Scott-- But this way you let VB off the hook and they will never fix this
problem- Ed
-----Original Message-----
From: Scott Donnelly / Journey's End Marina <oharajem(at)free.midcoast.com>
To: Christopher Albers <Christopher.Albers(at)bubbs.biola.edu>
Cc: alpines(at)autox.team.net <alpines(at)autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, May 12, 1999 10:50 PM
Subject: Re: VB minilite replica fit
>I'm considering machining down (just trimming, not entirely) the shoulder
on
>the front hubs rather than machining the wheels. I don't want to chance
>damaging the finish of the wheels and this would allow rotation (axle to
>axle...) of all 5 wheels without the added cost of machining all five. The
>hubs are off the car anyway so no additional disassembly required. Rick at
>SS says do not use a spacer up front - fender clearance will definitely be
a
>problem.
>Scott Donnelly
>SV
>>
>>Just got off the phone with VB about this problem. Talked to a woman
>>named Pam who was aware of the problem and remembered talking to
>>someone recently about it. She said there should be no problem getting
>>a refund for the machine costs. I'm having trouble finding a machine
>>shop with a big enough lathe, however. A mill would work but the setup
>>time makes it slower and more expensive. So I am considering having
>>the front hubs machined, rather than all 5 wheels. Any thoughts anyone?
>>
>>Christopher
>>
>
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