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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 10:48 PM
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Changing from standard S2 RST wheels to 17" SOFTLINES whats the script for the wheel nut/bolt conversion ?
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 05:32 PM
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Any guys on here changed to 17" softlines will the wheel nuts that are on my standard wheels fit the softlines as the holes looks BIGGER ?
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 08:10 PM
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You need bigger ones I got a set from speed shack they a bolt with bigger collar fits lovely
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 08:13 PM
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This is what you need

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Ghia-...c#ht_500wt_922
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 08:19 PM
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I'm about to put a set on my Rs how low can I go wiv out it scrapping
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 08:43 PM
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I'm about to put a set on my Rs how low can I go wiv out it scrapping
Mine is lowered 35-40mm on koni shocks and doesn't scrape. I haven't trimmed the arches and can have 4 people in
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 08:46 PM
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That's good then iv got koni adjustables on mine not sure exactly how much it's lowered by looks bout 30-40 so won't have to change the springs
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 11:20 AM
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That's good then iv got koni adjustables on mine not sure exactly how much it's lowered by looks bout 30-40 so won't have to change the springs
Get some pics up when you have fitted them mate
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Old Mar 27, 2012 | 11:29 AM
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Yeah will do I'm doin all the engine bay at the mo new engine etc painted inlet all sorts will look nice when it's done I'll put pics up of everything iv done soon
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Yeah will do I'm doin all the engine bay at the mo new engine etc painted inlet all sorts will look nice when it's done I'll put pics up of everything iv done soon
My engine bay is next on the list, leaving it standard just going to freshen it up
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