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No fender gap and big rims!!!

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Old 08-05-03, 05:00 PM
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Anyone on the board that has this type of setup?
Old 08-06-03, 12:20 AM
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ok....I think I am going to lower my car another half an inch now to achieve that look. I've been debating it for some time now, guess I going to make the plunge.
Old 08-06-03, 12:26 AM
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hey MC... what type of setup are you running... also do you have any pics... and also.. when you do decide to lower it to that point, can you post pictures online..

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Old 08-06-03, 09:49 PM
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ok, when I get a chance to lower my car more, ill let you know. I had to put a spacer in the rear to move it out more. Only a 5mm one. It sits perfect with the fender now. My tires aren't like the normal 275/35/19's though, They are a little more conservative so they are are wide as your nittos or dunlops.

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Old 08-06-03, 11:16 PM
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thanks for the info.. I will probably do the 5mm spacers too..

keep us updated!
Old 08-07-03, 02:46 AM
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Guys don't get spacers for two reasons. First, spacers put too much stress on the bearings and that could mess up your axel. Second, spacers are really dangerous because they can losen up your lug nuts from your rims. I put spacers once for a day and all the lugs were on tight, the next day most of the lugs were lose. I also had a friend with a truck that had spacers and two of his wheels came off and he crashed his car. So guys just listen, don't put spacers on your car, it's not worth it to mess up your car or get into an accident.
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thanks for the advice... speaking of spacers.... we should get a roll call of everyone who is using or has used spacers before and their experiences...

anyone ... ?
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My rear on my LS is tucked in, I can go lower if i want, but my rear bumper will scrap on my driveway.
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If lower it anymore, my rear bumper will come off. You should see the other wheel tucked in. Oh yeah I have 19x8.5in.on the front and 19x10in. in the rear. So it is possible to tuck with 10in. in the back.

The front is lowered about 2.25-2.5 inches and the rear is lowered to about 3.25-3.5inches.
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Old 08-07-03, 03:28 PM
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You guys becareful on the front wheels, this is what can happen if you rub hard enough going uphill.
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ok i found a pic, here is some tuck. Although I can really lower my car that much, I do not think I can drive anywhere like that low.
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Old 08-07-03, 04:28 PM
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damn thats pretty low... I do like how that the wheel is at the edge of the quater panal...

question for you Celisor ... what type of problems do you run into having your car that low and having people sit in the back of the car?
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Originally posted by SpdRcr0
damn thats pretty low... I do like how that the wheel is at the edge of the quater panal...

question for you Celisor ... what type of problems do you run into having your car that low and having people sit in the back of the car?
I have a little rubbing once people sit in the back, but nothing major. As long as the passengers arent in the 300-400lb range, im cool. I would lower it just a tad more, but im afraid of my rear bumper. I only have problems lowering the front too much as you can see.
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Originally posted by CeLsiOr MaSteR
My rear on my LS is tucked in, I can go lower if i want, but my rear bumper will scrap on my driveway.
Then park on the street or get a new house E......
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LOL .. you dont park a ride like that on the street...


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