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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 07:15 PM
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i am getting a new set of 18'' volk ce28ns. my car is currently not lowered. will they still look good.

i am eventually lowering the car. i just need to get some more money
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 07:46 PM
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Looking good is subjective. IMO, 18's without a drop looks pretty bad. Looks like your 4 wheeling. But hey, if you can't afford both at the same time, do what you gotta do.
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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I would say get the rims, but wait till you can get some lowering springs and set them up together.
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 10:43 PM
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^agreed. Lowering springs are cheap, buy them for $100 or less and slap them on w/ the wheels.

Also its spelled 'advice'... sorry, incorrect spelling and grammar mistakes annoy me =)
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 05:20 AM
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i would personally get suspension before any type of wheel upgrade, unless its tires. you will get that 4x4 look with 18s. so i dont know if i would go that route? maybe look into 17's?
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by roflitzjinno,Aug 27 2008, 05:20 AM
i would personally get suspension before any type of wheel upgrade, unless its tires. you will get that 4x4 look with 18s. so i dont know if i would go that route? maybe look into 17's?
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 05:57 AM
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18s for looks, 17s for handling
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 05:58 AM
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Unless you are getting some kinda one time only deal on the Volks, I'd say go with suspension.

Also, if you are buying CE's, whats another 200 MAX for some springs?
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by lychyrychy,Aug 26 2008, 09:04 PM
I would say get the rims, but wait till you can get some lowering springs and set them up together.
, 18's and not lowered will look Fugly!
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Old Aug 27, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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its kinda a one time thing. im driving up to jacksonville to pick them up and im swapping my stock rims with him plus 1600. i am going to get springs as soon as possible
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