my new nurburgring whip

[lambo]

^ Interesting. It makes sense now that I think about it.

[Bimmerman325i]

A few reasons.

Most significant is the ability to rotate tires front and rear, side to side. Greatly increases tire life, especially on highly cambered and toed rear suspensions like the e30.

Second, biasing more tire to the rear adds static under steer. This can be helpful in certain situations (Porsches) but in our cars we want more rotation not less because we don't have that much power. There is a degree of driver preference involved as well.

Those are the two main reasons, but definitely not the only ones.

[lambo]

I'd strongly recommend you find a way to fit equal sized tires and wheels all around. It makes stuff last much longer and handles better.

I've always wondered about the reasoning behind this... Why wouldn't you want to fit the most rubber you can in the rear if it's more than the front?

[Bimmerman325i]

Can't help with the flares, but if you are wanting to build a track/autos car, I'd strongly recommend you find a way to fit equal sized tires and wheels all around. It makes stuff last much longer and handles better.

What engine do you have or how soon are you planning on upgrading? A 225/45/15 RS3 is more than enough tire for your usual m20 or m50 swap. S50/2 and higher swaps would want more tire.

[IronFreak]

Hey man-

I got to say, I've probably read through this thread 3-4 times. SO awesome. I have a question pertaining to your flares. I'm building a autocross/HPDE car, first one I have ever done. I want to put some fat meats under the girl. I have been leaning towards flares for 2 reasons, One, both of my drivers side stock flares are bumpy, a fatty probably tried squeezing between cars and knotted them up.....and I just think they look cool while being functional. Coming from drag racing, stretched tires seem absolutely pointless, I'd like to see if I can get 10-11" wheels under the back, and 8-9" under the front with good meat. possibly a 255 up front, and 275 out back. I want a nice wide stance. I think that's why I have gravitated to your build. Since you have ran both the IE and Fiberwerks flares, what would you recommend for good coverage. I also have seen KAMOTORS flares, what are your opinions on them?

Maybe I'm way off in left field. I know you run some pretty thick spacers for clearance. Your thoughts please?

[acolella76]

Glad you finally got your shocks built Eric :)

[Eric]

Oh my mistake thought they had an adjustment on top and on the bottom.

The 4100s are drop in inserts that adjust at the top similar to a koni. The 5100s are inverted and use the outside of the strut tube as shock body. The 5200s are double adjustable and I think they require external canisters.

[Massimo]

how do you mean?

those are singles....

Oh my mistake thought they had an adjustment on top and on the bottom.

[M-technik-3]

Damn still waiting?

[Bimmerman325i]

how do you mean?

those are singles....

[Massimo]

So that is how they get the duel adjustment always wondered how they did that. Must say that look hot as fuck but is a really really long wait.

[Eric]

Do you think they'd be done faster if they took less photos to send you? ;)

[KamakaziX]

Wow, those sure are pretty.

[UNHCLL]

Do you think they'd be done faster if they took less photos to send you? ;)

[JasonBates]

These look amazing.