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17x9 +45 RPF1's and spoon monoblocks do not clear

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Old May 13, 2008 | 11:19 PM
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Default 17x9 +45 RPF1's and spoon monoblocks do not clear
You need at the LEAST a 18mm spacer to clear the caliper

Looks like i need to run -3 degrees camber in the front and flare my fenders out even more... Then i can lower the car back down, I raised it up about an inch, otherwise I wouldnt be able to drive.



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Old May 14, 2008 | 12:08 AM
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Wow, those stick out a lot!
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Old May 14, 2008 | 12:18 AM
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Time for wide fenders
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Old May 14, 2008 | 04:23 AM
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yup yup time for some js'a fenders or something im alway kind of effy with spacers
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Old May 14, 2008 | 04:37 AM
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Why didn't you just get 8 +45 or 8 +35 in the front? I'm sure with the convex faces, they would have cleared easily.
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Yes. 8x17 et 45 will clear the spoons.
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Old May 15, 2008 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by sloweg,May 14 2008, 03:19 AM
You need at the LEAST a 18mm spacer to clear the caliper

Looks like i need to run -3 degrees camber in the front and flare my fenders out even more... Then i can lower the car back down, I raised it up about an inch, otherwise I wouldnt be able to drive.
Easy fix, sell me the rims
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