Need suggestions for next upgrade

by **kenny6683** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:44 pm

order the rear bumper valance...
i dont think this is a good idea "Upgrade to 19s. If I do this, ... definetely won't be changing the suspension." with 19s i doubt the suspension will last long! lol

i thnk the car looks great as is...what size tires are you running?

by **hari-bhari** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:46 pm

225/40/18

they want $200+ just for that rear valence, seems steep

i really like these. they are Drifz Jade R wheels but they are hard to find here in the US. I think I like 5 spoke wheels with a concavity like the stock bmw wheels. I am trying to find something similar

by **Mr_Krispy1183** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:48 pm

I have a Molly Designs rear valence sitting in my room. Thing is, I've been meaning to put it on my car, but just got lazy. Hmm...

by **hari-bhari** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 8:49 pm

Mr_Krispy1183 wrote:I have a Molly Designs rear valence sitting in my room. Thing is, I've been meaning to put it on my car, but just got lazy. Hmm...

how much do you want for it? i sold mine for like $60 a few years back, lol

by **02slera** » Tue Oct 20, 2009 8:20 pm

i am looking into new wheels for my stock solara (only had it a month now) and it seems the rear wheels need to be wider or spaced out to look right. i dont like the idea of wider wheels because id like to be able to rotate all 4, so my question is... when putting spacers (say 5mm) on the rear does the car still drive/handle like it should? if so why the hell did they "tuck in" the rear wheels? lol

Website · by **99BlackSandv6** » Tue Oct 20, 2009 8:36 pm

^You probably won't notice any handling difference just adding 5mm spacers to the rear. Now if you put 15mm spacers back there, maybe.

by **akora12** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 5:21 am

^You won't feel any difference with a larger spacer.

To stay on topic, I say keep the 18's as well. I rented the fender roller from rollyourfender.com and had good results. If you daily your car that much, 19's don't seem practical.

by **hari-bhari** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 5:48 am

i think i'm gonna get my current wheels powdercoated (unless i can find another set of 18s i really like), get 15mm spacers in the rear to make it flush, and rent that tool and roll the fenders. maybe some eyelids and HIDs for the headlights and fogs too 8-)

thanks for all the advice guys.

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