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Old Nov 4, 2012 | 02:55 PM
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Anyone have any problems with the wheels hitting the compression struts on full lock?
I am looking to fit these as I need a lot more caster for drifting but since I have 50 degrees of steering lock I fear the wheel will hit the compression strut and therefore lose a lot of my steering lock.
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Old Nov 4, 2012 | 03:19 PM
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Made no difference on mine.
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Old Nov 4, 2012 | 03:20 PM
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Won't you have a problem with the front wheel hitting the inner front arch? My wheels aren't centered on the arch is this normal?

I also need more caster for drifting but i just can't push the wheel closer to the front... How are you thinking of solving that?

I've also thought of putting a spacer on the ARB to push the TCA closer to the front.

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Old Nov 4, 2012 | 03:30 PM
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It does rub the inner front arch, I have the tca pushed out for more camber but also better clearance on the inner arch. I have spaced the arb forward but it's far from enough caster
If I fit compression struts I will move the wheel forward until 7 degrees of caster(general setup for drifting.)


Adam do you have any extra lock on your car?
I thought the compression struts would hit easier since they are straight whereas the arb comes forward a little before the bend and on out to the tca? Hope that makes sense
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