Do Sl 434s Fit 1.9 Arches?

[cRaig 273 1 Cars]

Hi there,

 

Have just spoken to a supplier of SL 434s, and they reconed some people have to modify the rear arches to fit 434s. I was just wondering if he meant the 1.6, or does this affect the 1.9 as well, or is he mistaken and they do fit?

 

Just wondering if anyone could resassure me they will fit before I buy some rather expensive alloys.

 

Cheers

 

Craig

[Baz 421]

They fit fine.

 

The problem is with a 309 beam, and also depends on how low it is of course!

[welshpug 1,655]

I think Jonnygoodhand had them on a Rallye without any issues.

[Daviewonder 533 3 Cars]

by "modify the arches" I think he means "trim up the lip on the plastic trim" In all honesty you probably dont even need to do this as the tyre will wear away at it in no time.

[Redtop 14 2 Cars]

The tyre wears the plastic trim abit but once it has done that they don't scobe on mine [unless a really bad bump] which is lowered 35mm. 1.9 rear beam. You wouldn't even see where it has rubbed it.

[jonnygoodhand 0]

I think Jonnygoodhand had them on a Rallye without any issues.

 

I had to cut a good couple of inches from the arch, but imagine they'd be fine under a GTI arch.

 

Any ideas what the offset is? As I understand the latest ones on the market are different. If it's any help, mine were ET0.

[cRaig 273 1 Cars]

Jolly good. Its going on a 1.9 beam at pretty much standard ride height, so nothing to worry about there. Not 100% sure on the offset, think he said ET8, but I could well be mistaken.

 

Cheers guys.

[Baz 421]

They are about ET8 typically yes, pretty sure mine are anyway!

[cRaig 273 1 Cars]

Next question: What size tyres to people run on 434s? Can I get away with 195s or is it worth putting 205s on them?

 

Cheers

 

Craig

[jonnygoodhand 0]

Next question: What size tyres to people run on 434s? Can I get away with 195s or is it worth putting 205s on them?

 

Cheers

 

Craig

 

I ran 195s and they fitted fine.

[Daz_C 8 1 Cars]

Yes 195's are fine.

You'll definitely have arch issues with 205's imo.

[cRaig 273 1 Cars]

Thanks again

 

Another question that is similar enough to not merit another thread, if i have GTi6 brakes on the front, will I be able to fit wheel balancing weights on the inside of the wheel, or is it too tight? The stick on weights are quite thin, and im guessing the 434s are a bit different to the standard speedlines, just wondering if anyone had any experience.

Cheers

 

Craig

[jonnygoodhand 0]

Thanks again

 

Another question that is similar enough to not merit another thread, if i have GTi6 brakes on the front, will I be able to fit wheel balancing weights on the inside of the wheel, or is it too tight? The stick on weights are quite thin, and im guessing the 434s are a bit different to the standard speedlines, just wondering if anyone had any experience.

Cheers

 

Craig

 

266mm brakes? I ran with them and there's load of room left. SL434s are supposed to have quite a bit more inner clearance.

[welshpug 1,655]

seen 305mm brembo's under them

[cRaig 273 1 Cars]

Thankyou kindly. They are 283 as far as I know, i thought the 266 were the HDi and XSi ones.

[cRaig 273 1 Cars]

Another question..

Will the goodridge 1.9 205 braided hoses fit the 306 calipers, or do i need different ones?

Edited September 12, 2009 by cRaig

[jonnygoodhand 0]

Thankyou kindly. They are 283 as far as I know, i thought the 266 were the HDi and XSi ones.

 

AFAIK phase1 GTI6s came with 266mm and phase2 283mm.

[welshpug 1,655]

nope, S16 had the 266mm disc, gti6 always had 283's.

[Henry Yorke 269 3 Cars]

I can confirm the comments above wrt fitting arches, not fitting 309 beams, loads of clearance compared to stadard at the front. I also run 195/50/15 on them and my "Phase 1" SL434s are ET8

[cRaig 273 1 Cars]

Thanks for your help guys.

 

Now got my new 306 calipers powedercoated and picked up the alloys. Dead chuffed