Hi Al nice set of wheels looks realy nice ,stance ect nice welding job
keep the pics coming full car would be nice Cheers Neil 
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| Author: | ajsaunders [Sun Sep 02, 2012 8:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Underneath the arches ! |
I was very lucky to find refurbed iroc wheels (ebay) for my 88 rs, the original 15inch alloys with 215 generals had previously shown an alarming lack of grip in the wet so the 16's with 245 tyres were well worth the cash. In the meantime cleaning, welding and painting all 4 arches was required (see photos). The new wheels and tires transformed the handling and its never felt near its limit since. (dosent see so many wet roads these days but hey. it is England) The rear wheels didnt quite fill the arches as i wanted so i found some spacers (ebay) from the states. 32mm was long enough to clear the studs and just sit the tyre inside the arch lip, cost about £80. Regards Al |
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| Author: | neil.w [Sun Sep 02, 2012 11:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Underneath the arches ! |
Hi Al nice set of wheels looks realy nice ,stance ect nice welding job keep the pics coming full car would be nice Cheers Neil
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| Author: | chevy-stu [Mon Sep 03, 2012 1:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Underneath the arches ! |
Those adaptor spacers look almost exactly the same as mine... Suprised they're not too much on a 3rd with standard wheels.. |
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| Author: | ajsaunders [Mon Sep 03, 2012 9:43 pm ] | |||
| Post subject: | Re: Underneath the arches ! | |||
It's worth a mention i think as these cars are getting on in years now and some of the other posts show quite a lot of rust damage problems, i have used 'rust bullet' to treat and coat the arches and floor pan (underside) and have to recomend it. It is expensive but it works and its easy to use ( it dosent come off anything so dont get it over yourself like i did, hair was grey anyway ! ) The arch in the photo was painted 2 years ago and nothing has come back, i went for silver so that any reoccurence would show up easily although it is available in black also. cheers Al
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| Author: | neil.w [Mon Sep 03, 2012 11:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Underneath the arches ! |
Hi Al did you lower the Camaro yourself ? iff so what drop did you go for ? and where did you get the springs from ?  keep the pics coming Cheers Neil
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| Author: | ajsaunders [Tue Sep 04, 2012 10:15 pm ] | |||
| Post subject: | Re: Underneath the arches ! | |||
The drop was allready done when i bought it but it does have stuff written on the rear springs so i will have a look and post it up when i get a chance. (that shouldnt be too long as the rear bumper needs to come off for more welding and i would like to do that before this winter) Stance photo's attached ! Al
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| Author: | neil.w [Wed Sep 05, 2012 11:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Underneath the arches ! |
Hi Al the pics are spot on looking good keep them coming Cheers Neil
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| Author: | andycamaro [Thu Sep 06, 2012 10:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Underneath the arches ! |
I know that a wider track provides better handeling, but is it that noticable? also i guess your not going to be taking passengers as your cam is already slammed. |
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| Author: | ajsaunders [Mon Sep 10, 2012 8:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Underneath the arches ! |
The extra track each side wouldnt be noticable in grip, i just think it looked better. It takes a car full no problem, the lowering has just limited how much movement there is (not much) On kent roads that can be a bad thing (some pot holes are so deep it grounds the front scuff panel) you need to have good fillings or a cheap dentist (if they exist) Al |
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| Author: | ajsaunders [Tue Oct 02, 2012 7:33 pm ] | |||||
| Post subject: | Re: Underneath the arches ! and other places | |||||
Another area of rust underneath behind the rear bumper needed to be tackled, rear lights off (easy) , moulded bumper cover also easy once youve found the little parcel box pulls foward at the top to allow your hand with a spanner to find the three nuts ! (other side is easy as you take the spare wheel out) Behind the honey comb impact plastic there's a bolt on bumper which unfortunately is double skinned in the middle section and thats a rust trap! I noticed a small rust hole (well, numerous ones) when i bought the car but as often is the case once the angle grinder is out you may as well be sure you get the lot. Ive posted the photo's so far while i get my mate to fold a 'z' section for welding in. Folded, welded, painted and back on the road (not very often now it's winter) Pleased with how it turned out, not that it shows but just another job on the done list.
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