girlilove

Guys,

I'm running on lowered 18's, 1 finger gap in front and 2 finger gap at rear.

To prevent occasionally rubbing in the rear, i had just rolled my rear fenders and i have one thing to say... I can ZOOM and HANDLE like it was on stocks!!!

Problem is: before the rear fenders were rolled up, the gap was small and after the roll, it looks like 3 finger gap more.

so is it me or is it the eye illusion that makes the gap between the tire and the fender bigger? its really disturbing to the eye while i love my GS even more now and could not compromise to lower any further.

Please rolled fender gurus, appreciate your comments!

4ntvings

iTrader: (6)

post some pics that will detail your concern; that might help a bit
9s in front and 10s in rear and rubbed? what offsets are you running? i'm thinking if you were rubbing, was your damper setting too soft on those tte's?

Rock-a-Lex

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hmmm...my thoughts exactly. 18's should NOT rub at all.

400DGRZ

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depends on the offsets and how low..


pics-
https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/sh...&condition=and

looks like he is slammed...just like mine! however im running a little bit stretched so no rubbing here.

18's CAN look good on the GS, contrary to popular belief!

chrispy

iTrader: (21)

That doesn't look slammed to me. Maybe it looks higher because your car is white.

400DGRZ

iTrader: (2)

Maybe not completely 'slammed', but for everyday driving on 18", and on coilovers not air, that's pretty dang low in the front (look at the front lip).
He did state the rear was raised a bit.

4ntvings

iTrader: (6)

i dont thinks thats slammed. in 2 of those pics, he gets a finger in there easy. i think his offsets are low. and possibly his damper setting is a bit too soft; therefore, when he hits bumps, the shock compresses more than at a stiffer setting. referencing pic DSCN4069, appears that wheel is close to flush w/the fender (due to offset).

i was about 3/16" tucked in front and 1/4" tucked in rear on 19's and didnt rub at all; with very conservative offsets-so i got lucky.

also, the tte lip enhances the 'lower' look than what it really is (added this lip does bring the look of the car a bit lower); an advantage of lowered white cars. but if you look at his front wheel well, there's gaps. so actually, it all depends on how/who is measuring the 'lowness' of the car.

girlilove

Thanks guys,

i 'm not sure abut my offsets but have attahced pics on the before and after rolled mods.

before rolling up (i was having occasional rubbing on high speeds)




Now after the roll, it drives nice but i can't help but thinking it looks ricey?




do you think i should install back the black trim or drop a little more? its really disturbing to the eyes

GS FONZy

iTrader: (6)

that's pretty low, 2" drop for sure in front.
The reason your gap seems bigger is do to you pulling the fender, so it is bigger.

400DGRZ

iTrader: (2)

True about the front lip.

I'm running staggered 18" Works with 30F 28R offsets, and have barely a two finger gap in the front and 1 finger in the rear, and it's a pain in the butt to drive a lot of places. It is extremely low to the ground (clearance wise). Its too low to go up on any lift, dyno, speedbumps, etc.

If I put my old 19's or a set of 20's, it would be tucked if not Very close.

4ntvings

iTrader: (6)

i dont know anything about pulling fender, so Fonz would have that covered.

but you're tires also seem more squared than rounded. i gotta stick w/my soft/stiff settings proposal and offsets.

YOO

after the fender roll, the gap does look wider... you have to understand tats what happens when you roll the fender. it pushed out the fender a little. you also too off the rubber guard and gave more room for a bigger gap.

i would say, lower the back a little more man. my personal preference tells me to lower the car as low as i can go... and if i cant get around town, then raise it up just a TAB bit.

you have to get used to driving a lowered car. being cautious is the key!

my GS is slammed on 20s. when i turn my steering wheel all the way to the left/right, the tire just barely clears the fender. soo when i go pull up my steeeeep drive way, i postion the car and then turn the steering wheel straight and go up just fine.

i drive daily with a slammed car and have no issues at all. you just gotta learn how to maneuver the car. sure hope this helps

GS FONZy

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I am wondering why you got an antenna?

dRo15

iTrader: (10)

I noticed that too and the side markers. So I'm thinking your not in the states.

Your location also states Brunei Darussalam. Is that Malaysia?

GS FONZy

iTrader: (6)

I knew it was not in the us, but I don't think Aristos have antennas ether, so europe, asia, somewhere