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Nov 27, 2011 15:48:55 GMT
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Hi all, I'm hoping someone on here might be able to help as I don't really want to join a Vauxhall forum ;D I'm on step 1 of project 'Flying Turd' - a mk1 Astra with an XE/SEH or something similar lump in it. I have got hold of a set of the good old ATE 256mm brakes from a Calibra/Cav SRi/Astra GTE. The quandry I'm having is, will they fit behind 14" steels? Some people say yes, some say no, some say yes but a bit of caliper shaving is needed... Is this safe? I hope they will fit, the sleeper look needs to be maximised  Cheers, Tom |
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Nov 27, 2011 17:00:11 GMT
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I had a mk1 Astra saloon with an XE and I remember having to get 15inch cavalier wheels as they snagged.
Try bm vw wheels as they have different offsets.
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tsp
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Nov 27, 2011 17:01:20 GMT
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Ah so it might be the wheel offset rather than the size thats causing the problem?
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Nov 27, 2011 17:10:16 GMT
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IF I remember correctly as all wheels open out in diameter. Anyways pictures please?  ? ;D |
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Last Edit: Nov 27, 2011 17:10:51 GMT by usedabused
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tsp
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Nov 27, 2011 19:04:34 GMT
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Nov 27, 2011 19:37:25 GMT
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Nice unmolested example tsp same year as my old saloon complete without the usual bonnet dent. Mine back in 98.   |
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Nov 27, 2011 19:48:38 GMT
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What you have heard is correct they wont fit under 14" vaux wheels with out some 'modifications' however i'm unsure when different offset wheels are concerned. The MK1 has room in the arches for some lower offset wheels so that might be worth a try?
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tsp
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Nov 27, 2011 20:08:40 GMT
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Might be mate yeah... A guy on mk1oc has just said to set to with with the grinder. I'll see what's what this week. I really hope I can run Vauxhall 14s as the plan is to keep it looking as close to stock as possible. Nice TSWs by the way  |
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Nov 27, 2011 20:14:48 GMT
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They will fit under 14 inch Vauxhall wheels. Most of the cars they left the factory fitted to ran 14 inch wheels. You need to be carefull though as while the majority will, the odd ones do not for some reason.
Astra GTE 16v/Mk2 SRi 130 used the ATE callipers and the alloy wheels are 14 inch, for example.
Crucially to your question, my Mk3 Cavalier SRi left the factory with 14 inch steels and has the ATE set up. Most 2.0i Mk3 cavs have the ATE 256mm setup beind 14 inch steel wheels.
I'd advise testing any wheels you look at if possible, but it shouldnt be hard to find some that fit.
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Last Edit: Nov 27, 2011 20:15:20 GMT by brettsri
87 Mk2 Cavalier SRi Turbo
89 Mk3 Cavalier SRi V6
90 Cartlon GSi3000 24v (Lotus Rep)
90 Senator CD 24v
99 Omega 3.0 MV6
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tsp
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Nov 27, 2011 20:16:34 GMT
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Brilliant, thanks Brett |
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Nov 27, 2011 20:19:06 GMT
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/\ i was guessing he meant his 14" steels that are on the astra in the pic?
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tsp
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Nov 27, 2011 20:22:03 GMT
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Nov 27, 2011 20:24:12 GMT
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they are 13's looking at the design!
But if they are 14's then those are likley some of the ones they wont fit.
I had my spare on the front of my Cav the other day so know that fits over the ATE brakes, if you want me to take a pic so you know what to look for let me know.
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87 Mk2 Cavalier SRi Turbo
89 Mk3 Cavalier SRi V6
90 Cartlon GSi3000 24v (Lotus Rep)
90 Senator CD 24v
99 Omega 3.0 MV6
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Nov 27, 2011 20:25:00 GMT
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tsp those are the ones, sure of it. Identical to mine.
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87 Mk2 Cavalier SRi Turbo
89 Mk3 Cavalier SRi V6
90 Cartlon GSi3000 24v (Lotus Rep)
90 Senator CD 24v
99 Omega 3.0 MV6
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Nov 27, 2011 20:30:24 GMT
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I will just shut up then  now i've seen a pic I broke two cavs with those on and they both had 256 ates brakes, so i will agree that they will fit |
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tsp
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Nov 27, 2011 20:31:34 GMT
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Thanks buddy... Don't suppose you have any of these wheels? I only have 2 so far haha!
Brett, it would be really handy mate if you would be so kind
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Nov 27, 2011 20:35:35 GMT
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Yer i think i do at my rents in bedfordshire along with 2x sets of discs and calipers
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Nov 27, 2011 20:39:34 GMT
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If and when you ever come across them mate let me know  I'm going to have a look at the springs this week. Fingers crossed they are the right ones |
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Nov 27, 2011 20:49:55 GMT
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Thats cool just let me know
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now i've seen a pic I broke two cavs with those on and they both had 256 ates brakes, so i will agree that they will fit