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Old 07-29-2009, 01:15 PM
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How will 20's look with OEM suspension???

I am looking at some Vossen 084's 20's but curious how they will look without lowering the car?

Anyone have pics with 20's on factory suspension?

Thanks in advance!
Old 07-29-2009, 01:15 PM
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Not good at all.
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Don't do it. Stock suspension does not look good even with stock wheels. At least get some Eibachs. Then it will be a lot better looking.
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Horrible...
Old 07-29-2009, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverBullet
At least get some Eibachs.
Which springs did you get? Got a model number? Thanks!
Old 07-29-2009, 01:27 PM
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doesnt look bad at all, i just saw some in person from a fellow myg37 member.
Old 07-29-2009, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by nogoodname007
doesnt look bad at all, i just saw some in person from a fellow myg37 member.
This member have any pictures posted? Thanks!
Old 07-29-2009, 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 08G37S
Which springs did you get? Got a model number? Thanks!
If you have RWD 08/09. Here is the part # 6388.140. Just make sure before you order, or pm one of the vendors.
Old 07-29-2009, 06:24 PM
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Not great. And the closer the wheel is to being flush to the fender, the more it will make the gap stand out.
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Like this!!!

Old 07-29-2009, 06:41 PM
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You have to lower the car - no question about it. Get Eibach or Tanabe lowering springs for a modest drop without sacrificing ride or suspension.

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Old 07-29-2009, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by CEELOSG37S
Like this!!!


Hahah perfect volunteer.


+1 on what everyone is saying, get Eibachs or coils.
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Not sure if I'm posting this right, and yes the picture is s&%t, but they're 20's on stock suspension. And they rub over big bumps, so I won't be lowering it anytime soon.

Old 07-29-2009, 07:50 PM
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Nobody has mentioned the S Techs. That's the option I'm going with.
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car definitely needs a drop.... i was in denial for about a year before i made my transformation into the "drop it like it's hot" club


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