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My 2009 ISF came extremely lowered

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Old 05-18-14, 06:10 PM
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I have a feeling from looking at the pics that you may be running a 245/35/20 in front. Not sure. I would start with tire sizes first, then look at springs
Old 05-18-14, 06:37 PM
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That car doesn't even look that low. I can bet the wheels/tires are way too aggressive. Is it just me but my eyes hurt looking at that car lol
Old 05-18-14, 06:54 PM
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Are you positive that is really paint? Did they even TRY to wetsand it?
Old 05-18-14, 10:50 PM
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Can you peel that color off or is that actually painted orange. Looks like a matt range wrap
Old 05-18-14, 11:51 PM
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KW coil-overs if you have the money.
Old 05-19-14, 06:39 AM
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Terrible.

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Old 05-19-14, 06:58 AM
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Its different but I think it looks great. It just needs some different wheels. Thats whats making it look kind of bad. It does look like 20's.
Old 05-19-14, 07:09 AM
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To each is his own but if this were my car I would paint the wheels black then get a camber kit for the rear. You should be able to adjust it enough for the rears not to rub.
Old 05-19-14, 07:18 AM
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I think your suspension options are:

- Coilovers, since it will allow you to adjust (raise) the ride height
- EIbach springs - I think these are the mildest drop available for the F
- Revert back to the stock suspension
- try to dial in camber

However, none of these options will help if your wheels are of a horribly incorrect offset..

You can also try:

- rolling of your fenders.
- getting wheels that fit properly without any other mods
Old 05-19-14, 09:12 AM
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If you can't give the wheel/tire specs, at least post some pics from an angle to where we can get a better idea how far they come out.
Old 05-20-14, 08:43 AM
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Old 05-20-14, 10:15 AM
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Genius we need to be able to see the tire sizes lol
Old 05-20-14, 10:44 AM
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Take pics looking front to back of car. It will show the poke out. Also tell us what tire sizes.
Old 05-20-14, 11:27 AM
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Properly rolled rear fenders should not rub especially with that drop. I would take it to a shop that uses a proper fender roller and try again. That tire cant be wider than a 275 which is an easy fit for MOST IS-F's

Old 05-20-14, 03:10 PM
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Totally agree, just get BC racing coilovers and be done, they adjust really easy. I believe fig's shop sells them. I think i bought mine for like 900 bucks and the ride is smoother than stock.


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