Should this Carrera be lowered?
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Originally Posted by 911 Rod
Nice car!
What about no lettering, but adding the stone guards in front of the rear wheels!
I know they are meant for the 930 but why not the standard flairs?
I'm thinking of ordering them. It's only a $40 hit.
Rod
What about no lettering, but adding the stone guards in front of the rear wheels!
I know they are meant for the 930 but why not the standard flairs?
I'm thinking of ordering them. It's only a $40 hit.
Rod
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The previous owner of my 88 Carrera found a set of 9J X 16 Fuchs alloys and installed them on the rear then moved the 7j X 16s to the front. Only problem is that I am getting tire rub on the inner fender edge when I have a full tank of fuel and hit a dip or a bump. I know some folks roll the inner fender edges but does anyone have other ideas? The car originally had 6j X 16s on front. Once I have this resolved I want to lower the car to Euro spec.
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I think that's a great question. The 88 is at Mayo Performance right now and I will check to see the actual tire size when I pick it up on Thursday. That would explain why there is a rubbing issue when other owners have done the same swap and have not reported it. I'll post a comment when I find out. Thanks!
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Are you suggesting that the 7" wheels up front should be shod with 205/55s? FWIW, I've had the 7s up front with 225/50s without issue lowered ...though to be fair, the prev owner did have the lips rolled.
Edward
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also ihave found variations within tires themselves that cause this also . , some have a stiffer sidewall and do not collapse. others are softer,
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but i find the " should i lower" what colour should i paint" do these stickers look good " threads weak .... next it will be "should i date this girl ? " should i buy these shoes ? ..
just do want you want for you, grow some ***** and stop looking for approval.
just my 2c.
just do want you want for you, grow some ***** and stop looking for approval.
just my 2c.
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but i find the " should i lower" what colour should i paint" do these stickers look good " threads weak .... next it will be "should i date this girl ? " should i buy these shoes ? ..
just do want you want for you, grow some ***** and stop looking for approval.
just my 2c.
just do want you want for you, grow some ***** and stop looking for approval.
just my 2c.
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It was recommended to me years ago to put my 205's on the 7's on the front. I have not had my fenders rolled and they hit now and then when I am very aggressive. I believe I have standard ride height on a 83SC. At least in my case 225's on the front would not work especially lowered. Just what I have found but think 225's would look better. The 205 actually fit the 7" rims better than 6" IMHO
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i thought that was the case, but I could be wrong. It just seemed odd that 7’s in front would rub without lowering, so I was trying to think outside the box.
Mark
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Thanks, guys! Since my fenders were rolled by the PO, I have no way of knowing what the clearance would have been with 225s on 7x16s. So I thought that combo was normal/workable because it works on mine. Like many things, I guess it really depends on the specific car and specific height. Thanks for the clarification.
Edward
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