Re: BJK's '95 GPX
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 2:15 pm
I run 18 235 40 tyres and its not to bad once u get use to it
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Re: BJK's '95 GPX
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 2:20 pm
With 17" you would normally run 45 series. 35 series on 18's are the closest match and on stock shocks I found them quite hard. 40's would be better,but still too hard on most roads (pot holes etc)
Re: BJK's '95 GPX
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 2:53 pm
You also need to factor in width. A 235/40/17 is about the same as a 215/45/17dstocks wrote:With 17" you would normally run 45 series. 35 series on 18's are the closest match and on stock shocks I found them quite hard. 40's would be better,but still too hard on most roads (pot holes etc)
Re: BJK's '95 GPX
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 3:08 pm
Your words comfort me. I have the feeling it won't be as nicely aligned once it goes back on though. But with the chips and dented bonnet, I'm not sure how much I can care.Daniel2019 wrote:Bar's easy mate, easiest way to do it is take it out while its still attached to the rheo. Just undo the 4 bolts that hold the rheo and undo the actual bar from the front sides and unscrew your plastic guards.bjk wrote:Unfortunately, I've damaged the same light both times. Can I fit a drivers side light in the passenger space?
But I've got ObsidianRadio and kiz giving me a hand soon. Jack has a light I can borrow, so hopefully we can bend the bonnet back and swap things over. Taking the bar off won't be fun though.
Re: BJK's '95 GPX
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 5:32 pm
Just make sure you put it on flat ground as it would normally sit and take note of how tight everything was done up and you should be fine.
Re: BJK's '95 GPX
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 5:37 pm
When u go to put it back on put all the bolts in for the bar almost all the way tight and get a mate to push the bar up where it's meant to sit and tighten that last few nipsbjk wrote:Your words comfort me. I have the feeling it won't be as nicely aligned once it goes back on though. But with the chips and dented bonnet, I'm not sure how much I can care.Daniel2019 wrote:Bar's easy mate, easiest way to do it is take it out while its still attached to the rheo. Just undo the 4 bolts that hold the rheo and undo the actual bar from the front sides and unscrew your plastic guards.bjk wrote:Unfortunately, I've damaged the same light both times. Can I fit a drivers side light in the passenger space?
But I've got ObsidianRadio and kiz giving me a hand soon. Jack has a light I can borrow, so hopefully we can bend the bonnet back and swap things over. Taking the bar off won't be fun though.
Re: BJK's '95 GPX
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 5:39 pm
True. It'll likely end up at a shop again for real repair as well, so I guess it doesn't really matter as long as it's on..
Re: BJK's '95 GPX
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 5:39 pm
As Matt said. But just be careful not to crack the little tabs if you tighten it too much... done that before
Re: BJK's '95 GPX
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 5:49 pm
Duly noted, haha.
Re: BJK's '95 GPX
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 6:24 pm
You can rest assured, I've done front bars before... Not a first for me
Re: BJK's '95 GPX
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 6:31 pm
Maybe I should put a bull bar and some roo whistles on at the same time..kiz wrote:You can rest assured, I've done front bars before... Not a first for me
Re: BJK's '95 GPX
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 6:32 pm
I find the rear bar more annoying, except for the fact that at least the car doesn't need jacking up.kiz wrote:You can rest assured, I've done front bars before... Not a first for me
But I find that the front is simpler to align. It's those damn small bolts under the rear lights that annoy me
Re: BJK's '95 GPX
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 6:39 pm
Yeah, took me a few days to get it aligned properly. Fenders we're even more of a b**ch though.Technikhaus wrote:I find the rear bar more annoying, except for the fact that at least the car doesn't need jacking up.kiz wrote:You can rest assured, I've done front bars before... Not a first for me
But I find that the front is simpler to align. It's those damn small bolts under the rear lights that annoy me
Re: BJK's '95 GPX
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 6:40 pm
The rear bar is only an issue because you went for an aftermarket one. The front bars are piece of cake to doTechnikhaus wrote:I find the rear bar more annoying, except for the fact that at least the car doesn't need jacking up.kiz wrote:You can rest assured, I've done front bars before... Not a first for me
But I find that the front is simpler to align. It's those damn small bolts under the rear lights that annoy me
Re: BJK's '95 GPX
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 7:11 pm
Do we actually have to jack up the car?
Re: BJK's '95 GPX
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 7:16 pm
Yea i'll be jacking it up, unless you feel like sandwiching under the front bar to get it offbjk wrote:Do we actually have to jack up the car?
Plus Tim asked if I could check for leaks on your new motor
Re: BJK's '95 GPX
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 7:23 pm
True. I'll just have to ask my house mate to move her car 'cause it lives on the bit that's all concrete without a strip of dead grass down the middle, haha.
Re: BJK's '95 GPX
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 7:24 pm
Yep if you could do that it would be great ahaha
Re: BJK's '95 GPX
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 7:34 pm
Yeah, unless you plan on squeezing under the front bar, then it needs to be jacked up, annoyingly...
Re: BJK's '95 GPX
Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 7:36 pm
I really need to get a jack. and stands. and an impact wrench. and sockets. maybe next Christmas I should just ask for an entire auto parts store.Technikhaus wrote:Yeah, unless you plan on squeezing under the front bar, then it needs to be jacked up, annoyingly...