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Old May 17th 2007, 09:04
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Sorry, took a Texan trip last week.
No apologies necessary; I figured it was something like that. I just posted here as insurance for me having the right e-address for you.

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Seems like the easiest fix is to get rid of the spacers by machining up some low offset hub caps so that it works with your wheel combination. Or ditch the stock bearing caps, and apply a thin bead of silicone when you mount the wheel. The wheel (with the wheel cap) will sufficiently seal the dust out. You can either then drill a square hole (drill and file square) into the wheel cap for the speedo drive, or make up something that can be glued to the inside of the wheel cap so the speedo cable does not protude through the cap.
Sounds good. I will run this by my mechanic.

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Changing the brakes seems like alot of work (and money) for a clearance issue.
I'll call you when I get the chance from work during a normal business hour. Since getting the Type IV, I have been playing with the idea of changing the front brakes at some point. The fender fouling came up when I needed new ball joints. Apparently, the aftermarket style differs slightly from the originals.

Thanks for the reply ... talk to you soon.


Update: The clearance issues have been solved. I still might want to upgrade the front brakes at some point but a few other necessities will take precedence first. When I am ready, I will call.
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Last edited by oasis; May 26th 2007 at 12:04.
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