Wheels DO make the car!

[Perfessor]

I was finally able to get new wheels for my car. I think it really makes a big difference in appearance.

This is my first try posting pics here.

Here's a before and after shot of it.

Note: Had to wire brush rust, the prime and paint the rotor hubs and calipers to match the wheels.

Old:

New:

 

[Perfessor]

Guess I need some help to get the images a bit larger.

HELP!!

 

[wagonproject]

Looks nice!

Take out the th. before the jpg and they won't be small mate.

 

[Meghan]

Guess I need some help to get the images a bit larger.

HELP!!

I went ahead and helped you out with the size of the pics.

 

[Emile]

Very nice but now you need to lower your suspension.

 

[ScottB]

Ive added custom wheels to every ride since high school, its a statement on the individualism of the driver.

 

[Perfessor]

Thanks for the help, Megan! I can actually see it now, lol

Emile, how would I go about getting that done. Cheaply as possible.

 

[ScottB]

Thanks for the help, Megan! I can actually see it now, lol

Emile, how would I go about getting that done. Cheaply as possible.

Eibach springs ... check Tirerack.com for availability.

 

[TS656577]

springrates.com has the best prices I've ever seen on suspension parts (going to order buddy club coilovers soon for 50$ cheaper than everywhere else) Anyway, the wheels make it look much better!

 

[Perfessor]

TS, Thanks for the tip. I checked out springrates.com, but the only Mitsubishi they list are 95-99 Eclipse and 4 different lancers. Mine's an '03. I going to keep looking though.

 

[Perfessor]

Any suggestions for what to use to keep these clean and shiny? Along with what will remove tire gel also.

 

[Spoons2k]

TS, Thanks for the tip. I checked out springrates.com, but the only Mitsubishi they list are 95-99 Eclipse and 4 different lancers. Mine's an '03. I going to keep looking though.

I dont know if their the cheapest but for my 240sx i trust Megan Racing to be the most durable parts from camber kits to their track Coil over kits

heres the lowering springs for your car

Remember to get your car alligned after you install them

Megan Racing

 

[HMFIC]

If your going to do it yourself get a sprig puller from AutoZone, Pep Boys, ect. I think you just have to leave a deposit, which they give back when you return. Its been 10 years since I last used one.

The puller keeps the spring compressed so you dont poke your eye out.

 

[Perfessor]

If your going to do it yourself get a sprig puller from AutoZone, Pep Boys, ect. I think you just have to leave a deposit, which they give back when you return. Its been 10 years since I last used one.

The puller keeps the spring compressed so you dont poke your eye out.

If/when I do this, I'll get someone that knows what their doing.

Some of the springs show that they lower the car up to 2" almost. Does this mean I'd have to replace the struts also? (As you may be able to tell, I'm not much of a car mechanic. )

 

[ScottB]

Amazing Rolloff --- removes tire gels and protectants

Wheel Protection -- DP or Poorboys Wheel Glaze, safe wheel cleaner only like P21S

 

[Brian_Brice]

That's funny, I have never put wheels on a car of mine. I had a little nissan lightbodyin hs with nice chrome on it, but they werealready on it when I bought it. I've wanted to in the last few years but having kids takes up wheel money real quick.

Ive added custom wheels to every ride since high school, its a statement on the individualism of the driver.

 

[ScottB]

That's funny, I have never put wheels on a car of mine. I had a little nissan lightbodyin hs with nice chrome on it, but they werealready on it when I bought it. I've wanted to in the last few years but having kids takes up wheel money real quick.

with kids there certainly are different priorities and expenses. I still cannot commit to Long Tube Headers as the Vette is hardly used. My two sons will come before "wants" but man it was fun being young.

 

[redfred18t]

IMO the oem wheels look much better than the konigs. The konigs make the car look cheap and tacky, but thats my opinion