Thread #4339

poke, do you like it or not?

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NaIvanMay 10, 2007
#58248

poke, do you like it or not?

I was looking at mista808's thread and everyone was liking the poke on the gold ufc20. I for one don't like that much poke on the front or even rear for that matter. I think it looks tacky(no offense). I can tolerate a little poke in the rear but not in the front. I know I'm using a bad example by using that gold car since its not on air and I remember reading its in the works. I'm talking about cars that are at ride height and have that much poke. Again I'm saying, I know that gold car is gonna look good when he installs his air ride. Its only an example. So I'd like to hear everyones opinion.
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I was looking at mista808's thread and everyone was liking the poke on the gold ufc20. I for one don't like that much poke on the front or even rear for that matter. I think it looks tacky(no offense). I can tolerate a little poke in the rear but not in the front. I know I'm using a bad example by using that gold car since its not on air and I remember reading its in the works. I'm talking about cars that are at ride height and have that much poke. Again I'm saying, I know that gold car is gonna look good when he installs his air ride. Its only an example. So I'd like to hear everyones opinion.
J StuffMay 10, 2007
#58272
Hmm link to thread?
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Hmm link to thread?
19psiMay 10, 2007
#58284
it definitely doesn't look right when it's not as low as we all know it will be...but since he is going to get it down there, what' sthe difference? i don't really know anyone who drives around with that much poke without ever planning to lower the car more...
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it definitely doesn't look right when it's not as low as we all know it will be...but since he is going to get it down there, what' sthe difference?  i don't really know anyone who drives around with that much poke without ever planning to lower the car more...
RaCinStylezMay 10, 2007
#58289
I drive with with my wheels pokin out a lil at ride height. Once I slam the car tho, the camber takes care of all the poke and it sits very nicely. I like it to poke out a bit, gives the car a lil character.
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I drive with with my wheels pokin out a lil at ride height.  Once I slam the car tho, the camber takes care of all the poke and it sits very nicely.  I like it to poke out a bit, gives the car a lil character.
J StuffMay 10, 2007
#58294
when he goes lower the camber will put it in a lot more, imo it does look a bit too much up front but when we goes lower well see
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when he goes lower the camber will put it in a lot more, imo it does look a bit too much up front but when we goes lower well see
NaIvanMay 10, 2007
#58296
like I said, I only used that car as a reference. I know its gonna camber in. I'm talking about cars that have poke at ride height. I think it looks a bit lowriderish :p Maybe its just me but I like my cars tucking tire while driving :p
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like I said, I only used that car as a reference. I know its gonna camber in. I'm talking about cars that have poke at ride height. I think it looks a bit lowriderish :p Maybe its just me but I like my cars tucking tire while driving :p
PANCAKES!May 10, 2007
#58298
RaCinStylez;58289 wrote:I drive with with my wheels pokin out a lil at ride height. Once I slam the car tho, the camber takes care of all the poke and it sits very nicely. I like it to poke out a bit, gives the car a lil character.


My car also pokes at my ride hieght sometimes as well, but the camber when lowered makes up for it big time! :) and besides my car looks good at the ride height from behind! :)

I agree on the front though, sometimes the front can be off but who cares!
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[QUOTE=RaCinStylez;58289]I drive with with my wheels pokin out a lil at ride height.  Once I slam the car tho, the camber takes care of all the poke and it sits very nicely.  I like it to poke out a bit, gives the car a lil character.[/QUOTE]

My car also pokes at my ride hieght sometimes as well, but the camber when lowered makes up for it big time! :) and besides my car looks good at the ride height from behind! :)

I agree on the front though, sometimes the front can be off but who cares!
{-.-}May 10, 2007
#58323
RaCinStylez;58289 wrote:I drive with with my wheels pokin out a lil at ride height. Once I slam the car tho, the camber takes care of all the poke and it sits very nicely. I like it to poke out a bit, gives the car a lil character.



x 2 this is the way to go.............:thumbsup:
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[QUOTE=RaCinStylez;58289]I drive with with my wheels pokin out a lil at ride height.  Once I slam the car tho, the camber takes care of all the poke and it sits very nicely.  I like it to poke out a bit, gives the car a lil character.[/QUOTE]


x 2 this is the way to go.............:thumbsup:
BenjiMay 10, 2007
#58326
{-.-};58323 wrote:x 2 this is the way to go.............:thumbsup:
Same here, but I have a set height where I like just a little poke for my rear wheels.
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[QUOTE={-.-};58323]x 2 this is the way to go.............:thumbsup:[/QUOTE]Same here, but I have a set height where I like just a little poke for my rear wheels.
{-.-}May 10, 2007
#58327
NaIvan;58296 wrote:Maybe its just me but I like my cars tucking tire while driving :p


This is even better if you can drive at a low height........ some cars at his height the bumpers are on the ground and just cant drive like this. A stock car or w/ a lip kit can.

Depends on what you drive and how you like to drive........ I drive YON w D at times depending where im going and what drive way I need to get up on / over.
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[QUOTE=NaIvan;58296]Maybe its just me but I like my cars tucking tire while driving :p[/QUOTE]

This is even better if you can drive at a low height........ some cars at his height the bumpers are on the ground and just cant drive like this. A stock car or w/ a lip kit can.

Depends on what you drive and how you like to drive........ I drive YON w  D at times depending where im going and what drive way I need to get up on / over.
gatoMay 11, 2007
#58398
I personally think poke = tacky. makes it seem like improper fitment.
especially when theres poke with tire.

a little poke of just lip edge is ok.

on the other hand......what I do like is the illusion of a poke.

to be so wide that it seems at times that you have pokage....but when you look directly from the side you see flushness.

I believe this pic illustrates the illusion of a mild poke......but if you see it from the side, its completley flush

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I personally think poke = tacky. makes it seem like improper fitment.
especially when theres poke with tire.
 
a little poke of just lip edge is ok.
 
on the other hand......what I do like is the[B] illusion[/B] of a poke.
 
to be so wide that it seems at times that you have pokage....but when you look directly from the side you see flushness.
 
I believe this pic illustrates the illusion of a mild poke......but if you see it from the side, its completley flush
 
[IMG]http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data//500/kgb_014.jpg[/IMG]
J StuffMay 11, 2007
#58399
ill go with some mild poke.
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ill go with some mild poke.
PagongMay 11, 2007
#58400
I love poke.
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I love poke.
RaCinStylezMay 11, 2007
#58402

I <3 this...

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na4nowMay 11, 2007
#58407
Thats badass!^^^^^^^^

My eurolines poke a little now, at stock height. (well, its lowered an inch.) I like it. When my air ride is done, Im going to make the rim JUST clear the fender.
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Thats badass!^^^^^^^^  

My eurolines poke a little now, at stock height. (well, its lowered an inch.) I like it.  When my air ride is done, Im going to make the rim JUST clear the fender.
NaIvanMay 11, 2007
#58428
RaCinStylez;58402 wrote:Forum image


this is perfect in my mind. Like I said I can like a little poke in the rear. But just a little. It just depends on the car. This red car is perfect. Got any full car pics?
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[QUOTE=RaCinStylez;58402][IMG]http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p158/racinstylez/A6_48.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]

this is perfect in my mind. Like I said I can like a little poke in the rear. But just a little. It just depends on the car. This red car is perfect. Got any full car pics?
hamadsMay 11, 2007
#58447
that is absolute fitment right there
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that is absolute fitment right there
mista808May 11, 2007
#58493
i like poke... my next set im gonna go lower offsets front/rear... i mean when its bagged and cambered in it will sit flush... i know my friends ucf21 has quite a bit of poke but after its bagged and camber takes over it'll sit flush...
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i like poke... my next set im gonna go lower offsets front/rear... i mean when its bagged and cambered in it will sit flush... i know my friends ucf21 has quite a bit of poke but after its bagged and camber takes over it'll sit flush...
shawnthemonsterMay 12, 2007
#58839
i like poke....i always thought it looked cool ever since i saw a slammed mk3 vw with a bunch of poke. example
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i like poke....i always thought it looked cool ever since i saw a slammed mk3 vw with a bunch of poke. example
[img]http://vortex3.rely.net/gallery/albums//Events/Enthusiast/Waterfest/2006/Golf%203-Jetta%203=Cabrio/043.jpg[/img]
One Ton VIPMay 12, 2007
#58860
One must also consider the fact that most "poke"-especially in the US-is the result of someone getting wheels that are too aggressive merely for the fact that they can show off "I have such-and-such width/offset/lip" to one-up someone else w/o thinking, coupled with a lack of ability to camber their car adequately to make their wheels look like they belong... so with that said, poke squid in those situations is not too cool...
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One must also consider the fact that most "poke"-especially in the US-is the result of someone getting wheels that are too aggressive merely for the fact that they can show off "I have such-and-such width/offset/lip" to one-up someone else w/o thinking, coupled with a lack of ability to camber their car adequately to make their wheels look like they belong... so with that said, poke squid in those situations is not too cool...
NaIvanMay 12, 2007
#58879
One Ton VIP;58860 wrote:One must also consider the fact that most "poke"-especially in the US-is the result of someone getting wheels that are too aggressive merely for the fact that they can show off "


I agree 150%
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[QUOTE=One Ton VIP;58860]One must also consider the fact that most "poke"-especially in the US-is the result of someone getting wheels that are too aggressive merely for the fact that they can show off "[/QUOTE]

I agree 150%
firelizardMay 12, 2007
#58882
Depends on the car. I like VeeDubs with full poke, but I find it less attractive on a car that's supposed to be classier. I'm always a fan of "right to the edge" flush though.

That Audi is mind boggling.
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Depends on the car. I like VeeDubs with full poke, but I find it less attractive on a car that's supposed to be classier. I'm always a fan of "right to the edge" flush though.

That Audi is mind boggling.
gatoMay 13, 2007
#58945
wheels just shouldn't stick out past the fenders.

lowriders and VW'S is an exception....

but with luxury sedans,,,,,,,,nah,

but I guess everyone else dissagrees:rolleyes:
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wheels just shouldn't stick out past the fenders.
 
lowriders and VW'S is an exception....
 
but with luxury sedans,,,,,,,,nah,
 
but I guess everyone else dissagrees:rolleyes:
LexbubbaMay 13, 2007
#58978
One Ton VIP;58860 wrote:One must also consider the fact that most "poke"-especially in the US-is the result of someone getting wheels that are too aggressive merely for the fact that they can show off "I have such-and-such width/offset/lip" to one-up someone else w/o thinking, coupled with a lack of ability to camber their car adequately to make their wheels look like they belong... so with that said, poke squid in those situations is not too cool...


+1

It's easy to get any big wheel and throw it on your car. To get the wheel inside/flush to the edge of the fender is a battle. I know alot of people "poke" at ride height, but the key IMO is to get the lip of the rim to almost kiss the edge of the fender at ride height, and sit rite inside the edge of the fender at full down.
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[QUOTE=One Ton VIP;58860]One must also consider the fact that most "poke"-especially in the US-is the result of someone getting wheels that are too aggressive merely for the fact that they can show off "I have such-and-such width/offset/lip" to one-up someone else w/o thinking, coupled with a lack of ability to camber their car adequately to make their wheels look like they belong... so with that said, poke squid in those situations is not too cool...[/QUOTE]

+1

It's easy to get any big wheel and throw it on your car. To get the wheel inside/flush to the edge of the fender is a battle. I know alot of people "poke" at ride height, but the key IMO is to get the lip of the rim to almost kiss the edge of the fender at ride height, and sit rite inside the edge of the fender at full down.
BrianStylesMay 13, 2007
#59038
NaIvan;58428 wrote:this is perfect in my mind. Like I said I can like a little poke in the rear. But just a little. It just depends on the car. This red car is perfect. Got any full car pics?


I believe that's a shaved audi. Some dude posted it up on Houston-Imports.com
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[QUOTE=NaIvan;58428]this is perfect in my mind. Like I said I can like a little poke in the rear. But just a little. It just depends on the car. This red car is perfect. Got any full car pics?[/QUOTE]

I believe that's a shaved audi.  Some dude posted it up on Houston-Imports.com
widebody_QMay 17, 2007
#60193
I poke on all 4 corners. I personally like it but I plan to fix that with camber and air. Poking is cool when you cant see the top of the tire, only side wall. Other wize, it looks ghetto.
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I poke on all 4 corners.  I personally like it but I plan to fix that with camber and air.  Poking is cool when you cant see the top of the tire, only side wall.  Other wize, it looks ghetto.
BigMoneJune 13, 2007
#66158
LMFAO, why something has to look ghetto when not right?I guess thats kinda funny...but does make me wonder.
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LMFAO, why something has to look ghetto when not right?I guess thats kinda funny...but does make me wonder.
widebody_QJune 30, 2007
#70386

LMFAO, why something has to look ghetto when not right?I guess thats kinda funny...but does make me wonder.


I said it looks ghetto becasue the only cars around here that poke are geo metros and rav4's on 13x8 wheels. Anyway I since corrected my poke.
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LMFAO, why something has to look ghetto when not right?I guess thats kinda funny...but does make me wonder.
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I said it looks ghetto becasue the only cars around here that poke are geo metros and rav4's on 13x8 wheels.  Anyway I since corrected my poke.
KickEachVerseJune 30, 2007
#70387
RaCinStylez;58289 wrote:I drive with with my wheels pokin out a lil at ride height. Once I slam the car tho, the camber takes care of all the poke and it sits very nicely. I like it to poke out a bit, gives the car a lil character.


Same scenario for me, couldn't have said it better myself.
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[quote=RaCinStylez;58289]I drive with with my wheels pokin out a lil at ride height. Once I slam the car tho, the camber takes care of all the poke and it sits very nicely. I like it to poke out a bit, gives the car a lil character.[/quote]

Same scenario for me, couldn't have said it better myself.
bbdaisukidesuJuly 1, 2007
#70445
not vip in any way but i poke a little.

in the front i wanted only the tread to be covered by the flares:

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rear:
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not vip in any way but i poke a little.

in the front i wanted only the tread to be covered by the flares:

[IMG]http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a347/bbsukidesu/P1010029-2.jpg[/IMG]

rear:
[IMG]http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a347/bbsukidesu/P1010155-3.jpg[/IMG]


[IMG]http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a347/bbsukidesu/the%20box/DSC01626.jpg[/IMG]
speedaddictJuly 1, 2007
#70534
poke reminds me of my lowrider days...that's the scary thing to me about getting new wheels with really super agressive offsets. That's why its sometimes better to go slightly agressive and if its not too bad, add a 5mm spacer.

btw, when I saw this post, I was thinking Poke as in the dish in Hawaii....yummy...I like that also
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poke reminds me of my lowrider days...that's the scary thing to me about getting new wheels with really super agressive offsets.  That's why its sometimes better to go slightly agressive and if its not too bad, add a 5mm spacer.
 
btw, when I saw this post, I was thinking Poke as in the dish in Hawaii....yummy...I like that also
BenjiJuly 2, 2007
#70624
bbdaisukidesu;70445 wrote:not vip in any way but i poke a little.

in the front i wanted only the tread to be covered by the flares:

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That's a lot of poke. How wide is this wheel?
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[quote=bbdaisukidesu;70445]not vip in any way but i poke a little.
 
in the front i wanted only the tread to be covered by the flares:
 
[IMG]http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a347/bbsukidesu/P1010029-2.jpg[/IMG]
[/quote]That's a lot of poke. How wide is this wheel?
bbdaisukidesuJuly 2, 2007
#70645
9" with 0 offset.:smiley:
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9" with 0 offset.:smiley:
Yokotas13July 2, 2007
#70661
RaCinStylez;58402 wrote:Forum image

worst example ever

Hit a bump, the fender is gone
thats stupid
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[quote=RaCinStylez;58402][IMG]http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p158/racinstylez/A6_48.jpg[/IMG][/quote]
worst example ever

Hit a bump, the fender is gone
thats stupid
DominikJuly 2, 2007
#70673
Thats slammed on airsus. I doubt he would ever roll that height
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Thats slammed on airsus. I doubt he would ever roll that height
Yokotas13July 2, 2007
#70678
im like 2CM off that height DD

wimp

and if thats slammed
something is wrong
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im like 2CM off that height DD

wimp

and if thats slammed
something is wrong
widebody_QJuly 2, 2007
#70747

9" with 0 offset.:smiley:


Dont get me wrong the car is sick one of the sickest Xb's I had ever seen. I just think the poke in the front is alittle bit too much. If it can be corrected I would try to get the back to poke out like 10mm so its looks even. I could be wrong though, im just judging by the pic you posted. Once again nice ride.

im like 2CM off that height DD

wimp

and if thats slammed
something is wrong


How are you going to call him a wimp when you dont know how high he drives? Anyway His A6 is the sickest that I had ever seen. So much attention to detail went into this build.
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9" with 0 offset.:smiley:
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Dont get me wrong the car is sick one of the sickest Xb's I had ever seen.  I just think the poke in the front is alittle bit too much.  If it can be corrected I would try to get the back to poke out like 10mm so its looks even.  I could be wrong though, im just judging by the pic you posted.  Once again nice ride.
 
[QUOTE]im like 2CM off that height DD

wimp

and if thats slammed
something is wrong[/QUOTE]
 
How are you going to call him a wimp when you dont know how high he drives?  Anyway His A6 is the sickest that I had ever seen.  So much attention to detail went into this build.
Yokotas13July 2, 2007
#70751
he cant drive too low, hed take out a fender.
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he cant drive too low, hed take out a fender.
//935GS400July 2, 2007
#70787
widebody_Q;60193 wrote:I poke on all 4 corners. I personally like it but I plan to fix that with camber and air. Poking is cool when you cant see the top of the tire, only side wall. Other wize, it looks ghetto.
agreed. When the tire start pocking out, I think thats going to the lowrider niche.
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[quote=widebody_Q;60193]I poke on all 4 corners. I personally like it but I plan to fix that with camber and air. Poking is cool when you cant see the top of the tire, only side wall. Other wize, it looks ghetto.[/quote] agreed.  When the tire start pocking out, I think thats going to the lowrider niche.
DominikJuly 2, 2007
#70791
http://www.vipstylecars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4372
For the size of the car, the wheels are relatively small, so its basically laying frame at that height.
Personally, i like it. I am sure people say the exact same thing about my car & my camber (actually they ask me all the time); its all pushing the envelope!
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[URL]http://www.vipstylecars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4372[/URL]
For the size of the car, the wheels are relatively small, so its basically laying frame at that height.
Personally, i like it. I am sure people say the exact same thing about my car & my camber (actually they ask me all the time); its all pushing the envelope!
speedaddictJuly 2, 2007
#70796
haha, if sokotas13 drives his car 2cm off that ride height of the car you just posted Dominik, he's driving pretty low....scraping frame. Sokatas13, you're hardcore man.

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haha, if sokotas13 drives his car 2cm off that ride height of the car you just posted Dominik, he's driving pretty low....scraping frame.  Sokatas13, you're hardcore man.
 
[IMG]http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d9/jbo73/A6_51.jpg[/IMG]
VIP-UCFJuly 3, 2007
#70852
double post.
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double post.
VIP-UCFJuly 3, 2007
#70853
RaCinStylez;58402 wrote:Forum image


i actually really like this style...not tucked but not too much 'poke'...almost perfect imo...but yeah. definitely need air for that...
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[quote=RaCinStylez;58402][IMG]http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p158/racinstylez/A6_48.jpg[/IMG][/quote]
 
i actually really like this style...not tucked but not too much 'poke'...almost perfect imo...but yeah. definitely need air for that...
Yokotas13July 3, 2007
#70870
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dont mind the rash, new wheels in the works
clearance is right at 2 CM between fender and Lip of wheel, just measured it

DDriven
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dont mind the rash, new wheels in the works
clearance is right at 2 CM between fender and Lip of wheel, just measured it

DDriven