General Car Related Discussion. To discuss anything that is related to cars and automotive technology that doesnt naturally fit into another forum catagory.

cosworth question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 19-11-2005, 07:26 AM
  #1  
lazy_arse_pie
Advanced PassionFord User
Thread Starter
 
lazy_arse_pie's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: lazy arse piesville
Posts: 1,692
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default cosworth question

is it ok to use small spacers on a 2wd saff ? also are the studs long enough

cheers

Pie™
Old 19-11-2005, 07:28 AM
  #2  
BILLY
Advanced PassionFord User
 
BILLY's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mansfield, Notts
Posts: 1,525
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I had 3mm on mine no probs. Then had to move to a 6mm for a bit with no trouble, or 5mm I can't remember.
Old 19-11-2005, 07:36 AM
  #3  
lazy_arse_pie
Advanced PassionFord User
Thread Starter
 
lazy_arse_pie's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: lazy arse piesville
Posts: 1,692
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

great were the standard studs ok ?
Old 19-11-2005, 07:42 AM
  #4  
BILLY
Advanced PassionFord User
 
BILLY's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mansfield, Notts
Posts: 1,525
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

They seemed to be yeah
Old 19-11-2005, 07:42 AM
  #5  
Martin-Hadland
1st to 200 without NOS
iTrader: (2)
 
Martin-Hadland's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Birmingham
Posts: 12,304
Likes: 0
Received 119 Likes on 80 Posts
Default

Apart from stud length you should make sure the wheel still locates properly on the centre of the hub if not one day your studs will snap and off comes your wheel!
Old 19-11-2005, 07:43 AM
  #6  
Mr Brannen
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
Mr Brannen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Newcastle
Posts: 4,107
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I had 6mm on the front and 8mm on the backs with RS Seven Spokes on and they filled the arches perfectly. Pics n Vids, Brannens Saff Cos(with vid) if you wanna have a look. Some good shots of the wheels in there for ya. Back ones looked mint as well
Old 19-11-2005, 07:46 AM
  #7  
BILLY
Advanced PassionFord User
 
BILLY's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mansfield, Notts
Posts: 1,525
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I didn't drive mine alot so maybe I was lucky. Good job I got my standard wheels back on.
Old 19-11-2005, 07:46 AM
  #8  
lazy_arse_pie
Advanced PassionFord User
Thread Starter
 
lazy_arse_pie's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: lazy arse piesville
Posts: 1,692
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

cheers people seen some 18's i like but there slighty the wrong offset

martin doesnt sound good
Old 19-11-2005, 07:50 AM
  #9  
Mr Brannen
PassionFord Post Whore!!
 
Mr Brannen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Newcastle
Posts: 4,107
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

That ya car in ya sig, mine was Magenta too, go n have a look
Old 19-11-2005, 07:58 AM
  #10  
lazy_arse_pie
Advanced PassionFord User
Thread Starter
 
lazy_arse_pie's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2004
Location: lazy arse piesville
Posts: 1,692
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

yeah thats the one will go lookie now
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Anutternutter
Ford Sierra/Sapphire/RS500 Cosworth
24
31-08-2015 01:24 PM
blackbeautyzetec
Ford Escort RS Turbo
19
29-08-2015 02:11 PM
Caddyshack
Technical help Q & A
11
19-08-2015 07:29 PM
cossie4x4
General Car Related Discussion.
4
14-08-2015 06:29 PM
Focosmitch
Ford RS Cosworth Parts for Sale
2
14-08-2015 07:29 AM



Quick Reply: cosworth question



All times are GMT. The time now is 05:41 AM.