its an old publication, but a book i have called the "front wheel drive performance advantage" by Jack doo has racers suggest that for a front wheel drive car having about 65% of the weight in the front is ideal, as you need the traction when you are coming out of a turn. Getting neutral...
the early model front 16 x 7 rims will fit. I test fit em on my car. Dont know about the more recent models.
they are heavy bastards though. 20+ lbs (where as our stockers are 16 lbs)
not to forget you would need 2 sets of fronts.
oil shoots out about a foot away from the drain bolt right when you take it off, then will go down vertical from the hole.
stuff some paper towels/ rags beneath the oil filter before removing it to catch any spillage before it gets on everything/ on you.
hand tighten the new oil filter.
ive had my blues in for 2 years, over lots of potholes. sounds strange to be blown so early, but hey it could be a defect or maybe the shop screwed em up.