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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 09:22 PM
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Im grinding the calipers for drag rims right now! How much clearance do i actually need??? Caliper to rim????? Doing this right now need help!
Thanks! Mike!!
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Old Jun 9, 2009 | 11:18 PM
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Um...last time I saw your car in person, it had weld drag stars on the rear....how in the world are you just now grinding???
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 10:46 AM
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LOL! Im switching to Greg Weld stars and 27x10.5 QTPs, the pro stars fit fine w/o grinding. I just need to know how much space in between the rim and caliper is needed? If it rolls free is it good to go??
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 02:10 PM
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i believe if it spins freely it should be good, there's nothing else that will make it bind up, if you get a chance i would like to see what it looks like after the wheels are on it cuz i'm looking at the same ones, thanks
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If you have LS1 brakes theres NO chance it will work! I got them on but took alot of time and grinding, but the calipers still look stout and the look was worth it imo. I did wear through the very end of the caliper bolt holes but the bolts dont reach in that far so its all good.
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