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Old 01-13-2008, 04:55 PM
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im lookin at gettin some 15x10 prostars 7.5bs (already have 15x8s 5.5 with 275-50 ET DRs) and some 28 10.5S for the M6. i have all the adj SPOHN suspension so i can center the rear no prob, the real question is will the i have to worry about the fender comming iton the tire?? thanks yall
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yes you do....mine rubbed with a 28 inch tire
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its lowered about 1.75 in. i figured id just get some stock rear to throw in when i needed to usu them. not that big a deal i guess
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depends what springs they are
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I have a buddy who had to lift his car back up to stock height to get his 28's to fit.
He had the sportline set up from eibach....
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Roll you fender's and you should be ok. as long as the car aint "slammed"
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there V-6 springs i cut to match the fronts, i bout that were 1.5- 1.75 drops. im hopin just rollin the fenders will work.
Old 01-13-2008, 07:33 PM
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With V6 springs I dint see where you will have a problem. but I could be wrong. put them on and see. if your wanting to run 325's get ready to beat the hell out of your inner fenders.
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My car is about 26.5" from the fender to ground in the rear, I like the look, mines has tubs so I could go more, but once you get around that low you start running out of shock travel, as is I have about 2" left now.
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Originally Posted by camarokid94
im lookin at gettin some 15x10 prostars 7.5bs (already have 15x8s 5.5 with 275-50 ET DRs) and some 28 10.5S for the M6. i have all the adj SPOHN suspension so i can center the rear no prob, the real question is will the i have to worry about the fender comming iton the tire?? thanks yall
Good question. I have Stranos springs and plan on getting a 28" tire. Ive been wondering if they will fit.
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Originally Posted by Ego Killer
With V6 springs I dint see where you will have a problem. but I could be wrong. put them on and see. if your wanting to run 325's get ready to beat the hell out of your inner fenders.
there not stock v-6s there cut ones to match the lowering fronts. also i plan on a ET DRAG not a DRAG RADIAL as its a M6 and i wanna hit it off the line on some spray.
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Also, with the car slammed tq arms hit floorboards, rear ends kiss fuel tanks(9 inch)

325/50, no mini tub and lowered really does not compute. You hit a bump running a 100mph, cut a tire and you will be in trouble.

ALso with a slick you have to allow for tire growth

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these are some of the thoughts i had as well.

i have done extenseve BFH and air hammer mods to get the TQ arm and bracket to clear the tunnel....... ended up with 2 big holes in the body.... been that way for years i still need to fix them. that will come with the carpet out, when the cage goes in.
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Originally Posted by camarokid94
these are some of the thoughts i had as well.

i have done extenseve BFH and air hammer mods to get the TQ arm and bracket to clear the tunnel....... ended up with 2 big holes in the body.... been that way for years i still need to fix them. that will come with the carpet out, when the cage goes in.
Does it have a nine inch?

If so what set of holes is the tq arm mounted in?


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yes its a 9 and the wone that the spohn instructions siad to. if i recall correctly it can only if in one.
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You have to cut the inner most holes off and slide it over, that will fix the floorboard issue.

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i had my Dog House modded to make everything fit up inside.
How low do you want the car?
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Originally Posted by FASTFATBOY
You have to cut the inner most holes off and slide it over, that will fix the floorboard issue.

David
oh no kiddin thats thats awesome.

i dont want to lower the car anymore its about 1.5 to 1.75 i was mainly asking if the 28in slicks would work on a lowered car.




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