17s

1. jamiep Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2006 S Wales Posts: 438 Citroen Saxo Westcoast

   #1 22nd October 2006, 20:21

   Id like 2 get a set of 17s and lower my saxo about 60mm or more? is ther major arch mods u have 2 do or is it just grinding away the metal under the arch trims? the blue saxo with chrome vaults in the for sale section looks very nice and low!
2. s60tsy Established Member Joined: Feb 2005 leigh, manchester Posts: 1181 VTS FOR SALE!!!

   #2 22nd October 2006, 20:31

   its not that bad on mine with 17's, still get some rubbage tho
3. Josh_Phipps Established Member Joined: Jun 2006 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 1867 Mk 2 Vtr (sold), Fiat Seciento Sporting

   #3 22nd October 2006, 20:32

   what sort of arch work needs doing with 17's as im thinking of getting some
4. VTSKris Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 Wigan United Kingdom (England) Posts: 764

   #4 22nd October 2006, 22:57

   Only what i was told may be wrong but when i was going to fit some 17's i was told that the rear bumper bracket had to be cut out but that about it, and it is something you can do yourself.
   
   If you do decide to get some I got a set of these for sale
   
   
   
   
   
   There are 5 wheels and they are brand new in box's.
   
   Kris
5. s60tsy Established Member Joined: Feb 2005 leigh, manchester Posts: 1181 VTS FOR SALE!!!

   #5 22nd October 2006, 23:04

   very nice! i think it just arch liners out, bit of cutting, and a bit of bashing with a lump hammer
6. craig180p Yorkshire Joined: Dec 2005 West Yorkshire Posts: 31079 1989 Golf GTi Clipper

   #6 22nd October 2006, 23:19

   There's abit more to it than that for the back. Need to cut out the bumper bracket and use a small screw to hold it to the rear plastic arch. You then need to remove the vents that release air from the boot and fill that with expanding foam, or cut the rest of it away and weld the hole. And remove the arch liners and trin the bumper a bit.
   
   For the front remove the arch liners (I would advise fabricating some liners to go ahead of the front doors otherwise you get shit from the road splattering the inside of the doorframes) and you need to move the washer bottle pipe slightly. There will still be scrubbage onthe front -60mm. Iwould say stick to 35-45mm drop on the front to be on the safe side
7. jamiep Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2006 S Wales Posts: 438 Citroen Saxo Westcoast

   #7 22nd October 2006, 23:34

   Sounds good guys, what about having people in the back tho?
8. s60tsy Established Member Joined: Feb 2005 leigh, manchester Posts: 1181 VTS FOR SALE!!!

   #8 22nd October 2006, 23:39

   no probs for me
9. jamiep Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2006 S Wales Posts: 438 Citroen Saxo Westcoast

   #9 23rd October 2006, 00:02

   how low are you at the back mate? with 3 in the back it still dont rub?
10. craig180p Yorkshire Joined: Dec 2005 West Yorkshire Posts: 31079 1989 Golf GTi Clipper

    #10 23rd October 2006, 08:52

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jamiep Sounds good guys, what about having people in the back tho?

    Wouldn't know mate, no rear seats! I would make sure you do more than necessary if you are planning on having folk in the back and it that low!
11. jacko18 Established Member Joined: Oct 2006 Oswestry Posts: 1622 saxo vtr R reg dark grey

    #11 23rd October 2006, 09:04

    i had 17's on lowered 60mm but i had the suspension on billsteins so it didnt rub.minor arch mods to get it not to rub an could still have to people in the back no worries!!!