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 Post subject: Re: 4" Narrow and lowered L/P beam
PostPosted: Wed Jan 12, 2011 8:06 pm 
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Luis wrote:
I pull my non sense questions out of 'Eliot's 62 Yellow Vert' thread. I did not want to known as: Image

This is what mk-Zero wrote:
Spindles actually help with clearing the headlight bucket. For a given amount of lowering, the spindles keep the wheel more centered in the wheel well. With lowering the same amount by the beam only, the wheel will be moved forward, i.e. toward the bucket, due to the angle of the trailing arms.


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Ok...easy with me. I am new at this front lowering stuff and whole other ACVW things for that matter.

I love the tucked-in look and able to drive it on Hwy and country roads alike (to and from work basically). I saw the look of the Smart car tires on Eliot's 62 Yellow Vert and i do like them as well.
This is what i have: A a 4" narrowed/lowered beam from airkewld (already on hand)
Car: 63 T1 sedan. Currently with just a lowering beam.
Rims: 5.5 BRM
Tires: 145s
Spindles: 2.5 already on hand and not installed

With this and other info I have gather, what I should look for if I install them?
-Tire rubs on headlight bucket if spindles are not installed and lowered too much.
-Lack of road grip as with 135s
-Some fender rub if 135's are used lowered too much
- 145s WILL definitely weather bottom-out or not

Have I missed anything? or what is the safest front end combo that have worked for you that included Hwy driving? I still want the tucked in and lowered look. I know I can have it both ways…can I?


How is the car coming Luis?

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 Post subject: Re: 4" Narrow and lowered L/P beam
PostPosted: Thu Jan 13, 2011 12:52 am 
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Good quersion.....inquiring minds what to know.... :?

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 Post subject: Re: 4" Narrow and lowered L/P beam
PostPosted: Thu Jan 13, 2011 2:21 pm 
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Location: between the beach and H-town...
Here is 4 inch narrowed beam and smart tires on these 3.5inch Centerlines, which I think is perfect combo.
Wide enough not to skid in the rain, and smooth on the road. They round over the lip nicely, and no curb rash when I get to close.
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Luis wrote:
I pull my non sense questions out of 'Eliot's 62 Yellow Vert' thread. I did not want to known as: Image

I love to hijack threads, gives me an opportunity to show off this top heavy mannequin. :thumbs:
Isn't she lovely?
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