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LukeManic
26-08-04, 11:50 AM
you think I should get this sorted? I really dont know if to just leave it or should i go down the road of spacers and arch mods.

they are speedline aliseos (et49) but its the drivers side rear wheel that is slightly rubbing :(

what do you guys think?

http://www.manicsonline.com/uploads/foul/foul1.jpg
http://www.manicsonline.com/uploads/foul/foul2.jpg
http://www.manicsonline.com/uploads/foul/foul3.jpg
http://www.manicsonline.com/uploads/foul/foul4.jpg

cheers
Philsutton
26-08-04, 11:57 AM
mine did the same on both sides, i ended up using spacers
LukeManic
26-08-04, 12:02 PM
did u have to roll the arch? what spacers did you use?
Philsutton
26-08-04, 12:05 PM
i just attacked the lip with a 9inch angle grinder, an i used 5 mm spacers
LukeManic
26-08-04, 12:06 PM
so there is no way that the wheels will clear the lip if i stick 5mm spacers on?
Philsutton
26-08-04, 12:10 PM
think your just going to try an see really, i mean you might get away with just 3mm spacers on.
LukeManic
26-08-04, 12:16 PM
but leaving it as it is isnt really an option is it? i just dont want to touch the arches :(
dan_mk1
26-08-04, 12:44 PM
If it does touch the arch, as phil says...grind the fucker away!
Philsutton
26-08-04, 02:34 PM
trust me destroying things with an angle grinder always makes you feel better
epo
26-08-04, 06:00 PM
trust me destroying things with an angle grinder always makes you feel better

well said stuff thats flamable and sparks rules
Philsutton
26-08-04, 06:25 PM
the best it welding next to fuel lines an full petrol tank, or having a fag while draining a tank of petrol, its all good fun :lol:
burgo
26-08-04, 09:52 PM
put a wosher on each stud that should give ya bout 1mm which by the looks of it will b enough
ade
28-08-04, 12:33 AM
best using spacers - youve got well the wrong offset (as you prob know)...

Washers'd be a biatch to line up coz you slot the nuts into the wheel and theyd need to be behind the wheel on the hub. spose you could hold them in place with some grease or summut.

Ade

:?
LukeManic
28-08-04, 02:28 AM
best using spacers - youve got well the wrong offset (as you prob know)...


er? wrong offset? They are et49.
broody
28-08-04, 02:31 AM
Cant see how thats happening if their offset 49???

Id get that red arrow sorted out tho, couldt get caught on the tyre!
dan-hipgrave
28-08-04, 08:48 AM
my wheels did exactly the same on the rear only, and they were ET45 :?

I put on some 5mm spacers and it has cured the problem.
Al Wilson
28-08-04, 09:01 PM
Spacers mate - mine were catching on the coliovers so much I had to return to using separate springs and shocks and still needed 10mm spacers. They are 215's though.
?Marty?
29-08-04, 03:06 AM
I have 15mm spacers on the rear, tho the rear disc conversion brought the wheels in closer.
Al Wilson
30-08-04, 08:36 PM
^^^ yep mine did that. Wish I'd of done the brakes first then the bodywork.
burgo
31-08-04, 02:50 AM
u live and learn al u kno for next time lol
Benn
31-08-04, 10:55 AM
what tyres r u running?
my 195/45 r fine,they dont touch
LukeManic
31-08-04, 01:15 PM
195/45/16

yer the tyre aint rubbing its just the rim, very slightly as u can see in the pics :?

ive left it for now, i think its worn away that plastic cover :(
Benn
31-08-04, 01:33 PM
i've had an engine (xe) in my boot and had no probs,
i'd b temped 2 say fuckit,
its only a plastic cover
of file a bit of it away
robb
31-08-04, 01:48 PM
Put washers on the hub to bean join, you only need a little bit of space, alternaively try and deform the guard so it doesn't rub.

Mine rubbed right through on 205 45 16" but they were ET35. Didn't notice tho till I took the wheels of when breaking the car!
Benn
31-08-04, 02:29 PM
et35 is why....
i've never knowen any speedlines 2 rub on there
i'd say sand/file it down
robb
31-08-04, 03:07 PM
It's the dust cover for the rear shock, the best way would be to heat it and bend back a bit.

And benxed "ET35 why..." ??????
Benn
31-08-04, 04:28 PM
cause nova's and most vauxhalls r et 49...
so 35 is way down there for that
robb
31-08-04, 05:18 PM
Way down where?

If you mean I had to grind the arches off for them to fit then yes, and they still rubbed the inside!

Low with 15 is the only way.
isrs
31-08-04, 10:39 PM
like most of u said the best thing is get a grinder out, i did my arches again on the week end and its the best feelin, people walking past while sparks are flying out at em. love it
Philsutton
31-08-04, 10:56 PM
mmmmmm nothingn better than playing with a grinder. i like it when someone walks past with a pram an im there spraying sparsk intot the babys face haha