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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 11:03 PM
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I like it lowered, but the front seems too 'slammed'. I'm not a huge fan of the 'tucked' look, and the front def seems tucked. Is this normal with this set up?
I've got Bilstein SPs and Eibach Pro springs.

I've got 20x8.5 in front with 245x35 and there's maybe .25" clearance to the inside front bumper cover when turning the wheel all the way.
It rubbed pretty bad when I entered the freeway from a loop onramp (was kinda punching it!).....I think it's rubbing on the inside cover, not the fender.

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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 11:05 PM
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most likely rubbing on the cover. doesn't look too slammed to me. if you just installed it, it's going to settle and drop a little more.
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by acuteperformance
most likely rubbing on the cover. doesn't look too slammed to me. if you just installed it, it's going to settle and drop a little more.

Is there a solution (outside of coilovers ) or just something I've got to live with?
I'm assuming 19s would rectify this.
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by acuteperformance
most likely rubbing on the cover. doesn't look too slammed to me. if you just installed it, it's going to settle and drop a little more.

I think it looks slammed because the front is tucked and the rear is perfect, fender just above the tire.
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 11:36 PM
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different size tires, cut the fender liner, fender roll etc
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by PlanB
I think it looks slammed because the front is tucked and the rear is perfect, fender just above the tire.
no they arent, its not slammed its a good drop though
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 11:37 PM
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also spacers, that would be the cheapest way to fix it
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by PraiseTheLowered
also spacers, that would be the cheapest way to fix it

Won't spacers just push the wheels out? The front looks like it'll hit the fender if I do that.
You can check it out in person in a month or so.
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Old Sep 7, 2010 | 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by acuteperformance
most likely rubbing on the cover. doesn't look too slammed to me. if you just installed it, it's going to settle and drop a little more.

Originally Posted by PraiseTheLowered
different size tires, cut the fender liner, fender roll etc

Thanks guys....you're the two I was wanting to chime in regarding this....definitely the suspension pros here.
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by PlanB
Won't spacers just push the wheels out? The front looks like it'll hit the fender if I do that.
You can check it out in person in a month or so.
yes they will, id bet some bucks you are rubbing on the in side hence why it only rubs when you are at full lock and compression

youd be surprised how wide our fenders actually are

id still get spacers
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