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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: RichardBaronGolf on 31 January 2014, 16:21
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Hi guys!
Going to buy a brand new set of alloys! I'm looking at getting so 3sdm alloys size 16" 8j all round ET 10
All I would like to know is if these will clear the arches? for example could they sit like this audi :
http://www.3sdm.co.uk/
Not that I want it really low just worried about it hitting the lip on the inside of the arch!
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http://mk3golfowners.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=1600 They wont without camber :cry:
Can anyone give me a little list of what they think will look good and also fit correcty without the need for camber etc.
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Ask the wheel specialist :cool:
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Wont fit without spacers either!
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No they wont!
You will need major arch work to fit the fronts at 8" with et20.
You want the wheel lip flush with arch lip?
I would get 8" et 20 all round then get your arches rolled and pulled to get them bang on.
If you want less work then et30
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Thanks tweed ! I'm now looking to get a set that just fit as standard I.e no arch work needed as I can't be bother with the hassle!
Is there any chance anyone knows what combination of size etc with fit in the standard arch without modification?
Thank you,
Rich!
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Before all that though quick question is it hard to camber the rear wheels?
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Seen these on a google search? http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/performance/alignment-products/car/volkswagen/golf-mk3-gti/eibach-alignment-vehicle-specific-ez-shim-rear-suspenion-dual-angle-shim-kit-camber-toe-alignment
Anyone had experience with these? Any idea where I could get them set up?
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I apologise for my search function incompetence http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?PHPSESSID=vs8g4uq8laq0lrc4s3uhel4s77;topic=88044.0 :laugh:
Any one have any idea where I could get these fitted these will give me the clearance I need :)
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You'll never get your car sitting like that audi without air
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ive got 3sdm's 0.05 16" 8j et10 front, 9j et 20 rear, 8's sit flush on the front with no work what so ever to them, my golf was sat half a filter box off the floor so all of 1" still could go lower but wasn't possible with having speed bumps at work. 9j rears need 25mm spacers to fit the centre caps, a smidge of camber and the arch lips rolled with a scaffold bar to clear :) no issues what so ever, fitted polybush bumpstops on the shocks to stop the body fowling the tyres but they still clear with about 5mm
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Gonna camber the teledials now :) going to keep that in mind though as I love the 3sdm alloys!
Found a helpful company VW MAD UK near
Me in Essex that are going to install the shims so I can get the clearance I want! I'll let you know how it all goes and post pictures!
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result fella, enjoy :)