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Should I put on OEM Center Cap/Lower Car?

Discussion in '360/430' started by ChompsIL, Aug 9, 2007.

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  1. ChompsIL

    ChompsIL Karting

    Apr 30, 2007
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    Dallas, Texas
    #1 ChompsIL, Aug 9, 2007
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    20's on front and rear. My OEM caps off my 19" stock rims are to small to fit. I ordered some inserts to go around the OEM caps, but know that I'm starting to complete the "stealth" look on the car, I'm thinking it might look good to paint centers all black instead (currently "JG" for Jim Gainer) of using the OEM Ferrari logo caps.

    Any thoughts?

    Also, had several requests to lower the car. Can anyone do this or does it have to been at Ferrari. How much can I lower in front/rear with 20"s? What are my trade-offs to lowering the car from stock height? Is the process reversible in the future?

    Thanks,
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  2. E60 M5

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    #2 E60 M5, Aug 9, 2007
    No expert here, but when I asked about lowering the first question was, "your not putting on 20's"?" From what I was told, there is little issue if you are staying with the 18", some rubbing can occur with the 19", for sure dont on the 20's.
    I am looking for srtict performance on the track and I think I am going with 19" for the track and lowering just a tad.


    Robert
     
  3. jra85

    jra85 Formula Junior

    Dec 28, 2005
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    Long Island, NY
    #3 jra85, Aug 9, 2007
    Definitely lower it...the 430 just begs to be dropped a little bit. I think the shocks are adjustable, so no extra hardware should be required. If that's the case, you could lower it yourself, but it would probably be easier to have a shop do it since you will need to get your car re-aligned after lowering it since the suspension geometry changed.

    As for the center caps, I think making them all black would dumb things down too much. If you can get OEM-style yellow prancing horse inserts I think it would look awesome.

    And I'd say stick to 19"s all around. In my opinion 20's just don't look right on 360's and 430's...
     
  4. RT7

    RT7 Karting

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    #4 RT7, Aug 9, 2007
    Keep the 'JG' badge as it is and lower the car a bit. Make sure you get an alignment after lowering it.
     

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