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 Post subject: Re: Eliot's 62 Yellow Vert
PostPosted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 3:52 pm 
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You need 6" if you're gonna run BRM's and spindles... That's the issue with the vert right now is clearance. It currently has a 4" beam under it with drop spindles.

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 Post subject: Re: Eliot's 62 Yellow Vert
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Luis wrote:
Nicely done.
Witch pics show the 4” and 6”. Do you have drop spindles too? What size tires?

I am about to install a 4" but thinking if I should go with drop spindles or not. I like the tucked in look very much but I am afraid the spindles will bring them back out. Actually, i believe with my BRMs, the 4" beam and spindles there will be just a 3/4" from my current stock configuration.



the 6" inch beam isnt under the car yet those pic's are with the 4" beam

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 Post subject: Re: Eliot's 62 Yellow Vert
PostPosted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 6:07 pm 
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What is this beam...


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 Post subject: Re: Eliot's 62 Yellow Vert
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 Post subject: Re: Eliot's 62 Yellow Vert
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Actually, I like this look or yours above. I am running 145s, what are you running?

Below is what I have for mine (4")...with drop spindles. I hope it looks 1/2 as nice as yours.


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 Post subject: Re: Eliot's 62 Yellow Vert
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Those are smart car tires. The smart car sidewall is much shorter than a 145. I think a 145 would rub for sure if it's sitting anywhere near where that car is?? The offset of the BRM pushes everything out. 135's would probably work.. The issue is going to be when theres weight in the car and you're on the breaks in a turn. What do you guys think??

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I like smart car tires over 135's or 145's

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 Post subject: Re: Eliot's 62 Yellow Vert
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oval1 wrote:
Those are smart car tires. The smart car sidewall is much shorter than a 145. I think a 145 would rub for sure if it's sitting anywhere near where that car is?? The offset of the BRM pushes everything out. 135's would probably work.. The issue is going to be when theres weight in the car and you're on the breaks in a turn. What do you guys think??


Correct - 145s would rub for sure

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 Post subject: Re: Eliot's 62 Yellow Vert
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hmmm.
Even with you smart tires and drop spindles and you still got clearance issues? Is that with the beam bottom out?
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 Post subject: Re: Eliot's 62 Yellow Vert
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I think the beam is at its highest setting.....

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