Low and turning radius? Few mm of offset make a difference?
03-06-12, 12:25 PM
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Low and turning radius? Few mm of offset make a difference?
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I recently dumped my IS, again, but I've never been this low in the front, and it's stressing me out. LOL. Okay, so I'm running: 19x9.5 +17 (22 + 5mm spacer) and 19x10.5 +22 on 225/35-19 and 245/35-19. My fronts I would say are 1.5 finger gaps from fender to rim, and the rear is less than a finger gap from fender to rim. I don't care for rubbing in the rear. The fronts are my concern. I currently need to make a 50pt turn to make a single U-turn. If I turn the front wheel more than half a rotation, it'll hit the fender. I plan on cutting out more of my fender liner, but I also need to heatgun and hammer in this metal section that's part of the bumper. My fenders are rolled and pulled all around, more in the rear than in the front.
How is the turning radius for you guys who are dumped? If I were to replace the spacer with a 3mm or a 2mm, how much difference would that make in a turning radius? I need a minimum of 2 or 3 to clear the IS350 brakes. Should I raise the driver side a little more to accommodate for my 140lb *** and gas? :3
I recently dumped my IS, again, but I've never been this low in the front, and it's stressing me out. LOL. Okay, so I'm running: 19x9.5 +17 (22 + 5mm spacer) and 19x10.5 +22 on 225/35-19 and 245/35-19. My fronts I would say are 1.5 finger gaps from fender to rim, and the rear is less than a finger gap from fender to rim. I don't care for rubbing in the rear. The fronts are my concern. I currently need to make a 50pt turn to make a single U-turn. If I turn the front wheel more than half a rotation, it'll hit the fender. I plan on cutting out more of my fender liner, but I also need to heatgun and hammer in this metal section that's part of the bumper. My fenders are rolled and pulled all around, more in the rear than in the front.
How is the turning radius for you guys who are dumped? If I were to replace the spacer with a 3mm or a 2mm, how much difference would that make in a turning radius? I need a minimum of 2 or 3 to clear the IS350 brakes. Should I raise the driver side a little more to accommodate for my 140lb *** and gas? :3
03-06-12, 06:57 PM
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What are you lowered on and what damper setting are you at? Reason I ask is because I am pretty low at a 4 finger gap from fender to rim edge, no where near 1.5 finger between fender and rim and I have rubbing issues on freeway dips. I have no idea how you can drive without rubbing at that height with your liners and metal bracket.
03-06-12, 08:18 PM
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BCR on 30/30. It's really all in the fender work. We'll see. I'm gonna raise it a bit. I think 2.5 finger gap with +19 offset should be a little more driveable. We'll see. I rub crazily with no turning radius. :3
03-07-12, 12:14 AM
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lol I've wondered the same thing actually. I love the very small turning radius of this car (best in class according to a giant sticker at my dealership 
) but after I lowered my car I can't u turn in my street anymore without backing up once. Before I could just make a u turn from one curb to the other and make it (like... by just a little bit)
I'm only lowered 1.4 inches too! lol...
) but after I lowered my car I can't u turn in my street anymore without backing up once. Before I could just make a u turn from one curb to the other and make it (like... by just a little bit)I'm only lowered 1.4 inches too! lol...
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lol I've wondered the same thing actually. I love the very small turning radius of this car (best in class according to a giant sticker at my dealership ) but after I lowered my car I can't u turn in my street anymore without backing up once. Before I could just make a u turn from one curb to the other and make it (like... by just a little bit)
I'm only lowered 1.4 inches too! lol...
) but after I lowered my car I can't u turn in my street anymore without backing up once. Before I could just make a u turn from one curb to the other and make it (like... by just a little bit)I'm only lowered 1.4 inches too! lol...
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I'm not sure if you haven't already done so but on the back edge of the front fender liner there is a square shape piece of plastic fender liner that is prone to rubbing. Its really the first piece of trim to rub with an aggressive offset rim, even at stock height. Make sure you heat and push that exposed piece of liner in.
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I'm not sure if you haven't already done so but on the back edge of the front fender liner there is a square shape piece of plastic fender liner that is prone to rubbing. Its really the first piece of trim to rub with an aggressive offset rim, even at stock height. Make sure you heat and push that exposed piece of liner in.
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Can you take a pic at your current 1.5 Finger height? I'm curious to see what it looks like. 3.5 Fingers and full stiff should do the trick for your setup, along with more fender liner massaging.
03-07-12, 06:37 PM
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LamTheSham....Damn bro! Again?? You're gonna have to get some custom wide body fender work done or roll the fender more before you rip the fenders right off the car 
Either that or invest in tons of stickers.
Good luck finding the solution. Doesn't sound like you're enjoying the low stance of your IS...at least not during the turns.
Either that or invest in tons of stickers.Good luck finding the solution. Doesn't sound like you're enjoying the low stance of your IS...at least not during the turns.
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LamTheSham....Damn bro! Again?? You're gonna have to get some custom wide body fender work done or roll the fender more before you rip the fenders right off the car Either that or invest in tons of stickers.
Good luck finding the solution. Doesn't sound like you're enjoying the low stance of your IS...at least not during the turns.
Either that or invest in tons of stickers.Good luck finding the solution. Doesn't sound like you're enjoying the low stance of your IS...at least not during the turns.
Haha, I'm enjoying it waaaaay too much. Breaking necks at this height. Yeah, a little more fender work and turns will be cake!
I'll have pictures of the ride height later today. Gotta finish this 10pg paper and do this online quiz before I post pics. :3
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