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Old 19-06-2010, 04:02 PM
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hi all
since i put some rs 7 diamond cuts on my s2 there all ok incept for the passenger side front which rubs . changed the shocks and its still the same only thing i can think off is the lower arm is the wrong one on the car the part code is 1253063L06/04 and should they be the same lenght on both sides .will post some pictures up soon. would really appreciate anybodys help

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Old 19-06-2010, 07:06 PM
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do you have matching tyre's as in make not size?

I had big wheels on a audi and continentals rubbed and cheapo's didn't
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had them on my rst and had to use 205 40 17's on them
and they still rubbed on full lock.

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Old 20-06-2010, 01:12 PM
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hi
thanks for reply s yes same tyres and same size 205 40 17 . ive took some pics ill up load them , just charging cam . to me it look s like the lower arm is to big but its the same size as the other side not sure its supposed to be or not ? pic s soon thanks
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both arms are the same length etc, just bent differently. Do you have the plastic splash guards fitted? if so, try removing them.
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