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I can confirm EC7-RSs 18x10 25 offset does not clear the Paragon 380mm rotors and custom bracket set up. Kind of bummed to find this out after trying to test fit just now as the flow formed EC7s 18x10 25 offset wheels cleared the 380mm rotors/ custom bracket set up.
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My wheels are the forged VS please see pic.
18X10 with a 40 offset. Clearance abundance. |
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Just a heads up the hub holes that were delivered measured at .600"
My stud diameter is at .620. If it just for the lug bolts it would not have been an issue. I use to be a machinist, have the appropriate tools, knowledge and skill to modify one of the hubs. Coco, at paragon is verifying all dimensions. This is just a hiccup and should remedied by the next order. The hub doesn't locate, center itself on the studs anyways. Hutch Last edited by look585; 03-08-2024 at 09:30 AM.. |
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The holes in the hat must be a minimum of 16.5mm, here is a pic with GT4 stud, it does not fit in the Paragon hat. |
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So guys, Paragon is shipping me two new hats with the appropriate diameters for the studs.
It's not their fault they have been very upfront and helpful. Great customer service. It's just something to mention when ordering. Hutch |
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As I look for options, do you know if there is a difference in barrel clearance between the VS-5RS in 18x10 40 offset like what look585 is running versus the 18x10 25 offset model? I'd prefer not to run a larger spacer required on the 18x10 40 offset but I'd like to confirm fitment first. |
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A few questions from my side: Are you sure that the forged wheels you have are our EC-7RS? We've gone through a few design names in the EC-7 family including the EC-7R which was discontinued. I'm just wanting to check on this first before asking more complex questions as there is more than one "forged EC-7" out there on the secondary market. Where is the rubbing occurring with the EC-7RS that you have specifically? Referencing this image, is the caliper body contacting the barrel along the flat portion (yellow) or ramp up to the spoke area (red)? I assume it's not contacting along the spokes (green) based on feedback you've already provided. Ultimately, a scan of this kit will tell me the most information assuming the adapters and calipers are consistent through production which is why I reached out to Track/S. But these first steps will help me figure out what your clearance issue is. look585 Can you refresh my memory on what spacer you're running? If you're running a spacer large enough to reduce the effective offset lower than ET25, that may be why there is a difference here. There is also a difference in spoke profile between ET40 wheels and ET25 wheels as well as between EC-7RS and VS-5RS but that shouldn't be causing a definite difference in clearance between wheels that share a barrel profile. Sorry for the long post, if this begins to derail the thread I can take the conversation to Email/DM. -Tom
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The stock fronts are 29 lets just call it 30 mm so running 40 mm is not that big of a deal Wheels are still tucked under fenders. When I get the new hats installed and driven I will report back. Again havent driven in this configuration yet |
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Pic of wheel where it touched during initial fitting: Pic of wheels during second test fitting: Top of caliper Bottom of Caliper Inner Clearance to Coilover If the EC7RS and VS-5RS shares the same barrel profile, then there may be a difference in the barrel clearance between the 25mm vs 40mm offset as the pictures by look585 seems to show a lot more barrel clearance than mine. |
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This kinda stuff right here is why I have Apex wheels on my track car. You cant fake this kinda passion for your work.
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I'm looking forward to using the new wheels and brakes setup this autox and HPDE season. Last edited by AlpinewhiteM2C; 03-14-2024 at 09:08 AM.. |
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OK so how do I get the 2NH stuff Track/S and Expert@ApexWheels ? Clearly with 2 of these cars in our rental fleet I need more 18" options NOW!
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Would be great if we can figure out a 10.5" or 11" square option that didn't require spacers. I'm not sure if that's structurally possible though.
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On back some modifications will have to be made and they can go without a spacer, at the front it will be mandatory with OEM knuckles. |
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