1st Generation Specific (1979-1985) 1979-1985 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections

anyone running 18's on a GSL-SE

Old Apr 29, 2008 | 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Rico Suave
nice car !
Dito, thanks fella the wheels really set it off
loving the rear window spoiler on your very rare

thanks for all the advice too, the wheels went on a treat, just waiting for the ReSpeed coilover kit now to drop it a little more and get it set up nice for the track

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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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What are all the componets needed to do a 5lug conversion to an '85 GSL?
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 07:16 PM
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18s too big!!!!!!! 15-17 imho. Im runnin 17x7.5s
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 04:15 AM
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been running 18's for a while now with no issues
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 09:37 AM
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I ran the tenzo R 18 rim back in the day, I can't remember for the life of me what size spacer i used on the front though...But believe me those 18's are going to look gangsta bro
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 01:11 PM
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Rico and MPK those are both nice cars. I have a lot of work ahead of me, but I making my rx7 better. It seems that the project will never end from what I see here. LOL...
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 01:26 PM
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i would go with 17s look at the rims simmons good looking rims that bolt right up.

oh last year i went out looking for rims for a price and the store i was at found a place that will give me hafe off on some 20' rims from players i think that is 2 big
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 03:54 PM
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20's on a first gen haha! That would be epic!!!!
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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It would look like a Hot Wheel. I'm reasonably sure they won't fit.

The black car does look hot with those 18's, but I still think that's a little too big.
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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 09:14 PM
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15" for daily drive!
13" for AutoX!
17" for show!

Im runnin 15X7 and Toyo R888.

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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 03:21 AM
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there is alway more to do!
openshot nice front on the FB
there is alway comprimises i have see a FB with 19's on the rear (again too big)
my car is only a second car but does get draged and tracked with no great problems still have the origional 14's and the old set of 16's i had on it so plenty of choice!

Mark
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 05:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Rico Suave
Well here's my ride 18X7.5 wheels 215/35/18 tires w/ reSpeed TT2 Front brake adapters,calipers,& drilled & slotted brake rotors, Ground Control coil over kit on tokico blue shocks. The handling is great, stops on a dime, and does not RUB at all. I know my taste it's odd by some on the forum, but it's my car and i like it.
Now going S5 TT2 13b swap as we speak.
Steve what tyre pressures are you running?

Mark
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