The Greengoblin build thread
Lol well that definitely makes owning my G cheaper. Good money when working with the family business too so why not. 
In Dubai, gas prices are around $1.53/gallon, so about 43% of the US prices (Average of $2.68).
You should see the gas prices in Saudi Arabia...$0.62/gallon.
In Dubai, gas prices are around $1.53/gallon, so about 43% of the US prices (Average of $2.68).
You should see the gas prices in Saudi Arabia...$0.62/gallon.
Last edited by Borna; Mar 23, 2010 at 05:26 PM. Reason: Saudi price even lower than I thought...
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Yeah man, I lowered my 2nd gen sedan on H&R springs (which drop quite a bit) and put on some new wheels.
I had to stretch the rears with 255/30/20 on 10.5" width in the back and dial in -3.30* of camber. Now I'm scraping the mid-section of my exhaust pretty badly on some bumps.
I'm gonna be changing the rears to 255/35's which is an inch bigger in diameter so that should raise the car up enough.
BTW, since you're knowledgeable with these things, I'm running 245/35/20 up front right now. I'm thinking of dropping down to 235/35/20 to match the stretch out back...do you think that would just bring back the scraping problem? (.25" smaller in diameter)
How are the Generals in your experience?
I had to stretch the rears with 255/30/20 on 10.5" width in the back and dial in -3.30* of camber. Now I'm scraping the mid-section of my exhaust pretty badly on some bumps.
I'm gonna be changing the rears to 255/35's which is an inch bigger in diameter so that should raise the car up enough.
BTW, since you're knowledgeable with these things, I'm running 245/35/20 up front right now. I'm thinking of dropping down to 235/35/20 to match the stretch out back...do you think that would just bring back the scraping problem? (.25" smaller in diameter)
How are the Generals in your experience?
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Yes sir.
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A few parts came in, while the motor will be out of the car, I wanted to upgrade a few things. The fuel system was big one for me, It will be upgraded to support 800 ish rwhp (So when I build my motor I will just drop it in.)
And new boost controller went with the Hks Evc 6. Stance is sending me shorter springs in the rear so I can get back down low with the true coils.
And new boost controller went with the Hks Evc 6. Stance is sending me shorter springs in the rear so I can get back down low with the true coils.
The 255 30 - 255 35 will be an increase of 1" ground clearance, but according to you camber specs you might have to dial in a hair more to not rub with the bigger tire. The quarter inch difference in the front should have little effect. I like the generals they stretch nice and are cheap. So if they wear out quickly its not the end of the world.
I tried 275/30 but it was hitting the fender without compressing the springs. The 255/30 leaves more than enough room so the 255/35 shouldn't be a problem.
I really want to drop the front to 235/35 to match the stretch so I'm hoping it won't cause the scraping to continue.
How about the ride, handling, and comfort/noise?
If I go for the 235/35s I'll get the Generals, if I go for the 245/35s I'll get Hankook Ventus V12s. Such a hard decision cause I don't want to keep scraping on the massive speedbumps near my place. I tried measuring the front bumper height but it doesn't really tell me much. lol
Sorry for the OT Danny.
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Look at this guy, out of the wood works.... Hows it going brother.
Np just remember that generals run on the bigger side.
ahahha a fuel system that can handle 800 and a motor that can not right now
The camber is maxed out on the stock arms right now. I'm running 20x10.5 +33 so I think I should be fine with the bigger tire since it's only the sidewall and not the width.
I tried 275/30 but it was hitting the fender without compressing the springs. The 255/30 leaves more than enough room so the 255/35 shouldn't be a problem.
I really want to drop the front to 235/35 to match the stretch so I'm hoping it won't cause the scraping to continue.
How about the ride, handling, and comfort/noise?
If I go for the 235/35s I'll get the Generals, if I go for the 245/35s I'll get Hankook Ventus V12s. Such a hard decision cause I don't want to keep scraping on the massive speedbumps near my place. I tried measuring the front bumper height but it doesn't really tell me much. lol
Sorry for the OT Danny.
I tried 275/30 but it was hitting the fender without compressing the springs. The 255/30 leaves more than enough room so the 255/35 shouldn't be a problem.
I really want to drop the front to 235/35 to match the stretch so I'm hoping it won't cause the scraping to continue.
How about the ride, handling, and comfort/noise?
If I go for the 235/35s I'll get the Generals, if I go for the 245/35s I'll get Hankook Ventus V12s. Such a hard decision cause I don't want to keep scraping on the massive speedbumps near my place. I tried measuring the front bumper height but it doesn't really tell me much. lol
Sorry for the OT Danny.
ahahha a fuel system that can handle 800 and a motor that can not right now
What type of glue did you use for the quarter panels? I have always wanted to know what was used to attach them. Does Apr send it with the kit or did you go out and buy some. I do body work and we use 3m panel bonding for door skins and bummer repairs and well everything. That stuff is hard as a rock and will rip metal before it lets go when done right. I know when i have made fiberglass panels and stuff i find it holds better when you sand the metal down with 40 grit first it seems the deep scratch holds better. I have also drilled holes so the glue can come threw.
If the tires run big, would the 255/35/20 I want sit like a 265/35/20?
Lol it's good to be prepared. And with the direction your car's been going recently, I'm just waiting to see the dyno sheet.
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What type of glue did you use for the quarter panels? I have always wanted to know what was used to attach them. Does Apr send it with the kit or did you go out and buy some. I do body work and we use 3m panel bonding for door skins and bummer repairs and well everything. That stuff is hard as a rock and will rip metal before it lets go when done right. I know when i have made fiberglass panels and stuff i find it holds better when you sand the metal down with 40 grit first it seems the deep scratch holds better. I have also drilled holes so the glue can come threw.
Uh oh, if they run on the bigger side, they might rub on my fender. (I can only fit my pinky between the tire and fender right now). I'm running Yokohama Advan Sports right now. Any idea if those also run big?
If the tires run big, would the 255/35/20 I want sit like a 265/35/20?
Lol it's good to be prepared. And with the direction your car's been going recently, I'm just waiting to see the dyno sheet.
If the tires run big, would the 255/35/20 I want sit like a 265/35/20?
Lol it's good to be prepared. And with the direction your car's been going recently, I'm just waiting to see the dyno sheet.
That is the same stuff we use at work. It works wonders i have fixed bumpers ripped in half with it no problems. It works alot better if you let it dry 24hr then trying to heat it up for a cure in 3 min. Like i said it will rip metal when done right. Hell i would love to come down and finish it all off for you (if i did not have to pay bills) From the looks one good day you could have it finished off and primed. If you are going to finish it yourself (what it looks like you know what you are doing) I would grind the fiberglass down so it flows into the quarter sail panel, then my first wipe would be with the 3M glue again for extra strength. Then i would follow with the bondo.
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^ Ya bud I definatly have some more fit work to do, but as soon as it comes time to do the body work I will definatly use the 2nd tube I have for extra strength. I have seen similar situations where the glue remains, and the panel get messed up and the glue still is holding.