new wheels rubbing!!!!!
02-09-2006, 07:24 PM
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new wheels rubbing!!!!!
okay as i suspected put my wheels on today and they did rub on the rear arches as the springs are really soft so next steps before i put them back on is to find out my best options.
getting the arches rolled, wot does this involve and rough cost
stiffer springs (would this cure it)
any other suggestions more than welcome
thanx, Scott
getting the arches rolled, wot does this involve and rough cost
stiffer springs (would this cure it)
any other suggestions more than welcome
thanx, Scott
02-09-2006, 10:02 PM
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arches rolled isnt to bad actually, basically a tool that bolts to the hub the arch lip is heated slightly (by some places) the its rolled across to bring the lip up, maybe its a good excuse to get coilover? where exactly are they rubbing and what size rims are you using? 
02-09-2006, 10:29 PM
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you will need to roll the arches if there 17s above
not a hard job i use a flat bit of wood and a hammer to roll them on mk4 escorts
the wood is on the flat side of the arch so it doesnt get out of shape plus you have the kit to cover aswell
the rear is the same and i bet it will rub at the top of the bumper where they all do
the top of the bumper needs trimming to compensate
thsi is how low mine sat even though they were 16s i could easily fit 17s on and have 5 people in without rubbing
not a hard job i use a flat bit of wood and a hammer to roll them on mk4 escorts
the wood is on the flat side of the arch so it doesnt get out of shape plus you have the kit to cover aswell
the rear is the same and i bet it will rub at the top of the bumper where they all do
the top of the bumper needs trimming to compensate
thsi is how low mine sat even though they were 16s i could easily fit 17s on and have 5 people in without rubbing
02-09-2006, 10:56 PM
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cahzz 17" mate 205 40's the arch is rubbing on the tyre as i said the rear springs seem real spongey compared to the fronts
xr4x4rs did u do urs urself then???
looks nice mate when mine are on ill post some pics up
xr4x4rs did u do urs urself then???
looks nice mate when mine are on ill post some pics up
02-09-2006, 11:04 PM
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there off now dont want to fcuk the tyres up ill have a look tomo
cheers guys
btw cahzz wot do coilovers do exactly sorry for my non knowledge but u gotta start somewhere
cheers guys
btw cahzz wot do coilovers do exactly sorry for my non knowledge but u gotta start somewhere
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02-09-2006, 11:16 PM
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coilovers are so that you adjust the ride height of the car
instaed of the shock being fixed it has a thread so you move the spring up or down to suit what height you want and also adjust the stiffness of teh shock aswell
mk4s can only be on front unless you change the complete rear end to run coilovers on back
instaed of the shock being fixed it has a thread so you move the spring up or down to suit what height you want and also adjust the stiffness of teh shock aswell
mk4s can only be on front unless you change the complete rear end to run coilovers on back
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