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Damn Damn Damn Fudge - A Few Pics SSR Comps :)
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Damn Damn Damn Fudge - A Few Pics SSR Comps :)
So, it was another nice day so I took a crack at the SSRs again. At VIR I discovered the 235 fronts didn't clear the H&R coilovers. I couldn't even bolt it on, no chance.
They look so freaking good. The rear fits damn nice. Close to tight, but nothing that me and my utility knife and a baseball bat (ala Jeff Short ) couldn't fix if needed.
The front 235/40 tire rubs on the strut. It is seriously only a millimeter. I am going to get a 10mm spacer for the front. with the 20mm difference from front to rear 255 rears, it'll still be staggered. I think the 10mm will still allow clearance of the front fender. Might need to roll it though. I am pissed. I thought it looked so good. Nice to eliminate the rear gap with tire not spacers... 255 BIATCH. You could go to 275 but you'd need to get the offset really right. Really right. And that's without the rear coilover adjustment sleeve. Can't go any lower.
Here are a couple pics. While I was under there I did a general suspension inspection and lubed my sway bushings. CRC White Lithium spray grease rocks. You just drop the brackets a little and spray in. Nice!
http://s120313391.onlinehome.us/nuk_.../SSR/index.htm
They look so freaking good. The rear fits damn nice. Close to tight, but nothing that me and my utility knife and a baseball bat (ala Jeff Short ) couldn't fix if needed.
The front 235/40 tire rubs on the strut. It is seriously only a millimeter. I am going to get a 10mm spacer for the front. with the 20mm difference from front to rear 255 rears, it'll still be staggered. I think the 10mm will still allow clearance of the front fender. Might need to roll it though. I am pissed. I thought it looked so good. Nice to eliminate the rear gap with tire not spacers... 255 BIATCH. You could go to 275 but you'd need to get the offset really right. Really right. And that's without the rear coilover adjustment sleeve. Can't go any lower.
Here are a couple pics. While I was under there I did a general suspension inspection and lubed my sway bushings. CRC White Lithium spray grease rocks. You just drop the brackets a little and spray in. Nice!
http://s120313391.onlinehome.us/nuk_.../SSR/index.htm
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damn, that sucks man, sorry to hear about that, it looks good too, is 10mm spacers the smallest they make? hope it works out for ya
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Have all the issues with H&R spacers been settled ?
meaning, a lot of people complained at first that they unsettled the car, and cause vibrations, and what not...
Was that faulty installation, or some sort of problem with H&R spacers ???
I'm considering putting 5, 8, or 10mm spacers on my rear wheels.
Thoughts / Suggestions ???
Carlos
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meaning, a lot of people complained at first that they unsettled the car, and cause vibrations, and what not...
Was that faulty installation, or some sort of problem with H&R spacers ???
I'm considering putting 5, 8, or 10mm spacers on my rear wheels.
Thoughts / Suggestions ???
Carlos
Saprissa@aol.com
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Originally Posted by Saprissa
I'm considering putting 5, 8, or 10mm spacers on my rear wheels.
Thoughts / Suggestions ???
Thoughts / Suggestions ???
The only real problem that I have with them is that they stick like glue onto your wheels and are a mother to take off. I've seen chamfered spacers which sound like a better mousetrap to me.
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Originally Posted by Saprissa
Have all the issues with H&R spacers been settled ?
meaning, a lot of people complained at first that they unsettled the car, and cause vibrations, and what not...
Was that faulty installation, or some sort of problem with H&R spacers ???
I'm considering putting 5, 8, or 10mm spacers on my rear wheels.
Thoughts / Suggestions ???
Carlos
Saprissa@aol.com
meaning, a lot of people complained at first that they unsettled the car, and cause vibrations, and what not...
Was that faulty installation, or some sort of problem with H&R spacers ???
I'm considering putting 5, 8, or 10mm spacers on my rear wheels.
Thoughts / Suggestions ???
Carlos
Saprissa@aol.com
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my ride height is fully adjustable (CARLSSON RS), so clearance isn't a big deal.
I just want the outside of my wheels to be flush in line with the body of the car, and
I believe it would take somewhere between 5-10 mm. It will also really accent the wider tires I have in the rear which makes the back of the Coupé more bearable to look at !
The way the Coupé is shaped, it sits like a wedge so even if the car is flat all-around, the back always seems like its sitting higher. I can always adjust my rear height just a tad to allow for clearance. All that leaves is how many MM space to use.
If I remember correctly, I think the vibration issues did concern the front wheels, now that I think about it.
Carlos
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I just want the outside of my wheels to be flush in line with the body of the car, and
I believe it would take somewhere between 5-10 mm. It will also really accent the wider tires I have in the rear which makes the back of the Coupé more bearable to look at !
The way the Coupé is shaped, it sits like a wedge so even if the car is flat all-around, the back always seems like its sitting higher. I can always adjust my rear height just a tad to allow for clearance. All that leaves is how many MM space to use.
If I remember correctly, I think the vibration issues did concern the front wheels, now that I think about it.
Carlos
Saprissa@aol.com
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Originally Posted by nukblazi
I am going to get the 10mm and see how it goes. Nico, I will PM or email you if I need them machined down or a custom size
Thank you
Thank you
Nico
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Originally Posted by Outland
Nuk...um, get a garage. 
We have selected a few areas including northestern PA, Orange Co. NY, Richmond, VA area, and the Realiegh
NC areas... I've been consulting for one company for a year now and we are negotiating a hire. That will impact "where" we move and how soon I get my garage. Idealy, I am going to get a 2 car attached, and build a 3 car detached with an apartment and home office on the second floor 
