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Need more clearance up front after roll & relocated bumper tabs

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Old 08-12-14, 09:39 AM
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Oh ok....yea, you are probably way more aggresive than me in the rear then. This is all natural camber and it doesn't look that far off.



Old 08-12-14, 09:46 AM
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looks great...but I agree I might be running a bit more camber in the rear, lol
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Old 08-12-14, 11:14 AM
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Quick123- Can you air your front up and snap a couple of shots underneath or do you have any pictures on hand already?
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So all the pics really don't help the op since air suspension is involved. Take your wheels off and start cutting whatever you can to gain clearance. Remember like I said, most guys have a gap up front with specs like that. I was lower since I wasn't so agressive so I could tuck my wheels and tires.
Old 08-12-14, 12:35 PM
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Yes we are on air but the point is if we have the same specifications and aren't rubbing why is he?
Old 08-12-14, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Sffd103
So all the pics really don't help the op since air suspension is involved. Take your wheels off and start cutting whatever you can to gain clearance. Remember like I said, most guys have a gap up front with specs like that. I was lower since I wasn't so agressive so I could tuck my wheels and tires.
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Yes we are on air but the point is if we have the same specifications and aren't rubbing why is he?
yeah he is right, all the folks on air dont really help. because the rubbing he is experiencing you guys wont because you can just air up some more. its not really any guys on air in the 2IS realm that ride low so alot of the rubbing gets alieviated.

even with me being slammed and static, i still get some rubbing up front as well. i did all the bumper tab relocation/cutting, roll and pull. but im running a 19x10 up front and stretching a 225/35 and with about -3 camber up front

so like SFFD said, all you can do is cut and trim until its perfect when you aggressive and static. good luck man
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Originally Posted by SubieChik
Yes we are on air but the point is if we have the same specifications and aren't rubbing why is he?
Cause you guys are Cheating! That's why...Static all day, everyday!!
Old 08-13-14, 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Sffd103
Cause you guys are Cheating! That's why...Static all day, everyday!!
LOL! I did my time static. After years of ruining my car I concluded that being static if for the birds It is so nice to not have to plan my routes around which entrances I can and can't get into HAHA!
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+1 ^^^ hate the VA roads to begin with especially where we live(ed). Love the new addition in your drive way
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LOL thanks! I haven't even driven it yet
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Originally Posted by SubieChik
LOL! I did my time static. After years of ruining my car I concluded that being static if for the birds It is so nice to not have to plan my routes around which entrances I can and can't get into HAHA!
i just drive my car normal and im as slammed as you can safely get with a fiberglass kit to worry about. i just angle and keep it moving lol.

static life forever
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Better you than me. It got old quick lol. I was always ripping my lip off and when I was replacing axles and every single suspension part/bushing that was failing I was not having fun anymore.






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Old 08-14-14, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by SubieChik
Better you than me. It got old quick lol. I was always ripping my lip off and when I was replacing axles and every single suspension part/bushing that was failing I was not having fun anymore.





well thats in a subaru, that was your biggest problem lol. those cars and axle problems/suspension problems go hand and hand lol.

my car is slammed to the max, and i daily it. havent torn or destroyed anything yet. plus with a fiberglass kit, i have alot to worry about lol
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LOL true....but after my experience with that I never wanted to do it again lol. I figured it was different with the IS's but it is just so much easier to "cheat" lol....plus I don't really considering it cheating because I'm not trying to impress anyone just be happy with it myself

I completely derailed this thread sorry lol
Old 08-14-14, 08:51 PM
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Love discussions like these. Another question is, what are your spring rates?

Gonna go with a similar setup soon, definitely getting like 14k or 16k up front.

Jay


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