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05-01-2014, 03:15 PM | #1 |
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Forgestar's came in...
Matte black Forgestar F14s came in and had them installed yesterday. 20x9 in front and 20x10.5 SDC in back. Let Forgestar pick the offsets, so unfortunately I don't know what they are Opted for a bit of an aggressive look in the rear. Went with Michelin PSS 295/30/20 and 245/35/20. It definitely is a beefy look. Given the shortage of Michelin PSSs I couldn't find two 285/30/20s at all. All the reputable tire shops I researched were either sold out or on back order. Black lug nuts are forthcoming.
Given the beefier rear tires, there is zero stretch and very small poke...maybe a little less than a 1/4 inch at most. As you can see from the pics, the gap is quite noticeable....uhg! Any suggestions for perfecting the stance are welcome and appreciated.
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Yes, still running stock. Looking for advice on options.
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I'm judging by your location that your car isn't xdrive? If that's the case, your best bet is KW coilovers. But the cheaper end is H&R springs. Can't go wrong with either but it depends how low you're trying to be.
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Correct. Not an xdrive. Looking for a 1" to an 1 1/4" drop.
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Looks great, ACS is what I did.
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Thanks guys for the compliments and suggestions.
Quick question: MellowYellow06 - How much drop did you get with H&R? Top6491 and Bake - Same question...how much drop with ACS? Anyone have any insight/experience with Eibach? I'm guessing that the drop distance is not the same for every f10, but any insight you can share would be most helpful.
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I'm struggling to find a good wheel lock set for these wheels!!!
Seems harder to find than I thought, apparently these Forgestars have some very small diameter lug nut ports. I need to find something in black, would rather not have to do a stud conversion. Looking for some sort of locking wheel bolts that are low profile. |
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Had a hard time as well - ended up settling with 1 keyed tuner 14x1.25 black lug bolt on each wheel Something like this in black http://www.ezaccessory.com/Tuner_Lug..._p/98-0180.htm |
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1.3" and 1.4" drop seems to be the norm for most people around here. Thanks!
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I'm in the same boat with respect to the wheel lock set. Definitely need one.
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Awesome!
So these will work? I mean there is some sort of safety to them I supposed since there really is no socket to put on them to get them off, have to have that sort of key. http://www.ezaccessory.com/Black_Tun.../98-0180bk.htm I would use these to replace all my lug bolts. |
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