Some pics of my 95 SLE (5/18 Update)

[Sadden]

Wanna do mine
Seriously looks sweet though.
Keep up the pictures you are doing awesome.

[WhiteArrow3800]

That's just awesome, I really can't wait to see it when you finish that up

[95naSTA]

I haven't had much time to work on the bodywork but some new wheels came in the mail.







They're 18x8 and 18x9 3-pc BBS Super RS'. I had them re-drilled from 114.3 to 115 and the centers bored out from 66mm to 70 mm. I wrapped them in 245 45 Dunlop SP Sport Maxx's all around with the 9's going in the rear.

The offset on these was +42mm on the 8's and +50 (I think) on the 9's. My current offset is +22 on the GP wheels and that put the wheels pretty flush with 235 profile tires. I got longer ARP studs and 1/2" (12.7mm) spacers. I figured I would start from there with the 245 profile tires and add spacers accordingly.

I was able to get the 1/2" spacers and longer studs installed in the rear. But the studs on my aftermarket front hubs have a larger diameter where they go through the hub. I ordered the correct studs today and some 8 mm spacers to see how flush I can get the wheels. More pics to come once I get the fitment right.

Also, might go black on the centers while they come off in the winter. The lips will look like mirrors either way by spring.

[harofreak00]

Loving the new rims, but all that work into the old rims for nothing? :(

[95naSTA]

all that work into the old rims for nothing? :(

I know, I know.. But I just couldn't stand that high of a profile tire on the drop I have.. I wouldn't have been able to go low pro enough without it looking silly. And I wanted to keep the wheel well filled out.

They'll be back on in the winter and I plan on holding on to them since I'll never get back what I put into them.

[00Beast]

Those wheels look bad-a$$!! How's the handling?

[ChilinMichael]

Looks like it certainly would be fun to drive

[harofreak00]

Can you get a side view pic showing the offset better?

[95naSTA]

Thanks. It feels like it handles a little better. Nothing ground breaking but noticeable. I thought I was going to take hit as far as roughness goes but it still feels great.

Andrew, I'll take pics soon to show the offset.

[WhiteArrow3800]

Keeps getting better and better!

[95naSTA]

Here's what I'm talking about with the offset.

Granted the rears are 9", they only stick out about 5mm more than the fronts offset wise.

Here they are with 1/2" (12.7mm) spacers and a little bit of negative camber:



That's less than 20mm to the outside of the fender.

Here is how far in the front sits with less (numerically higher) camber:



That's about 40mm till the outside of the fender.

I would like to get the front and rear maybe within 15mm or so. I think it makes the fitment that much better.

[95naSTA]

Got the new studs and 1/2" spacers installed up front.

Here's what was going on with the studs. From left to right - Stock with 0.485" knurl diameter, From aftermarket hub with 0.558" knurl diameter, and longer ARP with 0.558" knurl diameter.


Before spacer:


After:








The wheel spacing is much better and almost where I want. The rears are a little more sunk in than the fronts though. I'll try the 8mm spacers out back there when I get them. I think an 8mm up front would be too much but its just a matter of trying these things out.

Wheel weight..
My last combo was 48.4 lbs total and now I'm at 50.2 lbs. So I added just under 2 lbs to each corner. Can't have it all. But, I knew that when I got these.

[95naSTA]

Installed 8mm spacers on the rear today:



I'm pretty happy with the rear fitment now. I'll probably try and trade a set of my 8mm spacers for a set of my buddies 5mm ones. (for the front)

Edit-
I decided to get 18mm hubcentric wheel spacers for the front from http://www.motorsport-tech.com/. The wheel is spaced out beyond the hub and it doesn't seem like it's going to line up right every time. So, once I get these, I'll be flush up front w/ no worries.

[95naSTA]

A couple more rear fitment shots:

[BonneMe]

Oh boy... trying to be Euro in an american fwd-box.... when will you learn Nice wheels..

[ChilinMichael]

Dude I'm dying here, stop this....you are making me so envious.


Of course, I'll just keep looking at your car for future ideas for mine...

[95naSTA]

Oh boy... trying to be Euro in an american fwd-box.... when will you learn Nice wheels..

It's called style.

[insert girl car comment here]

[WhiteArrow3800]

That's sick!

[zuper8]

Oh boy... trying to be Euro in an american fwd-box.... when will you learn Nice wheels..

the only thing "euro" about it is the headlights... european cars don't "own" good looks and good taste

[BonneMe]

the only thing "euro" about it is the headlights... european cars don't "own" good looks and good taste

There is A LOT of euro going on there. The stance, the wheel poke, the wheel choice...