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Old 12-11-2002, 01:51 AM   #1
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Euro Tails/lowering

Does anyone know where I could find these tails
I LOVE EM!

ALso, Whats the best drop and rim size for performance/looks

I was thinking 16/40/215 with hr sport which is about an 1.3 inch drop


Or 17/40/215 with hr comps which is a bout a 2.2 inch drop

What do you think?

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Old 12-11-2002, 02:51 AM   #2
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I would stick with a 205 width on the tires, especially if you are going with 17s. I am running a 2.5 inch drop right now with 205/40/17s and it's barely clearing the inner fender lining. The tail lights look like smoked altezzas, you should be able to find them online at any place that sells altezza lights.
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Old 12-11-2002, 08:33 AM   #3
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If memory serves, those are the carbon fiber first generation altezza lights. Like delsolvtec said, you should be able to find them online.
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Old 12-11-2002, 11:20 AM   #4
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If memory serves, those are the carbon fiber first generation altezza lights. Like delsolvtec said, you should be able to find them online.

Yup....they are carbon fibre altezza's.
Easy to find.
I don't know shit about lowering.
Listen to delsolvtec.
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Old 12-11-2002, 12:30 PM   #5
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215s are possible on 16" rims and under, but once you step up to 17s 215s are pushing it. Also a 1.3" drop on a sol isn't that noticeable. I have coilovers and have played with all different ride heights. I found that you have to go with at least 1.9" to change the look of the car to a noticeable point.
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215s are possible on 16" rims and under, but once you step up to 17s 215s are pushing it. Also a 1.3" drop on a sol isn't that noticeable. I have coilovers and have played with all different ride heights. I found that you have to go with at least 1.9" to change the look of the car to a noticeable point.

Yeah a guy wants to sell me H&R springs....with a 2.25" drop or something like that
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Old 12-11-2002, 03:28 PM   #7
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1.5" drop does nothing to the car. i know from experience with my accord
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Old 12-11-2002, 04:22 PM   #8
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1.5" drop does nothing to the car. i know from experience with my accord

yeah you kan't really tell....it's not realy worth it for me.
I want hydro's
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Old 12-11-2002, 05:05 PM   #9
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good lord that is an ugly spioler on that delsol....
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Old 12-11-2002, 09:21 PM   #10
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hm... Thanks for the info on the tails...

I think I'm going to get 16/40/215 You really think a two inch drop is alright? THe hr comps do that. What about handling? It wont be too low right? I do not like the "tucked" look
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good lord that is an ugly spioler on that delsol....


It's preparing for liftoff, please stand back.

You should be alright with 215/40/16s, but I would still recommend a 205 tire. Unless you are putting 300+ horsepower to the pavement 205s will work perfectly for a del sol. Trust me, mine handles like it's on rails and I'm running 205/40/17.
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Old 12-12-2002, 01:57 AM   #12
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2105/40/15 is gonna be a real small sidewall.. might was 215/45 or 50/16
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Old 12-15-2002, 10:34 AM   #13
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hmmmm

Dont let anyone tell you that you "cant" !!!

I have 205/40 ZR 18s, on 18x7 1/2" Enkei RP0-5 rims, on my 93 DelSol. I have Matrix Coilovers, and they are turned down as far as they will go. I was first told you could not do 18s, then I was told your could not lower it on 18s, I had to prove them all wrong. It can be done. It all depends on the Off set of the rims, and the camber.
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Old 12-15-2002, 10:37 AM   #14
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For pics of my Del sol go to http://www.phillipshombre.8k.com/photo2.html
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Old 12-15-2002, 01:59 PM   #15
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He wasn't asking about 18s and 205 tires. He was asking about 17s with 215s. Anything can be done with the right ammount of planning and cash, but there is no advantage to running 18s on a del sol aside from the bling factor. Remember that the bigger the wheel the taller the gear ratio the slower the accelleration.
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Old 12-15-2002, 02:07 PM   #16
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The 18s are all for looks, when I go to the track, the stock 13s with stock tires goes back on her...
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Old 12-19-2002, 12:17 PM   #17
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I think I'm going to do 16's with 215's How much should I lower? I want a 1 1/2 finger gap

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