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Old Feb 20, 2008 | 03:34 PM
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Thumbs up GTR faced Advans on an 08 STI?? YES!

Put on some 18x9 +29 GTR Face Advan RS on a 08 STI today Time for a drop and some camber.











Tire size is 235/40/18
Old Feb 20, 2008 | 03:39 PM
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damn dude. looks sick

<- must resist temptation to buy an 08 sti. hahaha
Old Feb 20, 2008 | 03:40 PM
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a big drop and a lot of camber
Old Feb 20, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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nice! can't wait to see it drop.
Old Feb 20, 2008 | 03:45 PM
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Next time try using tires that are wide enough for the wheel.
Old Feb 20, 2008 | 03:50 PM
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This was a set off of an Evo so dont blame me for the tire size
Old Feb 20, 2008 | 03:50 PM
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if it didnt have a 7500 markup I would pick one up.
Old Feb 20, 2008 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by SpeedElement/MPJ
quick PS

This was a set off of an Evo so dont blame me for the tire size
Hmm.. that looks nice from the side. Very nice. The rear needs to come up (or the front needs to go down) about 1/2" though... has a bit of the saggy *** look going on.

That wheel is a very nice match for the 08.
Old Feb 20, 2008 | 03:59 PM
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lol what size tires?
Old Feb 20, 2008 | 04:05 PM
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lol what size tires?
Originally Posted by SpeedElement/MPJ
Tire size is 235/40/18

Old Feb 20, 2008 | 04:08 PM
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Doesn't look right IMO. Tire's are way to stretched... Sorry guys.
Old Feb 20, 2008 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by blue blurr
Doesn't look right IMO. Tire's are way to stretched... Sorry guys.
Hella flush yo, whatchu talkin' bout?

I'm starting to like the 08's. Hell, I like all generations of the Impreza anyway, especially mine.
Old Feb 20, 2008 | 05:33 PM
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nice. ugly wheel though if you ask me.
Old Feb 20, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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looks good! the bolt patter between 08 wrx and 08 sti should be same correct? what did you do with your old wheels?
Old Feb 20, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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the wheels are nice, but i'm not too sure about that color contrast



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