Mugen Rims after Stock Stolen
#124
Alright here is the side shot you asked for. It is just a quick picture, nothing fancy. Hopefully tonight I can go get some really nice shots at the locations I have been scoping out
Let's just hope I can keep the car clean enough to get some nice pictures. Guess I wont be seeing the gf...I can see how it will happen now...
The gf "So are you coming to see me today?"
Me "No I can't"
The gf "Why?"
Me "Because the only way to your house is through the road that is under construction and I just washed my car and I would like it to stay clean for more than a day without adding tons and tons of dirt to it, and lets face it if I do come over, you know that is going to happen"
The gf "...."
hahaha o well here is the pic
like i said nothing fancy just a side shot to show the wheels and the height of my car, which needs to be lowered. nothing like waking up at 7 am to wash your car
Let's just hope I can keep the car clean enough to get some nice pictures. Guess I wont be seeing the gf...I can see how it will happen now...
The gf "So are you coming to see me today?"
Me "No I can't"
The gf "Why?"
Me "Because the only way to your house is through the road that is under construction and I just washed my car and I would like it to stay clean for more than a day without adding tons and tons of dirt to it, and lets face it if I do come over, you know that is going to happen"
The gf "...."
hahaha o well here is the pic
like i said nothing fancy just a side shot to show the wheels and the height of my car, which needs to be lowered. nothing like waking up at 7 am to wash your car
#125
As great as your car looks with those wheels I have to admit that bringing it down a little would make it really big time great looking... The wheels look bigger than Dallas as brightly finished as they are and that somehow make the car look higher than it is.... I wouldn't have said what I just did if you didn't already have plans to take it down a little.
#126
As great as your car looks with those wheels I have to admit that bringing it down a little would make it really big time great looking... The wheels look bigger than Dallas as brightly finished as they are and that somehow make the car look higher than it is.... I wouldn't have said what I just did if you didn't already have plans to take it down a little.
So do you think that the swift springs will lower it enough to make it look pretty decent? or would I have to go lower
#127
I like what the Swift springs do that improves the handling and ride quality without compromising ground clearance, damper function and CV joint longevity... Springs with more drop would look great but not worth the negative effects that come with the look in my opinion.... I did the extreme drop 29 years ago on a Rabbit and when my son got a Rabbit Cabriolet when he graduated I helped him put the springs on it. About a week later he took them off ....Your car will remain flatter in tuns and feel like it is cornering better but that is just an illusion as my son found out when he hit a curb while cornering at a speed that he had taken the turn at many times.... It looked real good, sure did.... Just be aware that there will be problems if you go too low but you will receive a lot of complements about the way it looks.... Its kind of like having a pretty girlfriend that is a high maintenance bitch that hates having sex.
Last edited by Texas Coyote; 08-03-2010 at 01:27 AM.
#128
^+++++ rep, but can't give you any right now T_C. You might get negatively repped though for your last comment by some, just because they are very fragile individuals who take words way too seriously.
Hmmm, I might get negative repped now for saying what I just said...SO BE IT!!!
Mr. Bubbles, the SWIFT springs will definitely make the car look better than it already does. Just take a gander at the one named Adele. Some here will say that it is not low enough, but I just think those people don't really appreciate a very good handling car. You go lower than 25mm on the Fit, work needs to be done on the front sussy as the geometry is off and handling is as well, though I'm sure some will say it handles better. I doubt it, if they took the car to a circuit and pushed the living crap out of it, they would notice it doesn't handle as well as they think.
Hmmm, I might get negative repped now for saying what I just said...SO BE IT!!!
Mr. Bubbles, the SWIFT springs will definitely make the car look better than it already does. Just take a gander at the one named Adele. Some here will say that it is not low enough, but I just think those people don't really appreciate a very good handling car. You go lower than 25mm on the Fit, work needs to be done on the front sussy as the geometry is off and handling is as well, though I'm sure some will say it handles better. I doubt it, if they took the car to a circuit and pushed the living crap out of it, they would notice it doesn't handle as well as they think.
Last edited by 555sexydrive; 08-02-2010 at 09:19 PM.
#130
Whoot! I got a mention...Bubbles, I'll post some pics...
I lightened this one so you could see the gap. This is with 205/50 tires...
And let me mention that there are some VERY steep driveways in my neck of the woods and I have never scraped on anything...ever. (crosses fingers)
And on stock rims...
I lightened this one so you could see the gap. This is with 205/50 tires...
And let me mention that there are some VERY steep driveways in my neck of the woods and I have never scraped on anything...ever. (crosses fingers)
And on stock rims...
Last edited by Btrthnezr3; 08-02-2010 at 10:06 PM.
#131
bubbles in that situation with you and the gf could be handled better
her-"so you coming to see me?"
you-"yea, if you help me wash my car"
her-"ok sounds like fun"
result= clean car & time with the gf.
Swift springs look really good for those looking for a very subtle drop.
her-"so you coming to see me?"
you-"yea, if you help me wash my car"
her-"ok sounds like fun"
result= clean car & time with the gf.
Swift springs look really good for those looking for a very subtle drop.
#132
Yeah--I went from 4 to 2 finger gap in the front
and from 4.5 to 2.5 finger gap in the rear
It looks really nice, rides great and I have had ZERO problems.
Also--with Swift, you don't have to cut the bumpstops...whoot!
and from 4.5 to 2.5 finger gap in the rear
It looks really nice, rides great and I have had ZERO problems.
Also--with Swift, you don't have to cut the bumpstops...whoot!
#133
Whoot! I got a mention...Bubbles, I'll post some pics...
I lightened this one so you could see the gap. This is with 205/50 tires...
And let me mention that there are some VERY steep driveways in my neck of the woods and I have never scraped on anything...ever. (crosses fingers)
I lightened this one so you could see the gap. This is with 205/50 tires...
And let me mention that there are some VERY steep driveways in my neck of the woods and I have never scraped on anything...ever. (crosses fingers)
Last edited by Mr.Bubbles; 08-03-2010 at 02:26 AM.
#134
bubbles in that situation with you and the gf could be handled better
her-"so you coming to see me?"
you-"yea, if you help me wash my car"
her-"ok sounds like fun"
result= clean car & time with the gf.
Swift springs look really good for those looking for a very subtle drop.
her-"so you coming to see me?"
you-"yea, if you help me wash my car"
her-"ok sounds like fun"
result= clean car & time with the gf.
Swift springs look really good for those looking for a very subtle drop.
Haha yeah but every time I ask her if she wants to help she says no cause I take to long to wash my car and I go into too much detail. But I did see her today, I just took the 5 mile detour to avoid the construction zone lol
#136
I thought about that, but honestly with the locks on there now, our security camera set up, and the way we park (i am 2 inches from the garage door, and the other car is 2 inches behind mine and the other is right door to mine, i doubt they can get to them. I also turn my wheels so they cant steal the front ones. If anything I will buy one more set of locking lug nuts, just for a little protection.
#138
Shhhhhhh.......GBaby2089 might hear you.......we must not speak of rotas.......hahaha
#140
haha i know, he gave me a hard time for suggesting rotas to someone. the only reason i have the mugens i cause someone stole my stock ones and our deductible was 500. but before that happened i actually looked at some rotas, i like them. you dont have to sacrifice your arm and leg for good looking wheels