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Old 08-23-2006, 08:25 PM
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Question how do i make my 18's look like 18's?

any body ever notice on my car, my 18's kinda look like 17s.

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what do i need to do? lower it more? go to a 30 from a 35? get something other than a DR?
 
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Old 08-23-2006, 08:27 PM
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i think it is because they are black black rims always look smaller to me cause they blend in with the tire
 
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Old 08-23-2006, 08:29 PM
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Old 08-23-2006, 08:32 PM
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+1 to which?



i dunno man, hold on let me find some pics for comparison
 
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Old 08-23-2006, 08:35 PM
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they look the same as mine




there was probably no reason to post pics of mine, but our cars/rims look awesome!
 
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Old 08-23-2006, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Badfish
+1 to which?



i dunno man, hold on let me find some pics for comparison
the black wheel with the black tire... might throw your eye off...

they look like 18s to me...

are you high right now? that could explain it too... lol
 
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Originally Posted by Badfish
+1 to which?



i dunno man, hold on let me find some pics for comparison
here you go. compare this. looks 18 to me
 
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Old 08-23-2006, 08:38 PM
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dang jon, your making me want a cobra bumper right about now
 
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Old 08-23-2006, 08:39 PM
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Hey Bad fish who and where did u get ur rear bumper? Sorry
 
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Old 08-23-2006, 08:41 PM
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I agree with the black comments. Different colors look different. They don't really look like 17s in the rear but the front does. Trade me
 
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Old 08-23-2006, 08:41 PM
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i would go to a 35 just to take up more of the wheelwell. on your second pic your front looks like 18, your back just shows alot of space between the fender and the tire just cuz the angle. the first pic looks no doubt 18
 
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Old 08-23-2006, 08:42 PM
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they are both 35
 
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Old 08-23-2006, 08:42 PM
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frame looks bent to me...
 
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Old 08-23-2006, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Badfish
they are both 35
oops, read it wrong. i think the only way to make it look bigger is to put the s/c on!!!!
 
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Old 08-23-2006, 09:08 PM
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oops, read it wrong. i think the only way to make it look bigger is to put the s/c on!!!!
I agree. I hear SC adds and 2" drop on the car and a 2" growth in your pants.
 
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Old 08-23-2006, 09:10 PM
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sweet!! then ill have a 3 inch........drop...
 
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Old 08-23-2006, 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Badfish
sweet!! then ill have a 3 inch........drop...
and a 3 inch in yer pants

but i agree supercharger FTW

once again car looks sick how does it drive being bent and everything btw?
 
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sweet!! then ill have a 3 inch........drop...
lol, then you wont have to worry about fixing your frame, cuz you'll be riding on it then
 
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Old 08-23-2006, 09:32 PM
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my theory is; i need a drop so it looks like the wheels are bigger because it fills more fenderwell
 
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Old 08-23-2006, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Badfish
my theory is; i need a drop so it looks like the wheels are bigger because it fills more fenderwell
I actually want to drop mine another 1 1/2" but dont want to screw the Roush up
 
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I agree with most of the others, it's probably because the wheels are black. Just get some supersports and see if it fixes your problem.
 
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Old 08-23-2006, 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Slither
I actually want to drop mine another 1 1/2" but dont want to screw the Roush up
Wow another 1.5, what kind of springs do you have now?
 
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Old 08-23-2006, 09:46 PM
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This is the look I want.

 
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Old 08-23-2006, 09:49 PM
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That looks nice as hell, but definantly not practical.
 
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Old 08-23-2006, 10:11 PM
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I have seen my car with bullitt springs and my 18s look smaller since my car is raised from my old Eibachs. You may want to lower it more which I may do if LT headers allow it.
 
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Old 08-24-2006, 03:20 AM
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Originally Posted by DarkSith
I agree with most of the others, it's probably because the wheels are black. Just get some supersports and see if it fixes your problem.
Exactly!!!

Or even some Sportlines.My Cobra has at least a 2 inch drop.It sit's damn low and the 18's really fill the gap.
 
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Old 08-24-2006, 05:15 AM
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I agree with the black rims making it look smaller they look like 18's too me but i think my rims look to small sometimes too and i have 18's as well. I think more of a drop would help.
 
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Hey Bad fish who and where did u get ur rear bumper? Sorry
03-04 Cobra bumper with the letters filled in
 


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