Front end swap vs. wheels and tires.
#1
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Front end swap vs. wheels and tires.
Hey everyone! Just wanted to see which you would choose. I know everyones opinion will be different for their own reasons, but I was just curious.
I have an 09 sedan. I have the time and money for only one of the above options. I could either do wheels and tires, or I could do a front end swap to a 2010+ sport. Which would you do if you could only do 1?! Or would you do something else? dun Dun DUNNNN..(sorry it felt right)
Eventually down the road I'll end up with both, but not for a couple years because i'm a poor graduate student haha.
I have an 09 sedan. I have the time and money for only one of the above options. I could either do wheels and tires, or I could do a front end swap to a 2010+ sport. Which would you do if you could only do 1?! Or would you do something else? dun Dun DUNNNN..(sorry it felt right)
Eventually down the road I'll end up with both, but not for a couple years because i'm a poor graduate student haha.
#5
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haha if only. ill still be in school a few years down the road. then ill still be poor doing residency and paying back loans. Ill be driving this car till the day it doesnt run anymore, but im ok with that because i love my car like most of us on here haha
#7
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I have the non-s bumper and i agree. its kind of an eye-sore to look at, but then again the non-s 17in wheels arent gonna complement a new 2010 sport front either...oh decisions decisions
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#8
I always felt Paneraiguy did a good job with his non sport bumper.
#10
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A bumper and headlight swap is only going to be something you notice when you approach the car, but lightweight rims and high-performance, summer-only tires are something you will notice every time you drive it.
Everyone has different priorities, but Go > Show for most people (here), I think. And when it comes to rims, you can compromise on a little of both for a win/win.
Either way, it's a big chunk of change.
Everyone has different priorities, but Go > Show for most people (here), I think. And when it comes to rims, you can compromise on a little of both for a win/win.
Either way, it's a big chunk of change.
Last edited by Rochester; 03-04-2013 at 05:17 PM.
#13
You didnt say what kind of rims. I assume if its around the cost of the front end swap, then you're talking something along the line of Vossen or Forgiato or some other high end brand maybe staggered 20"? I would go for the rim & tire package. Believe it or not, a lot of people cant tell the difference between 07-09 and the 2010 and up G sedans unless you point the details out, or have them side by side. Just get the wheels, and hope somebody crashes your front end, then you can upgrade for free. The conversion would look awful with the stock 17" rims, however big wheels make anything look better. Well, almost anything lol.
#14
Wheels first, who know maybe by the time your ready for the front conversion the next generation G front fascia might fit the current layout. Then you'll have more options.