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MR2Mike
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26th Dec 05 at 16:04   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
can it be done without removing the arch bolts ? (-40mm)
marklawton
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26th Dec 05 at 16:24   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
yep, aslong as the wheels are et45 to 49
MR2Mike
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26th Dec 05 at 16:31   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
excellent ! thankyou !
marklawton
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26th Dec 05 at 16:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
if you have et45, you should be able to go 60mm down at the back without any problems, not sure about 60mm up front though
MR2Mike
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26th Dec 05 at 16:40   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
theres a bigger gap in front arch at mo mate.

should i try for et 49 or 45?

ive ordered fk suspension, you can go 40/40 or 60 at front
marklawton
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26th Dec 05 at 17:13   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
perfect offset is 49, but you can get away with et45, so go for et49,
MR2Mike
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26th Dec 05 at 17:28   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
ok mate cheers. glad i dont have to take bolts out, would end up costing me a fortune smoothing arch covers in
Basscrazy
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26th Dec 05 at 17:29   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
mike im 60 mm drop all round with 17 inch tis fine
Basscrazy
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26th Dec 05 at 17:30   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
only problem i have is speed bumps the stupid god dam hump things i really hate a lot i have to go sideways on
MR2Mike
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26th Dec 05 at 17:31   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
thanks matey. if 40mm isnt enough ill sell springs and get 60
Basscrazy
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26th Dec 05 at 17:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
try not to if u can on front its really impratical only good thing is that i can hit roundabouts fast and handling is awsome
MR2Mike
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26th Dec 05 at 17:33   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
lol, ill try 40 at first and see how it sits
marklawton
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26th Dec 05 at 17:38   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
yeah just try 40mm, if your not happy then get some 60mm springs or myabe 60mm nova springs if you want it slammed
MR2Mike
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26th Dec 05 at 17:39   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
cheers matey.

 
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