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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 11:34 PM
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Hi guys whats best suspension setup to have to fit the 17" softspoke alloys?I currently have Apex springs and dampers,the springs i think are -40mm and ive tried a 17" alloy which was on the car with standard ride height and didnt rub,now as soon as jack is lowered the wheel is fouling the arch.Would standard springs fit in the Apex dampers ok? and would it look good at standard height with the 17" wheels?
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Old Feb 25, 2009 | 11:52 PM
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most people get their arches rolled.
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 06:01 PM
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i've got mine at standard height at back and looks ok could do with being 10mm lower but no one does a 10 mm lowering spring that i know of and the front is about 15 mm lower than standard and looks great and no rubbing anywhere even with 4 people in car with the diamond cut version of yours with 205/40 tyres
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 08:45 PM
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i got softlines 17" on mine its got g max shocks and 30mm lowering springs and no problems
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 11:31 PM
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Cheers for replys guys,will i be ok getting some -20mm springs and fitting them in my apex dampers?
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 02:45 PM
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Ive got koni's and 35mm lowering springs only rubbed slightly with 5 people in car and hitting the london bumps!! did rear disc conversion and had to roll arches i have diamond cut rs7s good luck
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