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Old 10-10-2009, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr. C4
It is still however a common problem.
Don't tell that to my 964 Cup car and its OEM spacers on the rears...
Old 10-10-2009, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by ltc
Don't tell that to my 964 Cup car and its OEM spacers on the rears...

Nah, better if they are totally unaware!
Old 10-12-2009, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Mikelly
To the original poster, you shooting for something like this?



Mike
That looks great! Stock they look like a 4x4. Here is mine:

Old 10-12-2009, 12:32 PM
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There is a lip on the hub that fits into the wheel to keep it centered, and this is covered by both the 7mm and 15mm spacers. Even with longer bolts I can see how the wheel could move around slightly and cause instability. I'm taking the spacers off.
Old 10-12-2009, 11:02 PM
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Oh, man, Mike--that car is stunning!!!!!
Yeah, thats what I want!
Is the car lowered?
Old 10-13-2009, 05:51 PM
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This is my 03 X50 at SUV height
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Dang off-road Baja style!
Old 10-13-2009, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by BuddyG
Dang off-road Baja style!
At least I havent had to replace the front lip
Old 10-13-2009, 08:41 PM
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True I have given up on that!
Old 10-13-2009, 10:34 PM
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could try what I have done?

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That's wicked Tom! Do you still drive it on the street?
I thought you had gutted the interior?

Killer Bee!
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cool--but is that beast street legal?



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