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Originally Posted by 86Zed
I am running KW Clubsports, is that going to knock me out of 9.5" square or just the meatier tire sizes? I agree, the RE71 or similar feels like the better option at my level
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No. You just need to remove the helper springs to move the perch up a few inches.
The helper spring and perch basically prevents the spring from going full droop and unseating itself, but at my current ride height I’ve gotten the whole front end off the ground and have had no issues with strut travel nor spring droop. Maybe if I’m dropped another 1.5”, but at that point the car would no longer be drivable.
That’s KW Club Sport without the front helper and perch, on Apex PS-7 ET 43 18”x9.5” running Maxxis RC-1 R-comp, 275/35/18 tires and a 15mm spacer* to come to an effective offset of 28. -3 degrees camber. You need the camber and less than 30mm offset to fit, otherwise it interferes with the inner barrel/tire.
* I run ET 43 with a 15mm spacer because these wheels were on CLEARANCE at Apex. Let’s just say I got a whole set of squared up, 18”x9.5” wheels that are lighter than the stock by 5 lbs ea, plus spacers, plus new studs, for less than $1,000.