How do i extend the wheels out to match the widebody look of the group 4? Could i just use wheel spacers or wider wheels or is the best solution much more complicated?
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Is it for racing or just for the look ? If for racing, ( sophisticated ) you are talking about two different cars. If for fun, just get the wheel arches , new wheels and tyres. (Simple and rather unexpensive)
No racing, just for the look of the group 4. Thanks for the info Patrick.
Jim, #6433
Jim, #6433
It is not only the new rims and tires that cost BTW it is the added weight of the bigger tires, the new cornering capability, loading on the suspension, the body mods to make the flexing stop and the bigger brakes that really cost.
Even if you don't do the aforementioned, Make sure you take a real good look at the rear supports mine needed to be re-welded when I bought the car. Also with wider (real wider) tires the cornering may flex the body into the deck lid. There are little rubber mods to stop the paint from chipping. Troll around on this site and other sites there is some great info on this subject.
Last note; I know on my old drag car... most tracks will not allow wheel spacers.
My avatar rear tire is 295/50 on factory rims with no flares... I do like the look of the wide body cars but when I looked at all of the costs to go really fast... My wallet (wife) cringed and said why? Maybe I will go that route in a few years once the economy gets better.
Just my two cents...
Enjoy the car! trust me, it can be the best way to spend some time. Believe it or not My cat slows me down and lets me relax while I tinker with things on my time off.
Even if you don't do the aforementioned, Make sure you take a real good look at the rear supports mine needed to be re-welded when I bought the car. Also with wider (real wider) tires the cornering may flex the body into the deck lid. There are little rubber mods to stop the paint from chipping. Troll around on this site and other sites there is some great info on this subject.
Last note; I know on my old drag car... most tracks will not allow wheel spacers.
My avatar rear tire is 295/50 on factory rims with no flares... I do like the look of the wide body cars but when I looked at all of the costs to go really fast... My wallet (wife) cringed and said why? Maybe I will go that route in a few years once the economy gets better.
Just my two cents...
Enjoy the car! trust me, it can be the best way to spend some time. Believe it or not My cat slows me down and lets me relax while I tinker with things on my time off.
BTW My office is in Norcross I have to go there every once or twice a year. I give you a heads up and if you want we can meet.