Di_Bodi Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Hello Lads, I just want to know what are your thoughts of having different size wheel spacers between axles.I mean the track width at the back is always narrower then at the front in ANY car so I suppose it must be scientifically justifed.But if I put 15mm spacers in front and 20mm on the back (this is what my measurements tell me to make my ET 35 wheels look flush with body) it will make both track widths identical as Toyota Starlet EP91 has 1400mm track at front and 1395mm at the back...Would it affect its driveability / steering?Other thing is that the car is not lowered yet - should I wait for springs first and measure again AFTER lowering as camber will change or it won't be significant?Many Thanks in advance!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MARC MOSS Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 I run 12's at the front to clear my calipers and it's fine, that an an extra few degrees front camber makes for great turn in I run 12's at the front to clear my calipers and it's fine, that an an extra few degrees front camber makes for great turn in Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 (edited) I run 20mm front and 25mm rear they are hubcentric. Edited July 14, 2015 by akyakapotter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Di_Bodi Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share Posted July 14, 2015 (edited) akyakapotterTHANKS FOR YOUR PHOTO!!Your set up is similar so i that way that you brough both tracks to the same width as rear spacers are fatter 5mm then front ones...So have you noticed anything in relation to driveability? Maybe I should check with some tracking specialist? Your alloys must have different ET as I don't have that much space! By the way: the stock suspension is so ridiculously high! Looks so bad...Front:Rear: How much they'll go inside at the top I wonder after lowering on springs...hmm... Edited July 14, 2015 by Di_Bodi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
morgey Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Rear is a beam so camber wont change, but it does use a panard rod so the axle will push across when lowered so if lowering lots you will want an adjustable panard rod. Whiteline/cusco/rsr all do them. I wouldn't worry about a staggered fitment between the front and rear. Worse case senario you would want a bit of geometry tweaking but i doubt you'd even notice it if you were to add or remove them. The main thing is to keep the alignment in check which will need doing any time suspension related is changed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Di_Bodi Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share Posted July 14, 2015 Thanks Morgey!I am aware of panhard rod issue and it is on the list... but no funds for it yet..;( Lowering won't be on coilovers only springs so she will go down only 30mm probably... I've read here that anything up to 40mm should be fine without adjusting... (?) A'propos springs - that's my problem at the moment:http://www.ukstarletowners.com/topic/94928-problem-with-fk-automotive-lowering-springs-for-ep91/#entry1122784 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Di_Bodi Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share Posted July 14, 2015 (edited) I run 20mm front and 25mm rear they are hubcentric. It looks you've rolled the arches - am I right? Edited July 14, 2015 by Di_Bodi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Yes mate I had to or it would have destroyed my tires. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Di_Bodi Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share Posted July 14, 2015 (edited) I run 20mm front and 25mm rear they are hubcentric. How much you're lowered may I ask? (again: I love the photo and the Toyo Tyres! I have the same T1Rs but 195/45/15) Edited July 14, 2015 by Di_Bodi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Not sure bud I'm on coilover never measured how far I've gone p.s hate the toyos want ad08s Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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