Finally! After 5 months of waiting- RTS's are on!
09-25-2010, 03:41 PM
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Finally! After 5 months of waiting- RTS's are on! After ordering my Fab 9 from MWC in april, and my wheels in early May- they are finally installed!
MWC Fab 9, Trussed, narrowed 3" per side
Weld RT-S 15x10 4.5"BS, 15x4 1.5"BS
M/T D/R's 295/55's, and 165/75 Nexen's up front.
BMR Springs all around.
NOTE: Had to cut off the bumpstop mount to keep the tires from rubbing. This was with the car on the lift- may not have scrubbed once on the ground- but I didn't like them scrubbing at all, anywhere.
More pics from the install can be found on my FQuick page...in my sig.
MWC Fab 9, Trussed, narrowed 3" per side
Weld RT-S 15x10 4.5"BS, 15x4 1.5"BS
M/T D/R's 295/55's, and 165/75 Nexen's up front.
BMR Springs all around.
NOTE: Had to cut off the bumpstop mount to keep the tires from rubbing. This was with the car on the lift- may not have scrubbed once on the ground- but I didn't like them scrubbing at all, anywhere.
More pics from the install can be found on my FQuick page...in my sig.
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09-25-2010, 11:26 PM
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Thanks guys- right now the short list is for adjustable LCA's(and prolly PHR too).(well after a ABS delete mod) I've had the old lakewood stuff on the car since I bought it in 99. The rear tires are a little back in the wheelwell bout about an inch. Then, prolly mini tubs after that- then I'll step to the 325/50's. But for now- I am just loving being able to drive the car again!
Ride great(smoother than the 17's), and on the road you hardly notice the spool. Haven't tried an panic stops- but you have to keep in mind that 2 motorcycle sized tires are doing the stopping- so I keep my distance from the car in front of me.
It the parking lot- the rear fights the fronts a bit- but it is worth it to me- no more than I'll actually drive the car. I am just hoping it shaves a couple tenths at the track.
Ride great(smoother than the 17's), and on the road you hardly notice the spool. Haven't tried an panic stops- but you have to keep in mind that 2 motorcycle sized tires are doing the stopping- so I keep my distance from the car in front of me.
It the parking lot- the rear fights the fronts a bit- but it is worth it to me- no more than I'll actually drive the car. I am just hoping it shaves a couple tenths at the track.
... that TA looks absolutely badass !!! Nice !! Trending Topics
09-26-2010, 10:23 AM
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After ordering my Fab 9 from MWC in april, and my wheels in early May- they are finally installed!
MWC Fab 9, Trussed, narrowed 3" per side
Weld RT-S 15x10 4.5"BS, 15x4 1.5"BS
M/T D/R's 295/55's, and 165/75 Nexen's up front.
BMR Springs all around.
NOTE: Had to gut off the bumpstop mount to keep the tires from rubbing. This was with the car on the lift- may not have scrubbed once on the ground- but I didn't like them scrubbing at all, anywhere.
More pics from the install can be found on my FQuick page...in my sig.
MWC Fab 9, Trussed, narrowed 3" per side
Weld RT-S 15x10 4.5"BS, 15x4 1.5"BS
M/T D/R's 295/55's, and 165/75 Nexen's up front.
BMR Springs all around.
NOTE: Had to gut off the bumpstop mount to keep the tires from rubbing. This was with the car on the lift- may not have scrubbed once on the ground- but I didn't like them scrubbing at all, anywhere.
More pics from the install can be found on my FQuick page...in my sig.
looks great man!!!! 
09-26-2010, 10:23 PM
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Cape T/A - You are correct- sits about 3/8" to the left...but it was after 5PM Friday when we bolted up the fronts...will adjust the Panhard some more tomorrow.
ALSO- TO BE CLEAR- I have access to a lift, and this is how I do most of my work under the car. IF I had 2" shorter shocks- or if the car was lifted by the axle- it wouldn't have touched the bump stop bracket. I only had to trim it due to using a lift on a regular basis. It was just too easy to remove while we were there. My car has rolled fender lips- but NO BFH modding to the inner well, and they do not scrub at all when driving(as of yet). Finally- I have LS1 brakes up front- I can fit my pinky between the wheel and caliper. LT1 brakes out back have plenty of clearance.
Thanks again for the kudo's! I love just looking at it...it just looks so pissed off!
ALSO- TO BE CLEAR- I have access to a lift, and this is how I do most of my work under the car. IF I had 2" shorter shocks- or if the car was lifted by the axle- it wouldn't have touched the bump stop bracket. I only had to trim it due to using a lift on a regular basis. It was just too easy to remove while we were there. My car has rolled fender lips- but NO BFH modding to the inner well, and they do not scrub at all when driving(as of yet). Finally- I have LS1 brakes up front- I can fit my pinky between the wheel and caliper. LT1 brakes out back have plenty of clearance.
Thanks again for the kudo's! I love just looking at it...it just looks so pissed off!
