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Old 03-12-2017, 10:40 PM   #141
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Thanks big time PSJ. Wow.......4.03....that is short. My TR6060 first gear is 3.01.
I'm definitely going to have to see what other guys are running for wheels and tire size combos and then launching hard with our TR6060 and 3.73's in the rear.

Anybody with my gearing combo out there???? Suggestions for wheel and tire sizes that work well?
I have 3.91's and my buddy has 3.89's. He runs a 325 M&H on a 17 and I'm usually on a 325 on a 20" rim.

I'll be going to a 17" 325 M&H as soon as I can.
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Old 09-10-2017, 08:47 PM   #142
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I'm lowered 1.4" all around. I Just mounted the 17x10.5's and 17x7 on the front. Fronts fit great with the "roller skates" cut off and the rears. The rears rubbed the calipers pretty bad, so I've been grinding like crazy on the calipers. It still grinds on sharp left turns. I guess I'll have to take more off?
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Old 09-10-2017, 09:00 PM   #143
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Could the alignment Camber and Toe have anything to do with the inconsistency in the fitment? Some grind for days, some they fit perfect, so it is either low QC from the "Machinist" or something else.

I would be curious......
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Old 09-10-2017, 09:05 PM   #144
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Could the alignment Camber and Toe have anything to do with the inconsistency in the fitment? Some grind for days, some they fit perfect, so it is either low QC from the "Machinist" or something else.

I would be curious......
I'm going to take mine in for an alignment next week and report back. It's a pain because once I grind one spot down, another spot rubs. In the meantime it leaves a nice scratch ring on the inside of the wheel. I'm sure me being lowered 1.4" has some effect

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Old 09-10-2017, 10:01 PM   #145
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When it comes to caliper clearance tge aligment wont do anything but for tge control arms its possible. Id rather align for good geometry and clearance where it needs it than align for clearance.
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Old 09-11-2017, 02:09 PM   #146
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We had to grind a good amount to get my rears to fit
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Old 09-12-2017, 04:11 PM   #147
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1.4 lower = will probably rub with RS's or Welds, brand does not matter.
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Old 09-14-2017, 08:49 PM   #148
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1.4 lower = will probably rub with RS's or Welds, brand does not matter.
Finally got mine to fit. Took a lot of trial and error, but it was definitely worth it for the look that you get lowered 1.4". Had to take a lot of meat off the calipers and take about a 1/4" off of the rear sway Bar link bolts. Also the parking brake line will have to be tied out of the way.

Will have to get the scratch ring from the bolt and caliper on the inner wheel repainted eventually. At least it's not really visible while mounted on the car. At least I bought them used so it's not a big deal to me anyway

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Old 09-14-2017, 10:15 PM   #149
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I have the eibach pro kit (1.3 inch drop in the rear) and I picked up a set of race star recluse 17" wheels. Do you guys think I'll have any issues?
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Old 09-15-2017, 04:39 AM   #150
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I have the eibach pro kit (1.3 inch drop in the rear) and I picked up a set of race star recluse 17" wheels. Do you guys think I'll have any issues?
Im lowered 1" and just noticed last night that the drivers side rubs on the lca but it must be just under hard launches. Pass side is fine.
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Old 09-16-2017, 03:19 PM   #151
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I have the eibach pro kit (1.3 inch drop in the rear) and I picked up a set of race star recluse 17" wheels. Do you guys think I'll have any issues?
The ones that have the issues from what ive seen are the Racestar 92s (Darkstar style). I have not seen one issue on the Recluse yet i just got mine in the other day and havnt fit them yet due to car being built. But they are a brand new design so we will see as more orders are filled. I ordered mine in July and got em begining of September.
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