Baer bumpsteer kit + Firehawks = no worky
10-20-2003, 12:06 AM
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Baer bumpsteer kit + Firehawks = no worky
here's a pic of the Ronals (17x9.5) with a baer bumpsteer kit installed. I have 1LE brakes so I don't have to run a spacer, but if I install the spacer there is clearance but my wheel sticks past the fenders (too much).
The angle may not show it but even I removed all the spacers and there was still interference (wheel couldn't properly seat). But by removing all the spacers you might as well run a stock moog outter tie rod....but I just wanted to experiment. They fit fine with my IROCs and had plenty of clearance.
The angle may not show it but even I removed all the spacers and there was still interference (wheel couldn't properly seat). But by removing all the spacers you might as well run a stock moog outter tie rod....but I just wanted to experiment. They fit fine with my IROCs and had plenty of clearance.
10-20-2003, 12:23 AM
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Its the rim width and offset. I was wondering the same thing
about the bump steer kit. I run a 16x9-1/2 inch rim and the stock tie rods are so close to the inner rim lip that ocassionaly a rock will get wedged in between the two when I'm driving and put grooves into the inner rim lip. I guess baer missed on that one.
about the bump steer kit. I run a 16x9-1/2 inch rim and the stock tie rods are so close to the inner rim lip that ocassionaly a rock will get wedged in between the two when I'm driving and put grooves into the inner rim lip. I guess baer missed on that one.
10-20-2003, 12:27 AM
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nows the time to get bigger wheels... you can get rid of thoes worthless ones that dont fit by giving them to me 
actually, does anyone have a pic just like his of how close the stock clearance is?
actually, does anyone have a pic just like his of how close the stock clearance is?
10-20-2003, 02:36 AM
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That sucks. I was thinking about the Bear trackers too. Even the 13" baer brakes dont fit these Firehawks. 
10-20-2003, 12:24 PM
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Originally posted by Justins86bird
That sucks. I was thinking about the Bear trackers too. Even the 13" baer brakes dont fit these Firehawks.
That sucks. I was thinking about the Bear trackers too. Even the 13" baer brakes dont fit these Firehawks.
At least we now know the BAER bumpsteer kit won't work. I was looking into getting that too.
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10-20-2003, 08:12 PM
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Car: 86 LG4 & 92 TBI Firebird
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Originally posted by formul8!!
The reason the BAER 2 pistons won't fit is because the sit on top of the rotor with no window at the top. The Brembo, WILWOOD, or Baer 4 pistons will fit because they hug the rotorand have more clearance at the top of the caliper due to the cooling window for the rotors.
At least we now know the BAER bumpsteer kit won't work. I was looking into getting that too.
The reason the BAER 2 pistons won't fit is because the sit on top of the rotor with no window at the top. The Brembo, WILWOOD, or Baer 4 pistons will fit because they hug the rotorand have more clearance at the top of the caliper due to the cooling window for the rotors.
At least we now know the BAER bumpsteer kit won't work. I was looking into getting that too.
Perhaps a list can be made of which rims fit the bumpsteer kit and which dont.
10-20-2003, 08:20 PM
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So what about the Baer front kit with the 12 inch roters and two piston calipers - will that fit ?? - I have these rims and need better brakes sometime soon.
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Originally posted by George
So what about the Baer front kit with the 12 inch roters and two piston calipers - will that fit ?? - I have these rims and need better brakes sometime soon.
So what about the Baer front kit with the 12 inch roters and two piston calipers - will that fit ?? - I have these rims and need better brakes sometime soon.
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