In the market for some new Wheels....
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In the market for some new Wheels....
So Friday night i hit a curb and messed up my two right side Rims. In the market now to replace all 4 and looking to get some 18's again. the current ones i had rubbed a lot (18x8.5 38ET, 225/40/18's), so trying to find a set that wont rub. I have the Arden lowering springs (comfort), so not sure if ill be able to find the right set w/o rubbing issues. Any advice on wheels appreciated. I am thinking i will need a 42-45mm offset depending on the width. I just ordered some tires last weekend that are 215/40/18's, so they will be going on the new wheels now.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
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#3
I have the fenders shaved in the rear and rolled in the front, but still had rubbing issues in the back. cound never have anyone in the back. I have the lowering springs which left only about an inch gap between the fender and the rear You said the offset was +33 all around, did you have much of a gap between the tire and fender? My wheel lined up exactly with the fender, so not sure how different the 33mm offset compared to the 38mm are in comparison. Thanks for the input.
#4
I agree with UFO's, you shouldn't rub. I've had 18x10 ET18 under the rear of my car without rubbing (winter setup - with 225/40). My guess is that your fender liner is damaged somehow or not sitting right, alignment is too far positively cambered, or a bump stop is damaged. Even a massively overwidth 225/40 tire like a Yokohama S-Drive should clear on a standard lowered X-Type with ET38 and no fender mods.
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I have the fenders shaved in the rear and rolled in the front, but still had rubbing issues in the back. cound never have anyone in the back. I have the lowering springs which left only about an inch gap between the fender and the rear You said the offset was +33 all around, did you have much of a gap between the tire and fender? My wheel lined up exactly with the fender, so not sure how different the 33mm offset compared to the 38mm are in comparison. Thanks for the input.
Here is my gap with H&R springs:
Even with a car full of people and a trunk full of **** I dont rub.......... Therefore I am going lower. Haha.
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I just had my alignment done and i beleive my camber is still off by about 0.4 degrees on both the rears form the specified range. Need to find a place to get that corrected. I have had rubbing issues even without lowering the car with weight in the rear on the 18's. Do you guys think it could be something to do with my suspension? Both your set ups look clean and i am trying to do something similar w/o the rubbing issues. Now that i need new wheels, i want to do it right this time round. If you dont mind me asking, what brand wheels do you have?
#7
I just had my alignment done and i beleive my camber is still off by about 0.4 degrees on both the rears form the specified range. Need to find a place to get that corrected. I have had rubbing issues even without lowering the car with weight in the rear on the 18's. Do you guys think it could be something to do with my suspension? Both your set ups look clean and i am trying to do something similar w/o the rubbing issues. Now that i need new wheels, i want to do it right this time round. If you dont mind me asking, what brand wheels do you have?
My wheels are Stern ST1 18x8.5 +38 with 5mm spacers all around and 225/40 rubber.
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#9
Is there anything one can do for a dramatic improvement? I have just dubbed my car "3 point slow" in the time-honoured tradition of making fun of 2.0 Volkswagens. I think we are doomed to having ridiculously slow cars until we figure out a transmission + engine swap solution that involves a turbo or supercharger for at least 300hp. [/threadjack]
OFOZ (I need your first name), your H&Rs appear to sit about an inch higher in the rear compared to my H&Rs. I wonder if the sport model has different perches, you have Bilstein HDs (or similar) or if H&R springs aren't consistent. I'm more willing to believe the former two, as I have spent weeks with the H&R team on site at their factory in Lennestadt, Germany and know Werner Heine and Heinz Remmen personally (they have very exacting specs on their products, trust me). Just seems weird that our cars have the same suspension, but my rear is quite a bit lower.
OFOZ (I need your first name), your H&Rs appear to sit about an inch higher in the rear compared to my H&Rs. I wonder if the sport model has different perches, you have Bilstein HDs (or similar) or if H&R springs aren't consistent. I'm more willing to believe the former two, as I have spent weeks with the H&R team on site at their factory in Lennestadt, Germany and know Werner Heine and Heinz Remmen personally (they have very exacting specs on their products, trust me). Just seems weird that our cars have the same suspension, but my rear is quite a bit lower.
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Is there anything one can do for a dramatic improvement? I have just dubbed my car "3 point slow" in the time-honoured tradition of making fun of 2.0 Volkswagens. I think we are doomed to having ridiculously slow cars until we figure out a transmission + engine swap solution that involves a turbo or supercharger for at least 300hp. [/threadjack]
OFOZ (I need your first name), your H&Rs appear to sit about an inch higher in the rear compared to my H&Rs. I wonder if the sport model has different perches, you have Bilstein HDs (or similar) or if H&R springs aren't consistent. I'm more willing to believe the former two, as I have spent weeks with the H&R team on site at their factory in Lennestadt, Germany and know Werner Heine and Heinz Remmen personally (they have very exacting specs on their products, trust me). Just seems weird that our cars have the same suspension, but my rear is quite a bit lower.
OFOZ (I need your first name), your H&Rs appear to sit about an inch higher in the rear compared to my H&Rs. I wonder if the sport model has different perches, you have Bilstein HDs (or similar) or if H&R springs aren't consistent. I'm more willing to believe the former two, as I have spent weeks with the H&R team on site at their factory in Lennestadt, Germany and know Werner Heine and Heinz Remmen personally (they have very exacting specs on their products, trust me). Just seems weird that our cars have the same suspension, but my rear is quite a bit lower.
Sorry for the thread jack OP.....
-Allen
#11
No worries at all UFO, im all about seeing new suspension parts added to the X. What Coilover kit is that, and is it specific to the X? They look a little similar to the KW ones ive seen, but the box says otherwise so im not sure. How much they set you back and where did you get those? I think i might have to change out the Arden Springs as they a too soft, so looking for an alternative. I think the coilovers will probably be a little too pricey for me, but if you are thinking about parting with your H&R springs, i may be interested. I only need the rears though. Id be interested to know how the coils feel too once installed. Dont think i have seen anyone put them on an X so far.
#12
Can't wait to see those on there, Allen. I'd love to do airbags, considering they are almost the same cost.
-Jeremy
#13
Yes they are KW Variant 1 coilovers... Currently the only coilover anybody makes for the X. Got mine from Vivid Racing, took less than a week to get them all the way from Germany to my doorstep.
Installing them on Saturday. Ill definitely post up a quick review after I get some miles on them... Also debating ordering one more set of goodies from KW (but that will delay other plans for the car gah!):
http://www.kw-suspension.com/us/kw_hls.php
As for my H&R springs, I'd kind of prefer to sell them as a set unless I get someone who's interested in the other two only.
Installing them on Saturday. Ill definitely post up a quick review after I get some miles on them... Also debating ordering one more set of goodies from KW (but that will delay other plans for the car gah!):
http://www.kw-suspension.com/us/kw_hls.php
As for my H&R springs, I'd kind of prefer to sell them as a set unless I get someone who's interested in the other two only.
#14
Yes they are KW Variant 1 coilovers... Currently the only coilover anybody makes for the X. Got mine from Vivid Racing, took less than a week to get them all the way from Germany to my doorstep.
Installing them on Saturday. Ill definitely post up a quick review after I get some miles on them... Also debating ordering one more set of goodies from KW (but that will delay other plans for the car gah!):
http://www.kw-suspension.com/us/kw_hls.php
As for my H&R springs, I'd kind of prefer to sell them as a set unless I get someone who's interested in the other two only.
Installing them on Saturday. Ill definitely post up a quick review after I get some miles on them... Also debating ordering one more set of goodies from KW (but that will delay other plans for the car gah!):
http://www.kw-suspension.com/us/kw_hls.php
As for my H&R springs, I'd kind of prefer to sell them as a set unless I get someone who's interested in the other two only.
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#16
What do you guys think of these?
http://www.makwheels.it/EMP0000000027.asp
or
http://www.makwheels.it/EMP0000000073.asp
look like these have the correct fitment im looking for, just need to figure out where i can get these from. not sure if they are distributed in the US.
http://www.makwheels.it/EMP0000000027.asp
or
http://www.makwheels.it/EMP0000000073.asp
look like these have the correct fitment im looking for, just need to figure out where i can get these from. not sure if they are distributed in the US.
#17
I believe that MAK is part of TSW. There is a distributor in Canada, but I didn't find any in the US. This shop in SoCal lists MAK, but the only thing they're showing are some goofy Hummer rims...
www.wayneswheels.net
You might give them a call. Good luck.
www.wayneswheels.net
You might give them a call. Good luck.
#19
What do you guys think of these?
http://www.makwheels.it/EMP0000000027.asp
or
http://www.makwheels.it/EMP0000000073.asp
look like these have the correct fitment im looking for, just need to figure out where i can get these from. not sure if they are distributed in the US.
http://www.makwheels.it/EMP0000000027.asp
or
http://www.makwheels.it/EMP0000000073.asp
look like these have the correct fitment im looking for, just need to figure out where i can get these from. not sure if they are distributed in the US.
#20
Thanks for the input. Ive been having a hard time finding wheels with the fitment i want so choice of the style of wheel is somewhat limited.
exexpat, do you know where i could find some reps? ive been looking for some of the 18" stock reps but have not been able to find any.
The wheels i have come across so far with the size and fitment i have attached in a word doc. May be helpful to someone else too if looking for wheels. If you guys could maybe help me pick out a couple to choose from would make my decision a little easier. i know its all personal preference, but at this point, i just cant decide what i really want.
Thanks in advance
exexpat, do you know where i could find some reps? ive been looking for some of the 18" stock reps but have not been able to find any.
The wheels i have come across so far with the size and fitment i have attached in a word doc. May be helpful to someone else too if looking for wheels. If you guys could maybe help me pick out a couple to choose from would make my decision a little easier. i know its all personal preference, but at this point, i just cant decide what i really want.
Thanks in advance