Discussion and technical advice the SW20 MR2. 3S-GTE, 3S-GE, 3S-FE etc
Anything and everything to do with maintenance, modifications and electrical is in here for the Mk2.
As per title. Rolling the wheel arches. What does this involve exactly? Does it damage the paintwork and how expensive is it?
My reason for asking is, since I put on my new wheels with an ET of 35 and a 9" rear, I've started to hear a slight scuffing when the suspension dips heavily. With plans to lower it slightly, albeit on harder springs, I'm guessing they might catch even more under stress.
The car currently on standard REV 5 shockers.
Any opinions and advice welcomed.
Rolling will often crack the paint along the edge where the lip is folded back on itself. It's a risk - sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn't.
Shock absorbers have nothing to do with ride height. That's the springs' job.
There is arch roll approx £100 and arch flare ? Archenemy seem to give national coverage, heat appears to allow the paint to stretch a little, make sure you ask for the arch to be sealed before rolling to make them waterproof.
What tyre size did you go for?
cosmos wrote:There is arch roll approx £100 and arch flare ? Archenemy seem to give national coverage, heat appears to allow the paint to stretch a little, make sure you ask for the arch to be sealed before rolling to make them waterproof.
What tyre size did you go for?
I used a rolling device in my workshop.
Can't remember what tyre size Kong fitted. PM Kongeroo.
cosmos wrote:There is arch roll approx £100 and arch flare ? Archenemy seem to give national coverage, heat appears to allow the paint to stretch a little, make sure you ask for the arch to be sealed before rolling to make them waterproof.
What tyre size did you go for?
I used a rolling device in my workshop.
Can't remember what tyre size Kong fitted. PM Kongeroo.
We rolled the arches on my old tintop, wheel size was 9x17 ET35, with 255/40/17 tyres.
cosmos wrote:There is arch roll approx £100 and arch flare ? Archenemy seem to give national coverage, heat appears to allow the paint to stretch a little, make sure you ask for the arch to be sealed before rolling to make them waterproof.
What tyre size did you go for?
I used a rolling device in my workshop.
Can't remember what tyre size Kong fitted. PM Kongeroo.
We rolled the arches on my old tintop, wheel size was 9x17 ET35, with 255/40/17 tyres.
Cant say a bad word about archenemy, they managed to roll my old cars arches perfectly even though there was a dodgy touchup spot along the edge. My current car also had its arches done by them.
Cheers guys. Picked up some stuff from Mark (GT Thunder) today which included some 35/40mm drop springs so I'll see how the rubbing goes after that. He said it could be on the inside so I'll see.
By the way, Marks a pleasure to deal with.
GHOST wrote:Cheers guys. Picked up some stuff from Mark (GT Thunder) today which included some 35/40mm drop springs so I'll see how the rubbing goes after that. He said it could be on the inside so I'll see.
By the way, Marks a pleasure to deal with.
If the tyre profile is too big it will rub the strut.
If the strut doesnt rub the tyre before lowering, it will not rub the strut after lowering.
The spring cup is above the tyre, all the "drop" happens above that point.
It may rub the arch or liner, but not the strut.
If it's only just rubbing then you might get away with using some Eibach camber bolts on the rear to just tuck the top of the wheel very slightly
I've also heard very good reviews of ArchEnemy though
Mr.Two wrote:If it's only just rubbing then you might get away with using some Eibach camber bolts on the rear to just tuck the top of the wheel very slightly
Don't patch the problem at the expense of the suspension geometry, roll the arches.
1.5° won't hurt surely? The majority of MR2's will have their geometry so far out after 20 odd years that it wouldn't make a difference anyway
Just suggesting a £30 possible solution as an alternative to £130 + potential paint repair costs
Yep understood, I still wouldnt screw with the geo to mask a rubbing issue.
If price is a problem, then aim to fit smaller wheels/tyres which won't rub
Should be having fairly regular geometry checks too, these cars are pretty sensitive to dodgy geo
Nice
Wheels in Motion shouldnt be too far from you. http://www.wheels-inmotion.co.uk/
Tony setup my MR2 shortly after I had my 16*7/8 Enkeis with AD08s fitted, car felt so planted afterwards.
Definitely worth the trip
Rolling the wheel arches.
