How much different does it drive with 9.5" fronts? Did you lose any steering feel?

I've been hankering for more rubber on my xs lately and considering an attempt at a square set of 4 18x8.5 rear duckfeet, or 4 of the 10-spoke coupe 19x8.5 fronts. Not sure if the money is worth the payoff though, since I actively want to stay OEM-looking. I do dig your wheels, though.

 

Curbed one of my wheels really bad today... misjudged the distance to the curb while trying to maneuver around a pothole. Luckily I was only going about 10mph. It sounded horrible and I'm surprised it wasn't worse than I expected lol.

 

It steers just fine, but my 18s are pretty light (about 20lbs per) and was running 8.5 20s in front prior, and those were much heavier. Both wheels I was running 245s although the 9.5 are a +38 and my 8.5s were a +40 so there is more positive scrub radius. I also have caster set above spec so it tracks really well, with no tendencies to tramline, but is tougher to get off center (it's a good tradeoff IMO).

I would recommend running 9.5s all around if you're lowered (or plan to lower) and want a pretty flush fit.

 

Finally installed the q60 shift **** I started a thread about awhile ago. Same height as the OEM one. Definitely a premium upgrade from oem and the boot looks and feels wayy better.

Then did some quick visual changes.

zer0 clue on why my photos decided to lay down after uploading them lol. meh

 

Please link me to the q60 shifter thread. Looks great. Does it still shift like original?

 

It's a new ****, safe assumption that nothing is changed mechanically about the function.. no?

 

I don't like assumptions. It's a **** not meant for this car so therefore I am asking the person with experience for their final view on the mod. It looks beautiful and I would love to do it to my car so long as I am not sacrificing anything.

 

Copy that, and I have to agree it is an aesthetic improvement.

 

It seems like a nice mod until you see the price of that ****.

 

Installed the z1 cold air intake. Took me about 5 hours from start to finish with breaks in between. Biggest challenge was removing the bumper specifically the 2 side screws holding the bumper, behind the wheel well liner.

 

$177 for a shift **** made by Infinti that fits? I think that's a very reasonable price.

 

I'd pay $180 for something that looks very nice, oem fit and finish, that I have to look at daily.

 

I mean maybe if it was made of real carbon fiber or something. It's just a plastic ****. I can think of a lot of better upgrades for $180.

 

I already have the rest of the $180 upgrades!

 

oh snap! Looks good, where did you get it@? Link?