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GMeaks
02-06-13, 08:45 PM
Fitted some new Avo coilovers to the MkII Nova and they're rubbing the tires! I knew I had to tap the inner arch on the rear slightly as they foul a bit but one of the rear tires and one of the fronts are rubbing the springs even with 3mm spacers on!

Have others had to use spacers with Avo's? It's sitting on speedlines 195/45 tires.

Any help/suggestions appreciated
silk violet
02-06-13, 08:57 PM
try and raise the suspension as my mate has just fitted a set of coilovers on his audi a3 and had to buy 10mm spacers on the front with standard wheels and tyres....
Marcusgeorge
02-06-13, 08:58 PM
Are they adjustable camber ??
Benn
02-06-13, 09:09 PM
Do they have helper springs? If yes, remove them. This raises the spring above the tyre.
Adam
02-06-13, 10:40 PM
Fit shorter springs so the platforms sits above the tyre.
GMeaks
02-06-13, 10:47 PM
Are they adjustable camber ??

Nope!


Do they have helper springs? If yes, remove them. This raises the spring above the tyre.

No helper springs either!


Fit shorter springs so the platforms sits above the tyre.

Just paid out for this set-up so don't wana buy new springs if I can help it!
grooge
02-06-13, 11:02 PM
i had to use spacers running avos on my nova, they were ok on my corsa from what i remember though
Nobby
04-06-13, 10:10 AM
Im running gaz golds and have to run 8mm on the n/s and 5mm on o/s if running 195/50/15
GMeaks
04-06-13, 06:14 PM
Im running gaz golds and have to run 8mm on the n/s and 5mm on o/s if running 195/50/15

Thanks for the input mate.

O/S rear clears with a 3mm. N/S Rear does'nt clear with a 5mm (Got an 8mm on the way!) and both the fronts still rub with a 3mm so putting 5mm on.

With the rear is it not strange it needs different size's? It does have a rear disc beam if that makes a difference?
Adam
04-06-13, 06:37 PM
Different arch clearances is the norm.Lol
GMeaks
04-06-13, 10:30 PM
Will putting different size spacers on the rear play with the handling?!
Letnova
05-06-13, 01:59 PM
I have front and rear avo coilovers in my gsi with speedlines and 195/45 tyres and they clear everything with no issues at all. I got rear drums on mine though, there is loads of clearence
GMeaks
05-06-13, 05:46 PM
I have front and rear avo coilovers in my gsi with speedlines and 195/45 tyres and they clear everything with no issues at all. I got rear drums on mine though, there is loads of clearence

What height are you running on the fronts?
phunkynova
05-06-13, 06:32 PM
What offset are your rims (ET) ?
Nobby
06-06-13, 12:42 PM
What offset are your rims (ET) ?

good shout, "most" Novas will need spacers
GRUNT 16V
07-06-13, 10:42 AM
What offset are your rims (ET) ?
If there the soft stars they will be 49 mm
GRUNT 16V
07-06-13, 10:43 AM
Fitted some new Avo coilovers to the MkII Nova and they're rubbing the tires! I knew I had to tap the inner arch on the rear slightly as they foul a bit but one of the rear tires and one of the fronts are rubbing the springs even with 3mm spacers on!

Have others had to use spacers with Avo's? It's sitting on speedlines 195/45 tires.

Any help/suggestions appreciated Just to let you know they silver xe you now own was a MK1
GMeaks
08-06-13, 01:12 AM
If there the soft stars they will be 49 mm

Speedlines now but believe they're are also 49mm offset. Thanks for the info mate, guessing u done the facelift before re-spray?
scott.parker
08-06-13, 06:26 AM
What size tyres are you using? As said speedlies with 195/45s will/should clear fine.
8valve-craig
08-06-13, 08:34 AM
My Avo's touched the tyres all round with et49 / 195/50's. Just bought shorter springs though to sit the platform above the tyre, Theyre not expensive.

Also dont forget that if you are running big spacers you will need longer wheel bolts.

Bmw E39 5-series bolts are just perfect.
GMeaks
09-06-13, 10:03 AM
What size tyres are you using? As said speedlies with 195/45s will/should clear fine.

That's what I got bud, 195/45


My Avo's touched the tyres all round with et49 / 195/50's. Just bought shorter springs though to sit the platform above the tyre, Theyre not expensive.

Also dont forget that if you are running big spacers you will need longer wheel bolts.

Bmw E39 5-series bolts are just perfect.

Ok thanks for that mate. Its all good now and I've ended up with 5mm spacers on the front (which does look nice!!) 3mm on Rear O/S and 10mm (yes 10mm!!) on the Rear N/S.

The rear wheels are also now both equal distance from the arch!