matt_jonesuk
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how big can my wheels be on my 5 door corsa b4 i have to do any mods?
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matt_jonesuk
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matt_jonesuk
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anyone?
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dig dave2811
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prob 15's with no lowering.
its the rear arches thats the problem they are smaller than on a 3dr. im getting 16's tomorrow and a 40mm drop. i expect i would have to just take the 2 top bolts off the rear arches i hope bearing in mind i would like to carry 2 people in the back so i may also hit the inner arch in with a hammer and a block of wood
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Mav 3000
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Let us all know how you get on dave. Good luck mate!
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dig dave2811
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thanks
no problem wont be for bout 10 days coz im getting my bodykit alloys suspension all at the same time, and i was told today my skirts wont be down for bout 12 days
but will try put my alloys on b4 (depend when they get delivered) and let u know
[Edited on 24-03-2003 by dig dave2811]
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corsa5dr
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Got 17's ET45 offset. with 40mm drop on Apex springs.
Only debolted rear arches, plenty of clearance at the front.
No rubbing with me and 2 others in the car, Aint tried it yet with any more
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dig dave2811
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u only debolted rear arches. kris td cut the metal arch to get them 17's on
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Kris TD
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well, i also cut the arch cos i have wide archs, was catching on it before.
btw, new pics where the back has been lowered 60mm now
http://communities.msn.com/markpringle
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corsa5dr
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well i didnt
I can assure you they are fine and look good
Apex 40mm springs look more like 30-35mm when they are on though.
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Kris TD
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http://groups.msn.com/markpringle/carmods.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=58
there you go, easy link
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Kris TD
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i have some apex 60mm springs and they sat higher than my pi 35mm springs, so fcuked them off and got some pi -60mm rear springs, sits much lower now.
well the back did anyway, front went down loads.
[Edited on 25-03-2003 by Kris TD]
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corsa5dr
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Lookin good mate
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dig dave2811
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god dam it do u think i should get 16's or 17's for my 5 door as i dont want to butcher my arches and also want to get 2 people in the back.
i will also have a 40mm drop
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Kris TD
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get 17's, ive been through all wheels sizes possible and wish i had got 17's first off. i can take a full car, just put in bump stops. mine are 4 cm bumpstops.
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corsa5dr
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Get 17's, if u get smaller u will always want to get 17's, i did anyway
Mines fine on them, glad i went for them in the end.
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dig dave2811
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for 17's what will i have to do to my arches to carry 2 people with a 40mm drop
[Edited on 25-03-2003 by dig dave2811]
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corsa5dr
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I just debolted rear, had 1 front passenger and 1 rear without rubbing.
Not tried anymore people yet.
thats -40mm on Apex springs.
other people needed more,depends on your springs aswell i guess.
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Rooney
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THATS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE SEEN YOUR CAR KRIS TD AND FOR A 5 DOOR I MUST COMPLIMENT YA ON THE WORK YOU JAVE DONE...LOOKS REAL GOOD!!
MIKE
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matt_jonesuk
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if i was gonna lower my 5 dr 40mm wot size would i get on with out modding the arches? 14's? i often carry 5 people in my car to college each day (taxi)
cheers
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Kris TD
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u can have 16's lowered 40mm all you will have to do is stick the rear archs on, not use the bolts.
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matt_jonesuk
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what would i need to do if i was puttin 15's on?
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dig dave2811
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would u have to remove all the bolts and stick the arch on or can u just remove the top 2 bolts
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corsa5dr
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I think i removed four to get 17's on.
Id go for 16's if u have loads of people in the car often, im ok as its usually just me +2 others max
on my old 15's lowered 40mm ive had 4 in the back before with no rubbing over big bumps. dunno bout 16s tho.
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