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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 10:20 PM
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Talking offset question, lowering car

plz excuse my n00by-ness but.. why is it so bad to have wheels with a high offset? i mean other then looks and not being able to clear brake upgrades... i'm currently on rims with a +45 offset and i was thinkin about lowering my car with kyb abx and sportlines.. would i have to get spacers? any recommendations or advice on a suspension set up would also be appreciated

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Old Mar 12, 2006 | 11:59 PM
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fa-q and search
Old Mar 13, 2006 | 01:10 AM
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sell your rims and get something better than +45
Old Mar 13, 2006 | 01:11 AM
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^ by that he means like +60 if you can
Old Mar 13, 2006 | 01:44 PM
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^^^Haha...your going to kill him
Old Mar 13, 2006 | 02:42 PM
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^ by kill him he means: make him look like the meanest son a ***** on the block
Old Mar 15, 2006 | 09:48 PM
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thanks guys, answered all my questions perfectly. i've got some +60 offset rims on tha way
Old Mar 15, 2006 | 10:18 PM
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^ WTF! hahaha dude............................

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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 10:30 PM
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lol
Old Mar 15, 2006 | 10:35 PM
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I found that a while back when i was getting the Weld Pro-Stars and realized I would have to have a 25mm spacer to fit them over my GT-R Rear Brakes. live it.....learn it.....love it.........
Old Mar 15, 2006 | 10:44 PM
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I'm gonna put that in the FAQ section
Old Mar 15, 2006 | 10:48 PM
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Cool Maybe some people can read it and UNDERSTAND it I know certain things can be Done but is it safe and will it make you burn through tires like a fat kid with pies.
Old Mar 15, 2006 | 11:05 PM
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hopefully...
Old Mar 15, 2006 | 11:31 PM
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Boo hoo.
Old Mar 15, 2006 | 11:33 PM
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haha, want a hug Levi



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