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03-28-2002, 08:35 PM

I am looking to get new Rims, I want to go with a set of nice, light racing rims, I have heard good things about Modegi (sp?). Here's the problem. I have a 96 Civic EX and have put 2 1/4" Exhaust pipes on it so I already don't have enough room when there are more then 2 people in the car.

So I guess I am stuck to not getting Rims any bigger then 15". Is that bout right? I don't want the big rims, just nice, light and a good ride. So the meat is, do I need any kits or anything, should I stay with a 15" wheel? And any ideas on what tyupe of "racing" wheel to go with? Thanks for your help fellas, this is for sure NOT my area of knowledge.

JT

Racing Rice · 03-28-2002, 09:07 PM

Rotas... Or Kosei K1s..

I personally love 15s.. but thats my opinion..

03-28-2002, 10:05 PM

awesome, just placed the order, ill put up pics when i put them on

JT

Racing Rice · 03-30-2002, 06:55 AM

which ones did you get?

03-30-2002, 11:48 AM

I got the Kosei K1s, 15s Silver. now on to tires.....

I am going to try and keep the same Overall Diamiter of my orignal setup, Not trying to bend these things when I get them!~!!

THanks for the help, I went out and looked at them, very clean looking rims, good looking out.

JT

slowEJ6 · 03-30-2002, 12:15 PM

195/55-15 is the correct size to get.

i dont understand what you mean about their not being enough room with 2 people in your car because you have 2.25" exhaust pipes.....care to explain?

ebpda9 · 03-30-2002, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by hybrid3do0rcx
i dont understand what you mean about their not being enough room with 2 people in your car because you have 2.25" exhaust pipes.....care to explain?

yep, that makes no sense to me either

03-31-2002, 04:45 PM

Sure,
whenever I put any more then 2 people, my exhaust will hit on the "axle" (not the right word, but the metal bar connecting to the Rim). I have already bent the exhaust pipe up a little, I am going to try and adjust the hanging rods to bring it up a little too. I can take a picture if need be to help explain. It's not that big a deal, my parents got it done for me as a present, somewhat of a hack job and may have to get it redone, but that's another story. Hope that helps.

Joey

Racing Rice · 04-01-2002, 09:41 AM

Makes sense to me..

That can be a real pain with a rear swaybar too.

Good choice on the rims..

Im wanting to get a set of K1s one of these days too.

04-01-2002, 10:13 AM

anyone have any fix it up advice on that by any chance? I figure, I'll just sell it and buy a Neon...

j/k, thanks again fellas.

Racing Rice · 04-02-2002, 07:07 AM

You sell it and buy a Neon Ill drive to your house and kick your a$$..

j/k

I think youd be kicking your own a$$.. especially after you put it in the shop a million times..

04-02-2002, 10:35 AM

You may need either firmer rear springs or new shocks back there. Does it tend to sag a lot when you have people sitting in the back seat? If so, the above mentioned options may help you.

04-10-2002, 10:18 PM

yes it does, i think i might change the springs, thanks for help

03-28-2002, 08:35 PM	#1
midjjj Posts: n/a	Need Rim/Suspension advice please!! I am looking to get new Rims, I want to go with a set of nice, light racing rims, I have heard good things about Modegi (sp?). Here's the problem. I have a 96 Civic EX and have put 2 1/4" Exhaust pipes on it so I already don't have enough room when there are more then 2 people in the car. So I guess I am stuck to not getting Rims any bigger then 15". Is that bout right? I don't want the big rims, just nice, light and a good ride. So the meat is, do I need any kits or anything, should I stay with a 15" wheel? And any ideas on what tyupe of "racing" wheel to go with? Thanks for your help fellas, this is for sure NOT my area of knowledge. JT

03-28-2002, 09:07 PM	#2
Racing Rice Project Combat Honda Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Highland,OH Age: 46 Posts: 7,985	Rotas... Or Kosei K1s.. I personally love 15s.. but thats my opinion.. __________________ Racing Rice

03-30-2002, 06:55 AM	#4
Racing Rice Project Combat Honda Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Highland,OH Age: 46 Posts: 7,985	which ones did you get? __________________ Racing Rice

04-01-2002, 09:41 AM	#9
Racing Rice Project Combat Honda Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Highland,OH Age: 46 Posts: 7,985	Makes sense to me.. That can be a real pain with a rear swaybar too. Good choice on the rims.. Im wanting to get a set of K1s one of these days too. __________________ Racing Rice

04-02-2002, 07:07 AM	#11
Racing Rice Project Combat Honda Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Highland,OH Age: 46 Posts: 7,985	You sell it and buy a Neon Ill drive to your house and kick your a$$.. j/k I think youd be kicking your own a$$.. especially after you put it in the shop a million times.. __________________ Racing Rice

03-28-2002, 10:05 PM	#3
midjjj Posts: n/a	awesome, just placed the order, ill put up pics when i put them on JT

03-30-2002, 11:48 AM	#5
midjjj Posts: n/a	I got the Kosei K1s, 15s Silver. now on to tires..... I am going to try and keep the same Overall Diamiter of my orignal setup, Not trying to bend these things when I get them!~!! THanks for the help, I went out and looked at them, very clean looking rims, good looking out. JT

03-30-2002, 12:15 PM	#6
slowEJ6 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Oviedo, FL Age: 43 Posts: 3,195	195/55-15 is the correct size to get. i dont understand what you mean about their not being enough room with 2 people in your car because you have 2.25" exhaust pipes.....care to explain?

03-31-2002, 04:45 PM	#8
midjjj Posts: n/a	Sure, whenever I put any more then 2 people, my exhaust will hit on the "axle" (not the right word, but the metal bar connecting to the Rim). I have already bent the exhaust pipe up a little, I am going to try and adjust the hanging rods to bring it up a little too. I can take a picture if need be to help explain. It's not that big a deal, my parents got it done for me as a present, somewhat of a hack job and may have to get it redone, but that's another story. Hope that helps. Joey

04-01-2002, 10:13 AM	#10
midjjj Posts: n/a	anyone have any fix it up advice on that by any chance? I figure, I'll just sell it and buy a Neon... j/k, thanks again fellas.

04-02-2002, 10:35 AM	#12
97CivicFerio Posts: n/a	You may need either firmer rear springs or new shocks back there. Does it tend to sag a lot when you have people sitting in the back seat? If so, the above mentioned options may help you.

04-10-2002, 10:18 PM	#13
midjjj Posts: n/a	yes it does, i think i might change the springs, thanks for help

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