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Old 04-05-2010, 07:40 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Dropping Gen 2 Matrix, Tein Style

Currently about a 1.8inch drop.

Got these from a co worker. Tein H springs. Used for about a year on just city roads. These are off from his 2005 Corolla S.

Rims are 17" and off from Mazda 3 GT. Tires are Kelly Navigator Performance

Right now my next project is eBay foglights. THEN spacers. I know I need spacers but too expensive to grab those!



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offset waaay too high on those wheels

the wheels are like 2"s into the fender
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well its better than hub caps thats for sure =]
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debatable. the drop looks nice though....
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Space those tires out and you'll have a better looking car. Nice drop though.
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well its better than hub caps thats for sure =]
true that..but yea if you plan to use those wheels, maybe get some spacers

if your tires are so deep in, you reduce your grip during corners..
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I say go with different rims altogether
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I say go with different rims altogether
meh.. not gotta invest $1000 for new rims.. Since I got these cheap
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meh.. not gotta invest $1000 for new rims.. Since I got these cheap
dont have to go new wheels, find a good use sets. been there done that
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