[DeTomaso] Fender rub

[Julian Kift]

Check all the suspension bushes and moreover the shocks as all the weight (gas tank and you) are on the drivers side and the shock spring may have sagged a little over time. Compare the ride height on each side and if you have adjustable shocks bring that side back in line or raise the overall ride height in the rear a little. If non adjustable you could try switching the shocks side to side.
 
Good luck,
Julian
 
> To: detomaso at realbig.com
> Date: Sat, 23 Oct 2010 23:17:52 -0400
> From: pantdino at aol.com
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Fender rub
> 
> But unless the old tires were first mounted when they were half worn or whatever they would have rubbed when new. (Unless they were smaller dimensionally from the manufacturer.)
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steve Hawkins <shawkins777 at comcast.net>
> To: detomaso at realbig.com
> Sent: Sat, Oct 23, 2010 5:51 am
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Fender rub
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> 
> The more obvious difference is that your new tires have more rubber on them
> nd therefore will have a larger diameter then your old tires.
> Steve
> -----Original Message-----
> rom: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
> ehalf Of JDeRyke at aol.com
> ent: Friday, October 22, 2010 11:05 PM
> o: panteradon at gmail.com; detomaso at realbig.com
> ubject: Re: [DeTomaso] Fender rub
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> n a message dated 10/22/10 1:13:27 PM, panteradon at gmail.com writes:
> > I ha GT5 clone. I just replaced all 4 tires but the rear tires now 
> run
> the fender flare on the drivers side. The tires are the exact siz 345/35 
> but the clearance is no gone. What options do I have?
> Can you move the A-arm assembly back any? (Don't laugh)
> Modify the flare?
> 
> es to both- but not just anyone can (or should) do this. I suggest you 
> ake the car to a Pantera specialist in your area- such as Precision 
> roformance or Wilkinson, and ask them for a professional opinion. We're all
> uessing 
> ithout the thing in front of us, and most on this forum couldn't personally
> correct it anyway. I certainly couldn't pound clearance into your completed 
> lairs in an acceptible manner! 
> s you say- bodywork can change the flairs to clear, or adjustable rear 
> hocks can raise the rear up a bit, This not only gives too-big tires more
> clearance, it establishes a desirable nose-low tilt called a 'rake' that 
> mproves high speed handling. A custom suspension can help. Its a lot of
> ork 
> read, $$$) to do any of these, so ask yourself- is the extra 2% traction
> ou 
> AY get from running the absolute maximum width tire under your car worth 
> his trouble & expense? Perhaps a smaller-section rear tire might still
> llow 
> ou to bend around corners just as fast with no further mods at all? Good 
> uck anyway- J Deryke _______________________________________________
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