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May 23, 2014 | 10:29 PM

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FromZto5

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Originally Posted by dmichaels

Get a set of Koni STR.T's which are on sale for another week, run you like $325, and find a set of wheels too. There are some great deals out there on used sets. For street driving, I'm not convinced an upgraded suspension is worth the money. Unless you don't like the ride (and are only street driving) with the springs and OEM shocks/struts, you can live with that too. What are you looking for in terms of wheels/tires? There are some good tires out there at reasonable prices.

I agree with the above.

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Originally Posted by Jay@Hypermotive

Here area couple of options that fall close to the 2k range with tires in size 20. Avant Garde Wheels (310/ 510/ 368/ 590) http://www.hypermotive.com/avant-garde-wheels/ Rohana wheels (RC7, RC22) http://www.hypermotive.com/rohana-wheels/ Niche Wheels (I really like the Verona's) http://www.hypermotive.com/niche-wheels/ And as anyone will tell ya, just contact myself or Dan for pricing as well always give forum discounts

Jay those targas are über sexy.

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Originally Posted by Last1

Yeah, thats what I was eyeing up. Or if I really want to break the bank I'd go with the Shelby CS1 wheels. What spacers did you get? The thing that sucks is the GT/CS stock tire is 245. I feel like the wheels don't match the aggressiveness of the car and it drives me nuts. I wish the CS had the brembo wheel option.

Agree again

May 29, 2014 | 12:45 AM

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Btw found that member on here with the spacers - it's Bocefus! Here's his car...

That should convince you for $54/shipped a pair

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May 29, 2014 | 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by laserred38

Btw found that member on here with the spacers - it's Bocefus! Here's his car... That should convince you for $54/shipped a pair

I traded those in for hub centric spacers. The wheel vibration was annoying. They cost a little more but are worth it until I get new wheels

May 29, 2014 | 03:54 AM

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Last1

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Thanks! I haven't purchased them yet so this helps and it looks good until I can get wheels.

May 29, 2014 | 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Last1

Thanks! I haven't purchased them yet so this helps and it looks good until I can get wheels.

if you do buy the spacers. Torque your wheels down after 50-100 miles

May 29, 2014 | 06:57 AM

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I actually 100% agree with LaserRed38...
Adding spacers will make the wheels look SOOO much better! I've learned the most unsatisfying thing about any wheel is an incorrect offset.

Also, a wider, meatier, bulging set of tires can transform wheels too.
I used to hate the Boss 302 OEM wheels, now with some BFG Comp2s... I like them!

I bet you'd end up liking your stock appearance by changing simple things like spacers (offset) and tires.

The stock OEM tires make the Mustang look so... civil? boring?

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May 29, 2014 | 08:12 AM

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Thanks for the heads up Bocefus.

Couldn't agree more Krohn. The stock offset just looks plain "wimpy" compared to the rest of the car's aggressive stance. It just doesn't look right.

May 29, 2014 | 08:14 AM

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I really need to get a torque wrench. Any recommendations?

May 29, 2014 | 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Last1

Thanks for the heads up Bocefus. Couldn't agree more Krohn. The stock offset just looks plain "wimpy" compared to the rest of the car's aggressive stance. It just doesn't look right.

it looks silly

May 29, 2014 | 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dmichaels

Get a set of Koni STR.T's which are on sale for another week, run you like $325.

Where are these on sale at for around this price????

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Originally Posted by Last1

I really need to get a torque wrench. Any recommendations?

Harbor Freight Tools

Last edited by MADSCOTSMAN; May 29, 2014 at 10:09 AM.

May 29, 2014 | 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MADSCOTSMAN

Harbor Freight Tools

..x2

May 29, 2014 | 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Last1

I really need to get a torque wrench. Any recommendations?

http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-hal...rench-239.html

And with the right coupon, you can get it for $11

May 29, 2014 | 09:22 PM

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http://www.harborfreight.com/1-2-hal...rench-239.html And with the right coupon, you can get it for $11

9.99 right now. I just literally bought 2. A 1/2 and 3/8. I should've gotten the 1/4 too.

May 29, 2014 | 09:28 PM

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Plim

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Originally Posted by FromZto5

9.99 right now. I just literally bought 2. A 1/2 and 3/8. I should've gotten the 1/4 too.

Yeah, can't beat those prices.
I have a bunch of stuff from them. My cousin always says"one project tools", but my experience is significantly better.

May 29, 2014 | 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Plim

Yeah, can't beat those prices.
I have a bunch of stuff from them. My cousin always says"one project tools", but my experience is significantly better.

lol exactly! Maybe 10 project tools lol I've had good experience so far and so has my dad and father-in-law.

Jun 1, 2014 | 09:25 AM

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Stevedotmil

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Where are you guys getting spacers from? I have seen a couple of different types. Hubcentric is the route I am looking at going. H&R makes some nice ones.

Jun 1, 2014 | 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Stevedotmil

Where are you guys getting spacers from? I have seen a couple of different types. Hubcentric is the route I am looking at going. H&R makes some nice ones.

I've had good luck with the sets off amazon for $54 shipped. H&R are nice, and they're local to you, but I don't need the need to pay $150 for a pair of spacers.