BORBETS finally on! question, though..

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05/07/2006, 12:16 PM
2K1 1K2

BORBETS finally on! coming off, for now...

well, after a lengthy time in the garage, the BORBETS purchased from Ron, are, finally, on the VX. :clap:

However...

Ron or Cyrk, are you there? :)

I have shaved a bit of the front cladding at the front of the wheel wheel to accomodate some space for turning but the tires are rubbing on the the rear lower corner of the cladding along with the 1st screw (bottom one, which holds the cladding to the body?). I could probably shave the cladding a bit, but, what am I to do with the screw? I'm afraid to make a sharp rolling turn and tear off the bumper! :eek:

any advise would be appreciated. GRACIAS!

- jose
05/07/2006, 12:27 PM
Cyrk

Congrats, not sure as I have mine mounted with 255/55/18 Toyo's and no trimming was needed. Sorry and post some pics when you can!
05/07/2006, 01:45 PM
2K1 1K2

cyrk,

thanks for the prompt response. i'll be sure to post pics, once all is set.
take care!

-jose
05/07/2006, 07:18 PM
Ldub

:smack: :smack: :smack: :smack: :smack:
05/08/2006, 05:39 PM
Chopper

Lift it up a bit!
05/08/2006, 10:13 PM
2K1 1K2

thanks, for the replies.

i'll be performing minor surgery tomorrow. wish me luck.
pics to follow (if i can get that right!) :p

-jose
05/09/2006, 07:18 PM
2K1 1K2

after much consideration (and a chance to snap some pics), the BORB's will be coming off, at least temporarily. the tires were rubbing a little too much for my comfort. i'll start looking for a slightly narrower width tire. I know Cyrk had no issues with rubbing with his selection of tires, so I ,may pursue that route, as soon as the budget permits. I'm a bit bummed ( :_crying: ), as they look sharp!! However, at least now, I'll feel alot better knowing I did not have to mutilate the VX simply for looks. thanks, all!

-jose

btw - as soon as I figure out how to post pics, i will.
05/10/2006, 06:08 AM
Cyrk

What size tires are you trying to use? 285?
05/10/2006, 07:19 AM
WormGod

Well, you let me know if you want to unload them Borbets. I lost the bidding battle for them and my VX is already shaved down to accomodate them since I already have a larger tire and deep dish wheels. ;)

As Cyrk said, what size tire are you running? You can always go down to a lower profile and avoid many of the shaving issues, or, stick with a larger tire and shave, shave away. I shaved quite a bit just to fit mine. And yes, my VX did need anesthesia in order to take the sawzaw to her. :(
05/10/2006, 07:04 PM
2K1 1K2

hello. the tires are 265/60R18 110v (apparently, they're energized, as well).

so, the stocks are back on, as of this evening. quite a difference!

-jose
05/10/2006, 07:12 PM
Moncha

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2K1 1K2

btw - as soon as I figure out how to post pics, i will.

Try this for HELP
05/10/2006, 07:15 PM
2K1 1K2

hello, sir. thank you!

-jose