Carbon Wings - Feeler for GB....

[RedRobin]

What is your rim offset and width?

....It's all in this thread, rex:  http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,8152.0.html (gotta dash.....................)

[rex]

Thanks... So the rims are 8 inches wide and have 48 offset. Why not buy ARB's instead of the wings (do you already replace the ARB's?). I bet the wheel will no longer rub.

[RedRobin]

Thanks... So the rims are 8 inches wide and have 48 offset. Why not buy ARB's instead of the wings (do you already replace the ARB's?). I bet the wheel will no longer rub.

....I've already got Eibach ARB's (Anti Roll Bars). ARB's never make any difference to either the offset or the tyre clearance. Perhaps you mean the wishbones 

[rex]

Nope, I meant ARB's. When cornering the cart tilts. With bigger ARB's the car tilts significantly less with smaller ARB's. I used to have rubbing because of this tilt and because when going thorough sharp corners the wheels steer a lot.
So, you are right they have no effect on clearance or offset but might prevent rubbing when going through sharp corners (like you described).
Also another element which is contributing to this is the height of your car. If it is really low combined with a "not big" ARB (such as H&R for example) you will have rubbing when cornering (sharp corners mostly).

[RedRobin]

Nope, I meat ARB's. When cornering the cart tilts. With bigger ARB's the car tilts significantly less with smaller ARB's. I used to have have rubbing because of this tilt and because when going thorough sharp corners the wheels steer a lot.

So, you are right they have no effect on clearance or offset but might prevent rubbing when going through sharp corners (like you described).
Also another element which is contributing to this is the height of your car. If it is really low combined with a "not big" ARB (such as H&R for example) you will have rubbing when cornering (sharp corners mostly).

....Ah, then I understand   Thanks.

My car feels very flatly planted on corners - It doesn't cause me to think I have any excessive body roll. The problem if I change to a 'bigger' (stiffer) front ARB is that if I don't also change the rear ARB won't it encourage oversteer/understeer (I forget which ARB front to back weight difference does which)?

Either way, I still have to do something about my wings because of the rust potential.

[Hurdy]

I didn't even realise you didn't have aftermarket ARB's Robin. Brilliant mod and well worth it.

[rich83]

I didn't even realise you didn't have aftermarket ARB's Robin. Brilliant mod and well worth it.

Ehh? Robins got Eibach front and rear. 

[RedRobin]

I didn't even realise you didn't have aftermarket ARB's Robin. Brilliant mod and well worth it.

Ehh? Robins got Eibach front and rear. 

....That's right. I've had them since early 2006. Ray West suggested and fitted them.

[Hurdy]

I didn't even realise you didn't have aftermarket ARB's Robin. Brilliant mod and well worth it.

Ehh? Robins got Eibach front and rear. 

....That's right. I've had them since early 2006. Ray West suggested and fitted them.

I thought it was odd. Must just be my tablets kicking in