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Suspension BC Coilover clearance?

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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 06:39 AM
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BC Coilover clearance?

hello, does anyone know the rims clearance needed for installing the BC coilovers, i used to run these with 17x7 ET37 wheels with 205/40/17, will running 17x7 et42 wheels rub the strut or the collar? thanks you very much :D
 
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 01:44 PM
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No issues with my 17x8 et30
 
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Old Apr 27, 2012 | 02:07 PM
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17X7.5 ET 42 with 215/45/17 and factory Jcw challenge wheels with 205/45/17 fit.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 02:08 AM
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Originally Posted by 2009R56JCW
17X7.5 ET 42 with 215/45/17 and factory Jcw challenge wheels with 205/45/17 fit.
Thanks for the reply, this is a relief for me, how low did u go though?
 
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by oda
Thanks for the reply, this is a relief for me, how low did u go though?
Lowered the car until the dreaded cv vibration was noticable the raised it until the vibration was not noticable.I would guess 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 inches.
 
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