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Daniel
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 Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2004 7:37 pm Post subject: Problems with lowering and 17" x 7.5" rims? |
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OK, come to the crunch now, im planning on going king superlows or lovell superlows in the fbt, and have spoken to a few people about how low i can go before i start mashing and rubbing on the front gaurds with my 17" x 7.5" rims!
Ive been getting mixed answers so id like ot hear from anyone out there who might have already lowered their cars with 17/18"rims and if they have had any probs with it.
Thanks a heap in advance!  |
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One Drone
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| Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2004 7:44 pm Post subject: |
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| People have had bigger rims (bigger than 17") with no problems.. Only problem you MAY have is tyre hitting on guard if you're THAT low. |
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fester
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| Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2004 3:13 am Post subject: |
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I'm currently running Kings SuperLows on the front and Kings Lows on the rear of my 5L ED Fairmont (with LPG tank).
Was running 17x7.5" with 235/45's all round with no problems.
Just changed over to 18x8's with 235/40's all round, again no problems.
Being a different offset with different guard shapes, your mileage may vary.
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cougar30
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| Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2004 4:56 am Post subject: |
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my EL has superlows and i have 17'' x 8 '' wheels on it ....
I have no trouble with the front hitting the guards but the back hits if i have people in the back of the car ... worse with a full tank of fuel too |
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HJThew
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| Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2004 7:22 am Post subject: |
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| Lovells Extra Lows (50mm drop front and rear), camber/castor kit, 18x8.5's all 'round, 235/40's up front, 265/35's out back and no probs. |
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Daniel
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| Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2004 9:21 am Post subject: |
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Does anyone know what series of lovells there is?
IE: Kings have lows/superlows/ultralow..
Im thinking lovells superlows or there abouts for now. |
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| Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2004 9:36 am Post subject: |
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| Yeah mate i have superlows in the front and torana springs in the back of my ba xr6 on 19 with 245 and its fine my exhaust hits on everything thats all look at there web sit they have heaps of pics on there. |
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ArTisT
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| Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2004 11:17 am Post subject: |
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| i have superlows and 17" rims... i only ever hit the gard if i go up my curb too fast or if i got 5 people in the car and turn really hard... other than that i havent had any problems... |
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Daniel
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| Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2004 3:14 pm Post subject: |
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OK, so now ive decided on superlows for sure, lovells i think ill try this time around if i can get them at good price.
Will i need to replace my shocks, i mean they are as new now and handle great, its just the spring height im not happy with.
New shocks a must? |
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Marmo aka GRNGOB
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| Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2004 6:01 pm Post subject: |
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front not really but the back yes just to make it stiffer i got monroe gt gas in ine but i havent had a chance to put the back springs and shocks in...
is there such a thing a ultralows?? |
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Daniel
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| Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2004 6:04 pm Post subject: |
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yep, ultralows are available but said to be very unreccomended for street use due to their lack of suspension travel.
I wouldnt go tha lowe personally, but up o the individuak hey!  |
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data_mine
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| Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2004 6:11 pm Post subject: |
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Whiteline superlows, 17x8" with 235x45 all round.
Fronts DO rub the guards under heavy braking/turning. Have to get them rolled, as I've gotten some tyre damage from the guards cutting in.
I think the whiteline superlows is a 60mm drop. Although the back is higher than the front. Pics on my site in sig. |
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Silver XR
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| Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2004 6:20 pm Post subject: |
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| How low would anyone go if you use the car everyday ? |
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Daniel
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| Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2004 6:57 pm Post subject: |
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Well, i use my cars each day..
I have lows in the front and s'lows in the rear of my sportsman, v good handling and sits flat no matter what pretty much.
Only thing is thats on 16" rims and this is 17", so i worry about the front tyres are you say cutting into the gaurds.
The height is only a problem with speedhumps at my local shopping center, thats it - and yes i go there often working there, but i can get around em at least.  |
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data_mine
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| Posted: Wed Dec 08, 2004 7:20 pm Post subject: |
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| Silver XR wrote: | | How low would anyone go if you use the car everyday ? |
I wouldn't change what I've got - handling is absolutely amazing. Taking tight roundabouts at the speed limit is a great way to overtake here in Canberra. |
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| Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2004 3:30 pm Post subject: |
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When i first lowered my EF I put lovells superlows with my 16" XR6 rims, it went fine for about two weeks, but then on every pot hole i hit when i turned, the tyre would scrape the guard, it was terrible coz it made small cuts in the tyre rubber and also bent my guard slightly in a matter of days..
On the other hand i know someone with the same setup, and his makes it with no scrapage.. i guess its up to the car and how it responds to the springs once their worn in. I had my car raised by one 'loop' and now i run 18's no worries |
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| Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2004 4:41 pm Post subject: |
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| ruthless wrote: | When i first lowered my EF I put lovells superlows with my 16" XR6 rims, it went fine for about two weeks, but then on every pot hole i hit when i turned, the tyre would scrape the guard, it was terrible coz it made small cuts in the tyre rubber and also bent my guard slightly in a matter of days..
On the other hand i know someone with the same setup, and his makes it with no scrapage.. i guess its up to the car and how it responds to the springs once their worn in. I had my car raised by one 'loop' and now i run 18's no worries |
Bit off-topic, but do you have some larger pics of your EF? |
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| Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2004 8:39 pm Post subject: |
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Rim size shouldn't matter, rim width will.
You should be compensating for the increase in rim size with a small series tyre, so that the rolling diameter is as close to the same as with stock tyres and wheels.
If the wheels are sitting out in the guards more(filling out the guards) that is when you will have problems. otherwise they should be fine. |
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| Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2004 9:05 pm Post subject: |
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| superlow all round 17x7.5 had to change to shorter shock std shocks bottom out. Had to get front gards rolled just rubbed going into driveways didn't want to risk ripping the gard off. |
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ruthless
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| Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2004 11:52 pm Post subject: |
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Daniel: do you already have the 17" rims or are you buying them? if so then i guess its just a matter of picking the right springs/shocks.. talk to the people who lower ur car they should know whats best, and if your unsure just post up what they said. if you havent bought the rims yet, then as djmikey said try keep rolling diameter same
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