Options when going with 17x11s
07-24-2003, 09:11 PM
#31
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I'll have mine on this weekend and get some pictures. I ended up getting some 17x11 36mm offset for the front to go with the 50mm offset for the rear. So I'll have 315 Hoosiers all the way around.
I did buy a 1/4" spacer for the rear wheels just in case. I doubt I'll worry about trimming the bump stop mount right now, I won't have them on the car on a lift. I rolled the rear lip on the fender just in case. I stood the Hoosiers up to the 275 Yokohama's on the front right now. It seems to be taller than the 275 (I'll really have to wait until I actually put them on but...) I'm glad I went with the GC coilovers too. I might need to raise it up in the front a little. I'm using 500lb springs and running about 25.75" in the front now. So I'm thinkin' when swapping wheels and tires before the autocross, jack the front up .5"-1" and see if I can keep it from rubbing that way. 94Bird, what do you think. Sounds like you and I are REAL close on our setup?
I did buy a 1/4" spacer for the rear wheels just in case. I doubt I'll worry about trimming the bump stop mount right now, I won't have them on the car on a lift. I rolled the rear lip on the fender just in case. I stood the Hoosiers up to the 275 Yokohama's on the front right now. It seems to be taller than the 275 (I'll really have to wait until I actually put them on but...) I'm glad I went with the GC coilovers too. I might need to raise it up in the front a little. I'm using 500lb springs and running about 25.75" in the front now. So I'm thinkin' when swapping wheels and tires before the autocross, jack the front up .5"-1" and see if I can keep it from rubbing that way. 94Bird, what do you think. Sounds like you and I are REAL close on our setup?
07-25-2003, 08:38 PM
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I missed what front sway bar you're running. Yep, we're running the same front spring rate and ride height, as well as wheel offset it appears. I wouldn't raise your car. Just while the car is up cut out the top section of your plastic fender liner and use a 5 lb. hammer or the like to bang flat the metal fender lip underneath that. Voila, instant clearance. It's really a pretty quick job and noone will see it unless the car is up on jackstands with the wheel off.
07-25-2003, 08:56 PM
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I have a Suspension Techniques 35mm.
I put one of the 36mm on the front tonight. Looks like a big kart. I could slide my fingers between the tire and fender but not without touching both. How much and how far down each side will I need to cut?
I put one of the 36mm on the front tonight. Looks like a big kart. I could slide my fingers between the tire and fender but not without touching both. How much and how far down each side will I need to cut?
07-26-2003, 06:42 PM
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Ok, here are some pictures of my 17x11's on the car. http://www.crystalridge.net/cars/ima...x600/index.htm
The back fits perfect, the front (36mm) sticks out a little, it's not much and it really depends on the angle you're looking at as to whether it's that noticable or not. I didn't have much rubbing except on really tight turns but I haven't pushed it hard yet so we'll see. I do have 1/4" spacers coming for the rear and I'll get a picture once I put those on.
The back fits perfect, the front (36mm) sticks out a little, it's not much and it really depends on the angle you're looking at as to whether it's that noticable or not. I didn't have much rubbing except on really tight turns but I haven't pushed it hard yet so we'll see. I do have 1/4" spacers coming for the rear and I'll get a picture once I put those on.
07-27-2003, 03:44 PM
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Nice pictures. The one you have showing the tire sticking out so much - I assume that's the front, taken from a little behind or in front of the tire?
I didn't get a chance to take a picture of my inner fender well yesterday. Baby and lawn care duties caught up with me. This morning I took it to the guy who will finish my window net, electrical cutoff switch and rear mounted battery. I won't have it back until Wednesday or so most likely.
I assume you autox'd today? If so, you'll most likely see where the problem spots are by the rubbing marks on the plastic fender liner.
I didn't get a chance to take a picture of my inner fender well yesterday. Baby and lawn care duties caught up with me. This morning I took it to the guy who will finish my window net, electrical cutoff switch and rear mounted battery. I won't have it back until Wednesday or so most likely.
I assume you autox'd today? If so, you'll most likely see where the problem spots are by the rubbing marks on the plastic fender liner.
07-27-2003, 04:32 PM
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Thanks.
I know about babies and lawn care, that's why I quit racing for 12 years!!!!
That was the front. I tried looking straight down as much as possible.
No, the next autocross here (I have an Evolution School the day before) is August 10. So I might not know for sure until then.
I know about babies and lawn care, that's why I quit racing for 12 years!!!!
That was the front. I tried looking straight down as much as possible.
No, the next autocross here (I have an Evolution School the day before) is August 10. So I might not know for sure until then.
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