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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 09:38 PM
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ive just bought some 18 inch compomotive th1882s and was wondering what coilovers everyone are using or which kit works best? It’s not going on the track is just more for a fast road set up. I was told you need to use coilovers to get the clearance to use the 18s, is there anything else like a rear strut brace to support the rear turrets? Tyres I’m using are 215 35 18 front and 225 35 18 rear, is it best to use rear spacers aswell? If you all have some pics aswell post them on cheers
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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 10:19 PM
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I think most will agree it's a good idea to use a strut brace as you say to support the turrets. Koni and Ahmed springs on my 3 door but I have always like Gaz products.
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Old Nov 4, 2017 | 10:27 PM
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probabaly best to use a strut brace as 3 drs have jelly like shells lol

you might get away without a spacer with a 225 tyre ,if any i would say 5mm
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Old Nov 5, 2017 | 07:16 AM
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If you buy Gaz coilovers make sure you get the newer powder coated black ones as the original style ones go rusty and look old quite quickly and defiantly run a front and rear strut brace.
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