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Jan 5, 2010, 01:57 AM
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Jan 5, 2010, 09:12 AM
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Might be a silly question but, do you think that by running a 15mm spacer in front would it be able to fit the same sided tire all the way around ?
Looks good BTW, I was just looking into this.
Looks good BTW, I was just looking into this.
Jan 5, 2010, 12:27 PM
#34
Thanks fpr all the compliments and questions.
I anticipated that there would be rubbing issues, but they appear to be mostly in the back. To those asking if I have noticed improvements in handling, I really can't say because I Haven't driven it hard enough to tell. I don't want to risk tire/fender damage yet.
I plan to roll the top part of the rear fenders soon. This should stop the rubbing and allow me to take corners at a reasonable speed to judge if handling has improved.
This is not a simple "bolt on and drive". If you plan on running a setup like this expect to either roll the fenders or run agressive camber
I anticipated that there would be rubbing issues, but they appear to be mostly in the back. To those asking if I have noticed improvements in handling, I really can't say because I Haven't driven it hard enough to tell. I don't want to risk tire/fender damage yet.
I plan to roll the top part of the rear fenders soon. This should stop the rubbing and allow me to take corners at a reasonable speed to judge if handling has improved.
This is not a simple "bolt on and drive". If you plan on running a setup like this expect to either roll the fenders or run agressive camber
looks great
Jan 6, 2010, 11:30 AM
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Thanks fpr all the compliments and questions.
I anticipated that there would be rubbing issues, but they appear to be mostly in the back. To those asking if I have noticed improvements in handling, I really can't say because I Haven't driven it hard enough to tell. I don't want to risk tire/fender damage yet.
I plan to roll the top part of the rear fenders soon. This should stop the rubbing and allow me to take corners at a reasonable speed to judge if handling has improved.
This is not a simple "bolt on and drive". If you plan on running a setup like this expect to either roll the fenders or run agressive camber
I anticipated that there would be rubbing issues, but they appear to be mostly in the back. To those asking if I have noticed improvements in handling, I really can't say because I Haven't driven it hard enough to tell. I don't want to risk tire/fender damage yet.
I plan to roll the top part of the rear fenders soon. This should stop the rubbing and allow me to take corners at a reasonable speed to judge if handling has improved.
This is not a simple "bolt on and drive". If you plan on running a setup like this expect to either roll the fenders or run agressive camber
Jan 6, 2010, 12:55 PM
#39
If you are going to run spacers, I would recommend getting mudflaps. With my summer wheels I run 15mm in the front and 5mm in the back to get my wheels to clear (they are 10 inches wide). before the mudflaps it was a constant barrage of gravel down the sides of the car.
Jan 6, 2010, 07:21 PM
#41
looks really nice. I have a question tho...do the wheels slip right onto the spacers? In the 2nd pic u have up, with just the spacer mounted w/ no wheel, it looks like the original wheel studs are sticking thru the spacer which would prevent the wheel from sitting flush w/ the spacer. is this true or am i seeing things?
Jan 7, 2010, 08:59 AM
#42
looks really nice. I have a question tho...do the wheels slip right onto the spacers? In the 2nd pic u have up, with just the spacer mounted w/ no wheel, it looks like the original wheel studs are sticking thru the spacer which would prevent the wheel from sitting flush w/ the spacer. is this true or am i seeing things?
Jan 7, 2010, 05:09 PM
#43
Happy to report that after some mild fender rolling on the rears there is no more rubbing. Fronts are untouched and do not rub on normal bumps or even full cranked turns at normal speeds. The rears are not agressively rolled (because I was nervous lol). I went from normal 90 degrees to about 150 degrees using a roller and heat gun. No damage to paint or fender.
Afterwards I was able to drive spiritedly with nice results. Car feels like one with wider wheels and tires (surprise surprise). Overall I am happy with this mod.
Afterwards I was able to drive spiritedly with nice results. Car feels like one with wider wheels and tires (surprise surprise). Overall I am happy with this mod.
