So I slammed my car over the weekend, questions now.. (Pics)
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So I slammed my car over the weekend, questions now.. (Pics)
Hello CL,
I slammed my car over the weekend using some stance coilovers. I couldn't be more happier with the ride and handling but I have one issue that I hope some of you may be able to help me solve.
I've been rubbing a lot on my driver side, so I raised the car up a bit in the front and it seemed to help a bit but I'm still rubbing the plastic liner on my driver side wheel well. I've also set my tire pressure to 33-35lbs. I'm currently running stock rims, the front tires are 225/40ZR18
It sounds like its just the plastic liner (not fender thankfully) rubbing, and I'm not sure if I should just remove the liner all together or if there's another way to go about this.
I know a ton of you on CL ride slammed and was hoping ya'll could give me some feedback on what to do. The rubbing is occurring when hitting dips in the road or turning up/down into a slope. One thing I noticed is that under fender near the bumper clip that holds the two together, the plastic liner sticks out further on each side of the car and i think this may be what I'm hearing.
Lastly, would it be best to raise only the driver side a bit higher since Im kind of a heavy guy at 220lbs 5'10?
Here are a few pics of the end results
I slammed my car over the weekend using some stance coilovers. I couldn't be more happier with the ride and handling but I have one issue that I hope some of you may be able to help me solve.
I've been rubbing a lot on my driver side, so I raised the car up a bit in the front and it seemed to help a bit but I'm still rubbing the plastic liner on my driver side wheel well. I've also set my tire pressure to 33-35lbs. I'm currently running stock rims, the front tires are 225/40ZR18
It sounds like its just the plastic liner (not fender thankfully) rubbing, and I'm not sure if I should just remove the liner all together or if there's another way to go about this.
I know a ton of you on CL ride slammed and was hoping ya'll could give me some feedback on what to do. The rubbing is occurring when hitting dips in the road or turning up/down into a slope. One thing I noticed is that under fender near the bumper clip that holds the two together, the plastic liner sticks out further on each side of the car and i think this may be what I'm hearing.
Lastly, would it be best to raise only the driver side a bit higher since Im kind of a heavy guy at 220lbs 5'10?
Here are a few pics of the end results
Last edited by Deegee; 12-17-12 at 01:09 PM.
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One option would be to heat up the fender liner and push it up more to get a bit more clearance where it's rubbing, but you could still rub. Mine rubbed still after that was done.
Second option is to let it be, even after I heated my fender liner and pushed it up, it still rubbed and made a hole.
I wouldn't try to remove it altogether because at least the liner helps to protect some of the other parts that it didn't rub through.
Here's a link to another thread: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...rs-liners.html
Second option is to let it be, even after I heated my fender liner and pushed it up, it still rubbed and made a hole.
I wouldn't try to remove it altogether because at least the liner helps to protect some of the other parts that it didn't rub through.
Here's a link to another thread: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...rs-liners.html
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One option would be to heat up the fender liner and push it up more to get a bit more clearance where it's rubbing, but you could still rub. Mine rubbed still after that was done.
Second option is to let it be, even after I heated my fender liner and pushed it up, it still rubbed and made a hole.
I wouldn't try to remove it altogether because at least the liner helps to protect some of the other parts that it didn't rub through.
Here's a link to another thread: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...rs-liners.html
Second option is to let it be, even after I heated my fender liner and pushed it up, it still rubbed and made a hole.
I wouldn't try to remove it altogether because at least the liner helps to protect some of the other parts that it didn't rub through.
Here's a link to another thread: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...rs-liners.html
I got worried after a 25mile highway drive because it sounded like it was rubbing more of the liner than before when i took it around the block but I think its cause the suspension fully settled in.
I'm supposed to be getting it aligned soon and I wasn't sure if I should just wait until i got a rear camber kit or do the alignment asap to save my tread. Whats your thoughts CL?
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I just been through it. Honestly, after market liner is the best best and very minimal rub for lower car ( not crazy slammed). I got it from ebay for $54 each and it works great.
check it out: http://www.ebay.com/itm/06-07-08-09-...0737d8&vxp=mtr
For the rear, there is one bolts for liner on the top, you should trim it off a bit.
check it out: http://www.ebay.com/itm/06-07-08-09-...0737d8&vxp=mtr
For the rear, there is one bolts for liner on the top, you should trim it off a bit.
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You sure your running 255-40 up front ? Cause that for the rear tires.
I just been through it. Honestly, after market liner is the best best and very minimal rub for lower car ( not crazy slammed). I got it from ebay for $54 each and it works great.
check it out: http://www.ebay.com/itm/06-07-08-09-...0737d8&vxp=mtr
For the rear, there is one bolts for liner on the top, you should trim it off a bit.
check it out: http://www.ebay.com/itm/06-07-08-09-...0737d8&vxp=mtr
For the rear, there is one bolts for liner on the top, you should trim it off a bit.
Thanks
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definitely do the heat gun for sure, and I hope you've BEEN riding around on these coils for at least 1,000 miles before you "slammed" em... not good for the coils to be dumped right away without being broken in just for future reference.. few more inches and you'll be in the slammed category! lol looks good though man