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November 28, 2006, 11:09:22 am

Justin

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Wheel upgrades and strut bars
« on: November 28, 2006, 11:09:22 am »
I would like to go with a set of 7 inch wide wheels but I cannot seem to find any stock ones what are you guys running for autocross and where did you get them? what back spacing as well?

what are you guys running for upper strut bars in front? what brand? and how close do they come to your engine?

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Justin
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1985 GMC pickup 4x4 lift kit and runs 14.625 @ 91mph
1982 VW rabbit pickup 1.6L just rebuilt, 100mm cv's, 02A transmission
1997 Geo Tracker 1.9 TDI-M, variable gate turbo, Giles Pump

Reply #1November 29, 2006, 07:05:38 pm

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Wheel upgrades and strut bars
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2006, 07:05:38 pm »
i have an abd strut bar, it stays away from the engine pretty well, but likes to rub ont he intake hose, but it probably wouldn't on a car with the right one, my jetta has a mk2 hose..., theres alot of space at the engine though... plenty for running intercooler pipes atleast... i dunno which car you are putting it in, but if it's an mk1, make sure you stick a lower tire bar on too, that makes a big difference, both mods make handling and road traction way better, my tires maek alot less noise now while cornering.
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Reply #2November 29, 2006, 08:20:38 pm

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« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2006, 08:20:38 pm »
its an mk1 caddy, I will have a lower one as well but I was just curious as to the nuespeed vs. abd for clearance. do you have a pic you could email me at [email protected]?

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Justin
www.archeryprostaffmi.com
1985 GMC pickup 4x4 lift kit and runs 14.625 @ 91mph
1982 VW rabbit pickup 1.6L just rebuilt, 100mm cv's, 02A transmission
1997 Geo Tracker 1.9 TDI-M, variable gate turbo, Giles Pump