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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 01:25 AM
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im noticing the offset on those wheels is pretty off...do you plan to add adapters? or does addin the actual evo suspension bring the wheels out more? just curious
The osffset and wheel size is just right. I am going to add some spacers on the front and back to make it more flush with the fenders.

I am not sure what size of spacers to get, and I need to confirm if I can use spcers at the rear drum brakes?

Maybe a 25mm wheel spacers on the front and rear?
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 01:28 AM
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Looking good. Do u get ur parts from overseas or local?
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 01:43 AM
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I got all the OEM parts like the fenders, side skirts, and rear arches from the UK. I am still waiting for my TME trunk and TME wing from the UK.

The hood, rear bumper and front bumper I sourced out localy. It is made of Poly Fiberglass. The real front and rear bumper from the UK will cost you $2100 to get it shipped to the USA.
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 02:24 AM
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Keep it up man. Looking good. Waiting for the trunk and wing setup.
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 05:12 AM
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does the arches and everything get molded or are they just bolt on?
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 06:43 AM
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does the arches and everything get molded or are they just bolt on?
The fiberglass or non OEM ones gets molded.

The OEM one that I have are bolt on to the body with clips. You have to drill small holes on the rear door and rear quarter panels to attach the clips.
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 11:14 AM
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looking good there man.
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 11:33 AM
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I did a quick install of the TME Headlights today. I will re align everything once I install my front bumper.

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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 11:36 AM
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looks like everything is coming along pretty well and fast also keep it up
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ArchieBabes
The osffset and wheel size is just right. I am going to add some spacers on the front and back to make it more flush with the fenders.

I am not sure what size of spacers to get, and I need to confirm if I can use spcers at the rear drum brakes?

Maybe a 25mm wheel spacers on the front and rear?
interesting how much wheel gap the factory left.... ive never heard of any problems adding adapters to drum brakes... and i think 25mm would definently bring her out to where she needs to be
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 12:28 PM
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I would convert to 5 lug and run wheels that have the correct offset.
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 01:30 PM
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interesting how much wheel gap the factory left.... ive never heard of any problems adding adapters to drum brakes... and i think 25mm would definently bring her out to where she needs to be
Thanks.
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 01:32 PM
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I would convert to 5 lug and run wheels that have the correct offset.
It will be converted to 5 Lugs when I am done with the exterior and interior conversion.

EVO V suspension, 5 lugs, brembos the works will be next after the interior conversion
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 01:36 PM
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looking good man
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 01:45 PM
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watching this thread is like being a kid watching the all day cartoon marathon on a saturday morning...so much eye candy
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