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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 08:24 PM
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It might be the angle but is it necessary for clearance to run the 10mm spacers? There appears to be more then 10mm of clearance from the tire to the strut assembly.

Where is the front factory camber adjustment set, max or min setting?

Also could you do me a big favor, can you measure the actual tire section width of your Vicotoracers, inflated and mounted on the rims? I want to compare them to my 275’s to see the difference. The way I measure is to lay the tire flat, lay a long strait edge across the tire then measure the distance to the ground.



First, I can't measure the Victo's, as I switched to 710's a while back.

Front camber adjustment is set at max.

Yes, with a 710, it's necessary to run a 10mm. I have never run without it, but tire deflection at heavy loads looks to me like it would contact the spring. Actually, I run a 15mm spacer now.

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Old Oct 17, 2007 | 10:25 PM
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Is clearing the fender lip dependant on highly negative camber? IE If you run less will it rub?
Old Nov 5, 2007 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by frijolee
Is clearing the fender lip dependant on highly negative camber? IE If you run less will it rub?

Yeah, especially with wider spacers, and bigger profile tires. 285/30/18 tires clear much better and give a gearing advantage than the 275/40/17 size... but in the V710 the price difference is $300 a set.

Old Nov 20, 2007 | 01:04 PM
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a 10" wheel and a 275 were a match made in heaven.

you could easily slap on a 17x10 +25mm 5zigen FN01R-C for the front and get a better shapped contact patch and not have to run a spacer.
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 01:26 PM
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why do you need the 10mm front spacer on a 17x9 +35mm offest rim? With my setup I only need a 3mm spacer and no fender rolling was required.

I run a 17x9 +35mm offset with the v710 (11.4" sectional width). To prevent clearance problems on the lower spring perch in front, I use 8" springs which raises the lower spring perch above the profile of the tire enough to avoid any rubbing.
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by chrisw
why do you need the 10mm front spacer on a 17x9 +35mm offest rim?

You don't. It does help keep the separation to alleviate contact during heavy tire deflection.

The spacer is to increase track width.
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 06:08 PM
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where did you got the spacers from? i need front and rear can you help me out? also i need to know, if i got 18-9 rims with 35 off set how big spacer i can use with the 265/ 35-18 tire size?
Old Nov 20, 2007 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt2.8NJ
You don't. It does help keep the separation to alleviate contact during heavy tire deflection.

The spacer is to increase track width.
ok. I understand why you want to increase the front track width, but even with severe tire deflection, I don't have rubbing issues with the v710 that would require such a large spacer.

I have polished the spring a little, but that was with the 10" spring. By using the 8" spring, you can avoid rolling the front fenders.
Old Nov 21, 2007 | 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Matt2.8NJ

Alignment: -3.0/-3.0F -1.2/-1.2R 1/8 toe out F, 1/16 Toe in R

Tires were mounted at EG Tire in Dayton, NJ 732-329-6300. Jeff is the man!
What made you choose toe out (f) and toe in (r)? What were you looking to accomplish? Did it work or are you still experimenting?

And yes, Jeff's runs a great shop!
Old Nov 23, 2007 | 04:09 PM
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where did you got the spacers from? i need front and rear can you help me out? also i need to know, if i got 18-9 rims with 35 off set how big spacer i can use with the 265/ 35-18 tire size?

The overall diameter for that tire is, on paper, the same as stock (25.3). To be honest, you'll need to experiment with spacer size. It also depends on if/how much you've rolled your fenders. Different manufacturers make the same size tires that are in the real world different sizes.... a RA-1 vs a V170 vs an A6 in the same size all will fit differently.

I have a pile of different sized spacers in my garage...so you're welcome to come down some weekend while I'm working around the house and test the spacers in my garage.
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What made you choose toe out (f) and toe in (r)? What were you looking to accomplish? Did it work or are you still experimenting?

And yes, Jeff's runs a great shop!

I actually don't use that alignment any more. I went to a significantly faster one.

The (new) alignment came from guys that are faster than me. If you want setup help, I'm sure you could PayPal Jay (Kekek on this board) some funds

The alignment is for an R-compound shod car, used for track days and autocross. The alignment allows great rotation off throttle and on throttle and turns in beautifully. Once the car gets a better driver I'm sure it will be really fast!
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Originally Posted by Matt2.8NJ
The overall diameter for that tire is, on paper, the same as stock (25.3). To be honest, you'll need to experiment with spacer size. It also depends on if/how much you've rolled your fenders. Different manufacturers make the same size tires that are in the real world different sizes.... a RA-1 vs a V170 vs an A6 in the same size all will fit differently.

I have a pile of different sized spacers in my garage...so you're welcome to come down some weekend while I'm working around the house and test the spacers in my garage.
Thank you very much!!!
I think i will live with the opportunity. Since the whole thing is deppending on you ,can you pm me when you will be available?
Thanks again : Rob
Old Nov 25, 2007 | 06:50 PM
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Thank you very much!!!
I think i will live with the opportunity. Since the whole thing is deppending on you ,can you pm me when you will be available?
Thanks again : Rob

I just bought my house two months ago... the garage is still under construction. Insulation is done, but I still have drywall and electrical to do. I also want to run my airtools... although that's a longer term project.

I'll let you know when a good day is
Old Nov 25, 2007 | 07:22 PM
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thanks ,i'm not in the hurry. We just started to building the car, for the next season. Nothing major thought.
Thanks again Rob.
Old Dec 6, 2007 | 10:42 PM
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What suspension are you running with this setup?

Also, how does the 245/45/17 tire you run on the street work out - any rubbing at full lock?


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