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Old 05-26-11, 03:16 PM
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Just got my car back with new wheels and tein coilovers installed...I asked for 1/2 in space but was told that would rub? does this look low enough? Also feeling every crack in the road, can the teins be adjusted to a softer setting?
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Old 05-26-11, 03:22 PM
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another view
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i like the back but something looks wrong on the front it dosent look low enough.
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yeah you should definitely be able to go lower. what are your wheel and tire specs?
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You can go lower, but I bet you will rub. Listen to the experts if they have done this many times and are a good shop. If you don't care if you rub a little, the rubbing will eventually wear down the inside of the wheel well and it may subside. If it drives you nuts like it did me, then you should listen to them.

IMO it looks great! Leave it alone.
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lol
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Wheels are 19x9.5 & 19x8.5 275/35 & 245/30 asked for 24 offset. Also got the injen -like the sound!
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Did they tell you where the tires will rub?
--> Fenders are the wrong answer. lol

Your setup doesn't look F:8.5" +24 R: 9.5" +24 to me, the offsets look like still in mid thirties.
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slam it to the ground
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You can definitely go lower some without rubbing. Take camber into account.
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ummm.. yeah.. you can def. go lower.
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