Russell's Progress Thread

[xHoldenMcNeilx]

theres a reason no one uses enkeis anymore hehe
interested to see how it looks

[Russell L.]

What's the reason? Haha

[xHoldenMcNeilx]

http://www.enkei.com/performance.html

take your pic ahahahaha

[Russell L.]

I'll go with the EKM3's. I realize all of their wheels look ****ty, but there are few wheels that look nice. And those few wheels are the ones I want.

[603 for Life]

You might want to see those in person before buying to really make up your mind.... just a thought they aren't as great as the picture believe me ive seen them

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[Russell L.]

What do you mean by that? I have no way of seeing them before I buy them.

EDIT: I understand what you mean by that. I looked them up on YouTube and there's a civic SI with the EKM3's and it looks terrible. Thanks for telling me that.

[xHoldenMcNeilx]

What do you mean by that? I have no way of seeing them before I buy them.

EDIT: I understand what you mean by that. I looked them up on YouTube and there's a civic SI with the EKM3's and it looks terrible. Thanks for telling me that.

Haha point proven

[Russell L.]

Now interested in RPF1's haha

[xHoldenMcNeilx]

http://www.google.com/imgres?q=rpf1s...,r:13,s:0,i:95

could be done but you gotta be lowwwww
and the sts wont get you there

[KC Jazz]

RPF1s would look incredibly awful on a Jetta SE. There's no point in putting an honest race wheel on a car that screams "not made for performance."

They are a great wheel, but you're REALLY looking in the wrong direction.

You just need to buy an OEM setup from Paul @ Keffer. Can't beat the deal. My $900 shipped set from him came with tires that list for $650 + shipping on TireRack. A ****in steal.

- someone who has owned RPF1s before.

[xHoldenMcNeilx]

RPF1s would look incredibly awful on a Jetta SE. There's no point in putting an honest race wheel on a car that screams "not made for performance."

They are a great wheel, but you're REALLY looking in the wrong direction.

You just need to buy an OEM setup from Paul @ Keffer. Can't beat the deal. My $900 shipped set from him came with tires that list for $650 + shipping on TireRack. A ****in steal.

- someone who has owned RPF1s before.

you gotta remember hes 15 not really looking to have the oem looking car im guessing
hes also obviously into the whole enkei thing haha

you have had a lot more cars than hes seen and a lot more experience allow him to make a mistake
wait what...

[Russell L.]

Haha guys, im just looking, I need suggestions. I don't want Miros, everyone has them and I don't have money for ccw's. Shoot me some suggestions!

[KC Jazz]

Haha guys, im just looking, I need suggestions. I don't want Miros, everyone has them and I don't have money for ccw's. Shoot me some suggestions!

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...ckage-blow-out!!!!!!!!!!!!

problem solved

any girl worth a **** doesn't give a **** what kind of wheels you have, and it's guaranteed to look classier and overall nicer if you have something OEM on there then some "custom" looking crap just to be different.

i'm tellin you man....trust us, we've been there. i came here at 14 y/o.

[xHoldenMcNeilx]

http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...ckage-blow-out!!!!!!!!!!!!

problem solved

any girl worth a **** doesn't give a **** what kind of wheels you have, and it's guaranteed to look classier and overall nicer if you have something OEM on there then some "custom" looking crap just to be different.

i'm tellin you man....trust us, we've been there. i came here at 14 y/o.

i came at 16 so i know exactly what you want ahha
look at some oem reps maybe rs6, or tt reps

or maybe raderwerk wheels

[Russell L.]

you gotta remember hes 15 not really looking to have the oem looking car im guessing
hes also obviously into the whole enkei thing haha

you have had a lot more cars than hes seen and a lot more experience allow him to make a mistake
wait what...

He's right, I'm not really looking for the OEM look.

[xHoldenMcNeilx]

He's right, I'm not really looking for the OEM look.

http://raderwerks.com/

https://www.klutchrepublik.com/gear/browse/56

[KC Jazz]

Well, alright then.

These would look sick as **** if you drop it properly.

http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-...oys/ES2226025/

[xHoldenMcNeilx]

i personally love oem wheels from different car companies

done right they can be something special

[Russell L.]

Raderwerks MO-2 S? I like those.

[xHoldenMcNeilx]

those are technically trying to be bbs lm reps

heres a better attempt at a rep
almost identical

http://esmwheels.com/access/wheels-e...cPath=21_56_58

[Russell L.]

I like the raderwerks better.

[Russell L.]

Today is the first day to experience the stiffness of ST Coils! One bad thing.. My mom drove me to the mechanics shop to pick up my car from getting the coils installed.. First thing I notice when I get out of my moms are is this deep dent in the left passenger seat lower door panel with a few scratches around the dent. Pissed me off, but good thing the shop hadn't closed for the day, so the owner saw the dent and when I get my windows tinted, I'll be getting the dent repaired as well. Kinda pisses me off right now, but.. **** happens. I caught up with my brother a little bit ago. He took a few shots of my car dropped on the ST's. I'll have him add them to his flickr and I'll link you guys to them. Such a clean drop!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ethan_lowry/7095103213/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ethan_lowry/6949029752/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ethan_lowry/6949030414/

And then, whoever that pro is in that picture below.. haha
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ethan_lowry/7095102443/

[xHoldenMcNeilx]

remove the rear perch

[Russell L.]

What's that?

I see the back is high, but I figured the springs had to settle or something.

[xHoldenMcNeilx]

What's that?

I see the back is high, but I figured the springs had to settle or something.

the adjuster piece
and allow the spring to seat to the cars body itself

[Russell L.]

What do I need to do to do that? I'll get it done when I get new wheels.

[xHoldenMcNeilx]

What do I need to do to do that? I'll get it done when I get new wheels.

you should be able to pull the spring out by pushing down on it once jacked
it is the black adjuster
once it is out you just put spring back in

[azthegame]

you should be able to pull the spring out by pushing down on it once jacked
it is the black adjuster
once it is out you just put spring back in

It would be able to slide out without a spring compressor?

[xHoldenMcNeilx]

It would be able to slide out without a spring compressor?

mine did

[Russell L.]

Ok, I'll look into it this weekend! Gonna shoot some pics with my brother tomorrow.

[azthegame]

mine did

Thanks a bunch man, just did it. With a good tug it came out and I removed my perch in the rear. If it is too much I will pop then back out and put perch on the top

[Russell L.]

Is the perch meant to be taken out? Can you put the perch back in? Do I need to take my wheels off to remove the perch or do I just push up on my springs? What exactly is the piece that comes out?

[azthegame]

Is the perch meant to be taken out? Can you put the perch back in? Do I need to take my wheels off to remove the perch or do I just push up on my springs? What exactly is the piece that comes out?

Well, took a trip on the freeway without the perches on. I hear scraping. I couldn't be certain if it was the bottom of my car scraping or the tire on the fender. If it was the tire on the fender, I would simply need to change my wheel spacers from 15mm to 10mm (which I am going to do anyways) so I will try again when I get my new spacers. The stance is PERFECT in the rear without the perch.

I took my perch and springs out with the wheel on. I just jacked it up, reached in from behind the car, pulled down and tugged on it and it popped right out. I took the perch out and just had the stock rubber pads on the top and bottom. Aligned the spring to where it is supposed to sit and held it there while someone released the pressure on the jack for me.

[Russell L.]

Well, took a trip on the freeway without the perches on. I hear scraping. I couldn't be certain if it was the bottom of my car scraping or the tire on the fender. If it was the tire on the fender, I would simply need to change my wheel spacers from 15mm to 10mm (which I am going to do anyways) so I will try again when I get my new spacers. The stance is PERFECT in the rear without the perch.

I took my perch and springs out with the wheel on. I just jacked it up, reached in from behind the car, pulled down and tugged on it and it popped right out. I took the perch out and just had the stock rubber pads on the top and bottom. Aligned the spring to where it is supposed to sit and held it there while someone released the pressure on the jack for me.

So the stance is level? I can't decide whether I want to take the perches out yet, or get my new wheels on whenever I find and purchase a set and then take the perches out.

[azthegame]

Took me 15 minutes to remove both perches. With tires on. It isn't hard especially if you're perches are already on top of the spring. Mine were bolted into the control arm under the spring. Once you remove the perches remember... Wherever it sits is where it will sit. You simply have to adjust the fronts to match the backs. I am really curious how it will be if I remove my spacers. Going to do it tomorrow and drive with only spring and no spacers to see if it still scrapes. If it doesn't I am golden once I switch my wheel spacers for thinner ones