S-Tech or Sportlines?

Hndasiguy · 05-28-2006, 04:36 PM

The time has come for the drop. I just received an extra 500 bucks at work for pretty much no reason. To celebrate in gonna blow it on a mod

I have HFP 18's and I want a nice low drop to make an aggressive stance, but I was concerned that the Sportlines might rub? Any advice?

subieguy83 · 05-28-2006, 06:32 PM

the drop of the stechs and the sportlines are pretty much identical, and someone i know has tein stech springs with 18x8.5 rims with out rubbing

**Tim** · 05-28-2006, 07:14 PM

with what offset though?

subieguy83 · 05-28-2006, 09:03 PM

it was +48 offset
5 Zigen FNO1RC rims. 18x8.5 +48 offset Bronze. Wrapped in Nitto Neo Gen 225/40/18

http://www.fgcoupe.com/forum/showthr...t=showstoppers

**Tim** · 05-28-2006, 10:43 PM

I fitted a 215/40-18 to an 18 x 8 wheel with a 35 offset on a Sportline drop, and the wheel store said that I probably could go up to a 225/40 without any problems. 225 tires might look a little pinched on that wide of a wheel. But I'm going to venture to say that it should fit fine. Is there any way you can test fit it before buying?

Hndasiguy · 05-28-2006, 10:53 PM

so then the factory HFP wheels should be fine without rubbing i take it?

**Tim** · 05-28-2006, 11:07 PM

uh huh

Hndasiguy · 05-29-2006, 12:01 AM

good stuff thanks!

sbmon · 05-29-2006, 05:55 PM

I would go with the lowering spring that has the closest to stock spring rate.
Unless you enjoy bouncing. Also the stock struts will last longer with a less agressive spring rate. Plan on a camber kit for the rear too, I am not saying that you have to have one but if you want decent tire life it's requisite.
shawn

05-28-2006, 04:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hndasiguy Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fort Bragg, NC Age: 25 Posts: 8 iTrader: 0 / 0%	S-Tech or Sportlines? The time has come for the drop. I just received an extra 500 bucks at work for pretty much no reason. To celebrate in gonna blow it on a mod I have HFP 18's and I want a nice low drop to make an aggressive stance, but I was concerned that the Sportlines might rub? Any advice?

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05-28-2006, 06:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
subieguy83 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 689 iTrader: 3 / 100%	the drop of the stechs and the sportlines are pretty much identical, and someone i know has tein stech springs with 18x8.5 rims with out rubbing

05-28-2006, 07:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tim Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 29 Posts: 5,300 iTrader: 10 / 100%	with what offset though?

05-28-2006, 09:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
subieguy83 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 689 iTrader: 3 / 100%	it was +48 offset 5 Zigen FNO1RC rims. 18x8.5 +48 offset Bronze. Wrapped in Nitto Neo Gen 225/40/18 http://www.fgcoupe.com/forum/showthr...t=showstoppers

05-28-2006, 10:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tim Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 29 Posts: 5,300 iTrader: 10 / 100%	I fitted a 215/40-18 to an 18 x 8 wheel with a 35 offset on a Sportline drop, and the wheel store said that I probably could go up to a 225/40 without any problems. 225 tires might look a little pinched on that wide of a wheel. But I'm going to venture to say that it should fit fine. Is there any way you can test fit it before buying?

05-28-2006, 10:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
Hndasiguy Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fort Bragg, NC Age: 25 Posts: 8 iTrader: 0 / 0%	so then the factory HFP wheels should be fine without rubbing i take it?

05-28-2006, 11:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tim Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 29 Posts: 5,300 iTrader: 10 / 100%	uh huh

05-29-2006, 12:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
Hndasiguy Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fort Bragg, NC Age: 25 Posts: 8 iTrader: 0 / 0%	good stuff thanks!

05-29-2006, 05:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
sbmon Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 211 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I would go with the lowering spring that has the closest to stock spring rate. Unless you enjoy bouncing. Also the stock struts will last longer with a less agressive spring rate. Plan on a camber kit for the rear too, I am not saying that you have to have one but if you want decent tire life it's requisite. shawn