Just a little teaser for next week..

[madvillian]

18x9 +30 offset rotas are ordered, will be here next week, wrapped in some 255 toyo's. This will take some work to fit, but history will be made. Stay tuned!

BEFORE:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/full.jpg

AFTER:
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4445.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4448.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4450.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT446.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4451.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4449.jpg

[Yoo Shin]

LOL yeah history will be made alright.

Are you really really sure you think you can get those to fit? I've done all kinds of measuring and calculations and the only way I figured I could get a set of 18x9s to fit with a decent size tire (i.e. not stupid stretched but an actual functional tire in a 235/40 or 245/40 size) was to go with a 38-35 offset, 2.3 degrees neg camber in the front, 1.8 in the rear, and no lower then a .2" ride hidth.

But if you pull it off with out compromising much suspension geometry or integrity I'll be very interested. I love the Subies, especially the 08 STIs, in the 18x9 sizes. I'd love to give my MS3 the look and performance from that size.

[tigermack]

Oh hey, it's Dan's car.

You can't fit that offset. Not for the rear anyways. Oh, yeah you do need camber. lol

[CnoTataymo]

Good luck. I was planning to test fit some 18x9 Rota's at Wheeldudes since Zoeb said I could but I usually work during the weekdays and they're closed on weekends. I can't wait to see how it'll look. I believe 255 tires would be too wide unless they are 35 series tires. And you would need a good amount of camber in the rear.

[madvillian]

thanks guys, I never said it was going to be easy, but I got a hell of a deal for taking the risk and I have to get it to work. im running coilovers, so i've got a shitload of camber, and ride height is fully adjustable if i need to raise it up a bit. and yeah, the tires are 255/35

[tigermack]

Running coilovers do not mean you get shitload of camber. lol

[madvillian]

i realize that... I'am running a lot of camber.

[PCspeed3]

Damn advan RS wanna bee's, those will look fresh if they fit. good luck!

[BlueWolfCry]

damn that will be damn sexy! gl!

[strytnyne]

your a mad man!

[tigermack]

How much camber are you running?

[Yoo Shin]

What wheels are those that you currently have and what size are those? Those are hot!

[madvillian]

18x7.5 they will be for sale whenever the new wheels come! for a very very good price.

[justanothermp5]

dam dude, idk if your goin to get those to fit with 255's.....

if u do that would be sick shit tho, gl

[AAMguy]

future ms3 aggressive wheel fitment thread?

mmmyessssss

nice choice man!

[madvillian]

all i can say is that when the STI's came out a few years ago, everyone said that there was no way in hell an 18x9 would fit, and look at them now. someones just gotta DO it and everyone else will follow! haha this time, im going to be the pioneer.

[Renzokuken]

Pray for the best but expect the worst. Good luck bro.

[IDRVSLO]

Renzokuken I feel like I am following you around here. BTW I am a huge doubter....it will not fit, period. I am running a 17x8.5 with a 40 offset and I needed to roll the shit out of my fenders....I am running 235s. I hope there is a good return policy on those wheels.....gooooooooood luck!

[daonly1around]

yeah, good luck

[tigermack]

It will stick out, I don't doubt that it doesn't fit. It will fit fine without hitting anything inside. The problem is just the fender... really.

[MAZDARacing2007]

Damn man this is gonna be one hell of a set-up, I have no-doubt that if this works there will be alot more people who use this set-up. Nice job on trying something knew, i sure hope it will fit bcuz id love to use this set-up myself!

Good luck man

[IDRVSLO]

Hey for all you guys running the stock setup go out to your cars and measure 1.9 inches away from the edge of your wheels and tell him if it fits.......

[tigermack]

^

lol. Why are you hatin'?

[madvillian]

Hey for all you guys running the stock setup go out to your cars and measure 1.9 inches away from the edge of your wheels and tell him if it fits.......

trust me, I've measured it all out. don't worry about it, i never said it would be easy, but its going to happen, im going beyond the simple fender rolling. depending on how it goes, yes, they may stick out a bit, but i dont care. its going to look mean as hell.

[mattj3636]

u ever see those impalas riding on 30+s?

http://www.mhtwheels.com/images/gallery/30inDonk.jpg

anything can be done with work, money and determination... dont doubt the man.

good luck bro.

[tigermack]

I stick past my fenders now... I can only imagine about 20mm more sticking past mine. lol

[madvillian]

hahah damn those impalas look like fucking tonka trucks.

[bf360]

if you make this fit in some way, i will be following suit

[IDRVSLO]

Not hating just warning good luck!

[Renzokuken]

I'm embarrassed for the owner of that Impala. Btw I am running 18X8 with a 45 offset and I had to roll my rear fenders.

[mattj3636]

dude, why dont you like my impala..

wtf i put so much work into it.

[Renzokuken]

LOL, not my cup of tea.

[madvillian]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSm_MSzkVAA

[madvillian]

oh, and thanks for the support fellaz, and renzo your setup just isn't quite flush enough for my taste! (bolt)

this thread is what inspired me to do this..
http://forums.evolutionm.net/showthread.php?t=343138

look through all 30 pages, its worth it.

[daonly1around]

oh, and thanks for the support fellaz, and renzo your setup just isn't quite flush enough for my taste! (bolt)

this thread is what inspired me to do this..
http://forums.evolutionm.net/showthread.php?t=343138

look through all 30 pages, its worth it.
yeah, i would if it wasn't 5 am here, haha, first two pages are AWESOME!!!

[sn0wman]

18x7.5 they will be for sale whenever the new wheels come! for a very very good price.

what brand are they? rota subzeros?

[madvillian]

rota g-forces!

[sn0wman]

lol no im talking about your current wheels

[wisniaPl]

good luck man yo will sell them anyway :) because they wont fit

[justanothermp5]

wow i want an evo x now after that link u posted.....

10.5 in wide wheel with +15 offset, holy shit the protege wheels look so lame in comparison haha

[madvillian]

i know, i wasn't into the X's either until i saw that thread. the wheels might end up sticking out a bit, and will probably end up looking like this.. which is cool with me.

http://www.speedelement.com/images/volk/evox_18x105_1.jpg
http://www.speedelement.com/images/volk/exox_18x105_4.jpg
http://www.speedelement.com/images/volk/evox_18x105_5.jpg

[Snyeed]

18x8 +45 the real deal Advan RS's :) Just a reference to how far mine stick out.

I really hope this works out, Props for trying. I also enjoy hella flush setups.

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa204/Snyeed/2839.jpg

[madvillian]

18x8 +45 the real deal Advan RS's :) Just a reference to how far mine stick out.

I really hope this works out, Props for trying. I also enjoy hella flush setups.

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa204/Snyeed/2839.jpg

trust me, i've been drooling over your car since you got those wheels. still ain't flush enough for me though (inout)

[tigermack]

^

Those don't even stick out.

[Wastegate13]

^

Those don't even stick out.

What were the specs on those RP03's you test fit on your car?

[tigermack]

17x9.5 +35.

[madvillian]

wheels will be here monday morning. im stoked.. i don't know about you guys

[ComeBack]

When will they be mounted and on the car?

[madvillian]

before the fedex guy drives away, the tires are already mounted and balanced.

[blkspdfreak]

i think that will look bad ass, cant wait to see it. props for doing something different.

[wisniaPl]

[QUOTE=madvillian;4191906]i know, i wasn't into the X's either until i saw that thread. the wheels might end up sticking out a bit, and will probably end up looking like this.. which is cool with me.


for that you need coilovers ..make them stiff as fuck so it wont rub

[paylew]

Good luck dude... Like everyone else said, if you can get it to work it will look sick... I really wanted the wheels, so make me proud! :D

[madvillian]

for that you need coilovers ..make them stiff as fuck so it wont rub

already have coils, and theyre super stiff right now and i love it. i have about a half inch between the plastic directly above the tire and have never rubbed once, so i know i dont have much travel. without coilovers, theres no way to do this, even on the stock "monster truck" height, it would be way too mushy.

[tigermack]

How many pound springs you running cause BC aren't that stiff?

[wisniaPl]

already have coils, and theyre super stiff right now and i love it. i have about a half inch between the plastic directly above the tire and have never rubbed once, so i know i dont have much travel. without coilovers, theres no way to do this, even on the stock "monster truck" height, it would be way too mushy.

if you have coilovers thats a diff story make them as stiff as possible and it will worg you migh only rub on front when wheels are fully turned:)

[sebspeed3]

HURRY UP!!!! im excited to see i wanna know how well they fit.im super jealous.

[Wastegate13]

HURRY UP!!!! im excited to see i wanna know how well they fit.im super jealous.

Don't worry, we'll all have a good laugh tomorrow.

[lasermp5]

http://www.dlvisions.net/~juzz/up/Owen%20Starsky%20&%20Hutch%20Signature%20Do%20It.jpg

[madvillian]

How many pound springs you running cause BC aren't that stiff?

i dont know, but they're stiff as fuck, if they were any stiffer i think that some damage would be done to the car, lets just say that.

[CnoTataymo]

You really think the BC's are stiff? I have them and I think they're okay for DD. A better upgrade for stock suspension. The rates by the way are 320 front/220 rear from what ProtegeGarage listed.

[madvillian]

update: wheels are mounted and coils are stiffened up, all 4. i have not stepped into the body shop yet, but i drove like a maniac around my neighborhood and a few round abouts with the wheel fully turned both ways, and not a lick of rubbing. i took a shitload of pictures, I will post them later. Right now, Im going to drive to work like a grandma and back (20 miles round trip) and see if i rub at all, stick around!

[AAMguy]

dude post them now! :)

[sn0wman]

post em up!!! cant wait to see them lol

[Super X]

Cool, I know its gonna look cool especially if you got the camber set just right..

Sidebar: You know it's amazing how one person says it can't be done, and everyone follows the patter and say it cant be done. There's regular M3's running around with low offset wheels and we have bigger fenders!

[Snyeed]

Post up the pictures already :)

[CnoTataymo]

Post pictures! How low are you dropped in the rear? No rubbing there either?

[Wastegate13]

Cool, I know its gonna look cool especially if you got the camber set just right..

Sidebar: You know it's amazing how one person says it can't be done, and everyone follows the patter and say it cant be done. There's regular M3's running around with low offset wheels and we have bigger fenders!


I don't think anyone said they wouldn't physically bolt onto the car. After seeing the setup that Tigermack test fit on his car I just expect this one to look like this.

http://www.streetlifeextremesports.co.uk/images/rio_roller_pink_side.jpg

[sn0wman]

I don't think anyone said they wouldn't physically bolt onto the car. After seeing the setup that Tigermack test fit on his car I just expect this one to look like this.

http://www.streetlifeextremesports.co.uk/images/rio_roller_pink_side.jpg

Where can I find the pics of Tigermacks setup?

[Wastegate13]

Where can I find the pics of Tigermacks setup?

They were posted on the other forum. I'm sure he can post them here as well since he commented on this thread.

[mattj3636]

he has a pic of it in the thread with the guy that ran 255/35s.. just do a search

[Wastegate13]

he has a pic of it in the thread with the guy that ran 255/35s.. just do a search

No, that is not not the picture I was speaking of. Those wheels are 17x9 45et with a 235 tire. This is the pic I was talking about. Mack said these were 17x9.5 35et with 245/45 tires I believe.

http://tigermack.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p743394171-4.jpg

I hope Mack doesn't mind me linking his pic here.

[tigermack]

Nah, no problem!

I just find it ugly as hell when it sticked out like that. lol

[blkspdfreak]

pics????????? come on already...

[wisniaPl]

but is 17 not 18 inch and thats a big difference

[03.5-dc-speed]

dude your black balling the whole forum.....post em!!!!

[mattj3636]

blue balling me.

[Yoo Shin]

update: wheels are mounted and coils are stiffened up, all 4. i have not stepped into the body shop yet, but i drove like a maniac around my neighborhood and a few round abouts with the wheel fully turned both ways, and not a lick of rubbing. i took a shitload of pictures, I will post them later. Right now, Im going to drive to work like a grandma and back (20 miles round trip) and see if i rub at all, stick around!

TITIWOP until you post pics this is complete B.S.(notcool)

[Wastegate13]

but is 17 not 18 inch and thats a big difference

Wheel diameter has absolutely no effect on offset or tire width. Your statement makes no sense.

[tigermack]

^

LMAO.

[wisniaPl]

Wheel diameter has absolutely no effect on offset or tire width. Your statement makes no sense.

17 inch is smaller so it wont rub as much as 18 with wheels fully turned and on the back because gap is bigger
btw if he is not rubbing when wheels are fully turned im getin 235 tire

[mattj3636]

okay but the wheels that madvillian is running are 18s dude... lol

[ComeBack]

okay freaking post a pic lol.

[bf360]

someone needs to die

[CnoTataymo]

Aww man, no pictures yet? Boo!

[madvillian]

alright, i got a little cocky when i was bragging about not rubbing.. im rubbing like a bitch in the rear, so im going to a body shop first thing in the morning. the front is fine, wheel fully turned both ways, speed bumps, corners, whatever whatever. im going to see what i can do with the fenders tomorrow, before i move on to more drastic measures. regaurdless, the wheels are staying, i think they look so sick, they look better than i thought they would sticking out n' shit.

also, i opted out of the 255's for fear of not having enough strut clearance, so i went with 245's.


Post pictures! How low are you dropped in the rear? No rubbing there either?
im at the lowest that the coils will go in the rear, i wish they would go lower =(, and yes haha, i am rubbing now.


heres some pictures....

[mattj3636]

i dont see any

[madvillian]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4445.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4448.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4450.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT446.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4451.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4449.jpg

[mattj3636]

hell yeah dude, looks soo badass, mad props

[madvillian]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4416.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4420.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4419.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4436.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4424.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4422.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4423.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4425.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4426.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4428.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4442.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4435.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4431.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4430.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4453.jpg

[daonly1around]

yummm yummm


but looks like the last pic that the tire direction is going the wrong way?

and what made you go with 245s?

[madvillian]

hahahah yeah, i threw them on real quick for pictures, they're all of now so i can get to the body shop tomorrow. when everything is said and done with the fender work, ill get a nice camera and take some good pictures.

[tigermack]

I am pretty sure your rear fender was damaged.

[madvillian]

what? the fender is fine... why would you think it was damaged?

[03.5-dc-speed]

dude so so sick!!!! your car should be ride of the month just for making that happen!! you just started something BIG.

[tigermack]

Fender lips, that's what I meant. You getting tire noodles?

[mountjonas]

fender pull?

[madvillian]

what in the hell are tire noodles? and yes, some serious fender rolling/pulling/destroying will be taking place in a few hours.

[tigermack]

When your fender lip cuts your tires from rubbing... then you see those noodles look a like hanging from your profile.

[mountjonas]

how bout some fender flares. they give it that function over form look.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v304/spoolnv/1016081610.jpg

[madvillian]

i've thought pretty hard about some fender flares, honestly they're my last resort, but still a possibility.

[AAMguy]

nay to fender flares they just destroy the clean look that ur car currently has.

looks good man!

[wisniaPl]

so they dont rub when wheela are fully turned??

[CnoTataymo]

Damn, that looks pretty good. I wish I would've went and test fitted them from Zoeb. So you get not rubbing at all?

[Wastegate13]

Take a shot straight down the front fenderline.

[madvillian]

no rubbing at all with the wheel fully turned, i think because these are 245/35's rather than 215/45's but i'm rubbing in the back.

wastegate, if you can't tell how far the stick out from the 50 pictures i posted, i dont know what to tell you..

[SingleFin1969]

Looks good... a very unique and aggressive look.

[CnoTataymo]

Oh yeah, since you are lowered of BC's, how low are you in the front and the rear?

[madvillian]

in the front, about an inch (10~ ring rotations) from the lowest, and the very lowest in the rear.

[madvillian]

oh, and let me just say that the black wheels will be for sale in a couple days, let me know if anyones interested. id prefer to sell them with the potenzas (they only have 5,000 miles on them) and i have brand new black muteki lugs to throw in as well. let me know if you're interested, ill take more close-up pictures of them and the tires when the time comes.

[mattj3636]

im extremely interested, how much would you want for the whole set good sir

[CnoTataymo]

I also think you could've gone with 40 series tires instead of 35.

[Super X]

Looks good. Your just a fender roll/pull and some camber/toe adjustment away from pimpin (rockon)


http://www.dlvisions.net/~juzz/up/Owen%20Starsky%20&%20Hutch%20Signature%20Do%20It.jpg

This pic made me lawl for 2 days straight..

[Wastegate13]

no rubbing at all with the wheel fully turned, i think because these are 245/35's rather than 215/45's but i'm rubbing in the back.

wastegate, if you can't tell how far the stick out from the 50 pictures i posted, i dont know what to tell you..


I can see that they have a lot of poke to them. You have ignited a lot of interest on the boards for others wanting to go the same route. If I were interested in running a setup similar to yours I would want to see the angle I inquired about before I laid down my hard earned dollhairs on some wheels and tires. If you don't wanna post it that's fine but don't knock the question.

[madvillian]

i apologize, you've just been following a pattern of negative comments all of the way through this thread, and i assumed it was another one. when i do get the wheels mounted again and make some room under the fenders, i will post more pictures of everything, from every angle. i'm far from done =)

[Wastegate13]

i apologize, you've just been following a pattern of negative comments all of the way through this thread, and i assumed it was another one. when i do get the wheels mounted again and make some room under the fenders, i will post more pictures of everything, from every angle. i'm far from done =)

Sarcastic maybe, but never meant to be negative. I honestly didn't think you'd be able to run a tire on them and for that I applaud your efforts. Without people willing to push the envelope and try what is supposed to be impossible we'd all be driving Ford Model T's. Nice work. (headbang)

[ericrapp]

Way to go for it Madvillain. the car looks mean as hell! I gotta respect

[lasermp5]

looks amazing! great job... look forward to more pics.

[Yoo Shin]

oh, and let me just say that the black wheels will be for sale in a couple days, let me know if anyones interested. id prefer to sell them with the potenzas (they only have 5,000 miles on them) and i have brand new black muteki lugs to throw in as well. let me know if you're interested, ill take more close-up pictures of them and the tires when the time comes.

What brand are the old wheels?

The new set up is sick!!! Big props on having the balls! I'd love to do the Rotas in 9" width but I was looking at the 35 offset instead of 30, and with only a 235/40 tire.

In the rear, it rubbing the inner portion and how is the brake clearance?

[madvillian]

break clearance is cool, strut clearance is fine, im just rubbing on the fender. and i wouldn't let 5mm of offset change your mind, thats an extremely small number. and you have to go with something fatter than a 235! i wish i wouldn't have pussied out of the 255's, they will fit.

[Wastegate13]

break clearance is cool, strut clearance is fine, im just rubbing on the fender. and i wouldn't let 5mm of offset change your mind, thats an extremely small number. and you have to go with something fatter than a 235! i wish i wouldn't have pussied out of the 255's, they will fit.

Better to have gone smaller and know you can upsize when you need new tires than to buy too big and have to unload brand new tires as used after you mount them.

[madvillian]

very true. some more fender work will be underway tomorrow, and hopefully ill have time to get them back on by friday.. its been a hell of a week. then, i need to get an alignment. and on saturday, the local car show!

[ComeBack]

Does your car feel slower? That set up seems pretty heavy. Tires are probably around 27 and the wheels have got to be 26.

[madvillian]

honestly i thought that they would be heavier, but theyre significantly lighter, than my last setup, and the stock setup.

[vel]

Love the look!!! Shit is sick. Youre the F-ing man!!

[Snyeed]

trust me, i've been drooling over your car since you got those wheels. still ain't flush enough for me though (inout)

Yea its not Hella flush like yours, Now I gotta step it up and get some new rims cause we all know a lower offset works. Thanks A lot!

Keep us updated on what you exactly do to the fenders.

[ZOOMZOOMDUDE]

(bowdown)(headbang)

[redheaddstpch1d]

They do look really great :D

[madvillian]

just an update.. i rolled the rear fenders until we couldn't go any further, and i was still rubbing, so i had to go with my worst case scenario, raise the rear coils. im pretty bummed, but the front is still slammed with no rubbing so its got a nice raked look. i will post some pictures tomorrow of the finished product.

and thanks for all the compliments fellas, im pretty proud of it myself!

[WheelDude.com]

progress looks great so far!

Glad you took on this project, you truly have 1 unique car and it looks great

Zoeb

[mattj3636]

progress looks great so far!

Glad you took on this project, you truly have 1 unique car and it looks great

Zoeb


thanks man, i really do appreciate it

[NoVa 2.0]

Looks good (2thumbs)

[UHATEIT]

the wheels you had before these were already sick enough! Man you must have some serious BANK to afford both of those sets of wheels and tires, thats like $4000 in rims and tires right there at least with both sets!

[madvillian]

the wheels you had before these were already sick enough! Man you must have some serious BANK to afford both of those sets of wheels and tires, thats like $4000 in rims and tires right there at least with both sets!

haha nah son, lets just say between the two sets.. about $1800.

[sn0wman]

cant wait for the finished product!

oh and do you have any camber in the front?

[madvillian]

cant wait for the finished product!

oh and do you have any camber in the front?

yeah i do, i couldn't tell you an exact degree because i've made a lot of adjustments to the suspension since my last alignment, but i will be going to get another one in a few days.

[sn0wman]

when are you going to post pics of the finished look? (rolled fenders and raised rear?)

[madvillian]

when are you going to post pics of the finished look? (rolled fenders and raised rear?)

tomorrow (spin)

[kickniteasy]

can't wait

[AutoXRacer]

(coffee)

[madvillian]

(coffee)

sorry autox! i somehow didn't see your pm on the other forum, so check yo inbox!

[madvillian]

bump.. anyone else interested in the charcoal wheels? pm me!

[sn0wman]

bump for pics!

[MM BOOST]

now that you did this, I want to see someone try these wheels with like a +35 offset or so, that way they don't stick out as much. Wheels lookin soooo bad ass though man, props for pioneering the 3 with 18x9" wheels. Can't wait to get my wheels, pretty sure im gonna be the first 3 with them ;)

[madvillian]

to anyone considering this, theres no way in hell of making an 18x9 fit with anything higher than a 40 offset, actually 35 would even be pushing it, im pretty close to the front strut..


bump for pics!
ask and you shall receive.

[madvillian]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4504.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4506.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4510.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4520.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4514.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4513.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4512.jpg
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4511.jpg

[ncspeed21]

Wow!! looks good man... i want :)

[madvillian]

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123726236

[wisniaPl]

raise it a bit up front and it will look much better

[strytnyne]

love the look man

[SPEEDYHANS]

im thinking of doing this my self i love the way it looks

[madvillian]

good, thats what i like to hear. at the height shown above, there is no rubbing, but i want the rear to be lower, im still trying to think of more solutions to getting another quarter inch out of that rear quarter panel. the front's aint a problem, i could probably go even lower but im not going to risk it, and i didn't have to make any adjustments or even roll the fenders. i hope that more people jump on the bandwagon because more solutions will rise as we go on, but again i have to say that i truly dont think this is possible without coilovers, id like for you to prove me wrong, but i dont think its possible..

[blkspdfreak]

throw some 12's in the back, that will lower it a bit........
your ride makes me want to do the whole black and gold theme. props on your set up man, looks great.

[daonly1around]

throw some 12's in the back, that will lower it a bit........
your ride makes me want to do the whole black and gold theme. props on your set up man, looks great.

he "Can't" lower it without rubbing, or else he would lower it, he has coil overs

[wisniaPl]

im telling you raise it a bit upr front and it will look much better

[cosic]

Just a little too much for my taste. Really like the rims, but half an inch too wide.

[Bonafide_Spd3]

Wow, that looks great, I need to read to post, just saw the picture and was amazed. Good job and nice ride

[justint5387]

They stick out too much

[Hot Shot]

Just a little too much. If you were a 1/2" skinnier, it might look OK, but that's just too much poke. It looks OK on the VW's that do that all the time, but doesn't fit with out cars.

Aggressive is fine like the Evo thread you posted, but how many of those do you see sticking way out like yours are?

[madvillian]

Aggressive is fine like the Evo thread you posted, but how many of those do you see sticking way out like yours are?

none, thats why i did it =)

[blkspdfreak]

^ exactly. to be different.

[tazman34685]

Great Job, and Thanks for trying something DIFFERENT. Job well done, a little job done is better than a big job talked about. Great Job

[Yoo Shin]

Any new updates? How do they feel or perform? How's torque steer and tracking?

[madvillian]

the car really feels amazing, idk if its because of going from a 45 tire to a 35, the width of the tire, the better tire, the wider tire, or the combination, but the car feels much better. torque steer is a bit more noticeable, but i can live with that. the alignments fine and i still need to go get one!

[Flightmedic]

wow madvillian your car looks amazing!! Really has me thinking about trading my speed6 in for a speed3!!

[NYSP33D3]

just an update.. i rolled the rear fenders until we couldn't go any further, and i was still rubbing, so i had to go with my worst case scenario, raise the rear coils. im pretty bummed, but the front is still slammed with no rubbing so its got a nice raked look. i will post some pictures tomorrow of the finished product.

and thanks for all the compliments fellas, im pretty proud of it myself!

I feel you.. Im running a set of WORK VS-XX's 18 x 8 in the front 18x9 on 225's all around .I also have the BC coilovers. All my clearance is good but these freakin MAZDA fenders.

I have rolled them as much as you possibly can and still I rub while making aggresive hard turns.. ONLY in the rear though. I refuse to flare them out cause it will cringe and mess up the paint and not look clean at all.(gun)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v104/REEPER1989/GetAttachment.jpg(drive2)

[kneedragger241]

You've gone this far... might as well do some body mods.
Flares and paint if you wanna do it right!

[squidmotion]

ok... old guy opinion...

and by the way.... i take offense to this comment...

"even on the stock "monster truck" height" :)

-madvillagecrazymanguy


this is a LOW car to begin with... add my 240lb frame (and add one of my friends as a passenger).... and VOILA! instant ride height adjustment.... and believe me, you would not want to drive that thing on the uneven concrete freeways we have here in texas... not unless you are also familiar with the way they break horses in this fine state... :)

low, light ass car... stiff ass suspension... super low ass profile tires... YEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! oh yeah... and your a woosie if you have to use two hands on the wheel... hehehehe

i have to say the new photos make it look better... much better... i would have to say, YOU WIN! i don't think you can go much wider than that...

i followed this thread a bit... just to see how it would work out... i thought it would look a bit mickey mouse go cart style... but it really doesn't ... i agree that raising it a bit (just a touch) in the front would complete the look.. it would even it back out. it would make it look less 'worn out front suspension'.... remember, you don't have to be the lowest anymore... now you are the widest... yeah.

also... i'm wondering who the next one will be to step up with the 18X9s and use a bit more offset to get them back under a bit more... hmmmmm

[DARK R3]

PASS THE KLEENEX PLZ KTHX

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/tylerstuntz0/PICT4448.jpg

[Ninkumpoop]

I'm on stock Potenza tires and rims and was wondering if I'll still have big wheel spin after burning out at the drag strip. I'm going to one on Saturday morning and want to see how well I do against other students at UTI. Will I still have considerable wheel spin if I drop the clutch at 4k RPM, will there be just a small chirp, or will my tires just catch traction all the way from the beginning?

[ericrapp]

No traction on stockers even if you soft pedal. I thought it very hard to launch at the drag strip so i went alittle wider and alot softer that helped

[Ninkumpoop]

Aren't our stock tires pretty sticky??? I really have to start off soft??? How soft, exactly???

[ericrapp]

Most people say they were rated as pretty good, i guess i never liked them. I could not tell when they were going to break away turning. I bought the nittos and my driving confidence went through the roof. Of course thet wear quickly and do not like rain very much but are nice track tires. I spent a couple weekends at the 1/4 mile on stock tires trying to get a 60 ft worth a damn including 2nd gear launch, rolling out at 2000 rpm and istill could not get under 13.5 and about 2.4 in the 60. That was just with intercooler and mm upgrade. There are lots of opinions about tires. But i did not like them. also i do not think the potenzas needed warm up to get traction. The nittos do though. Good luck and have fun you will get the hang of it and if you wear out the stock tires at the track try a 225/40 and or a little more aggressive tire. The Potenzas did make for great smoke shows though!

[Ninkumpoop]

Anybody know how much slicks will drain my wallet? I heard there aren't any that fit our car so we have to go for a smaller size...o_o?

[mr_mazda329]

What size are you looking for and what kind of slicks? Drag or Track racing?

[mattj3636]

hoosier makes dot approved 235/40/18 slicks...

they were like 230 a piece or something.

[Ninkumpoop]

What size are you looking for and what kind of slicks? Drag or Track racing?

Drag radials. I just want some good times at the strip...and beat the snot out of my friend's Mach 1. He had some mods on his car, as well, but we're just about even on a 40-roll. I NEED TO WIN!

[nastynogales]

haha i like how everyone was doubting it fits and now love it

u have given me hope

[BadBandar]

I still think those wheels look awesome on ur car. (thumb)

[nastynogales]

i'm getting a 2010 MS3 - u think ur setup would fit? i know i'll probably run into some rubbing issues though...

[cymx5]

It looks good. I learned a lesson from my girlfriend, though, and it was don't mix gold and silver (i.e. the interior trim of the GT). Gold on the black exterior is beautiful though :)

[madvillian]

meh im not sure what the stock setup is on the 2010, aren't the stock wheels a bit wider now? if thats the case, there may be a bit more room. regardless, you certainly won't be able to bolt them on and drive off. you will need a fender roller, a heat gun, and lots of beer. a nice coilover setup always helps too, with looks and performance. if you get serious about buying a pair of wheels and need help, PM me, i'm always happy to help.

[nastynogales]

meh im not sure what the stock setup is on the 2010, aren't the stock wheels a bit wider now? if thats the case, there may be a bit more room. regardless, you certainly won't be able to bolt them on and drive off. you will need a fender roller, a heat gun, and lots of beer. a nice coilover setup always helps too, with looks and performance. if you get serious about buying a pair of wheels and need help, PM me, i'm always happy to help.

yes stock wheels are now 18x7.5 (offset is +52.5? i think - need to confirm)

you will definitely hear from me, i will have plenty of questions - i'm glad u had the balls to undertake this

as far as wheels - i'm thinking WORK Meisters (3-piece) even though they'll be heavy as fawk

[madvillian]

sounds good man. if youve got the money to shell out on some works, get some light ones haha. and if you plan to lower the car, wait for a coilover set to come out before you get wheels.

[controlo]

yes stock wheels are now 18x7.5 (offset is +52.5? i think - need to confirm)

you will definitely hear from me, i will have plenty of questions - i'm glad u had the balls to undertake this

as far as wheels - i'm thinking WORK Meisters (3-piece) even though they'll be heavy as fawk

work meisters look soo sick, though!

i've seen one set on a MS3.

[madvillian]

this is true, if i were to see them on a website they would be the last set i would choose for a speed3, but they look excellent on the car.

[BadBandar]

work meisters look soo sick, though!

i've seen one set on a MS3.

I seen a set on a msp too. Those wheels are badass!

[nastynogales]

well u could say i'm kinda partial to WORKs

my last ride:
http://a858.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/22/l_91f37c3bce2fdd1df753a279f42cccb9.jpg

[controlo]

well u could say i'm kinda partial to WORKs

my last ride:
http://a858.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/22/l_91f37c3bce2fdd1df753a279f42cccb9.jpg

looks great, man!