SC rear wheel offset?
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SC rear wheel offset?
I am running 6 and 7 cookies which I thought were standard SC fit, but I can't help feeling they get a bit lost at the rear, under the SCs flares.?
What do you reckon, does this look right? I like the way I drives, its just the look..And any recommendations for source of cheap spacers?
What do you reckon, does this look right? I like the way I drives, its just the look..And any recommendations for source of cheap spacers?
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Re: SC rear wheel offset?
Mine looked the same until I fitted 21mm spacers Johnny, they now fill the arches a lot better. I wouldn't recommend cheap spacers though due to the stresses on them.
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Re: SC rear wheel offset?
Thanks, maybe 5mm I could get away with universal cheapies..but 21mm, blimey! Did you get more understeer? Did you space the fronts?
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Re: SC rear wheel offset?
Running 215/60/15 at the rear, lover?
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Re: SC rear wheel offset?
I haven't noticed anything of that nature, it's not a huge change as ultimately all you have done is moved the same tyres 42mm further apart. The fronts have stayed the same for now.Burma-Shave wrote:Thanks, maybe 5mm I could get away with universal cheapies..but 21mm, blimey! Did you get more understeer? Did you space the fronts?
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Yes I am treasure. . and the ride is still shocking. ..it needs bushes and shocks all over I suspect.Bertroex wrote:Running 215/60/15 at the rear, lover?
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After a rummage about I remembered I have a set of 2" spacers, which are 1.5kg each with bolts! Not sure I want to add 3kg unsprung to the back end, out of principle.
Do (lighter weight) non hubcentric spacers, maybe a bit thinner, really cause problems? Surely it is still the hub taking the strain?
Also wondering why Porsche went to the trouble of flaring the arches if the wheels dont fill them..
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Re: SC rear wheel offset?
Early 944 rear hubs came with spacers fitted as stock. 21mm I think.
Got a pair & the matching long studs, if you want them?
Got a pair & the matching long studs, if you want them?
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Re: SC rear wheel offset?
Cheers Bruce, I think I might go for something smaller (that doesnt need bolting on) or not at all..will ponder for a bit.
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Re: SC rear wheel offset?
Bear in mind they don't bolt on, if that makes a difference to you. The long studs (930 items I think), pass through the spacer.
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Re: SC rear wheel offset?
Changing to long wheel studs is not something to take on lightly, you need to pull the flange out of the hub which requires a hefty slide hammer or puller. An easier solution is to fit bolt on spacers which have their own studs.
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Re: SC rear wheel offset?
Go 20mm ish as suggested. It'll look badass and plenty of cars with more power and grip than an SC run them without any trouble.
I doubt you'll notice the handling change but it's a nice excuse for a geo set up.
I doubt you'll notice the handling change but it's a nice excuse for a geo set up.
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Re: SC rear wheel offset?
Bolt on spacers/adapters wont fit cookies under about 30mm
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Re: SC rear wheel offset?
Put on the ones I had (24mm)..seemed to fit ok but havent driven it yet.. looks like a Singer now! Maybe not..
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Re: SC rear wheel offset?
Now turn the torsion bars a spline and you're away.
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Re: SC rear wheel offset?
I dont think the wheels will be flush on the spacer! The existing studs will foul on the rear of the cookies as the are completely flat with no recess.
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Boxster 987 2.7
911 SC Targa backdate 1971
964 1991
912 1968
914 1974
356 1962