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04goat350
10-13-2005, 06:30 PM
For the ROH Drift R's should i get 19s and leave the car the stock hight or should i get 18s and lower the car



Pucci
10-13-2005, 06:54 PM
Red, lower it, and 19s

Pucci

Sorry I had too.
Pucci
10-13-2005, 08:17 PM
True the smaller the wheel the lighter it is. Has anyone run the SAME wheel and tire combo in the 18 and in the 19 to see how much slower it is. I cant imagine it being more than a tenth or 2. and when you take it to the track most people will put the stockers on the rear anyway. So if you have 19s in front and the stockers out back it will be minimal i would think.

As far as the ride quality you are definitly right. But it depends on what what you like, roads by u, and so on.

Pucci
PowerDude
10-13-2005, 08:20 PM
18" and stock height for me as well.
OldER Goat
10-13-2005, 08:26 PM
18s and eibachs....

http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/attachment.php?attach mentid=22185&stc=1

the eibachs aren't near low enough...gotta get some sportsryders.. ;)
Pucci
10-13-2005, 08:30 PM
Older...Do you have any pics of your car with the springs and wheels on a direct profile?


Pucci

I want to just fill the wheel gap on the car. The pedders tuck the rear and I am not feeling that.

Pucci
OldER Goat
10-13-2005, 08:34 PM
Older...Do you have any pics of your car with the springs and wheels on a direct profile?

Pucci

here ya go....
http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/attachment.php?attach mentid=22188&stc=1
Pucci
10-13-2005, 08:46 PM
Lovin the very little fender gap. Now was that pic right after they were put on or is that after the spring settled for a bit?

Pucci
chaseg08
10-13-2005, 08:58 PM
Looks great Older Goat.

I would go with that suspension and 19's. That would look sick. I don't know if I would go with pedders or anything lower than what older goat has AND 19's. That might be a bit of a harsh ride and dangerous for your low pros.
GMMillwright
10-13-2005, 11:21 PM
My vote: 19s and stock ride height.
OldER Goat
10-14-2005, 09:56 AM
Now was that pic right after they were put on or is that after the spring settled for a bit?

Pucci

put the eibachs (and konis) on shortly after purchase - for safety reasons....just didn't feel secure with the oe goat bobbin around and such...like my fathers oldsmobile...scary stuff. :D
jordan4258
10-14-2005, 01:49 PM
Thats at tight GTO man. The spoiler delete makes it look sick as hell. I got a black one and am thinking of doing it. What do you fill the places where the spoiler mounted?



My vote: 19s and stock ride height.
GMMillwright
10-14-2005, 03:25 PM
Thats at tight GTO man. The spoiler delete makes it look sick as hell. I got a black one and am thinking of doing it. What do you fill the places where the spoiler mounted?

If you want to spend the bucks, then have a body shop fill them in and repaint. I didn't. I spent the grand total of $7, plus some GM touch up paint. Go to Home Depot and buy some plastic plugs (four 3/8" and one 3/4"). The plugs are in the Nuts and Bolts drawers at Home Depot (or Lowe's). More info can be found by using the search function.
PowerDude
10-16-2005, 06:29 PM
My wheels should be coming tommorrow... woohoo
Good deal. Was told mine would ship last Monday. Still no tracking number.:banghead:
PowerDude
10-16-2005, 06:52 PM
no tracking for me either... but he said they will be here tommorrow...

I am very pleaseed with the deal i got so I am not going to complian...


I got the tires/wheels listed in my sig + mouting/balancing + gorilla lugs + shipping for $1700

I think I got a GOOD deal!
EXCELLENT deal!:gr_devil:
Flashpoint
10-17-2005, 04:25 AM
I think thats funny... Some ppl pay good money to install a spoiler on a car that does not have one, while others will fork over some cash to have a factory spoiler removed.

Correct me if I am worng but I think the main reason for removing the stock spoiler is so that your car is different, or unique...

Please to not take this offesively... This is just IMHO


The car was designed without a spoiler, then it was tacked on later. Some like it some don't.

I still have mine on, Was thinkin about removing it and seeing what it looks like on my car.

edit - oh my wheels should be here anyday now as well
sccaGTO
10-17-2005, 09:10 PM
18s and eibachs....

the eibachs aren't near low enough...gotta get some sportsryders.. ;)
And I thought I was the only one to let the goat graze on the grass.:p

18" & stock height.
rgwilder
10-17-2005, 09:13 PM
For the ROH Drift R's should i get 19s and leave the car the stock hight or should i get 18s and lower the car

I was simply gonna say pick up both sets, and whichever one you don't want, I'll pay to have shipped to me!!! LOL

I think you'll be happy either way...
Yeller Jakett
10-18-2005, 08:19 PM
Drop it with 18s. Straight up porn! Very nice Older Goat...
Flashpoint
10-19-2005, 09:22 PM
Got my 19" drift R's today... didn't mount them though :( They woke me up out of a dead sleep :cry:
sccaGTO
10-19-2005, 10:32 PM
Got my 19" drift R's today... didn't mount them though :( They woke me up out of a dead sleep :cry:
Normally, that is something most of us want to be woken up for.
yellowGTOkid
10-20-2005, 06:23 AM
19's for sure!!!


the lip makes the rim look smaller so if you go with an 18 it looks like a 17 or so IMO


so on that note i would def go with the 19's
Yeller Jakett
10-20-2005, 08:00 AM
the lip makes the rim look smaller so if you go with an 18 it looks like a 17 or so IMO
Y'know that's a good point! Here's some pics of one with 19's and lowered. Really nice!
http://ls2gto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24691&highlight=Drift+Rs
PowerDude
10-20-2005, 10:39 AM
Mine would have been here this morning, but no one was here to sign for them! :banghead:
That's the biotch of not getting any tracking info before-hand.:mad:

Bless the UPS man. He came back this afternoon, and look what I got:
http://img487.imageshack.us/img487/2798/img04625kf .jpg
PowerDude
10-20-2005, 07:25 PM
Another one.
They go on the car TOMORROW! Before the trip to Myrtle Beach.
http://img487.imageshack.us/img487/8149/img04637qt .jpg
lisatw151
10-20-2005, 07:28 PM
Dang I'm jealous. I might have to do a quick swap on you on the 28th and 29th while you're not lookin..
PowerDude
10-20-2005, 07:32 PM
Dang I'm jealous. I might have to do a quick swap on you on the 28th and 29th while you're not lookin..
And you think I won't be watchin'??????:secret:
lisatw151
10-20-2005, 07:34 PM
well now... I know you like to watch. But maybe I can distract you somehow.
PowerDude
10-20-2005, 07:35 PM
well now... I know you like to watch. But maybe I can distract you somehow.
Naughty girl.
Have I said that before??????:-pimp:
lisatw151
10-20-2005, 07:39 PM
Naughty girl.
Have I said that before??????:-pimp:


Ummm... yeah. Yeah, I think so. :gr_devil:
PowerDude
10-20-2005, 08:00 PM
I see you got toyo t1-r's.... I got the t1-s's... I likes the tread better... But they are discontinued now so my next shoes wil be t1-r's...
Yea. Actually I didn't specify. I thought I was getting the S's, but they sent me the R's.
I didn't think I wanted the R's, but I'm just so stoked to get them I'm not complaining.:cool:
And like you said, I'd eventually end up with R's anyway.
OldER Goat
10-20-2005, 09:30 PM
Yea. Actually I didn't specify. I thought I was getting the S's, but they sent me the R's.
I didn't think I wanted the R's, but I'm just so stoked to get them I'm not complaining.:cool:
And like you said, I'd eventually end up with R's anyway.

you should be happy...the Rs are a much improved tire...
PowerDude
10-21-2005, 03:43 AM
you should be happy...the Rs are a much improved tire...
You're right, Of course.:thumbs:
rgwilder
10-21-2005, 09:47 AM
Another one.
They go on the car TOMORROW! Before the trip to Myrtle Beach.
If it's a long road trip for ya, don't forget to check the lugs during your trip...

Great wheels... RG
PowerDude
10-21-2005, 12:58 PM
If it's a long road trip for ya, don't forget to check the lugs during your trip...

Great wheels... RG
Thanks. Thought I'd share a few pics before we leave.
http://img454.imageshack.us/img454/7444/img04689mk .jpg
http://img454.imageshack.us/img454/7032/img04653wu .jpg
http://img454.imageshack.us/img454/9596/img04691qq .jpg
rgwilder
10-21-2005, 01:36 PM
Awesome, they look great on that color...
Flashpoint
10-22-2005, 10:58 AM
Well mounted my Comp black, 19" drift R's today, but it is raining so pics gotta wait.

I need to paint my brake calipers now :cry:
PowerDude
10-24-2005, 04:58 PM
Awesome, they look great on that color...
Thanks. I'll have a drink in your honor.:drink:
lonniebud
10-24-2005, 06:48 PM
Thanks. Thought I'd share a few pics before we leave.
http://img454.imageshack.us/img454/7444/img04689mk .jpg
http://img454.imageshack.us/img454/7032/img04653wu .jpg
http://img454.imageshack.us/img454/9596/img04691qq .jpg

Looks great man!!! Any rubbing issues with the 275's out back?
PowerDude
10-25-2005, 03:23 AM
Looks great man!!! Any rubbing issues with the 275's out back?
Nope.
In fact, I took a trip this weekend and had the car and trunk loaded.
One 175 lb son in the front w/me. My 195lb son in the rear seat with the other rear seat and trunk fully loaded with luggage. No rubbing.
I did show some restraint in not doing any hard launches while loaded, though.