Alby's Cheap Ass Exa..... Updated....!!!!

albyexa · Post by **albyexa** » Sat Feb 07, 2009 8:50 pm

Hi all, just fit an 18" rim on the front of my car, its got 215/35 tires on it and it doesnt rub at all, just wana no wat i can do to fit them all round as the back dont fit witout rubbing...
All help will be much appreciated.....

Alby...

BLUE ET · Post by **BLUE ET** » Sat Feb 07, 2009 8:59 pm

i think you need to modify the rear control arms by shaving a bit out of them i think
help guys

baz · Post by **baz** » Sat Feb 07, 2009 9:31 pm

Bahaha good luck with 18's..I have 17x7 with 205/40 all around and the front scrapes on full lock on the inner part but it's plastic so it's no dramas..BUT the rear is a POS..I have the rear lowered on king springs and it scrapes off it's head and even with the standard springs it's a bitch in driveways and speed humps..Let alone your going 18's then i pretty much think your up shit creek..IMOP 17's with standard suspension is a No No..Get coilovers and you should be alright..Big wheels on these cars is farking shit house!

TurboZ.Dude · Post by **TurboZ.Dude** » Sat Feb 07, 2009 9:33 pm

Pretty rims!

albyexa · Post by **albyexa** » Sat Feb 07, 2009 10:19 pm

Blue Et, thanks for the input,

Baz, I think i might go coilovers wen i got the funds, it's sittin on pedders all round as it is, but i havent taken it for a drive wit the 18's on the front yet, will soon...

TurboZ.dude, thankkkkks mate...

BLUE ET · Post by **BLUE ET** » Sat Feb 07, 2009 10:42 pm

eh if you do manage to get them on can i buy my old ones back??
i spent ages on them and became kinda attached lol
but if you wanna sell them let me know

digginganddirt · Post by **digginganddirt** » Sat Feb 07, 2009 10:42 pm

there an how to in the article section i think on how to mod your trailing arms your probbily have trouble with it hitting the shot to so some 195 strected would be the go i rekon

photoglossy · Post by **photoglossy** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 4:32 am

Bolt on spacers

dexi_styles · Post by **dexi_styles** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 9:16 am

photoglossy wrote:Bolt on spacers

you still have the guards to worry about

dex

Post by **15exa** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 10:44 am

roll the guards, mod lower control arms, remove top cover off shock and 5mm spacers.............

if you want them on that much and want your car to be driveable this what you have to do.........

albyexa · Post by **albyexa** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 11:21 am

Blue Et, I'll do you a swap for those tx5 turb rims on ur new et...

All, I think im gona just use the 18's on the front to get sum decent traction, then fit the rear when i have time an funds to do the mods...
Thanks for the comments an help...

baz · Post by **baz** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 2:38 pm

You will have no chance with 18's on the rear without coilovers..Might need to add longer wheel studs and spacers and roll the rear guards..Have fun ha

Post by **15exa** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 3:40 pm

baz wrote:You will have no chance with 18's on the rear without coilovers..Might need to add longer wheel studs and spacers and roll the rear guards..Have fun ha

yeah, forgot to mention the longer wheel studs part

albyexa · Post by **albyexa** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 5:47 pm

DW boys, I'll be rollin on 18's in no time.....

baz · Post by **baz** » Sun Feb 08, 2009 8:01 pm

Be sure to keep us posted, you will soon regret it i guarantee!