Stance life: The coolest financial mistake you'll ever make. Stance is a term that defines an umbrella of different wheel, tire and suspension setups. The aggressive fitment movement got its kick start among the Japanese domestic scene.
Stance life comes at a cost, but the looks, complements, and hi-fives you receive will make it all worth it. The men and women that partake in the stance culture live a daily struggle. A struggle that includes finding new routes around town to avoid shitty streets including speed bumps, high angled drive ways, and the world's deepest potholes. Sometimes that evil can not be avoided and you have to overcome it to reach to destination.
Stance life comes at a cost, but the looks, complements, and hi-fives you receive will make it all worth it. The men and women that partake in the stance culture live a daily struggle. A struggle that includes finding new routes around town to avoid shitty streets including speed bumps, high angled drive ways, and the world's deepest potholes. Sometimes that evil can not be avoided and you have to overcome it to reach to destination.
Let's talk about modifications and parts needed to embark on your stance journey.
First you should decide:
[ √ ] How low you want to go.
[ √ ] Wheel and tire size combo.
[ √ ] Are you financially able to partake in this lifestyle. (it ain't cheap)
Ok, cool, you pulled the trigger and you're all in. Now it is time to order parts and begin modifying you car. Take it from a stance guy, never order cheap parts (i.e. No name eBay parts). Remember, you get what you pay for. Buying cheap parts today will have you spending big money tomorrow to repair/replace them. Take your time. Measure twice, cut once.
Depending on your car your mods can range from a simple fender roll and pull to cutting out chunks of metal to ensure your suspension, wheels, and tires play nice. Fender rolling just folds the metal edge against the inside of fender/quarter panel to provide clearance for a wider wheel and tire combo.
First you should decide:
[ √ ] How low you want to go.
[ √ ] Wheel and tire size combo.
[ √ ] Are you financially able to partake in this lifestyle. (it ain't cheap)
Ok, cool, you pulled the trigger and you're all in. Now it is time to order parts and begin modifying you car. Take it from a stance guy, never order cheap parts (i.e. No name eBay parts). Remember, you get what you pay for. Buying cheap parts today will have you spending big money tomorrow to repair/replace them. Take your time. Measure twice, cut once.
Depending on your car your mods can range from a simple fender roll and pull to cutting out chunks of metal to ensure your suspension, wheels, and tires play nice. Fender rolling just folds the metal edge against the inside of fender/quarter panel to provide clearance for a wider wheel and tire combo.
There are several options when it's comes to lowering your car.
1. Airbags $$$$
2. Complete coilover kit $$$
3. Coilover sleeves $$
4. Cut stock springs $
1. Airbags $$$$
2. Complete coilover kit $$$
3. Coilover sleeves $$
4. Cut stock springs $
In most cases, an adjustable camber kit is required to properly tuck your new wheels into your fender.
Last, but not least you have to pick a wheel and tire combo. When doing this you must consider the wheel's height and width, as well as tires size and stretch needed to provide the best possible clearance.
Welcome to the stance life my friend. May your weekends be filled with cruises, parking lot meets, selfies with your car crew, breaking necks, and people flagging you down to tell you your wheels are broken. Lol