Spamby's '08 STi

[Spamby]

Wheels are on! Had a hectic day yesterday but managed to snap some pics. I'll get them on later today.
A quick note: the michelins are definitely night and day compared to their completion the DWS. Better in every aspect, thus far, but the ride is extremely stiff. More to come on that.
Wheels are aggressive fitment but with my current suspension setup, are very doable.

Here's a crappy tapatAlk pic until I get the pics off of the nikon.

 

[Spamby]

Here it is. She needs a bath so don't be judging the dirty girl.

 

[Alin]

Need side angle as well!!

 

[Spamby]

time for bed...

 

[IGOTASTi]

Looks great!

 

[Spamby]

Looks great!

Thanks! I am actually very happy with these. It only took six years to find a wheel I truly like. :lol:

 

[IGOTASTi]

Those wheels really set it off nicely.

 

[Spamby]

Those wheels really set it off nicely.

Aesthetically, I think the GR's need wide wheels/low offsets, wide tires in order to look right with the big fenders. The stockers just have no business under there, in the looks department. The deep face and lip also really flow well with the GR's looks and you can never go wrong with a classic 5 star.

And I'm super happy that I didn't have to do this with a hellaflush, stretched tire. 245/35 and she's good. In fact, I am gonna dial some camber out of the rear and add a touch more up front. I couldn't do that before on my old setup.

 

[IGOTASTi]

Anything rubbing at all?

 

[Spamby]

Anything rubbing at all?

Rears where the rear panel and bumper meet, it's plastic there so I think I'm gonna have to shave it some. Only on hard dips.
Fronts rub on hard dips. I probably try a heat gun and massage it. But I'm thinking a little more camber up front may help this, probably another -.5 to -1.0.

 

[Spamby]

So my radio decided to change stations on its own today, then the hill assist and abs lights came on?
She's got a poltergeist in her. Smh

 

[HolyCrapItsFast]

Are you sure it's not a transformer?

 

[HolyCrapItsFast]

Here it is. She needs a bath so don't be judging the dirty girl.

Dirty is the new sexy. It looks hot!

 

[Spamby]

Are you sure it's not a transformer?

That's why my stash of cookies and beer keeps disappearing!

 

[Spamby]

Dirty is the new sexy. It looks hot!

Thanks dude. I'm thrilled with it though I'm finding out my front fenders aren't liking it. Time to dial in the camber or get the plasma torch out.

 

[m8ttixsti]

What side and offset are your rims??? [MENTION=1507]Spamby[/MENTION]

 

[Spamby]

What side and offset are your rims??? @Spamby

18x9 +25 with 245/35 tire

 

[m8ttixsti]

so is that close to how my 18*9.5 +35?? just still trying to get idea. [MENTION=1507]Spamby[/MENTION]

 

[Spamby]

so is that close to how my 18*9.5 +35?? just still trying to get idea. [MENTION=1507]Spamby[/MENTION]

Within 3 or 4 mm. Mine poke further than yours by that much.
My old setup was 18x9.5 with a 38mm offset so about 7mm less than current. Seems that little extra made a bigger impact. Nothing that can't be remedied!

 

[m8ttixsti]

Within 3 or 4 mm. Mine poke further than yours by that much.
My old setup was 18x9.5 with a 38mm offset so about 7mm less than current. Seems that little extra made a bigger impact. Nothing that can't be remedied!

AWESOME!! that really gives me a idea finally! thank. i talked to jordan at defined and the rims will be another month. they will be paid off and i will have the tires before they even get here.