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Old 08-27-06, 11:50 AM
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Unhappy Supra TT BBK attempt fails...

Well I attempted to put my Supra TT calipers and rotors on the GS 430 today and it seems my Zenetti's are not going to clear...close but no cigar. I dont want to put spacers on so I am going to either put my wheels up for sale and get some that do clear or I am going to sell the Supra TT kit
(which I really dont want to do) and just upgrade lines, pads and rotors as someone here originally tols me to do but I wanted more then stock braking power. WOE IS ME! I have a staggered set of Zenetti Dueces and am now looking to sell them I suppose and get a set of wheels that do clear. If anyone has ideas/suggestions or knows of a good deal on some goods wheels that will clear, let me know please.

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Old 08-27-06, 12:41 PM
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you're setup is great. I would buy a 5mm spacer, and get 10 longer studs. It will not make any difference at all!!! I think selling your items doesn't make sense. I had to get a small spacer, and longer studs. might cost you 100.00 bucks.
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I appreciate it fireballs, but if I do that then how will the hubcentric rings fit in to the equation? Also I hear that spacers may give me alighnment issues as well? Hmmmmmm I am sooo bummmed!
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H&R makes hubcentric spacers. Your alignment wont get affected either.
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How close are you to getting the wheel on? I heard of people grinding alittle off the corners of the caliper to get some clearance. Not sure if that will work for you?
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I have shaved about 5mm off the calipers to clear the wheel spokes. It's been 4 years now and the Supra TT calipers are still functioning well.
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Originally Posted by LEXUSGS430
Well I attempted to put my Supra TT calipers and rotors on the GS 430 today and it seems my Zenetti's are not going to clear...close but no cigar. I dont want to put spacers on so I am going to either put my wheels up for sale and get some that do clear or I am going to sell the Supra TT kit
(which I really dont want to do) and just upgrade lines, pads and rotors as someone here originally tols me to do but I wanted more then stock braking power. WOE IS ME! I have a staggered set of Zenetti Dueces and am now looking to sell them I suppose and get a set of wheels that do clear. If anyone has ideas/suggestions or knows of a good deal on some goods wheels that will clear, let me know please.

Thanks,
Rob
rob sorry it did not get back to ya yesterday call me tomm sometime for advice
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i'm selling some wheels that will clear your supra tt brakes. look at this and pm me if you're interested.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=234100

these will clear your supra brakes with 1/2" of room to spare.

i know because i currently have supra brakes on my car.
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Originally Posted by JacobT
I have shaved about 5mm off the calipers to clear the wheel spokes. It's been 4 years now and the Supra TT calipers are still functioning well.
Jacob, do you mind sharing pics of the shaving?
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