12 replies to this topic

[james the clubman man]

After fitting my new wheels today (6x12 superlights) iv descovered they rub on the arches when turning my steering wheel. iv done a search but i couldnt really find the answers to my questions which are, what tools do i need to cut the arch and also how is the best way to mark it out and cut them????

[fikus01]

take a little bit at a time and make sure u have about an inch (25mm) gap at closest, that shud allow for suspension travel!!

[james the clubman man]

what do i use to cut it. what i was gona do was just angle grinder it down then see if i could bend a small lip onto it!!!
what do i do ones its been cut down, i mean rust prevention wise???

[fikus01]

id suggest a bit of paint /underseal, wont be seen under the arch, use angle grinder or simar!! maybe if u have a good strong pair some correctly handed tin snips, grinder is easier tho! i didnt bother with the lip, i know it removes a sharp edge but thats its only porpose really

[stevesmini]

Why not raise the suspension with some hi lows then you dont have to go cutting away at it when you decide to turn to 10 inchs alloys

[Grayedout]

Or just make sure the suspension has not sagged !!!! Be a lot easier than cutting the arches !!!!!!!!

[james the clubman man]

when you decide to turn to 10 inchs alloys

because with the hi-lows if i raise them enough to clear the arch its going to be so high its going to look stupid, and why will i get a set of 10's if iv just got a set of 12x6's

[Grayedout]

If your cones have sagged then just replacing them with new ones will set it to the correct height and may solve your problem !!! And will also make the car handle as it should !!

[stevesmini]

cause you'll come around sooner or later that some 7x10's are so much better looking and better handling as let unsprung weight and especially to steering.

[lee439]

get them cut !! its really easy and if in the future you want to drop it a bit you can mine were actually done by my workmate vtec matt on here i cut about an inch off after putting the arch up as a template and he panel beated it up with two hammers the job took all of ten mins per side



got more piccies if you want

lee

[james the clubman man]

got more piccies if you want

lee

yeah that would be good if you dont mind thanks lee

what did you use to cut it???

[minislapper]

You adamant you need to chop your car to bits. Have you not read any of the advice about checking your suspension is in good order first? Arghhhhhhhhhhhhh!

[stevesmini]

You adamant you need to chop your car to bits. Have you not read any of the advice about checking your suspension is in good order first? Arghhhhhhhhhhhhh!

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