paulocutts
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Hi guys,
I have some spac RSX coilovers and just picked up my new wheels cav gsi ones with 195/45/15 tyres. Now I have heard about the old clearance problem between tyre and spax before but thought mine would be ok being vauxhall wheels and all.
But oh no!!!
the tyre touches the spring when its on the floor! DOH!
So I know I will need some spacers, does anyone know what size spacer I will need with the wheel/suspension combo?
or
will I have to space the wheel with washers and try it then get a spacer closest to that dimension. ??
soooooooo annoying
[Edited on 22-01-2007 by paulocutts]
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Mike GSi
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what offset r the wheels?
if the tire touches the spring uve got big problems!
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PaulW
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Its NOT just SPAX which have clearance issues, but most types of coilovers tbf...
if the wheels are standard offset (et49) then get 5mm spacers, 3mm may not be enough given the tyre width.
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Fonz
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how low did you go?
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paulocutts
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there cav gsi wheels so ET49 thats partly why I wanted them. I was thinkin 5mm spacers. Only just put one on quick will investigate when I get chance try some 5mm washers see if it clears :-)
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paulocutts
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quote:
Originally posted by Fonz
how low did you go?
low enough
not stupidly low, theres still about 25 mm on the thread
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Corsalad87
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i slammed the Golf -80 mm on coilovers and found the inner tyre wall was touching the strut. I had to use 5mm spacers and issue was sorted
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paulocutts
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Heres a blonde question
do you need to space the rears as well to keep it even?
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VegasPhil
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What the fuck is the camber if the Tyre touches the coil? You need wheel spacers???
Sounds a bit dodge to me...
Corsa 2.0 16v Vegas - Sold
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paulocutts
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quote:
Originally posted by VegasPhil
What the fuck is the camber if the Tyre touches the coil? You need wheel spacers???
Sounds a bit dodge to me...
There ain't that much camber and it may sound dodge, but just sayin whats happend! and for some advice if anyone had any. Thought people were happy to help on here 
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BAZ 1256
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some spacers will do the trick mate
try 5mm ones forst and se how t goes
iv got spacers on mine, but my tyres are wide for 1/4 mile racingand wheels are totally diff offset and im using 15mm of spacers.
wheels stick out from arch on mine though
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Dave A
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when fitting these I have always had to fit a 3 or 5mm spacer.
spax have now changed the design with the new kits.
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paulocutts
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BAZ 1256 and Dave A
Thanks for the info I shall order some tomo then!
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craig_s
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will putting the spacers on make the wheels rub on the arches??
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JayT
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if you have a crap offset yes!
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craig_s
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i have et 49 and i am getting one of theese spa sets
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BAZ 1256
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should be sound with a spacer sri power
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JayT
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ye ul be fine then mate dont worry! i want some but havnt got the funds as im looking for a new car at the min!
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craig_s
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3mm spacers and i will be fine then u recon?im gettin them quite cheap so cant moan neway
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paulocutts
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I am going for 5mm spacers I think, there is loads of room on the outside with ET49 offset, just need to order some! cheers for the help guys
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M2RTY
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i had et 45 17" wheels with SPAX coilovers
5mm spacers were needed
it did not matter how low it was as it will always hit unless you use a spacer
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paulocutts
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quote:
Originally posted by M2RTY
i had et 45 17" wheels with SPAX coilovers
5mm spacers were needed
it did not matter how low it was as it will always hit unless you use a spacer
Yeah I was just sitting here thinkin the same, is doesn't matter how low it goes, the wheel is always in the same position in relation to the shock.
do you need to space the rears too if you do the front?
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daz 16v
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wheres the best place to get 5mm spacers from?
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Dave A
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www.raldes.co.uk
for spacers
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daz 16v
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dave would i need longer bolt for 5mm spacers?
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