Dumb Question Thread - No Flaming Allowed

[Tbonem3]

I'd be careful with matte finish though, don't want to polish too hard. I would hope ipa or panel wipe or glass cleaner would be enough

[Slideways]

Peeled off the TMS decal but still some residue left behind. Any tips on how to clean it up further?

70% IPA or detail spray

Edit: Since it is matte, don't use polish. Looked at the images very briefly and thought it was gloss.

[jing]

Peeled off the TMS decal but still some residue left behind. Any tips on how to clean it up further?

[Nate047]

what offset/wheel width would you guys run for fronts out of the choices below for e88? for street application

18x9.5 - 28et (1.5” lip)
18x9 - 21.5et (1.5” lip)
18x9 34.5et (1” lip)

TBH none of those are worth the cost IMO. If you want E88s, just be honest with yourself. If you want to look cool, you have to get track sizes and use lots of camber. Modestly street sized E88s are not cool no matter how you slice it. And you’re spending so much for them, with super limited resale market, too.

[Cubieman]

Anyone running the R.E oil return line? Wanted see to if anyone had run into any issues with this product.

I see and feel that my line has a slight kink in the braided portion. I really don't feel like removing the headers to install a new OEM line so that's why the Rouge line is of interest to me.

[Cronenberged]

18x9.5 et35 can be run with no camber, anymore offset then that you start requiring it. I am running the Arc 8s in that square set up. I would say a sq set of e88s near the same set up would look really good. You could push 18x9s to around et25-30 to have similar look as the 18x9.5 just run a spacer in the rear. I only have a 12mm spacer in the rear of my car so the rear looks flush like the front. ugaexploder

[ugaexploder]

Do you have a big brake kit? I’m also not familiar either e88s clearances

i do plan on putting st40’s front and back in the future but currently running stock brakes.

yeah, i currently have a 18x9.5 square setup which looks good but running 5mm and 12mm spacers on some cheap BW wheels on 265 re71rs.

eventually i want to throw on the e88 i bought from schirmer but they are the 18x10 21.5et, not sure if i like the fronts sticking out like they do on the 18x10 setups ive seen. figured i’d buy some inner/outers to change the width/offset just in case since its relatively cheap. thanks again man

[Cronenberged]

out of the bottom 2, which one do you think would be better without spacers? appreciate your recommendation

Probably 18x9 34.5et (1” lip) as it’s the least aggressive for street driving. I’m personally a fan of square set up because rotations, and symmetry of wheels looking the same.

[Cronenberged]

Do you have a big brake kit? I’m also not familiar either e88s clearances

[ugaexploder]

18x9.5 - 28et (1.5” lip) - aggressive, requires a lot camber for a street car. I personally would not run it, but to each their own.

18x9 - 21.5et (1.5” lip)
18x9 34.5et (1” lip)
- these are the two options I would consider, just depends how much lip you want. ugaexploder

out of the bottom 2, which one do you think would be better without spacers? appreciate your recommendation

[Cronenberged]

18x9.5 - 28et (1.5” lip) - aggressive, requires a lot camber for a street car. I personally would not run it, but to each their own.

18x9 - 21.5et (1.5” lip)
18x9 34.5et (1” lip)
- these are the two options I would consider, just depends how much lip you want. ugaexploder

[ugaexploder]

what offset/wheel width would you guys run for fronts out of the choices below for e88? for street application

18x9.5 - 28et (1.5” lip)
18x9 - 21.5et (1.5” lip)
18x9 34.5et (1” lip)

[Cubieman]

Are we still doing the painted reflectors in the front bumper? Some days, the amber are an eye sore, but I also think to keep it original. I have to get the clear film removed from my bumper and if the paint flakes, I'll just go get a euro bumper I guess. But if it doesn't, painted reflector inserts, or no?

I liked the painted reflectors the P.O put on my original bumper, since have a Euro bumper, but only because the original got a crack in it. The stock bumper with painted reflectors is a good compromise before shelling out for a Euro.

[PSUEng]

Are we still doing the painted reflectors in the front bumper? Some days, the amber are an eye sore, but I also think to keep it original. I have to get the clear film removed from my bumper and if the paint flakes, I'll just go get a euro bumper I guess. But if it doesn't, painted reflector inserts, or no?

[fattycharged]

Should I be concerned about just firing it up after the engine sitting for close to 2 years....I realize the fuel could be an issue, but the tank is pretty much empty, so my plan was to just crank it with the ignition and no fuel to prime the oil pump and then start it up, but I've never let an engine sit this long.