Wolf]

That's the OEM lip

[prime]

That's the OEM lip

Ah thanks! Just reminded me that's what Videcak used to have on his car...

[GWN]

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/312851_10100218972249808_15712800_46826583_6452579 38_n.jpg

success?

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Fenders kinda kill it for me.

But I do like the side profile.

http://ilovebass.co.uk/photos/kevin-ehm/big/kevin-2.jpg

[n00bMeiSter]

GWN, why are they trying to drive up on planks?



Fenders kinda kill it for me.

Yeah, they did a really bad job on the fenders.

[GWN]

To get over the speedbump lmao!

And personally, I think they did a great job on the fenders given what was necessary to make the wheels fit. but that's just imo

[n00bMeiSter]

To get over the speedbump lmao!

And personally, I think they did a great job on the fenders given what was necessary to make the wheels fit. but that's just imo

oh, LOL!
I get it needed to be done, but they didn't do a very good job on it. Looks like they did a half-assed job and let the wheels finish pushing it the rest of the way while driving.

[GWN]

Ahh idk man, from wht I've read (haven't actually spoken to the driver) he's put a LOT of work into his stance, but who knows lol

[The Wolf]

If you see some up-close shots, the flare is actually pretty clean and uniform.

[Aitch]

If you see some up-close shots, the flare is actually pretty clean and uniform.

That's the thing, you can put in a lot of work and make the flare as nice as possible, but you've still got that stock crease screwing up the look. I really hate how the fenders flare outwards going down from that crease, and it kills me on every car I see like that (including some great 350Z etc). I know its a limitation that you can't get around without a LOT of cash and/or work, but it has always bugged me. Hell, even my fronts have a bit of this going on (which isn't surprising considering I put about 10 minutes of work into each one) and its not really noticeable to anyone, but I see it and it still bugs me.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

If you see some up-close shots, the flare is actually pretty clean and uniform.

http://ilovebass.co.uk/photos/kevin-ehm/big/kevin-7.jpg
http://ilovebass.co.uk/photos/kevin-ehm/big/kevin-14.jpg

Clean???

Anyway I'm not trying to take anything away from him (as I couldn't do a better job pulling that far) but I just like things a little cleaner on my own ride and I have enough rust issues as it is.

[n00bMeiSter]

^ Those were the pics I've been looking for.
Don't get me wrong, he's put a lot of work into his ride, and it does look nice, but I've had my share of fender and rust problems. And if it were on my car, it would bother me.

[thanu31]

all the pics here --> http://www.ilovebass.co.uk/photos/kevin-ehm/#report

[schmat66]

GWN, why are they trying to drive up on planks?



such a noob :pofl:getout

[schmat66]

discuss

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/320440_275254702494133_127877070565231_1034560_229 777464_n.jpg

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/304025_264853263534277_127877070565231_996512_1433 025_n.jpg

[dentinger]

this thread makes me want a mazda3 again....

lift kit, plus low offset 17s or 18's, and 35's, would put me up around $4-5k

[Dave_The_BMXER]

I like the bagged one quite a bit. And I love Shavi's front fitment and wheels

[rajin929]

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/320440_275254702494133_127877070565231_1034560_229 777464_n.jpg


looks clean, but I have to hand it to the VW guys for throwing on the 'vette salad shooters first

i like all 4 wheels to have the same amount of camber and fitment - not a fan of the staggered rear and 45 degree camber

the fender work on that other black one is hidious - looks good from far but far from good lol

[The Wolf]

Yeah sorry guys about saying it was clean lol. Don't know what i was thinkin'

As for the other two, the black one on the shooters looks good, I just wish he'd stop posting cameraphone pics lol. And I liked shavi's car like a year ago when he was on Battles and didn't have such absurd camber in the back.

[schmat66]

this thread makes me want a mazda3 again....

lift kit, plus low offset 17s or 18's, and 35's, would put me up around $4-5k

6inch lift kit is 3-4k installed, 18 inch rims with 35s were 3k brand new... msg if your interested, my dad wants 38s :D

http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss168/schmat66/268827_10150214512942444_503837443_7345921_1971331 _n.jpg

http://i572.photobucket.com/albums/ss168/schmat66/251275_10150214139397444_503837443_7342291_1655779 _n.jpg

[Thrizzl3]

^you going to ship those to alberta?

[schmat66]

^you going to ship those to alberta?

*facepalm*

didnt see that!

[schmat66]

moar

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/316401_251633994873010_160373470665730_699711_1023 473354_n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/206957_194226603947083_160373470665730_468031_8295 627_n.jpg

[n00bMeiSter]

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/316401_251633994873010_160373470665730_699711_1023 473354_n.jpg

:hawt :drool
Those have got to be 19's

[The Wolf]

nope, 18x9.5 +22 :D
215/35 tires though

[GWN]

18s i believe

EDIT: sorry, didn't see your post sawatsky :chuckle lol

[n00bMeiSter]

nope, 18x9.5 +22 :D
215/35 tires though

Ah, that's why, there's like no rubber lmao

[dentinger]

*facepalm*

didnt see that!

:'(

i want to do the sound system first, then lift it, then larger tires. wont be for quite a while tho :(

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Dave I told you those were 18s before lol.

[n00bMeiSter]

Dave I told you those were 18s before lol.

They just look soo much bigger. And for a moment I thought it was a different car.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Noob!

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6165/6268142301_e26efe317c_z.jpg

I like this

[The Wolf]

reverse rakeee

[TaggyTagz]

I hear ya. Just traded in my lifted ford ranger for my 3.
I did a suspension lift plus some tweaking to go from a 4" lift to a 6"... that put me in the 7000 dollar range. set of rims is about 700, and off road tires at 400 a piece that only last a year or 2. imagine what 9 or 10 thousand could do to stance a mazda 3 haha :(

this thread makes me want a mazda3 again....

lift kit, plus low offset 17s or 18's, and 35's, would put me up around $4-5k

[Dave_The_BMXER]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/Wastegate13/5357156406_b121866c9c_z.jpg

Did I post this before?

[Mr Wilson]

He change his rear camber? Looks better this way.

[The Wolf]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/Wastegate13/5357156406_b121866c9c_z.jpg

Did I post this before?

is that an old one of Shavi?

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Ya


He change his rear camber? Looks better this way.

Pre camber/more low and I agree.

[bukjoe]

hahahahaha!!!! I literally laughed so loud at work!!! hahaha! HEELLLAFLUSH!


NSFW


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-BGIcRBPHM

[greaves82]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/Wastegate13/5357156406_b121866c9c_z.jpg

Really like the look of this one

[zzz3]

NSFW


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-BGIcRBPHM

at 2:04 all i could think of is gwn LOL:


so the veilside's sold :( on the hunt yet again!

and PS, here's the aftermath of my cross country mission:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/310264_385489064998_501959998_1501407_690534888_n. jpg
new tires soon? :chuckle

how is mcdonalds btw :P?

[Y.B]

ahahahaha this videoo is too funnyyy!

[-RJ3-]

I miss my summer look... damn winter.


http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/R_J_3/Before%20Car%20goes%20to%20Wintermode/IMG_0017.jpg

[GWN]

at 2:04 all i could think of is gwn LOL:



how is mcdonalds btw :P?

ouch :(

I can't even get into mcdonald's anymore, too much low lol

[Kiyomi]

at 2:04 all i could think of is gwn LOL:



how is mcdonalds btw :P?

lol!!!

[Aitch]

I miss my summer look... damn winter.


http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/R_J_3/Before%20Car%20goes%20to%20Wintermode/IMG_0017.jpg

My winters are going on this weekend, dreading the look. IF I get away to Florida at Christmas though the summers will go back on!

[JBale]

I miss my summer look... damn winter.


http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/R_J_3/Before%20Car%20goes%20to%20Wintermode/IMG_0017.jpg


+1 for merc wheels

[The Wolf]

The shots that made me question my fitment goals:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6156/6233085023_c5f8e24e54_b.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6236/6233632674_b014d854c8_b.jpg

[Dave_The_BMXER]

^ http://www.stanceiseverything.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/fastandflush.jpg

[zzz3]

^phat and flush...i like!

hopefully hellafunctional too (unlike that red speed).

[n00bMeiSter]

Whose ride is that, Dave?

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Tigermack's brother on Mazda3forums dunno if he has an account.

I have a whole category for fat and flush on my blog btw (http://www.stanceiseverything.com/category/fat-and-flush/).

Just sayin' :P

[nitsuji]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/315853_274652849237791_160373470665730_773648_5534 72890_n.jpg

17x9 et24 F 17x9 et-1 R

*Ahem* Damn.

[n00bMeiSter]

Tigermack's brother on Mazda3forums dunno if he has an account.

I have a whole category for fat and flush on my blog btw (http://www.stanceiseverything.com/category/fat-and-flush/).

Just sayin' :P

Ah, cool.

Lol, I know ;)





https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/315853_274652849237791_160373470665730_773648_5534 72890_n.jpg

17x9 et24 F 17x9 et-1 R

*Ahem* Damn.

Damn times ten. et-1 ?! Damn.

[Aitch]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/315853_274652849237791_160373470665730_773648_5534 72890_n.jpg

17x9 et24 F 17x9 et-1 R

*Ahem* Damn.

Thanks for posting this update, hadn't seen it yet. This guy was giving me some ground clearance perspective/advice the other day, seeing this update helps a lot. *secret plans*

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Pffff secret.

[Aitch]

Haha the select few are privy... cause I always need opinions lol.

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[n00bMeiSter]

Haha the select few are privy... cause I always need opinions lol.

I think Dave's the one person on the board that knows what everyone is going to be doing next year lmao

[GWN]

Kevin (hellaflush sedan) is running -37 now in the rear :P lol

[Hyperion]

How impossible would it be to run
19x9.5 + 35 rear
19x8.5 + 35 front
I will be running on BC Coilovers

[stevenma188]

^Will definitely need quite a bit of work. Not impossible, but will depend on your camber and tire width.

[GWN]

Will fit no problem.

I was dumped on KW V2s, 19x9.5 +27 R and 19 x 8.5 +37 F

all I had was a rear fender roll, and stretched 225/35 tires on the 9.5s and 215/35 on the 8.5s

[stevenma188]

Oh ya, totally forgot 2nd gens have a bit wider fenders.

[n00bMeiSter]

Will fit no problem.

I was dumped on KW V2s, 19x9.5 +27 R and 19 x 8.5 +37 F

all I had was a rear fender roll, and stretched 225/35 tires on the 9.5s and 215/35 on the 8.5s

Fit no problem?! What a load! I drove in your car, you rubbed if someone so much as looked at the car! lmao

[Hyperion]

Will fit no problem.

I was dumped on KW V2s, 19x9.5 +27 R and 19 x 8.5 +37 F

all I had was a rear fender roll, and stretched 225/35 tires on the 9.5s and 215/35 on the 8.5s

Yea, I looked through your ride thread for about 5 minutes to find your stance.
I also thought I remembered you were on spacers so that made me think i could afford a lower offset.
I plan on stretching the same tires

[GWN]

LOL you were in my car when I had two sets of tires in the back :P

and rubbing isn't the end of the world, if you want stance its something you'll usually have to live with (from my limited experience)

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Depends what rubs. I actually rub much MUCH more with my winter setup.

[n00bMeiSter]

You're right, it's not, but anything you can do to prolong the life of the tires is always good.

[GWN]

You're right, it's not, but anything you can do to prolong the life of the tires is always good.

+1 to that lol

[Hyperion]

Going from 19's to 16's in the winter may be a bit of an experience lol.
Unfortunately, unless I win a small lottery soon, my dream set up will have to wait 1-2 years.
Want Tenzo Concept-9's. $363 for 1 rear rim $346 for 1 front. + rubber

[n00bMeiSter]

Going from 19's to 16's in the winter may be a bit of an experience lol.
Unfortunately, unless I win a small lottery soon, my dream set up will have to wait 1-2 years.
Want Tenzo Concept-9's. $363 for 1 rear rim $346 for 1 front. + rubber

Brand new, my works were like $500 USD per rim, no tires, pre-tax and customs.
Thankfully I never paid that much.
Look for them used.

[The Wolf]

I don't even want to know what a brand new set of my BBS would cost now :S 1k+ a corner? Kijiji ftw.

[AlphaMotorsports.ca]

How impossible would it be to run
19x9.5 + 35 rear
19x8.5 + 35 front
I will be running on BC Coilovers


Oh ya, totally forgot 2nd gens have a bit wider fenders.

shouldn't be that hard for a first gen either.. cmon Steve. Put some spacers in the rear!

[zzz3]

I don't even want to know what a brand new set of my BBS would cost now :S 1k+ a corner? Kijiji ftw.

i appreciate your setup more and more everyday. i am possessed by bbs mesh wheels atm. its all i can think about (been searching high & low like a mad man). even if i find a jdm set i have bore it out etc., so much work :(

[The Wolf]

i appreciate your setup more and more everyday. i am possessed by bbs mesh wheels atm. its all i can think about (been searching high & low like a mad man). even if i find a jdm set i have bore it out etc., so much work :(

you know, i'm debating selling my setup come springtime... if I do, I'll let you know

[GWN]

you know, i'm debating selling my setup come springtime... if I do, I'll let you know

NOOOOO :( rebarrel and step up lips :D ROTIFORM them lol

[Aitch]

i appreciate your setup more and more everyday. i am possessed by bbs mesh wheels atm. its all i can think about (been searching high & low like a mad man). even if i find a jdm set i have bore it out etc., so much work :(

It IS a lot of work, but definitely worth it. I've got about $1700 into mine, which I think is close to their current market value. However I got exactly the wheels I wanted out of it, instead of having to search endlessly for a deal where I liked the finish too. Buy from Japan now, ship by sea (just under 2 months) and give them to Curbed in February.

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[-RJ3-]

If I won the lottery I would not be modding my Mazda3 further ... TESLA for the win, plus I have a cousin who works there in HK... BTW by experience any rubbing is good... (Phil dont say thats what she said! LOL)

[The Wolf]

NOOOOO :( rebarrel and step up lips :D ROTIFORM them lol

Haha I would love to... Rotiform is sooooo pricey though. I can't justify it :( everything about stance is just too expensive
Wonder if there are any less expensive to buy 17" barrels

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Re barreling isn't really cost effective (I think) when you consider shipping the wheels across the country and then the fact that they are now xx spec and you need xx buyer to purchase them.

I came here to post something else and now I forgot.

Bah!

Oh right

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae260/chefsp0tmazda3/Mazda3/307.jpg

19s on a first gen

Enkei RP03 19x8.5 +42 (running +37 up front and +27 in the rear with spacers) with 215/35/19 front and 225/35/19 rear General Exclaim UHP

[stevenma188]

^That retarded van thingy from japan running like > 45* of camber?

[n00bMeiSter]

^ lol, you're gettin too old Dave!

Yeah, was it that ridiculousness from japan?

[The Wolf]

love the sti splitter on that red hatchie

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Nah it was Chefs hatch on 19s I wanted to post lol.

[The Wolf]

dave - VW's typically run offsets of like +30 - +35 right?

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Factory?

[zzz3]

Buy from Japan now, ship by sea (just under 2 months) and give them to Curbed in February.


fleabay? japanese direct auto parts?

[The Wolf]

Factory?

Typical aftermarket. Not neccesarily hellaflush. For whatever reason I thought 35 was average for vw's and if I rebarrel to that, it might make resale easier *shrug*

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Ya I think in and around 33-35 they can run with no issues. But once they need adapters it makes things all weird but for our pattern mk5 and up (I think) can use wobble nuts.

[Aitch]

fleabay? japanese direct auto parts?

I used Yahoo Japan Auctions, which is very popular over there. Browse it using Google to translate. Email any vendors with the wheels you like, with a nice detailed note asking if they would kindly ship to Canada. Within a week of browsing the site I had found the wheels with a guy who would ship and let me pay directly (signing up for an auction account to buy isn't that easy). I could dig up his info if anyone is interested, as he still deals in wheels I believe.

[The Wolf]

fleabay? japanese direct auto parts?

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-auto-parts-tires-tires-rims-FS-BBS-RSII023-RSII024-17x8-9-W0QQAdIdZ318558532

[hit26k]

Taken from Mazdaspeed Forum:

http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af267/Angel031205/2011%203rd%20annual%20pleasanton%20carshow/ms3.jpg

suspension - BC coilover + dominant engineering rear camber arms
wheels - privat legend (18x9.5 +25 /225/40/18 tires)

[turtle]

love dem rims. and fogs

[n00bMeiSter]

Taken from Mazdaspeed Forum:

http://i1014.photobucket.com/albums/af267/Angel031205/2011%203rd%20annual%20pleasanton%20carshow/ms3.jpg

suspension - BC coilover + dominant engineering rear camber arms
wheels - privat legend (18x9.5 +25 /225/40/18 tires)

this makes me want a red gen2 speed

[schmat66]

that is soooo hot omg

[Dave_The_BMXER]

That is a very nice setup

[The Wolf]

Fake wheels :BARF

just kidding lol... I LOVE that stance! looks very aggressive and functional too

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Lol are those even 'fakes' though?

IMO inexpensive original design wheels are fine. I mean DAI candy wheels (and my old wheels) kinda look like Gram lights and no one ever ragged on them

[The Wolf]

Lol are those even 'fakes' though?

IMO inexpensive original design wheels are fine. I mean DAI candy wheels (and my old wheels) kinda look like Gram lights and no one ever ragged on them

I don't know... I know Privat makes BBS replicas, so I assumed. Honestly though, I have nothing against "fake", "replica" or inexpensive wheels AT ALL. I was just making a joke haha.
I don't even mind when people put BBS caps on replicas... just as long as they don't try to sell them as the "real" versions.

[PoSaiDoN]

I don't even mind when people put BBS caps on replicas...

Agreed !!! buy some reps and save some $$$ and upgrade your snail !!! my 10c

[Dave_The_BMXER]

I mind when people pass replicas off as real. But other than that whatever.

[aris]

this makes me want a red gen2 speed

+1

That car is hot

[PoSaiDoN]

+1

That car is hot

Yup lovin this gen2 so far !! Nice

[Punkrockjohn]

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae260/chefsp0tmazda3/Mazda3/307.jpg


This is by far the nicest copper I've seen in awhile

[n00bMeiSter]

This is by far the nicest copper I've seen in awhile

Agreed.

[Mitchell3]

This is by far the nicest copper I've seen in awhile

+1
I want..

[titan182]

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/DnO2u4Orko4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[The Wolf]

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/DnO2u4Orko4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnO2u4Orko4

perfect fitment

[mazdaskit]

Re barreling isn't really cost effective (I think) when you consider shipping the wheels across the country and then the fact that they are now xx spec and you need xx buyer to purchase them.

I came here to post something else and now I forgot.

Bah!

Oh right

http://i977.photobucket.com/albums/ae260/chefsp0tmazda3/Mazda3/307.jpg

19s on a first gen

Enkei RP03 19x8.5 +42 (running +37 up front and +27 in the rear with spacers) with 215/35/19 front and 225/35/19 rear General Exclaim UHP


i want that black lip under the lip any one know were to get it

[ST3ALTH]

You can get it off ebay. Its like 75 bucks for the lip but around 80 for shipping to canada. lol

[Aitch]

Yeah, someone mentioned it was an STi lip? I actually thought about doing that at one point, glad to see it fits!

[TaggyTagz]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnO2u4Orko4

perfect fitment

Anyone know the specs on those wheels and rims? and what rims are those??

[The Wolf]

i want that black lip under the lip any one know were to get it

Yeah it's an STi replica lip/splitter. Requires a little modification to fit properly (hangs over into the wheel well I think)

[n00bMeiSter]

Anyone know the specs on those wheels and rims? and what rims are those??

http://lowerandwider.com/summer-snow/


Wheels:
522-XXR Ilack Shromium 19 * 8.5 ET 35 front, 23 rear
-pirelli p zero nero 215 35 19
-Nuts Gorilla Prizm Light

[TaggyTagz]

I'm Glad you were able to get the full details translated for me. I manged to pick up on sizes and XXR and that was about it.. the rest looked like... well.. this:
время к псевдо-гоночным победам и скорости, всегда безумно нравился этот белый седан с качественной музыкой и интерьером. Нравился настолько, что порой возникали сомнения в том, правильный ли я сделал выбор в свое время.

lol


http://lowerandwider.com/summer-snow/


Wheels:
522-XXR Ilack Shromium 19 * 8.5 ET 35 front, 23 rear
-pirelli p zero nero 215 35 19
-Nuts Gorilla Prizm Light

[Hyperion]

By the way the pictures look, it looks like he cut his springs.

[GWN]

I thought he was on BC coils? Probably just removed a couple collars... he can still go lower most likely

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Nah I think he cut his springs (white sedan) as getting coils there is a painful process.

[GWN]

Nah I think he cut his springs (white sedan) as getting coils there is a painful process.

fair enough! I stand corrected lol. Cant' remember why I thought he was on coils

[Dave_The_BMXER]

I could be talking out my ass I would check but lower and wider is blocked at work here haha (not sure why)

[Hyperion]

He has a picture, with pieces of spring not attached lol.
http://lowerandwider.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/184-640x426.jpg

[GWN]

He has a picture, with pieces of spring not attached lol.
http://lowerandwider.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/184-640x426.jpg

LOL well that's it then :P cut springs it is haha

[The Wolf]

He has a picture, with pieces of spring not attached lol.
http://lowerandwider.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/184-640x426.jpg


*gets awful, terrible ideas*

[n00bMeiSter]

I'm Glad you were able to get the full details translated for me. I manged to pick up on sizes and XXR and that was about it.. the rest looked like... well.. this:
время к псевдо-гоночным победам и скорости, всегда безумно нравился этот белый седан с качественной музыкой и интерьером. Нравился настолько, что порой возникали сомнения в том, правильный ли я сделал выбор в свое время.

lol

rofl, Google Chrome FTW. Translates for me :D

[terapr0]

*shudders*
thats ghetto as ****. I'll never understand why people do that. dangerous and stupid


He has a picture, with pieces of spring not attached lol.
http://lowerandwider.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/184-640x426.jpg

[turtle]

He has a picture, with pieces of spring not attached lol.
http://lowerandwider.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/184-640x426.jpg

yup that sure is cut. DONOTWANT

[Dave_The_BMXER]

*shudders*
thats ghetto as ****. I'll never understand why people do that. dangerous and stupid

Getting parts to the ukraine/russia/wherever he is from isn't all that easy. I had a conversation with JDR (yellow hatch) about it about a year ago.

If you don't use heat it's not THAT bad other than you end up with weird spring rates.

Heating them just makes stuff super brittle.

[Kappa]

i think the fact that he got cut springs to fit that well is an art lol

[TaggyTagz]

i think the fact that he got cut springs to fit that well is an art lol

The fact hes sitting on 19's and is still able to get as low as he is is making me reconsider whether I want 18's instead of 17's to really fill out my wheel wells with fat ass deep concave bastards :D

[Kiyomi]

The fact hes sitting on 19's and is still able to get as low as he is is making me reconsider whether I want 18's instead of 17's to really fill out my wheel wells with fat ass deep concave bastards :D

lol!!! it also depends on the type of wheel, example. my 18inch rpf1s look like they are 16inch. the right 18 inch wheel will make the flush look mint. but then its more $$$ for tires. :D

[TaggyTagz]

lol!!! it also depends on the type of wheel, example. my 18inch rpf1s look like they are 16inch. the right 18 inch wheel will make the flush look mint. but then its more $$$ for tires. :D

Ya and more for rims.. I'm pretty sure if I go with the Work Emotion XT7s, those are like a 1600 dollar set of wheels just for the 17x9's.. I may not be able to afford the 18's, plus the additional cost of tires for 18's.. Anyways I feel bad for posting in here but not actually putting up any pics.. Hard to find anything that hasn't been done.. but I maybe have some different angles of kradios' sedan:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6086/6052948877_d2e1b3cef0_b.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6086/6091596937_d12ccab733_z.jpg

Haven't seen this car yet, too bad the pics are low quality so I can't get a good look at it. Looks like a shit load of poke
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v246/identity/slammed.gif

[n00bMeiSter]

Tagz: try looking for a used set in 18's.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v246/identity/slammed.gif

Nah...

If I had to do it again I would get 18s but the dish on my 17s keeps me happy.

[The Wolf]

If I had to do it again I would get 18s but the dish on my 17s keeps me happy.

+1, I'm happy with my wheels in person but they definitely don't photograph as nicely as 18's. Hence considering the rebarrel.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Rebarreling my wheels would look worse lol.

[The Wolf]

If you polished the faces it wouldn't ;)

[GWN]

If you polished the faces it wouldn't ;)
+1

polished faces :drool

[Dave_The_BMXER]

No I wouldn't

not really a fan

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8MPCKJQzPA8/TBOdz-Bx-UI/AAAAAAAA2Ns/O05jkEBa_vU/A_1621%5B1%5D%5B5%5D.jpg

Plus even still the 16" faces would look small. Step lips have their disadvantages lol

[n00bMeiSter]

Polished is okay, but chrome is nicer.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

The pic I posted is chrome actually.

[n00bMeiSter]

Oh, looks polished. I like the mirror chrome finish I guess.

[The Wolf]

I really want to save up for some slant lips. We'll see lol

[TaggyTagz]

Haha, you guys aren't making me feel good about going 17". The main reason I want 17 isn't price really, its a question of keeping ride height the same height if not lower, without having crazy tight fitment, like being able to wedge a coin between the tire and fender because its so tight (to keep low). I'm sure I could make it work with the right width and offset no problem though.
Heres a question, how does XXR compare to Work as far as price. They similar in cost or a cheaper brand? Cause I like a few of their rims and they have quite a few options as far as widths and offsets.


Tagz: try looking for a used set in 18's.




If I had to do it again I would get 18s but the dish on my 17s keeps me happy.


+1, I'm happy with my wheels in person but they definitely don't photograph as nicely as 18's. Hence considering the rebarrel.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

XXR is way cheaper that Work.

[GWN]

XXR is way cheaper that Work.
+1
work is on a whole other level

says the guy running replicas :chuckle lol wish I could afford works :(

[TaggyTagz]

+1
work is on a whole other level

says the guy running replicas :chuckle lol wish I could afford works :(

haha... well thats the thing. I could go for broke and get a set of 17" or 18" Works for just under a couple thousand, then still have to buy and mount a set of tires... So if I want Work's for spring.. Then I have to be prepared to spend like $2500 for my setup, not including playing with fit, rolling, pulling etc. To say it would stretch my financial limit would be an understatement. I'm sure there are reasons they are worth more, but if XXR has some great looking rims with good widths and offsets, for considerably less, and I'm not balling, I'd be a fool not to consider them just because of the name on the centre cap. I like the 527's and 522's if anyone is familiar with them.
Anyways I gotta stop hijacking this thread for things that I should be putting in other threads in other categories. ummmm...... No photos to add... :(

[GWN]

Good thing about the 527's is that they come in quarter inch sizes, gives you a slightly more stretched look.

not a 3, but you get the idea (from MF)
http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo9/OSSHWA/332631_219542594783386_181583961912583_517364_1659 094430_o.jpg

[n00bMeiSter]

Good thing about the 527's is that they come in quarter inch sizes, gives you a slightly more stretched look.

not a 3, but you get the idea (from MF)
http://i356.photobucket.com/albums/oo9/OSSHWA/332631_219542594783386_181583961912583_517364_1659 094430_o.jpg

That is super hot.

[The Wolf]

I really dislike 527's.

And concave doesn't really do much for me.

[n00bMeiSter]

I really dislike 527's.

And concave doesn't really do much for me.

I find it's hit or miss with concave.

[GWN]

I really dislike 527's.

And concave doesn't really do much for me.

I dislike the fact that they'll be the new MB Battles (which I was considering before, but seeing how played they are, meeehhhh lol), but the sizes are nice

[The Wolf]

I really just love the multi-piece look and idea. So many ways to customize and make them your own.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

xxrs have that new ccw looking wheel

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x188/nlmotoring/XXR-531-Wheel-Preview.jpg

Currently only up to 16 for some odd reason.

[dentinger]

SO HOT!

I <3 CCW'S

[Aitch]

Yeah, so now people running CCW's can be asked "Yo, are those real dude?"

I've run replica wheels, but the ones that really made me shake my head this week were replica Rotiform BLQs. Given that Rotiform sells 17" cast BLQs for $800-ish, having replicas for $550 kinda makes me sick. Rotiform seems to me a really cool and innovative company, who is trying to cover the spectrum on price. Its one thing to buy replicas of wheels that cost $2-3K, but buying replicas to save $200? For that much I'd prefer to support the innovators.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Replica Rotiforms? where?

I've been asked if my wheels were real on a few occasions *Shrug*.

[Aitch]

On VWVortex, one vendor has a thread selling 18" Avant Garde replicas for $589 (http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5496905-BavarianX-Avant-Garde-M140-Wheel-Special-589-Shipped!&highlight=avant+garde+m140). I couldn't locate a regular price (or product listing) on their website.

Did some digging though, for 18" through Wagen-wheels the BLQ is $250/wheel (https://wagen-wheels.com/products/Rotiform_BLQ_18-170-33.html), while the Avante Garde is $225/wheel (https://wagen-wheels.com/products/Avant_Garde_M140_18-134-0.html). So at regular price you can save $100 on a set, or support the originators. Unless I'm missing some relationship between the two companies.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Ohh haha. I have heard bad things about Wagen Wheelz (well mixed).

And I have seen those actually.

[rajin929]

so herra frush

http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Casey%202011/NOV/MAZ3/13.jpg

http://speedhunters.com/archive/2011/11/28/car-feature-gt-gt-zoom-zoom.aspx

[GWN]

is it just me or does that price seem off for cast blq's?

their site says they go for like $360 a piece...
http://rotiform.com/products_cast_1piece_blq.htm

[Burner]

He has a picture, with pieces of spring not attached lol.
http://lowerandwider.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/184-640x426.jpg

I'm well aware of the dangers of cut springs. I've witnessed the results of this kind of handy work a lot and it's usually a disaster. I have to say though that I think the way this guy went about it is brilliant.

Those first 3 coils that have a narrow gap don't do anything when the car is on the ground. That part of the spring is always fully compressed under load. He cut out an inch worth of dead coils.

[Aitch]

is it just me or does that price seem off for cast blq's?

their site says they go for like $360 a piece...
http://rotiform.com/products_cast_1piece_blq.htm

18x8.5" in that link is $279.

[GWN]

OH fair enough, I had thought you originally posted it was $850 per wheel! Just read it again, my bad lol

[Kappa]

so herra frush

http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Casey%202011/NOV/MAZ3/13.jpg

http://speedhunters.com/archive/2011/11/28/car-feature-gt-gt-zoom-zoom.aspx

try again mexi flush :)

[GWN]

try again mexi flush :)

lol yeah some serious mexi-poke on that one :chuckle

[TaggyTagz]

lol... ya, thats perfect stancce and fitment.. I'm going to be aiming for that look guys.. He could def use a RHO plate though.. and he seems to have lost a fog light, and the lower grille... needs to get that back on asap to hide that ugly ass rad ;).

As far as the xxr's and reps debate.. I guess it'll all come down to what kinda prices I get back from our sponsors, when and if I hear back from them.
I'm not gonna lie, seeing those 527's on a car, and really being able to see the concave look makes me like them even more.. And they could really look sweet in gold with my carbon grey.. though I may just murder it out, go flat black, plasti dip the chrome emblems.. I'm starting to like the idea of the 18x8.75 +35 on all 4 wheels. put 10-15mm spacer on the rear, and either leave the front as is for drivability.. or maybe put 5mm up front.


so herra frush

http://ll.speedhunters.com/u/f/eagames/NFS/speedhunters.com/Images/Casey%202011/NOV/MAZ3/13.jpg

http://speedhunters.com/archive/2011/11/28/car-feature-gt-gt-zoom-zoom.aspx

[Dave_The_BMXER]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6428329859_4d9eef1fd4_o.jpg

XXR's in Japan even... I know it is not a 3 but this looks awesome.

[The Wolf]

^amazing!
I'd like to eventually take my 3 in that direction. Race-look

[turtle]

that civic is tight.

[TaggyTagz]

Hey.. when it comes to the hellaflush look in ontario, or even tucked look... have any of you, or anyone, you know had issues with cops giving people a hard time about the vehicle being too low and unsafe? That was one of the reasons I was considering 17's. Because I knew, judging by your pics dave, that with my BCs maxed out I wouldn't be tucking rubber. Few years back with my jetta a cop mentioned that he thought the rear end was a bit low because like a quarter of the sidewall was tucked.

I've seen a lot of slammed civics and even one really really sexy hellaflush s2000 driving around locally so I assume unless you're being a jackass you probably wont have issues with it, but I'm just curious?

[Aitch]

I believe there is something in the Highway code about space between tire and fender (or suspension) and cops can hassle you about it. Knock on wood, no problems yet, but I think it is entirely possible.

[schmat66]

a budddy has his civic on the ground, pulled over on the 407. cop said he was going to call a tow truck. my buddys like give me 5 mins. the cop said you have till the truck gets here. he jacked the car up and cranked the coils up so it was 4x4.the cop let him off.

another buddy got a ticket for i beleive unsafe motor vehicle. cop said he was too low

[Dave_The_BMXER]

People higher than me have had their plates pulled, kinda depends on the cop/situation I think.

[TaggyTagz]

People higher than me have had their plates pulled, kinda depends on the cop/situation I think.

Seems like it. With a lot of mod related infractions it comes down to the cop, how big a jack ass he is, or you, and how big a jack ass you've been. If you got pulled over for speeding or weaving in and out of lanes and then you're being a prick, hes gonna give you any tickets he can in spite.
I ran the same risk with my truck with those massive rock slinging mud tires I had sticking a few inches out of the fenders. I have heard of people getting a ticket because a cop put a coin up to the fender and dropped it and said if the coin hit the tires tread or sidewall on the way down it was sticking out too far.
I never drive like a dumb ass, and never came out of a field of mud and start flooring it down the road with mud spraying everywhere. I would always try to have it all launch off the tires in an area where no one was behind me.

So I'm still undecided. 17's will keep the overall ride height low, and sidewalls mostly exposed in the wheel well, and allow more clearance if I wanna run a low offset, But then the wheels will maybe look a little undersized at times, and I would have that super tight fitment.. This is the problem with modifying when you're older. Your better judgement is telling you NO DON"T DO IT... but the other half is saying... **** BEIN' PRACTICAL! RUB THOSE SIDEWALLS SMOOTH AND SCRAPE THAT SHIT! haha

[zzz3]

lol... ya, thats perfect stancce and fitment.. I'm going to be aiming for that look guys.. He could def use a RHO plate though.. and he seems to have lost a fog light, and the lower grille... needs to get that back on asap to hide that ugly ass rad ;).


isn't that a drag car? whats wrong with being functional if thats the case.

[The Wolf]

I really don't know where the misconception comes from, but the outside diameter of the tire on 18's and 17's should be within a couple mm of identical. You can go smaller, but it's not an inherent consequence.

[TaggyTagz]

I really don't know where the misconception comes from, but the outside diameter of the tire on 18's and 17's should be within a couple mm of identical. You can go smaller, but it's not an inherent consequence.

I used a tire size calculator to get an idea of overall diameters. I compared my current stock setup of 205/50/17, to 205/40/17 and 205/40/18.. I have no idea how close these would be to the actual dimensions I would go with as it would be based on whether I ended up with an 8.5 or 9.5" wheel, and how much stretch I want etc.. but heres the figures I got back from the calculator. No idea how accurate these are, or like I said, if these would even be sizes I would be using on new rims.. but it seems like it can make a considerable difference??
Current setup Overall Diameter: 25.07 in 636.77 mm
205/40/18 Overall Diameter: 24.45 in 621.03 mm
205/40/17 Overall Diameter: 23.45 in 595.63 mm

[n00bMeiSter]

I really don't know where the misconception comes from, but the outside diameter of the tire on 18's and 17's should be within a couple mm of identical. You can go smaller, but it's not an inherent consequence.

Agreed. With 18's you will not be running a 50 sidewall like on a set of 17's. You will be running 35 or 40. Otherwise you throw off the speedo/odo calibration. So with 18's, you can run a stretch without affecting the calib, which will allow you to go lower, and flusher. Whereas 17's with the same kind of stretch, you'll need to recalibrate.




I used a tire size calculator to get an idea of overall diameters. I compared my current stock setup of 205/50/17, to 205/40/17 and 205/40/18.. I have no idea how close these would be to the actual dimensions I would go with as it would be based on whether I ended up with an 8.5 or 9.5" wheel, and how much stretch I want etc.. but heres the figures I got back from the calculator. No idea how accurate these are, or like I said, if these would even be sizes I would be using on new rims.. but it seems like it can make a considerable difference??
Current setup Overall Diameter: 25.07 in 636.77 mm
205/40/18 Overall Diameter: 24.45 in 621.03 mm
205/40/17 Overall Diameter: 23.45 in 595.63 mm

But all that depends on how much stretch is on the tire, which depends on how wide the rims are. So did you do 8.5" or 9.5"?

[midnightfxgt]

On VWVortex, one vendor has a thread selling 18" Avant Garde replicas for $589 (http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5496905-BavarianX-Avant-Garde-M140-Wheel-Special-589-Shipped!&highlight=avant+garde+m140). I couldn't locate a regular price (or product listing) on their website.

Did some digging though, for 18" through Wagen-wheels the BLQ is $250/wheel (https://wagen-wheels.com/products/Rotiform_BLQ_18-170-33.html), while the Avante Garde is $225/wheel (https://wagen-wheels.com/products/Avant_Garde_M140_18-134-0.html). So at regular price you can save $100 on a set, or support the originators. Unless I'm missing some relationship between the two companies.

Avant Garde has had those wheels for at least a couple years. I don;t think they knocked off Rotiform.

[TaggyTagz]

Agreed. With 18's you will not be running a 50 sidewall like on a set of 17's. You will be running 35 or 40. Otherwise you throw off the speedo/odo calibration. So with 18's, you can run a stretch without affecting the calib, which will allow you to go lower, and flusher. Whereas 17's with the same kind of stretch, you'll need to recalibrate.
But all that depends on how much stretch is on the tire, which depends on how wide the rims are. So did you do 8.5" or 9.5"?

I don't think the difference between what I have now and a low profile 17 or something would be enough for me to care about recalibrating. I went from tires with like a 28" diameter to tires with a 33" diameter on my truck and the difference was tiny. Like if the speedo said I was going 90, I was actually going 95.
And I don't know yet. Depends if I go 17 or 18", and also depends which brand. Probably an 8.75 or 9"

So I have to decide on a rim, a size, and a width. Then figure out how much stretch I want and go with a width that'll pull it off..

on that topic.. anyone ever seen www.tyrestretch.com?? it has a huge library of photos for various sizes. For example.. you can search for say.. a 195/40/17 on a 9" rim and if they have it in the library you can see pics of how the stretch will look. Pretty cool

[terapr0]

nice thats a pretty great resource. They've got some ridiculous shit on there!

http://www.tyrestretch.com/cache/15_345_25_R20/15_345_25_R20_5_595.jpg

http://www.tyrestretch.com/cache/15_345_25_R20/15_345_25_R20_3_595.jpg

[schmat66]

HOLY

[The Wolf]

Lol that's so gross

[n00bMeiSter]

I don't think the difference between what I have now and a low profile 17 or something would be enough for me to care about recalibrating. I went from tires with like a 28" diameter to tires with a 33" diameter on my truck and the difference was tiny. Like if the speedo said I was going 90, I was actually going 95.
And I don't know yet. Depends if I go 17 or 18", and also depends which brand. Probably an 8.75 or 9"

So I have to decide on a rim, a size, and a width. Then figure out how much stretch I want and go with a width that'll pull it off..

on that topic.. anyone ever seen www.tyrestretch.com?? it has a huge library of photos for various sizes. For example.. you can search for say.. a 195/40/17 on a 9" rim and if they have it in the library you can see pics of how the stretch will look. Pretty cool


There's also your ODO, unless you don't care about accurate mileage, then no need to worry. But you said "but it seems like it can make a considerable difference??" So what was your concern there?

Have a look at GWN's thread, somewhere between page 8 and 16 he put on new rims with crazy stretch. Have a look at that, and the tire sizes. That will help you figure out where you don't wamt to be (I know you def won't want the amount of stretch he has), and then you can work backwards from there.





nice thats a pretty great resource. They've got some ridiculous shit on there!

http://www.tyrestretch.com/cache/15_345_25_R20/15_345_25_R20_5_595.jpg

http://www.tyrestretch.com/cache/15_345_25_R20/15_345_25_R20_3_595.jpg

Soo much giggidy!

[TaggyTagz]

Nice, those are canadian 100 dollar bills on that lip. Canadians do it right


nice thats a pretty great resource. They've got some ridiculous shit on there!

http://www.tyrestretch.com/cache/15_345_25_R20/15_345_25_R20_5_595.jpg

http://www.tyrestretch.com/cache/15_345_25_R20/15_345_25_R20_3_595.jpg

[Default User]

They're the OEM's mounted backwards - gonna rock it next year

[The Wolf]

How do you guys think fat tires would look on my current wheels? I'm really becoming a fan of the look... and was thinking about throwing some 235/40's on the front and some 255/40's on the back (or something like that... as square as possible). Do you think the look would work on my wheels, or should I look for something more like an RPF-1 or something (suggest similar)

[n00bMeiSter]

You want chunky looking wheels? Why? They soo ugly.
(ie, like the amount of ture on my works?)

[The Wolf]

Why fat tires? Because race car.
http://tigermack.zenfolio.com/img/s1/v22/p835982980-4.jpg

[zzz3]

How do you guys think fat tires would look on my current wheels? I'm really becoming a fan of the look... and was thinking about throwing some 235/40's on the front and some 255/40's on the back (or something like that... as square as possible). Do you think the look would work on my wheels, or should I look for something more like an RPF-1 or something (suggest similar)

the fad seems to be running stretched tires with mesh wheels. fat tires would look better on 'racing wheels' like rpf1, te37 etc imo

[terapr0]

http://tigermack.zenfolio.com/img/s1/v22/p835982980-4.jpg

soooooooooooooooo hot. Do want

[Dave_The_BMXER]

the fad seems to be running stretched tires with mesh wheels. fat tires would look better on 'racing wheels' like rpf1, te37 etc imo

+1 But at the same time:

http://www.tumblr.com/photo/1280/13505842505/1/tumblr_lvfj2hGAIz1qedl3d
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_xu7qFVHBOKk/TD2ApwUHHvI/AAAAAAAAArI/_dS4CdUjFTE/DSC_7175.jpg


I wanted to run 225/40s on my wheels at one point in time.

Sadly finding that for 17" rim = impossible.

At the end of the day it is your car do what you think looks good.

If you get RPF-1s though 9" width please.

[Mr Wilson]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7155/6469706433_6430e89ca5_o.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7022/6469706139_3125607dea_o.jpg

[Mitchell3]

:drool

[The Wolf]

If you get RPF-1s though 9" width please.

Actually I was looking at nt03-m's. At least 9", prefer 9.5."

http://pure-tuning.com/images/NT03M/nt03m4.JPG

[Aitch]

Actually I was looking at nt03-m's. At least 9", prefer 9.5."

http://pure-tuning.com/images/NT03M/nt03m4.JPG

Yessssss. Rpf1s are nice but common. The NT03s took awhile to grow on me but I really like them now. 'Specially polished.

[n00bMeiSter]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7155/6469706433_6430e89ca5_o.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7022/6469706139_3125607dea_o.jpg

That's the dude from Hawaii. His car is the whole reason I want 3-spoke advans soo badly now. (well, f12e5h's car got me thinking about it first)

Soooo hawt!

[schmat66]

yes please

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Offset and width play a huge part in NT03s the look quite bad in lower width offset. I looked for them briefly abut couldn't make it work.

17x8 + 35 (which is more aggressive than my front wheels)
http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/3979/picture012peo.jpg


17x9 +38
http://img486.imageshack.us/img486/7817/dsc0033qr8.jpg

However these are also said to be x9 +39

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4689360471_53fb8949bb_b.jpg

As for the speed above.. burned fenders :(

[schmat66]

greeeen yesss pleaseeee

[The Wolf]

dave you're right... I don't really like how either of those sets you posted look. I want something light like an rpf1 but unique as well (not neon colour unique).

As for that speed... I'm probably alone in this thread when I say that looks ugly as sin from those angles. Waaaaay too little tire. Not a fan.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

^ I spent a LOT of time last winter looking at affordable wheels.

Our tastes are pretty similar (unique but not look at my I am unique, unique).

There is another set of wheels I really liked... I forget the name right now but I will search.

These:

http://images.canadianlisted.com/nlarge/enkei-rs-racing-rims-with-falken-tires_5552542.jpg

[thanu31]

dave you're right... I don't really like how either of those sets you posted look. I want something light like an rpf1 but unique as well (not neon colour unique).

As for that speed... I'm probably alone in this thread when I say that looks ugly as sin from those angles. Waaaaay too little tire. Not a fan.

your not alone, i was tempted to post it in the rice section :p

[p-o-g-i]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7155/6469706433_6430e89ca5_o.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7022/6469706139_3125607dea_o.jpg

Not really looking at the stance or the tire (lack of), but the look of the rim itslef..... hmmmmm

[GWN]

your not alone, i was tempted to post it in the rice section :p

BLASPHEMY.

that car is beautiful

[zzz3]

dave you're right... I don't really like how either of those sets you posted look. I want something light like an rpf1 but unique as well (not neon colour unique).

As for that speed... I'm probably alone in this thread when I say that looks ugly as sin from those angles. Waaaaay too little tire. Not a fan.


your not alone, i was tempted to post it in the rice section :p

i didn't want to say anything either and start a flame war. but it looks hella stupid. reminds me of the video of that other speed were the guy couldn't get out his drive way and the bumper kept coming off. poor speeds (taking unnecessary abuse)...

[GWN]

i could understand the hate for stance like that if he was sitting on cut springs and replica wheels... but damn, BC coils, dominant eng camber arms (or spc?), ADVAN sa2 wheels. he's put ALOT of time and effort into that setup (not to mention a ton of cash), and he keeps his car looking mint (save the burnt fenders, which, if you wanna roll hard will happen eventually).

and I respect people who say it's not for them, but calling it "rice" or saying it looks "hella stupid" just seems disrespectful to me.

:.02

[thanu31]

its just my opinion. i know lot of work has gone into it, but there are limits. Props for being unique?
and nothing special about BC coils,
Sa2, sure but the fitment just seems way too off to flow with the rest of the car.



Ricers put a lot of work time and money into their car too, just saying...

[zzz3]

its just my opinion. i know lot of work has gone into it, but there are limits. Props for being unique?
and nothing special about BC coils,
Sa2, sure but the fitment just seems way too off to flow with the rest of the car.



Ricers put a lot of work time and money into their car too, just saying...

couldn't have said it better myself. there are other arguments that could be made, but i won't get into it as this thread is about what hellaflush setups look good, brainstorming, what will/wont fit instead of 'is hellaflush good/bad?'....

don't take it personally gwn, i think your setup looks great. the dude half way around the world in the middle of the pacific lol, not so much.

[n00bMeiSter]

It would definitely look better if it didn't have 6 degrees or more of camber in the rear.

Other than that, I am thoroughly in love with this car.

[The Wolf]

i could understand the hate for stance like that if he was sitting on cut springs and replica wheels... but damn, BC coils, dominant eng camber arms (or spc?), ADVAN sa2 wheels. he's put ALOT of time and effort into that setup (not to mention a ton of cash), and he keeps his car looking mint (save the burnt fenders, which, if you wanna roll hard will happen eventually).

and I respect people who say it's not for them, but calling it "rice" or saying it looks "hella stupid" just seems disrespectful to me.

:.02


FWIW, I have seen some shots of this car that have dropped my jaw. It could very well be the angles on these two shots that make something seem "off". The side angle shot in his MF sig is amazing, and I'm sure anything from behind will look awesome too.
Also, the owner of this speed is pretty vocal on MF about what he likes and doesn't like on other cars... so I would expect that if he can dish it out, he can also take it when it comes his way.

[The Wolf]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4689360471_53fb8949bb_b.jpg


Just noticed this now... these are fake/reps. Check the lug pocket or whatever.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Not really looking at the stance or the tire (lack of), but the look of the rim itslef..... hmmmmm
The don't look quite as appealing narrower and higher offset, just a heads up. That is one of the few sets I like, the way the spoke curves back into the rim means at higher offsets the spokes stick out quite a bit.



(save the burnt fenders, which, if you wanna roll hard will happen eventually).


I don't think he always rubbed so bad I think he put some spacers out back? Not sure. My 3x repaired fenders weep at the idea.


Just noticed this now... these are fake/reps. Check the lug pocket or whatever.

Could be and older model, or explain why they looked different.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

More of that black car...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7019/6470183059_d69287b909_b.jpg

[GWN]

I know what you guys are saying, and I'm not taking it personally by any means lol, it's all good :D

I'm just a little defensive I suppose because that car has served as some inspiration for my current and future setups, and personally, I love the camber on it

And the more i see kevin's sedan, the more I respect it, but there is NO way I could rock that much camber in the rear, although a part of me wished I could :chuckle

[Kiyomi]

I know what you guys are saying, and I'm not taking it personally by any means lol, it's all good :D

I'm just a little defensive I suppose because that car has served as some inspiration for my current and future setups, and personally, I love the camber on it

And the more i see kevin's sedan, the more I respect it, but there is NO way I could rock that much camber in the rear, although a part of me wished I could :chuckle

nah dont do that much camber bro. watched a vid of the guy who started the whole hella flush movement, hes like its not about the extreme camber, poke, flush etc. , just enough is just right, plus car enthusiasts getting together for a good time :D

[GWN]

Lol no I know that man, by no means am I looking to fit in to the "hellaflush" mold I guess you could call it, I'm just going for what I like personally. I saw the video you're talking about as well, seems like a chill dude :D

but yeah I just want to push the fitment game further without having my car look too broken :chuckle

[schmat66]

Lol no I know that man, by no means am I looking to fit in to the "hellaflush" mold I guess you could call it, I'm just going for what I like personally. I saw the video you're talking about as well, seems like a chill dude :D

but yeah I just want to push the fitment game further without having my car look too broken :chuckle

bro im with you all the way. do what you like, i just got into an arguement about this with a guy on my fb.
every one has different taste. wether your running 2 degrees of camber or 10 degrees of camber. if you likke it in the end its your car and you build it the way you want.

personally i like camber. not alot.. i like the way i am now,

hellaflush isnt runnig mad camber.

everyones why you wanna go so low. i say #becauseracecar

lol jk i like it. its my car. and i will do it the way i want too. people dont like it. you can go buy a 2006 cwp hatch and buiold it the way you want too

[Kappa]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7019/6470183059_d69287b909_b.jpg

not a fan... although this car is loved by a lot... just to much camber for me lol

[n00bMeiSter]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7019/6470183059_d69287b909_b.jpg

not a fan... although this car is loved by a lot... just to much camber for me lol

+1
would look better with less camber

[horto]

camber fail

the car looks like it just shit itself

[MAZDAroty]

I love stance but that black sedan is too much for me and the trunk is a little weird

[BLAZEDv3]

I see rust...mazda ftw...

[n00bMeiSter]

I see rust...mazda ftw...

What car are you talking about

[The Wolf]

I see rust...mazda ftw...

That's just a burned fender. It's not rust... yet.

[aris]

What car are you talking about

White hatch with white rims

[n00bMeiSter]

White hatch with white rims

Oh.

That's not rust, those are burned fenders.

[aris]

Oh.

That's not rust, those are burned fenders.
Really even I thought that was rust lol

[n00bMeiSter]

Really even I thought that was rust lol

When you're that low and rub that much, rust doesn't get a chance to form. As soon as it starts to form, it's rubbed off when he drives away lol

[TaggyTagz]

I was more a fan of Mica3i's car before the intense camber in the rear when he first posted it on mazdafitment with the rota's. I even like that accord front lip he was rocking

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/184267_1611820780331_1380600051_31505807_3974650_n .jpg
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/182727_1611821060338_1380600051_31505808_7245306_n .jpg
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/190473_1656087966983_1380600051_31572859_5600469_n .jpg
http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/185951_1611821860358_1380600051_31505811_13664_n.j pg

[Thrizzl3]

^^i would attempt to run that setup but risk getting pulled off the road by the 5-0

[TaggyTagz]

^^i would attempt to run that setup but risk getting pulled off the road by the 5-0

Ya thats what I hate about living in ontario.. first you have winter to contend with... aggressive fitment means you're running the risk of fines or impound... You can't tuck that amount of tire with that tight a fitment without it drawing attention from police. You're bound to get hassled eventually.
Thats why I'm not doing anything else to draw attention to myself. Everything is staying stock except the coilovers, the camber arms, and the rims and tires. I don't want HIDs, or an exhaust, or a system, illegal tint, smoked tails, any mods that'll only make a cop more tempted to pull me over haha. That way I can push the boundaries a bit with fitment and hope to stay off the OPP radar for the couple years I'll probably have this car

[Aitch]

Yeah that was about the last time I really dug that car.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Ya he kinda just kept going.

From what I hear he has gone more aggressive still.

I don't think his setup would get yanked here.. depending on where you live anyway.

[joedemarco]

+1
would look better with less camber

I agree, but still mad respect to guys that go through with this. Im really diggin' the stickers on the back, except for the right half where he starts cramming them together.

[Thrizzl3]

i actually like the rpf1 setup

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/281607_2328510093768_1280173449_32821258_6285430_n .jpg

[schmat66]

i liked the rpf1 set up!

[GWN]

i actually like the rpf1 setup

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/281607_2328510093768_1280173449_32821258_6285430_n .jpg

but that was his tame rpf1 setup :chuckle didn't he get it to like -25 offset on those wheels?

[Kappa]

video from MOM of the entrance

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10150435131361185&set=vb.518066184&type=2&theater

if hit going over that i cant imagine how GWM made it lol

[Dave_The_BMXER]

I went back and warned him lol and Peter.

[GWN]

was not easy lol, thanks for the heads up dave :P I think that's where my side skirt came loose actually

[Mitchell3]

video from MOM of the entrance

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10150435131361185&set=vb.518066184&type=2&theater

:chuckle wow how did i not see myself on tape at point blank.

It was quite a brutal entrance lol

[n00bMeiSter]

Next year we'll bring some sheets of plywood or something lol

[schmat66]

discussss

3 wheeling like a boss???
4 months... and this will be me i hope
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/387342_10150435400112444_503837443_8646084_6344334 03_n.jpghttp://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/390921_10150437692272444_503837443_8650057_1910203 295_n.jpg

[The Wolf]

red 3 = classy

grey 3 = mangled

[TaggyTagz]

Now see I don't like this setup as much because of the amount of fender pulling he had to do at this point. The previous setup was still like... practical (as far as hellaflush/stance goes). When he was rockin the p45r's I loved that setup because that would be what I would go for if/when my 3 becomes my weekend car. Fair amount of camber and some light pulling.

That wont be till its paid off and I have the money to buy a new truck though. So thats like... 30 000 dollars of savings away haha.

i actually like the rpf1 setup

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/281607_2328510093768_1280173449_32821258_6285430_n .jpg

[TaggyTagz]

What rimmies are those?? Volk or something? looks like a 6 spoke version of XXR 522's (Which are replicas of something else I suppose??)

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/387342_10150435400112444_503837443_8646084_6344334 03_n.jpg

[schmat66]

its actually a 5 spoke!

[TaggyTagz]

good eye. This guy is on mazdafitment isn't he? has a members ride thread? It looks familiar

its actually a 5 spoke!

[GWN]

I don't think he is on MF, or else I just haven't seen his ride there. Don't remember seeing a red hatch with QC plates

and I think the rims are the XXR 522's, a buddy of mine has em in matte black, those and the 527s are the only XXRs I'd consider rockin lol

But there definitely is someone with a similar wheel setup on MF