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Shu1 Fri Jun 27, 2008 4:27 am

I would like to slam the front end of my 69' Ghia. I am currently running BRMs with 135 Smart Car Tyres. I am intending to get an ajustable beam and drop spindles. The drop spindles will mean I gain 1/2" track but the BRMs throw the offfset out.

What I would like to know is will a 2" narrowed beam be enough to give me the wheel turn clearence I will need or do I need to go narrower??

As always the advice of you Samba gods is v much appeciated[list]

flyinglow94 Fri Jun 27, 2008 9:05 am

Are you running the 4 or 5 lug BRM's? I narrowed my beam 3". I have the CB dropped disc brake spindles with the 4 to 5 adapters and the Eagle Alloy 5 spokes on 195 55's and with all that it looks stock. No rubbing and it works perfect.

Shu1 Fri Jun 27, 2008 11:06 am

I'm running 5 Lugg BRM's + was just a little concerned that anything more than 2" would have an adverse effect on the turning circle ??

flyinglow94 Fri Jun 27, 2008 11:24 am

Are you currently using adapters or have you converted to a 5 lug drum or disc? Adapters will ad to your offset.

Corwin Fri Jun 27, 2008 2:09 pm

Just do 3-4" to be safe. Your steering will be fine.

Shu1 Fri Jun 27, 2008 2:42 pm

Slip of the key I am running 4 lugg not 5 blah!!

Regardless thanx 4 all the info - Cool rides by the way guys !!!

Yum yum nice ghia power Corwin

Shu1



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