New wheels and a question about brakes
02 September 2003, 01:46 PM
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Hey all, picked up some these wheels second hand. Used to have gold ones but quite like these now:
While I was fitting them I upgraded the brakes at the same time with the later 4pots, braided hoses and some GroupN disks:
Only thing is that the new caliper sits very close to the wheel as you can see in this picture:
I would say it was about 1-2mm away from the spokes. Is this too close (i.e. do I need a spacer), the reason I got new wheels was a) for the tyres and b) because the old ones wouldn't clear the 4pots. I'm sure that when I've looked on other cars the calipers have seemed really close to the wheel - none of it should move after all!
Ideas/opinions?
Jamie
While I was fitting them I upgraded the brakes at the same time with the later 4pots, braided hoses and some GroupN disks:
Only thing is that the new caliper sits very close to the wheel as you can see in this picture:
I would say it was about 1-2mm away from the spokes. Is this too close (i.e. do I need a spacer), the reason I got new wheels was a) for the tyres and b) because the old ones wouldn't clear the 4pots. I'm sure that when I've looked on other cars the calipers have seemed really close to the wheel - none of it should move after all!
Ideas/opinions?
Jamie
02 September 2003, 02:33 PM
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No Brun - I disagree - green and gold is an awesome combination! Pity that you changed to silver Jamie... 
As for clearance, shouldnt be a prob.
As for clearance, shouldnt be a prob.
02 September 2003, 04:08 PM
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I thought they would be ok, it just looks too close for comfort! 
I'll keep an eye on the paint like you said RON, that should be a good indicator of any problems.
I am a fan of Green & Gold but I just fancied a change. Although I would have kept my old whees had they fitted with the bigger brakes.
Also, does anyone know where I can get some stickers for the centre caps? It appears to be a standard size.
I'll keep an eye on the paint like you said RON, that should be a good indicator of any problems. I am a fan of Green & Gold but I just fancied a change. Although I would have kept my old whees had they fitted with the bigger brakes.
Also, does anyone know where I can get some stickers for the centre caps? It appears to be a standard size.
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02 September 2003, 06:35 PM
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i have the same wheels sitting in my garage 
mine have been refurbed in anthracite
i just havnet botherd to get sum tyres bought for them yet lol
mine have been refurbed in anthracite
i just havnet botherd to get sum tyres bought for them yet lol
02 September 2003, 06:47 PM
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Yes mate they are 17"s, Masitaly VT5R.
Not seen them on a Scoob b4 but I think they look ok. Would look cool in anthracite too I reckon.
Not seen them on a Scoob b4 but I think they look ok. Would look cool in anthracite too I reckon.
03 September 2003, 08:27 AM
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Jay - they look very 
...everyone does green and gold, I think I prefer them
The STi7 has about that much clearance, so as everyone else said I think you'll be fine
Looking good!
...everyone does green and gold, I think I prefer them The STi7 has about that much clearance, so as everyone else said I think you'll be fine
Looking good!
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