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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 06:30 PM
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Fitted my new wheels today and they are sticking out passed the arches buy about 15mm the wheels aint sitting flush with the spacers due to the oe studs sticking out passed the spacers by about 2mm so looks like i have to take the spacers off
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 06:48 PM
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What do the wheels look like without the spacers on?
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 07:37 PM
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As it goes calv just finished taking spacers of and the wheels fill the arches nice as the saying goes we live n learn but just to p*ss me off even more one fell face down n chip the rim iam well p**sed off its only about a 1mm but iam aint happy

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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 08:10 PM
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Good news about the fitting but gutted about the chip
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 08:24 PM
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Sorry too Mate - you have been looking forward to getting them on ;( What width are the wheels/tyres then ?
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 08:49 PM
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Sorry too Mate - you have been looking forward to getting them on ;( What width are the wheels/tyres then ?
They 18 x 7.5 si like i said they fill the arches nice so happy about that just got to get the chip done Its tiny but i now its there and want to keep wheels as mint as tyron did
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 08:55 PM
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Sorry too Mate - you have been looking forward to getting them on ;( What width are the wheels/tyres then ?
They 18 x 7.5 si like i said they fill the arches nice so happy about that just got to get the chip done Its tiny but i now its there and want to keep wheels as mint as tyron did
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 09:15 PM
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by riiidaa
photos?
Sorry m8 still havent worked out hiw two post photos ive got a photobucket acc and that about as far as ive got
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 09:46 PM
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I'm sure that Jarvis can mix you up some paint to touch in the chip, he's on his hols but I'll ask him when I see him.
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Cannon Fodder
I'm sure that Jarvis can mix you up some paint to touch in the chip, he's on his hols but I'll ask him when I see him.
Thanks ty that be great
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 11:22 PM
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Sorry m8 still havent worked out hiw two post photos ive got a photobucket acc and that about as far as ive got
What's app me the pics and I will stick them
On for you fella....
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 10:03 AM
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If they are no good to you and they fit my car I will have them off you dean..?

First dibbs...[img]/happy-smiley-70.gif[/img]
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by lee mclaughlan
If they are no good to you and they fit my car I will have them off you dean..?

First dibbs...[img]/happy-smiley-70.gif[/img]
Ok lee no worrys they yours if the fit a hawkeye the pcd is 5x100 if u want to check
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 10:30 AM
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Ok lee no worrys they yours if the fit a hawkeye the pcd is 5x100 if u want to check

Ok buddy I will check and let you know..

Ty, you got any inside information for me..?? [img]/happy-smiley-70.gif[/img]
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Originally Posted by lee mclaughlan
Ok buddy I will check and let you know..

Ty, you got any inside information for me..?? [IMG]/happy-smiley-70.gif[/IMG]
They are no good to you Lee unfortunately, as your car has a PCD size of 114.3.
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 10:49 AM
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Bummer...what would I need for my car then Ty.?

Had an email of chris from CDF yesterday recomending 20mm spacers for my car and he wants £250 plus delivery.

Must admit I am confused now..[img]/confused-smiley-17428.gif[/img]

My tyre size is 235/40/18"

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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by lee mclaughlan
Bummer...what would I need for my car then Ty.?

Had an email of chris from CDF yesterday recomending 20mm spacers for my car and he wants £250 plus delivery.

Must admit I am confused now..[IMG]/confused-smiley-17428.gif[/IMG]

My tyre size is 235/40/18"
Lee, the PCD size is measured as below



Basically you are f*cked as regards fitting Dean's.

You need wheel spacers to suit a 114.3 PCD size, and with 235 width tyres I am not sure than I would want to go to 20mm you might be better off looking at 15mm spacers, especially if you plan to lower the car at a later time.
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 11:06 AM
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Thank you ty you have cleared that up for me...top man..[img]/happy-smiley-541.gif[/img]
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 11:12 AM
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Wish id gone for 10/15 mm spacers if i did thou id have to cut oe studs down as on the 20mm ones they were sticking out about 2/3 mm but iam happy with the look for now next job rear arb n drop links all round and going to have a little exhaust change two something with a bit more burble unless ty got something to sell me

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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 07:10 PM
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Dude will teach you how to do it all On the iPhone next time I see you.
download the photobucket app ready fella.
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 07:30 PM
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Cheers bud that be good about time i learnt
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by duckdo
Cheers bud that be good about time i learnt
Dean when you see how easy it is you will be kicking yourself m8.
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 09:57 PM
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Dude will teach you how to do it all On the iPhone next time I see you.
download the photobucket app ready fella.

looking bloody lovley budd...[img]/happy-smiley-638.gif[/img]
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 10:00 PM
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thanks lee coming slowley m8
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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 05:48 PM
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Spacers are now sold and on there way to new owner in kent got some readys in the pot for the the drop links and rear arb
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