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My version of the perfect DD

Discussion in 'Prime Accessories and Modifications' started by Bahn112, Apr 9, 2018.

  1. Bahn112

    Bahn112 Junior Member

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    So i've had the Prime for a month now and have done the following:

    -Debadged sides/rear
    -Tint - Llumar CTX 15% all around (no windshield though i'll be going back in for LLumar Air 80)
    -Lowered on RS*R springs
    -Enkei NT03+M 17x7.5" 35 Offset

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  2. PHV PLS

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    Lookin good! Keep it up (y)
     
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  3. Rob43

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    Agreed, very very nice !

    Please report back after a few hundred miles about your lowering springs & 17" wheel/tire choice concerning your
    opinions on how they effected handling and performance.


    Rob43
     
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  4. Bahn112

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    Thanks! I got the rims/tires/springs installed on Saturday so i've driven about 300 miles on them so far. The mileage hasn't gone down that i've noticed. The ride is imo much improved over stock. The springs lowered it just a little so driving around is the same, I don't worry about speed bumps, etc any more than I did before lowering it. The car does feel more planted especially over uneven portions of road. The stock suspension always felt floaty in comparison.
     
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    gorgeous!
    i thought you were talking about Dunkin Donuts.:oops:
     
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  6. Rob43

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    Well, that's what I call a win win... If you could give an extended update maybe past 1K miles that would be appreciated by all.

    Curiously what brand, model, & exact size tire did you choose ?


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  7. Bahn112

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    Will do.
    As far as the tires, they are Kumho Ventus V2 Concept2's. I just went with these on the suggestion of the shop that installed the rims/tires w/o doing any research beforehand. They seem to be just fine especially considering the dry climates of socal (read that wet performance is not that great).
     
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    How much was the drop?
     
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