1st Generation Specific (1979-1985) 1979-1985 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections

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Old Oct 28, 2002 | 02:07 PM
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The mode one is a RACE body,,sorta, maybe some new stiffer springs/struts are in order, Race cars are STIFF
and would not rub. Then again maybe whoever installed the body kit took a short cut. and didn't follow mariah's specs. DF,,,do you know if the fender lips are cut, or just rolled to make way for more 'meat' whats the word?,,,,oh,,radiased < ??? .
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Old Oct 28, 2002 | 02:18 PM
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I just realized something...your tires are quite large. Not only in section width (255), but also in overall diameter. The stock 205/60R14 on my GSL-SE measures ~23.7" in diameter whereas your 255/50R15's measure more like 25". Unfortunately in some quick poking around, I couldn't come up with a 235, 245, or 255 that was the proper overall diameter. Yuk.
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Old Oct 28, 2002 | 02:48 PM
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From: Elsenborn, Belgian Eifel
Yep, that's a problem. You see, the "50" means a lot of air that gets hot, and the tire "grows" by almost an inch when the weather is hot and the car driven for about 100 miles. So there's no space left.
Oh, and mark: I've got Racing Beat springs under the car... It's pretty stiff already.
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