sti type r handling
28 May 2012, 08:54 PM
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sti type r handling
hi,im in a bit of a pickle as i have fitted 18" alloys to my type r and i am getting arch rub,i know there are many people running 18s on type r without any arch rub at all and im would like to know what is the best option regarding suspension,offset,tyre width/profile etc.i am using kyb agx adjustable shocks with tein springs,wheels are 18"x7.5" revolution milleniums,offset 48 with 215/35/18 tyres.
the car sits perfect and looks nice,do i just need to get the arches rolled? i know that would fix the rear,but would the front still be an issue on heavy cornering as the wheels are outside the arch whilst turning?
looking for some guidance from some type r owners running 18s please,its frustrating the **** out of me!
thanks,
the car sits perfect and looks nice,do i just need to get the arches rolled? i know that would fix the rear,but would the front still be an issue on heavy cornering as the wheels are outside the arch whilst turning?
looking for some guidance from some type r owners running 18s please,its frustrating the **** out of me!
thanks,
28 May 2012, 11:35 PM
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If you have enough adjustment on the standard bolts it'd just need a full alignment (if it's just the front rubbing), if not you'll need a full set of camber bolts to gain camber at the front and rear because as standard there is no camber adjustment on the bolts and alignment.
It might tramline though due to the camber so doing the arches is a good option and there are a couple of methods available. I ran 18"x8"s with 225/40/18"s on an old classic and I rolled mine with a hammer and block of wood because I knew I was scrapping it months later and it didn't mark the bloody paint!!!!
If I was trying to be careful I'd have dented the crap out of it 
It might tramline though due to the camber so doing the arches is a good option and there are a couple of methods available. I ran 18"x8"s with 225/40/18"s on an old classic and I rolled mine with a hammer and block of wood because I knew I was scrapping it months later and it didn't mark the bloody paint!!!!
If I was trying to be careful I'd have dented the crap out of it
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If you have enough adjustment on the standard bolts it'd just need a full alignment (if it's just the front rubbing), if not you'll need a full set of camber bolts to gain camber at the front and rear because as standard there is no camber adjustment on the bolts and alignment.
It might tramline though due to the camber so doing the arches is a good option and there are a couple of methods available. I ran 18"x8"s with 225/40/18"s on an old classic and I rolled mine with a hammer and block of wood because I knew I was scrapping it months later and it didn't mark the bloody paint!!!! If I was trying to be careful I'd have dented the crap out of it
It might tramline though due to the camber so doing the arches is a good option and there are a couple of methods available. I ran 18"x8"s with 225/40/18"s on an old classic and I rolled mine with a hammer and block of wood because I knew I was scrapping it months later and it didn't mark the bloody paint!!!!
If I was trying to be careful I'd have dented the crap out of it 
yep,im going to see about getting arches rolled and hope that will sort it,it rubd on the rear much more than the front,thanks for the info on the camber bolts but hopefully wont need them.
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