SPIDERS

[mart 1963]

There are a set of 18" spiders for sale in the classifieds off a tuscan.Are the rear one's too wide for a cerb.

[davetherave1970]

Some say yes some say no. But mine are larger on the rear and do not rub.

Maybe someone will come along in a bit and tell us the facts

[_DJ_]

davetherave1970 said:

Some say yes some say no. But mine are larger on the rear and do not rub. Maybe someone will come along in a bit and tell us the facts

From what I understand:

- Tuscan rears have an additional spacer which moves the wheel further away from the hub.

- Usually this leads to the outside edge of the tyre hitting the wheel arch when the shock is compressed

- New Cerberas are fitted with the Tuscan rears and the factory modify the wheel arches by grinding 10mm (it's 20mm thick on the old moulds) off the arch

- You can have the same done on an older car if necessary.

I need to get mine done (it catches on the arch when cornering hard or with a lot of weight in the boot).

Darren

p.s beware Tuscan alloys with tyres - you need the 35mm profile on the front to avoid any issues and the Tuscans came with 40mm.

edited to add: Could anyone recommend someone who could do this in the next month? I've tried Joolz, but no reply by phone or email.

>> Edited by _DJ_ on Wednesday 5th May 18:49

[SXS]

Joolz is one busy fella, i feel for him, only him doing the work and his other half trying to keep the office in order.
If you want the job done sooner than later, I'll say best bet is to try one of the recommended parties such as Peninsula (who've done a few).

[_DJ_]

[quote=SXS ]Joolz is one busy fella, i feel for him, only him doing the work and his other half trying to keep the office in order.
If you want the job done sooner than later, I'll say best bet is to try one of the recommended parties such as Peninsula (who've done a few).[/quote]

I know, he works more hours than anyone I know. I'm 'up north' though, so I could do with a local dealer. HHC claim they've never heard of the mod!

[mart 1963]

I think i'm going to go for a new set of graphite spiders,they give the car an even more evil look IMO.
8" all round i've been told.

>> Edited by mart 1963 on Wednesday 5th May 22:06

[J_S_G]

_DJ_ said:

[quote=SXS ]Joolz is one busy fella, i feel for him, only him doing the work and his other half trying to keep the office in order. If you want the job done sooner than later, I'll say best bet is to try one of the recommended parties such as Peninsula (who've done a few).

I know, he works more hours than anyone I know. I'm 'up north' though, so I could do with a local dealer. HHC claim they've never heard of the mod!
[/quote]
You could try TVR MADS?
Chris Neils?

[_DJ_]

J_S_G said:

_DJ_ said: [quote=SXS ]Joolz is one busy fella, i feel for him, only him doing the work and his other half trying to keep the office in order. If you want the job done sooner than later, I'll say best bet is to try one of the recommended parties such as Peninsula (who've done a few). I know, he works more hours than anyone I know. I'm 'up north' though, so I could do with a local dealer. HHC claim they've never heard of the mod!

You could try TVR MADS?
Chris Neils?[/quote]


Just called HHC and booked it in (one of us is going mad because I was told they've done this frequently before!). Anyway, problem solved now I've just got to get hold of Joolz for the upgrades