'87 TII - Sportmax 962's in Gunmetal
I got the tires mounted and balanced last week and was able to install the new wheels.
I got 17x7 and 17x9 w/ +38 and +35 respectively and am currently running Kumho Ecsta ASX's in 225/45-17 and 245/45-17. I have seen a few sets in gold and silver but had not seen the gunmetal until I bought them. I just got the KYB AGX's and RB springs in and haven't had a chance to drive it yet so it still has to settle. I might run a small spacer up front, what do you guys think? http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...d/100_5747.jpg http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...d/100_5748.jpg http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...d/100_5755.jpg http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...d/100_5750.jpg http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...d/100_5756.jpg http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...d/100_5746.jpg |
Looks much better with some new wheels. I like them a lot. A spacer in front would be nice IMO. Next you're going to paint that fender, right? Or the whole car? :)
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so you put the springs on and she is still that high..if only the front had a deeper lip closer to the rear i would def get these wheels..hey looks hell lot better than the moon pies though rite..
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ooh sexy NJ! i like a lot man!
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Hey thanks.
I know these aren't the lightest wheels, but I'm not building a pure race car. These were affordable and have a sweet fit without any complications. I am hoping that once I drive it it will settle a bit, the RB's are only a 1" drop from stock ride height. It's certainly higher than it was with the blown stock shocks and springs. I like em a lot, definitely better than the stockers, plus we have new sweet rubber. I even got the black "tuner" lug nuts so it's all ninja. http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...d/100_5751.jpg http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...d/100_5752.jpg http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...100_5750-1.jpg |
I like! If the car settles some it will only look better.
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Needs to be lower. Tanabe GF210 springs will lower it 1.8" or so.
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I already had the 210's and was experiencing a problem with the fit with the stock wheels, these are wider than the stocker and still clear with the RB springs. I also had tried the Tein S. Techs. I am not so much concerned about it being on the ground, I'm sure once I drive it and it settles it'll be plenty low for me. A stock FC's ride height is low for around here, my driveway is more like a mountain trail than a road. I would like to have it sit at the lowest possible height and still have clearance from potholes and bumps and to get in and out of my driveway.
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SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY!!
See a lifted RX7 go up against Grave Digger in a 4X4 truck jumping competition! |
Dont be too concerned about ride height. I have the exact same combo on my Sport and it sits a good inch lower than your pictures. It does sit a little higher in the rear on my car, but that could be because I have no bins, spare, or jack. It is a very fun setup. Well worth the money, imo. I too went from blown original struts to the AGXs and it was like driving a new car. Enjoy!
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I would love to jump the TII!!
:score: The pics were taken shortly after the wheels were installed, the jack was removed only minutes before. I also replaced all the shock mounts and spring seats. I'm just waiting on the new rear differential to arrive so I can finally drive it again. I am sure it will be a lot nicer of a ride with the new suspension and wheels. What size spacer would you guys recommend if I were to run one in the front, +5mm or so?? |
haha you have a great sense of humor. Good luck with your car dude, it's coming along.
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How can you dump $12K into an '87 Mazda and not laugh at yourself??
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Looks great, the brakes look sweet too. Did you really have to get expensive all seasons though...lol sorry its just a pet peeve.
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Thanks man. I had ordered the Ecsta MX's but they were on back order and I couldn't wait, plus these were cheaper and are still great tires. These bastards are W rated for 168mph and I can drive it in an ice storm too. pretty sweet right? I also run these Kumhos daily on my Volvo S60 and have really liked them so far, driving +100 miles to work and back....
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Well, I put the differential in it and got a chance to drive it with the new wheels, suspension and brakes. It did settle a bit, the front is still just a bit high though. Shitty pics too, sorry bout that.
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That settled a lot. looks much better IMHO
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I was hoping it would. I just gotta find out whats making a knocking sound in the rear passenger's side strut tower now and we'll be set.
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oh and the front tires may look like there is a bigger gap beacues they are 7/10ths of an inch shorter in diameter. Also they don't come as far so they are not as close to the lip as the rears are.
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