08/09 Hatches, Stand up and show yourselves!!!
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Well the nuts are too deep or the alloy recesses are not deep enough.
Chris's supplier doesn't do shallower nuts to the correct strength so
I've just ordered some M12 1.25 pitch (60 deg coned), shallow spacer nuts from driftworks.
£32 delivered for 25
Chris's supplier doesn't do shallower nuts to the correct strength so
I've just ordered some M12 1.25 pitch (60 deg coned), shallow spacer nuts from driftworks.
£32 delivered for 25
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The other ones I have seen DO seem to to screw to hub in the recess in the spacer and be below surface of the spacer. Otherwise would be a custom design for each wheel type.
I'll ask my mate who has just fitted some to his classic how they go.
His were from E P Racing.
I'll ask my mate who has just fitted some to his classic how they go.
His were from E P Racing.
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Something like this, you can clearly see how deep the pockets for the nuts are (the nuts also look very similar to the shallow ones Scooby L bought from Driftworks). When fitted, the nuts are below the wheel mating face so no need for recesses on the back of the wheel. Pic is of 20mm spacers btw.
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Something like this, you can clearly see how deep the pockets for the nuts are (the nuts also look very similar to the shallow ones Scooby L bought from Driftworks). When fitted, the nuts are below the wheel mating face so no need for recesses on the back of the wheel. Pic is of 20mm spacers btw.
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Spacers will affect handling and steering feel as it is equivalent to using a stupidly low offset!
e.g. http://www.1010tires.com/wheeloffsetCalculator.asp
Old wheels: 8 inch ET53
New wheels: 8 inch ET32
So a 20mm spacer is equivalent to fitting wheels with 32 offset.
The steering will have a dead feel IMHO, don't do it!
e.g. http://www.1010tires.com/wheeloffsetCalculator.asp
Old wheels: 8 inch ET53
New wheels: 8 inch ET32
So a 20mm spacer is equivalent to fitting wheels with 32 offset.
The steering will have a dead feel IMHO, don't do it!
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Spacers will affect handling and steering feel as it is equivalent to using a stupidly low offset!
e.g. http://www.1010tires.com/wheeloffsetCalculator.asp
Old wheels: 8 inch offset 53
New wheels: 8 inch offset32
So a 20mm spacer is equivalent to fitting wheels with 32 offset.
The steering will have a dead feel IMHO, don't do it!
Besides wheel bearings will be more stressed.
e.g. http://www.1010tires.com/wheeloffsetCalculator.asp
Old wheels: 8 inch offset 53
New wheels: 8 inch offset32
So a 20mm spacer is equivalent to fitting wheels with 32 offset.
The steering will have a dead feel IMHO, don't do it!
Besides wheel bearings will be more stressed.
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Only ask as I had mine recently done and cannot be arsed to get it done again if I go and change my current offset with new rims or spacers, cannot see why you would nee dit done if just the offset is changing?
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I'd hope the machine quality of the spacer would not effect the tracking, but you are changing the geometric shape of the suspension etc, by extending the track out.... it may have an effect..I'm no expert though.
I'm having it done because he'll be fitting the prodrive springs too.
PS, Just bagged a 2nd hand clear fog light lens and red bulb off ebay for £35
I'm having it done because he'll be fitting the prodrive springs too.
PS, Just bagged a 2nd hand clear fog light lens and red bulb off ebay for £35
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Offset
If any of you guys have anything other than a 55 offset rim can you please post up some side on pics so I can see where they sit in relation to the arch.
My current rims are 55 and I have been advised that a 30 will give arch issues so have been looking at 35's, however I've been told with lowering springs these could also cause arch issues so am now thinking maybe somewhere inbetween, just been told a 48 sits nice but the rims I like only come in a 35 or 55.
Cheers
Abz
My current rims are 55 and I have been advised that a 30 will give arch issues so have been looking at 35's, however I've been told with lowering springs these could also cause arch issues so am now thinking maybe somewhere inbetween, just been told a 48 sits nice but the rims I like only come in a 35 or 55.
Cheers
Abz
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Chris at CDF is going to increase the depth of the recesses, the shallow nuts are still too tall with the current countersink depths.
Working developments! LOL
Working developments! LOL
#3472
Hi guys, thought id post in here too .......... i have a couple of bits for sale due to upgrades.
Whiteline lowering springs
These have been on the car for about 3000 miles but i have upgraded so have no use for these looking for £140.00 inc delivery.
18" Speedline Turni's in Gunmetal
Wheels are in mint condition tyres have covered about 1500 miles (mostly motorway) and have at least 6mm of tread on them. Tyres are 245/40/ZR18 Goodyear Eagle F1's looking for £800.00 inc delivery.
I have pics on both on my phone so if you want pics pm me you mobile number.
Thanks
Kev.
Whiteline lowering springs
These have been on the car for about 3000 miles but i have upgraded so have no use for these looking for £140.00 inc delivery.
18" Speedline Turni's in Gunmetal
Wheels are in mint condition tyres have covered about 1500 miles (mostly motorway) and have at least 6mm of tread on them. Tyres are 245/40/ZR18 Goodyear Eagle F1's looking for £800.00 inc delivery.
I have pics on both on my phone so if you want pics pm me you mobile number.
Thanks
Kev.
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Hi guys, thought id post in here too .......... i have a couple of bits for sale due to upgrades.
Whiteline lowering springs
These have been on the car for about 3000 miles but i have upgraded so have no use for these looking for £140.00 inc delivery.
18" Speedline Turni's in Gunmetal
Wheels are in mint condition tyres have covered about 1500 miles (mostly motorway) and have at least 6mm of tread on them. Tyres are 245/40/ZR18 Goodyear Eagle F1's looking for £800.00 inc delivery.
I have pics on both on my phone so if you want pics pm me you mobile number.
Thanks
Kev.
Whiteline lowering springs
These have been on the car for about 3000 miles but i have upgraded so have no use for these looking for £140.00 inc delivery.
18" Speedline Turni's in Gunmetal
Wheels are in mint condition tyres have covered about 1500 miles (mostly motorway) and have at least 6mm of tread on them. Tyres are 245/40/ZR18 Goodyear Eagle F1's looking for £800.00 inc delivery.
I have pics on both on my phone so if you want pics pm me you mobile number.
Thanks
Kev.
#3474
I need a bit of help here guys!
Trying to fit a Forge recirc dump valve tonight, started off very easily BUT could I remove the 2 cross head screws that hold the std ally return pipe to the body of the std dump valve.. NO!
Any one else done this - what size / type of screwdriver is needed ( posidrive or philips, and what size ? ) and any tips to get the screws moving?
Wary of rounding the screw heads!!
Cheers
Trying to fit a Forge recirc dump valve tonight, started off very easily BUT could I remove the 2 cross head screws that hold the std ally return pipe to the body of the std dump valve.. NO!
Any one else done this - what size / type of screwdriver is needed ( posidrive or philips, and what size ? ) and any tips to get the screws moving?
Wary of rounding the screw heads!!
Cheers
#3475
Hi Paul,
Yes the springs are for an STi they lower it about the same as the prodrive springs i couldnt give you exact measurements i think it was 25mm rear 30mm front i think??
Thanks
Yes the springs are for an STi they lower it about the same as the prodrive springs i couldnt give you exact measurements i think it was 25mm rear 30mm front i think??
Thanks
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if anybody is looking for a hayward and scott exhaust 2x 4.5 inch pipes 1 year old pm me guys £350 ono
for 08 sti cool sound ,just sold mine
cheers geo
for 08 sti cool sound ,just sold mine
cheers geo
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Minimum / Preferred / Maximum
Front camber: -0*50' / -0*55' / -1*00'
(for very aggresive use take this to max on adjustment approx -1*30')
Front toe-in (total): 0*08' / 0*10' / 0*12'
Front caster: 6*25' (Referential value)
Rear camber: -1*35' (Referential value)
Rear toe-in (total): 0*16' / 0*20' / 0*22'
Thrust angle: -0*01' / 0*00' / 0*01'
Hope that helps,
Neil