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Pics of my BRM Gen III

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by matt ackerman, May 8, 2011.

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  1. no drop

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  2. 0.6" rear/0.4" front

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  3. 1.2" rear/0.8" front

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  1. matt ackerman

    matt ackerman Junior Member

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    Well, here's the first set of pics of my new girlfriend. Sad isn't it? I still love her.

    PriusChat Forums - matt ackerman's Album: blustrrk_11

    I still can't decide whether to drop this bad girrl or not. My new 18's left way more of a gap than I was expecting, but feel the standard Eibach drop (.08" rear/1.2" front) is a bit too much for my taste.

    I think maybe .4" rear/.6" front would probably be just right-- if such a modest drop is even possible.

    What do you guys (and gals!) think?
    (sorry- I've got the front and rear drops reversed in the poll-- & don't see where I can correct that :-\
     
  2. 32kcolors

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    Unlike most 18"-wheel Prius, yours doesn't look as funny or goofy undropped for some reason. It actually looks comparable to stock 17"-wheel Prius. Given that you're reluctant to drop it, I vote for no drop. However, if you do drop it go for Eibachs.
     
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  3. CHIZELD

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    :D nice to see a fellow blue prius with shoes! very nice
     
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    Nice look with the DR-33s, which offset did you select?

    FYI, I voted for a drop, go for it!
     
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    nice ride! Like the tint on the rear
     
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    Very nice mods. Love the wheels and the tail lights. it looks good without the drop but if you do drop it, go with the Eibach's (0.8" rear/1.2 front).
     
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  7. 32kcolors

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    What are the specs of your wheels (including offsets) and tires? Yours is one of the very few 18"-wheel Prius that don't look odd or goofy undropped.

    Love the look of bronze on blue!
     
  8. matt ackerman

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    Hey CHIZELD-- thanks my man, yours were the tinted tails that inspired me to do mine-- & I must say, I like 'em!
     
  9. matt ackerman

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    Thx 32K...!

    Here's all I've got on the new setup:
    Tires- Continental Extreme Contact DWS 215/40ZR/18
    Wheels- DRAG DR-33 18x17.55-100/11445Br