VTR alloys on Westcoast rubbing

1. user_29688 Newbie Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 13 1.4 Westcoast MK1

   #1 14th January 2010, 17:43

   Hi guys, I've had the car a while now (should've really done a progress thread on here but its too late now lol) and the wheels rub on the arches when i reverse in full lock and sometimes when im goin forward. Wondered if cos the VTR alloys arent standard for a Westcoast should i get some spacers? and if i need any what size would be best?
   
   Cheers Josh
2. davidandrews5343 Established Member Joined: May 2008 Basingstoke Posts: 1680 Subaru Impreza Newage WRX

   #2 14th January 2010, 17:45

   I have vtr alloys on my westcoast and i dont get this
3. Chico999 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2007 Dunfermline Posts: 2814 2000 Wicked Red VTS

   #3 14th January 2010, 17:46

   There really shouldn't be any rubbing atall tbh
   
   Check your wheel arch linings are in the correct place, not hanging down a bit etc
4. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #4 14th January 2010, 17:47

   mine didn't rub when i had vtr's on mine . . . .
5. Chico999 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2007 Dunfermline Posts: 2814 2000 Wicked Red VTS

   #5 14th January 2010, 17:52

   Do some westcoasts come with vtr alloys as standard?
   
   I know there was furio alloys which are rank
6. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #6 14th January 2010, 17:54

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Chico999 Do some westcoasts come with vtr alloys as standard? I know there was furio alloys which are rank

   don't think so tbh - easy to put vtr alloys on without it looking 'modified'
7. user_29688 Newbie Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 13 1.4 Westcoast MK1

   #7 15th January 2010, 15:47

   alright cheers guys. just had a look at it... wheels really far back in the arch not noticed that before... looks like either the body works outta line, or the wheel's been forced back by some impact...
   
   if so, any idea what parts may need replacin if worst comes to worse and it has been shunted back?
8. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #8 15th January 2010, 16:38

   lower wishbone i'd say
9. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

   #9 15th January 2010, 16:53

   my front vts wheels rub the plastic inner arches slightly on full look, doesnt bother me tbh
10. willsy West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S

    #10 15th January 2010, 16:58

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by raunchz lower wishbone i'd say

    Could pretty much guarantee it. Impact with a kerb at some point in its life id suspect
    
    Get a new wishbone and get someone whos familiar with playing about with suspension to have a quick check of other parts for you too
    
    Any unusual knocking or banging?
    
    Is the wheel only far back on one side of the car or both?
11. jaxo Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2006 norwich Posts: 460 saxo 1.6 16v vts gunmetal grey

    #11 15th January 2010, 17:24

    is it on both wheels, as i had this problem and it was only one wheel. and it was the tracking rod was further on one side then the other pulling one wheel in more
12. user_29688 Newbie Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 13 1.4 Westcoast MK1

    #12 19th January 2010, 22:52

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by willsy Could pretty much guarantee it. Impact with a kerb at some point in its life id suspect Get a new wishbone and get someone whos familiar with playing about with suspension to have a quick check of other parts for you too Any unusual knocking or banging? Is the wheel only far back on one side of the car or both?

    
    Hi mate, cheers for reply.
    
    Its only on the passenger side, and to be fair it does look like its been smashed back by an impact.
    
    Used to have a bit of knockin but got suspension changed. Garage didnt mention anything tho (i wouldnt expect them to really).
    
    How hard is it to change a lower wishbone? they easy to come by?
    
    cheers again!
13. user_29688 Newbie Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 13 1.4 Westcoast MK1

    #13 19th January 2010, 22:53

    also, forgot to mention, when i brake sometimes the wheels are pulled to the left, which is the side where the wheel is forced back. wonder if this could be anything similar to the problem u had jaxo?
14. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

    #14 20th January 2010, 05:46

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by JoshyT Hi mate, cheers for reply. Its only on the passenger side, and to be fair it does look like its been smashed back by an impact. Used to have a bit of knockin but got suspension changed. Garage didnt mention anything tho (i wouldnt expect them to really). How hard is it to change a lower wishbone? they easy to come by? cheers again!

    The wishbone is fairly easy to replace.
    
    You have to undo the balljoint nut and punch the bolt out.
    
    Then lever the balljOint away from the strut, being careful not to pull the driveshaft out as it'll leak fluid
    
    undo the front wishbone bush and punt the bolt out
    
    undo the rear wishbone bush, the two nuts are accessed from inside the footwell of the car, remove twonuts and the wishbone will come off.
    
    Reverse to fit the new one. It is recommended to replace the balljoint bolt when you remove it (I havnt in the past and it's been fine)

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15. GoochyBoy Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 Lichfield Posts: 1744 Black Saxo VTR MK2

    #15 20th January 2010, 09:15

    i dont have a problem. Im lowwered 40mm too.
16. user_29688 Newbie Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 13 1.4 Westcoast MK1

    #16 27th January 2010, 15:17

    Thanks, sorted now. was the lower wishbone! got it fixed. 5er haha... result i'd say!