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Old 01-09-2005, 06:10 PM
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As above really? Do they go virtually straight on on a 7.5J and 215/35/19? cheers boys!
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depends on the ofset of the wheel mate if they are between a 15 and 18 it will be ok with no mods
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Cheers for that! does that include on full lock? Ive heard of some problems with clearance on the front shocks as well?
Is yours on 19s? looks gorgeous!
Any other pics?
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Here's my mate's on 19's, he's running coilovers all round, but there is no probs with them at all
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225/35/19 no problems with std or after amrket suspension if correct offset is used.
I've had mine now for 3 years on 19's



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koni adjustable spring cup needs massaging a bit
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Originally Posted by XRT_si
Cheers for that! does that include on full lock? Ive heard of some problems with clearance on the front shocks as well?
Is yours on 19s? looks gorgeous!
Any other pics?
yeah on racing hart 8 by 19 no probs with any rubbing of any sort .only probs i know is if you fit koni adjustables as they may catch on the front spring cup but seems to be on earlier konis new ones are i believe slightly smaller in its circumforance.more pics in photo gallery under pics of my car .thanks for your comments on my car cheers mate
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