My Silver Wagon
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Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Sunnyvale, CA
Car Info: 2K2 PSM WRX WGN
Here's my wagon:
- Prodrive GC-07 British Black 18x7.5
- Prodrive Mudflaps
- Prodrive Springs
- LHD Driving lights
- STi Scoop, replica fog cover
- Omori Gauges, Defi pod
PGM
- Prodrive GC-07 British Black 18x7.5
- Prodrive Mudflaps
- Prodrive Springs
- LHD Driving lights
- STi Scoop, replica fog cover
- Omori Gauges, Defi pod
PGM
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Wow, tripple post, thats pretty bad. Can you send me full quality photos of that puppy? jreed@jreednet.com
I have a PSM OBS that I am considering getting some rims+tires for
I have a PSM OBS that I am considering getting some rims+tires for
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Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 30
From: Sunnyvale, CA
Car Info: 2K2 PSM WRX WGN
I've been getting a lot of questions about rubbing so here's the
deal. So far, I haven't experienced any rubbing yet. I've heard
different tire brands have different section width even if they are
sized as 225/40/18. I have Michelin pilot sports and they don't
seem to rub. I remember reading somewhere that Toyo Proxis
T1-S and Khumo's are OK as well.
The reason why I got 18in wheels rather than 17in is becuase
I've read Prodrive springs are designed with 18in wheels in mind,
and they handle better (yes, I've read numerous threads about
17 vs 18 so no flaming please). Also, GC-07 wheels are pretty
light (~15.5lbs?) so I figured the decrease in acceleration due to
increased weight (more metal towards the outside of the wheel)
would be acceptable.
The offset of my wheels are +48, and since they are less than the
stock +53 offset, the rubbing will heppen on the outside fender.
I believe PFF7's (similar to my GC-07, but flow formed, not forged)
have +51, and that may work better.
I've had 4 adults in my car, and it still hasn't rubbed yet. However,
I haven't driven hard with them either (didn't want to toss them
around, especially coming back from lunch). If the tires turn out to
rub, I'll just get my fenders rolled. I guess that's the price you
pay for having a cool wagon. Who wants fender flares anyways
-PGM
deal. So far, I haven't experienced any rubbing yet. I've heard
different tire brands have different section width even if they are
sized as 225/40/18. I have Michelin pilot sports and they don't
seem to rub. I remember reading somewhere that Toyo Proxis
T1-S and Khumo's are OK as well.
The reason why I got 18in wheels rather than 17in is becuase
I've read Prodrive springs are designed with 18in wheels in mind,
and they handle better (yes, I've read numerous threads about
17 vs 18 so no flaming please). Also, GC-07 wheels are pretty
light (~15.5lbs?) so I figured the decrease in acceleration due to
increased weight (more metal towards the outside of the wheel)
would be acceptable.
The offset of my wheels are +48, and since they are less than the
stock +53 offset, the rubbing will heppen on the outside fender.
I believe PFF7's (similar to my GC-07, but flow formed, not forged)
have +51, and that may work better.
I've had 4 adults in my car, and it still hasn't rubbed yet. However,
I haven't driven hard with them either (didn't want to toss them
around, especially coming back from lunch). If the tires turn out to
rub, I'll just get my fenders rolled. I guess that's the price you
pay for having a cool wagon. Who wants fender flares anyways
-PGM
To the guy with the two different fog covers... Why dont you make them both mesh and make the other just empty? You asked for opinions right??? Asymmetry kills me so I'd make em both mesh. Thought about brake cooling but then why would you cool one brake??? hehe I love the part painted CF hood. I wanted to do that since I saw a local accord do it. I think straight carbon on anything other than black looks too harsh. Sweet car though, cwet kit rox, I got it too.
She's looking good:D
But how does she handel? How would you compare & contrast factory ride to post Prodrive springs? How's body roll ? I'm in a silver wagon too and seriously looking at Prodrive springs.
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From: Sunnyvale, CA
Car Info: 2K2 PSM WRX WGN
The Prodrive springs handle much better, and I think the drop is
perfect. I haven't seen a poor review of the Prodrive springs yet,
so I think you'll be happy with them.
The HID's are McCulloch HID 9007 in EDM STi lights. I had to drill
a small hole in the back of the lights, but install was pretty easy.
I got a harness from Jim Hoyd to avoid splicing the factory
harness.
-PGM
perfect. I haven't seen a poor review of the Prodrive springs yet,
so I think you'll be happy with them.
The HID's are McCulloch HID 9007 in EDM STi lights. I had to drill
a small hole in the back of the lights, but install was pretty easy.
I got a harness from Jim Hoyd to avoid splicing the factory
harness.
-PGM
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