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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 09:27 PM
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I am looking to have my S2 lowered on 17's but have a cosworth rear brake conversion which I heard causes problems with rear wheels catching the arches. What offset should I be going for on the front/back if both are gonna be different.
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 09:43 PM
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I run 7.5" X 17" RS 7's with rear disc conversion. Car is lowered 25mm, I wouldn't go lower personally or you will run in to trouble. I haven't modded my arches but have modded the springs I dont have problems but then I never have anyone in the back
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 10:02 PM
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Mine scrubs when the boot is full or on hard cornereing, its lowered 25mm with 7x17s on



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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by T28 RST
Mine scrubs when the boot is full or on hard cornereing, its lowered 25mm with 7x17s on



That looks lower than 25mm mate...

Here is mine at 25mm....



I think tyre choice can help also...
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 10:21 PM
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Chassis dynamic 25mm lowered springs, they have been on the car for 4 1/2 years , sits perfect
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by T28 RST
Mine scrubs when the boot is full or on hard cornereing, its lowered 25mm with 7x17s on



What offset are your wheels??
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by T28 RST
Chassis dynamic 25mm lowered springs, they have been on the car for 4 1/2 years , sits perfect
Nah it's just the fact your springs are goosed.
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 11:08 PM
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The wheels are a 40mm offset
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Old Apr 7, 2006 | 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by T28 RST
Chassis dynamic 25mm lowered springs, they have been on the car for 4 1/2 years , sits perfect
Nah it's just the fact your springs are goosed.
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