problem inside front wheel arch

problem inside front wheel arch

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Zarpoxx

Original Poster:

21 posts

84 months

Sunday 16th April 2017
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Hello,

I just discovered that my right wheel touches the inner side of the right front headlight, and it is starting damage the inside.

The wheel has enough clearance to wheel arch is stop position, but I think when the car is rolling the suspension start to do his job and probably hit the wheel arch... I do not know exactly what happens.

I attached a picture, maybe is clearer than my English..

Any advice?

Thank you!

Gisleno

Steve_D

13,747 posts

258 months

Sunday 16th April 2017
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Mine does the same.
I cut it back a bit further an put tape over the hole.

Steve

k wright

1,039 posts

259 months

Sunday 16th April 2017
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I put a travel limiter under the accordion boot on the steering rack to prevent this. I used a thick PVC pipe to increase the area any loads were applied across on the end of the steering rack.

This also allows the fitting of wider front tires and wheels.

Another thing that you should consider is the updated light boxes sold by the factory. They will prevent this.

Zarpoxx

Original Poster:

21 posts

84 months

Monday 17th April 2017
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Thank you for the replies.

Do you know how much are the new head light? It becomes with led light? Or it is possible to buy with old lights?

Thank you!

Gisleno.


GTRMikie

872 posts

248 months

Monday 17th April 2017
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Zarpoxx said:
Thank you for the replies.

Or it is possible to buy with old lights?

Thank you!

Gisleno.
The modified light box just replaces the old style box seen in your plcture, you do not need to replace the lights.

georg

43 posts

196 months

Monday 17th April 2017
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Hi,
I just replaced my lights with a set of led lights. Execution perfect. The cover is smaller so it does not catch the wheel.
Besides, it only covers once and I have peace of mind. There is no need to replace the bulbs.

Georg

GtrMan

134 posts

149 months

Monday 17th April 2017
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georg said:
Hi,
I just replaced my lights with a set of led lights. Execution perfect. The cover is smaller so it does not catch the wheel.
Besides, it only covers once and I have peace of mind. There is no need to replace the bulbs.

Georg
Any modifications you had to do to the harness shifting from old to new led lights...... and did you include the day light running light.

k wright

1,039 posts

259 months

Tuesday 18th April 2017
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georg said:
Hi,
I just replaced my lights with a set of led lights. Execution perfect. The cover is smaller so it does not catch the wheel.
Besides, it only covers once and I have peace of mind. There is no need to replace the bulbs.

Georg
How did you do this? Many thanks,

Ken

georg

43 posts

196 months

Tuesday 18th April 2017
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I did not have any problems with the exchange of lights. I asked Ricchard if they would have trouble adjusting the led lights to mine. He said no.
I threw out the old lights, put on a new LED. Electrical connections are ok you only need to electrically adjust the lights for daytime running, but that's not a problem.
The cost is good but it's really worth it. Simple adjustment.
Because I painted the car, I replaced the carbon fiber style dipped headlight cluster / pair.
It looks great.

845ste

577 posts

127 months

Wednesday 19th April 2017
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k wright said:
I put a travel limiter under the accordion boot on the steering rack to prevent this. I used a thick PVC pipe to increase the area any loads were applied across on the end of the steering rack.

This also allows the fitting of wider front tires and wheels.

Another thing that you should consider is the updated light boxes sold by the factory. They will prevent this.
please post a photos?

idem. the same problem!
I had to Lift the front body.

V8Dom

3,546 posts

202 months

Thursday 20th April 2017
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the factory sell a modified set as its a know problem
its also good to restrict you steering too just in case
it hits when on lock and suspension compressed
please replase asap as yopu dont want water on teh bulb connections