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How many miles I can safely put on ? (+ teaser pic inside + questions)

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Old 06-12-09, 06:33 AM
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Default How many miles I can safely put on ? (+ teaser pic inside + questions)

1. Before I do an alignment ? I have already put on ~140 miles and its not even 2 weeks yet. So, should I do an alignment already or wait another week for it to settle ? The guy at shop told me, to wait a few weeks but he also said that it depends on how often I drive.


2. Does the front suppose to look a bit lower ?


3. The front tires rub when I go over bumps. It rubs inside the wheel well, where the fender meets the bumper. There is this plastic bump inside the wheel well. I think I might have to use a heat gun? or just let the tires take care of it ?


Sorry for the crappy pic, better pictures coming soon.

Old 06-12-09, 06:41 AM
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looks good

as far as your questions, i would say your ok now to get it aligned and yes a heat gun will help take care of the bump.
Old 06-12-09, 08:07 AM
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The front usually is lower, prob cuz the weight of the front also. Ur fine, let it settle more
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The weight distribution of GS (non-AWD) is really close to 50/50, so I doubt its any weight causing this. I could see it being an issue in an AWD (front rubbing since it is higher stock)...
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looking good.. need better pics though..
what are you lowered on? usually you have more finger gaps on the front.
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Thanks for all the responses! Forgot to mention, dropped on Tein CST.
Old 06-12-09, 09:52 AM
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no rush on the alignment, i went 2 years without one after going to coils and 2 sets of rims.. never bothered because it was perfectly fine.. or just that my installer was just that awesome.. hehe
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daaaaamn, nice rims
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