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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 06:31 AM
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is there any way to limit the amount of lock i can get on my s1?

as im using 17's i get tyre rub on the inside of wheel arch on full lock
is there anyway to stop me getting so much lock?
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 08:47 AM
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Clamp something on the arm under the gaiter to stop it going into the rack.

It will possibly fail the MOT though if spotted lol
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 10:53 AM
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Bmw did a mod years back that we had to fit when putting bigger wheels on to stop rub ,they may still do it
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 11:04 AM
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can you elaborate anymore than that dave?
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by NUTS RuS
Clamp something on the arm under the gaiter to stop it going into the rack.

It will possibly fail the MOT though if spotted lol
Im sure i've heard of this being done by someone before - and i think it is legal too.
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 12:19 PM
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Its done quite a bit Agar.

What do you think stops a normal rack
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Old Apr 5, 2009 | 01:58 PM
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Precisely
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