Dyno Junkie Member 254 Member For: 18y 2m 16d Gender: Male Location: Ascot, Western Australia Posted 16/03/08 11:40 AM Author Share Posted 16/03/08 11:40 AM I remember seeing this in the flesh last year and loved it then. I do agree with the others though that larger rims would have been better though.Agreed that 22" rims would have been nice.Couple of reasons that we didn't finish up going down that path:I) DSC problems:- can't get 22" tyres that are the same diameter as the originals ii) Front end vibration problems:- Checked out the history of the only TTG fitted with 22" rims with 265/35/22 tyres that I was able to find early last year. Car went to several suspension shop to try and fix vibration/steering problems apparently caused by the 22" rims which visually appered to be the correct offset. Car ultimately got traded iii) Ride quality:- My wife drives the car most of the time and didn't want it too far removed from standard ride. I.e. wasn't that impressed with my last couple of cars fitted with +4" wheel/tyre-licorice strip combinations. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/43627-silhouette-turbo-territory-ghia/page/2/#findComment-646574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
seventytwo Still have a turbo, it's just on a diesel. Lifetime Members 5,368 Member For: 19y 10m 26d Gender: Male Location: The 8th Dimension Posted 16/03/08 11:50 AM Share Posted 16/03/08 11:50 AM I think 20"s are a good trade off between looks, handling and comfort. Sitting a few inches lower would set it off and make the rims look bigger by filling the guards. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/43627-silhouette-turbo-territory-ghia/page/2/#findComment-646576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyno Junkie Member 254 Member For: 18y 2m 16d Gender: Male Location: Ascot, Western Australia Posted 16/03/08 12:16 PM Author Share Posted 16/03/08 12:16 PM ]Agreed, I might look at dropping it a little in the future. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/43627-silhouette-turbo-territory-ghia/page/2/#findComment-646580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillz Three pedals are better then two.. Donating Members 15,637 Member For: 18y 7d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 16/03/08 10:03 PM Share Posted 16/03/08 10:03 PM Not a fan on the hubcap rims mate sorry, but the thought was there. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/43627-silhouette-turbo-territory-ghia/page/2/#findComment-646613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyno Junkie Member 254 Member For: 18y 2m 16d Gender: Male Location: Ascot, Western Australia Posted 15/06/08 08:59 AM Author Share Posted 15/06/08 08:59 AM Well finally got around to lowering the TTG.Huge improvement in the way the car rides and handles. Has gone from feeiling like a top heavy "big" SUV to a much "smaller" station wagon. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/43627-silhouette-turbo-territory-ghia/page/2/#findComment-693442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XR6IXT Donating Members 662 Member For: 19y 9m 11d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 15/06/08 09:43 AM Share Posted 15/06/08 09:43 AM looks heaps better Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/43627-silhouette-turbo-territory-ghia/page/2/#findComment-693470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
INPURSUIT Fastest Taxi In Melbourne Donating Members 701 Member For: 19y 2m 23d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 15/06/08 10:17 AM Share Posted 15/06/08 10:17 AM ] what springs did you use? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/43627-silhouette-turbo-territory-ghia/page/2/#findComment-693498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyno Junkie Member 254 Member For: 18y 2m 16d Gender: Male Location: Ascot, Western Australia Posted 15/06/08 10:22 AM Author Share Posted 15/06/08 10:22 AM ]Lovell's 40mm. Fitted by WA Suspension.Front actually dropped almost 60mm. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/43627-silhouette-turbo-territory-ghia/page/2/#findComment-693503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orrie Member 68 Member For: 19y 10m 15d Gender: Male Posted 15/06/08 12:38 PM Share Posted 15/06/08 12:38 PM It does look a lot better lowered. I also have TTG with 20's and like the look of yours lowered however I have some reservations about wheel alignment and uneven tyre wear. Would be interested to see how yours goes over time.Orrie Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/43627-silhouette-turbo-territory-ghia/page/2/#findComment-693618 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyno Junkie Member 254 Member For: 18y 2m 16d Gender: Male Location: Ascot, Western Australia Posted 15/06/08 12:55 PM Author Share Posted 15/06/08 12:55 PM ]Shouldn't have any problems with tyre wear.Front end was shimmed up and visually looks to have same camber as before being lowered.There is a little more negative camber on the rear.Does turn into corners soooooo much better. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/43627-silhouette-turbo-territory-ghia/page/2/#findComment-693626 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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