ClassE 1989 325IS Build Thread
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Looks like proper rubber that wont be stretched.
Yeeaahh..... Nnoooo. It's gonna stretch.
Falken 912's, I've had really good luck with the 512's and 912's for years.
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They'll be a 205/40 on 9's all around (with that width - a "proper" tire would cause clearance/fender issues and not allow the ride height I want). I'm also partial to alittle stretch for a nice flush fitment.
Wheels should be back from paint early next week, getting closer every night to rolling next weekend for alignment and some fun!
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ive bought a few sets of 512's but i couldnt get more than 10k miles out of them with rotating them frequently and everything properly aligned… but at $45 a tire, who can really complain. haha
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Those wheels with properly sized tires on that car... that's going to be awesome!
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Well, 2 out of 3 isn't bad.
I guess I somehow missed the post where you said 205. Car looks great! -
wow, those wheels are awesome! they are like a Hartge design with a lip.
Proper sized tires would be 235's or 245's on a 9" wide wheel IMO.
I may try 255's
I have 205's now that came on my authentic STR wheels (not fake STR's)#allforlooks
#eurohatch
#f***yourfakewheels
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Without fender flares tho on a 9" wheel in front - the offset needs to be low enough to clear the coils (ET10ish). That width and offset + 235/245-anything will never fit under the stock fenders (without 4x4 height).
I know the stretch/low isn't for everyone - but it is my preference.
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Even if people are into different stuff. Anyone who calls himself a car guy can respect the time and effort put into a project.
Looks good man. Can't wait to see it in person.
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Even if people are into different stuff. Anyone who calls himself a car guy can respect the time and effort put into a project. Looks good man. Can't wait to see it in person.
Troof! Not my taste with the stretched tires, but the wheels look awesome!
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Thanks guys! I'm just anxious to get it back together and get in some wheel time! I'm not doing nearly as much cleaning and coating to everything as I wanted - but given the compressed timeline before good weather *should* be arriving... I'm okay with it.
Now I just can't wait to get the wheels back with the centers colormatched - and the shaved centercaps!!!
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Anyone on here knowledgable on E30 rear subframe and suspension geometry? I've got questions regarding subframe bushings and their affects on toe/camber....
Are you interested in the condor speed shop 12mm risers?
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@DrLeadFoot
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Thanks - They are essentially a 1-piece "remake" (knockoff) of OZ Turbos.
Here's my dilemma: went to install the subframe and the camber adjustments plates are hitting the under side of the body. I kinda went overkill and installed the subframe riser AND the weld in camber adjustments - I believe the risers are causing the weld-in adjustments to hit because they're now 12mm higher. Here's my options:
-Buy the "standard" height subframe bushings and hope everything fits.
-Cut off the tops of the existing weld-in camber adjustment plates
-"Flip" the existing subframe riser bushings and reinstall subframe (flipping the bushings should gain me the clearance - but I'm worried about "lowering" the subframe and offsetting my camber adjustment - and what it might do to my driveline angles).
Open to suggestions: leaning towards cutting off tops of current weld-in subframe risers, or flipping subframe risers. Not crazy about ordering $160 bushings, waiting for them to arrive, and hoping those don't hit too.....
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