Creaver 55 Report post Posted April 18, 2010 How was the drags? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted April 18, 2010 keep the rims Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyarab 6 Report post Posted April 18, 2010 How was the drags? Bit disappointing really, but oh well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyarab 6 Report post Posted May 5, 2013 Bit of a milestone today!! It's only taken me 2 years, but the RS's are FINALLY on the car. Not the best photos, but here is a quick look Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nath 134 Report post Posted May 5, 2013 Very tasteful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted May 5, 2013 Very tasteful indeed. Also, that surf is huge! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarinD 8 Report post Posted May 5, 2013 Favourite E30 in the country by far! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyarab 6 Report post Posted May 5, 2013 Very tasteful indeed. Also, that surf is huge! Yeh, that's my mates 'promo car'.. it definitely does turn heads! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSET 583 Report post Posted May 5, 2013 Looks stunning on those RS's - top job! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted May 5, 2013 (edited) Sooo much better, looks fantastic. Edit: I hope all 4 studs have a different type of lock bolt haha Edited May 5, 2013 by _Matt_ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1061 Report post Posted May 5, 2013 Baller. What tyre sizes did you end up going for? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nipe 1 Report post Posted May 6, 2013 Finally!!! But I have to say they don't actually suit it 100% as they sit at the moment, not sure if it's the color combo or something else, but something looks odd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_BRS_ 209 Report post Posted May 6, 2013 Perfection! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted May 6, 2013 Hey man, really glad to see you have them on the car. I really don't mean to sound like a dickhouse .. the front tires I think are probably the wrong profile / side wall design for those wheels. You don't need to go stretched or anything silly like that but maybe the next profile or width down ? I do understand however your car is rolling around CHCH and the roads aren't that flash done there however so may have been a deliberate choice? Your rears look sweet but maybe look at dropping width or profile in the front to match the rear profile? are they square fitment tyres on a staggered setup wheel? Hard I know that you have probably purchased the tires already. I did the same thing with mine .. ran a 40% profile on a 235, when what I needed was a 225 35 on a shorter shoulder tire. I ended up re-purchasing a whole new set of tyres in the correct size and I was so glad I did even if I spent another 1200 :/ Please take this as constructive feedback and not me having a go .. I was actually really at two minds weather to type it or not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted May 6, 2013 Josh has it spot on. Rears look boss... less width on the front tyres and it'll be perfect. Love the colour combo, very clean. Well done, good to see the wheels finally on after first seeing them in your boot at a meet about a year ago now! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted May 6, 2013 makes me think about my set-up now... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyarab 6 Report post Posted May 6, 2013 (edited) Hey man, really glad to see you have them on the car. I really don't mean to sound like a dickhouse .. the front tires I think are probably the wrong profile / side wall design for those wheels. You don't need to go stretched or anything silly like that but maybe the next profile or width down ? I do understand however your car is rolling around CHCH and the roads aren't that flash done there however so may have been a deliberate choice? Your rears look sweet but maybe look at dropping width or profile in the front to match the rear profile? are they square fitment tyres on a staggered setup wheel? Hard I know that you have probably purchased the tires already. I did the same thing with mine .. ran a 40% profile on a 235, when what I needed was a 225 35 on a shorter shoulder tire. I ended up re-purchasing a whole new set of tyres in the correct size and I was so glad I did even if I spent another 1200 :/ Please take this as constructive feedback and not me having a go .. I was actually really at two minds weather to type it or not. Brother, I know exactly what you are describing here and you are 100% spot on! The front and rear rubber is the same width and profile (as it's the same rubber that the RS's originally came with). At this stage, I just chucked on the old rubber as a test fit to give me a better idea of where I needed to be for the perfect stance. As you suggested, I'm actually quite pleased with how the rears turned out and feel that I just need to tweak the front setup. Mainly an issue of time and $$ but the correct rubber will be the next phase for sure. I'll get there! Finally!!! But I have to say they don't actually suit it 100% as they sit at the moment, not sure if it's the color combo or something else, but something looks odd I know the colour combinations are a little on the extravagant side but I spent a crap load of money on these things so I didn't want to leave any room for doubts that these were a custom setup. Having said that, I was definitely trying to find a balance so it didn't come across as over the top. Edited May 6, 2013 by crazyarab Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted May 6, 2013 has noone else noticed the car behind the e30 in the last pic???!?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyarab 6 Report post Posted May 6, 2013 has noone else noticed the car behind the e30 in the last pic???!?! Haha, yep.. the good ol 'Protect Auto' monster truck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted May 6, 2013 could be the white/crome clashing? may suit a white car better not sure but im legit colour blind so i shouldnt really be commenting on that lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 609 Report post Posted May 6, 2013 Looks amazing dude! Nice work, but as others have said, needs abit of fine tuning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted May 6, 2013 Brother, I know exactly what you are describing here and you are 100% spot on! The front and rear rubber is the same width and profile (as it's the same rubber that the RS's originally came with). At this stage, I just chucked on the old rubber as a test fit to give me a better idea of where I needed to be for the perfect stance. As you suggested, I'm actually quite pleased with how the rears turned out and feel that I just need to tweak the front setup. Mainly an issue of time and $$ but the correct rubber will be the next phase for sure. I'll get there! Mint yeah sweet i hear ya on the $$$ thing ... especially when life is on a different priority direction. I personally love the colour combo... very different and once your on point with tires its gonna kick some serious ass looks wise. Great thing about your car is it has my favour engine conversion ever and is a major hoot to be in for raw ass kicking action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surge 1 Report post Posted May 6, 2013 Looking good man. I'm hesitant to run anything lower profile even on my corolla as it's managed to buckle a wheel on our roads running 205/50/16s....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyarab 6 Report post Posted May 7, 2013 Looking good man. I'm hesitant to run anything lower profile even on my corolla as it's managed to buckle a wheel on our roads running 205/50/16s....... Yeh, Christchurch roads are pretty terrible. Thankfully the V8 isn't my daily! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
max 27 Report post Posted May 7, 2013 Yeh, Christchurch roads are pretty terrible. Thankfully the V8 isn't my daily! You mean unfortunately its not your daily. I'd daily the sh*t out of this! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
