Just got my car lowered - scraping?
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Just got my car lowered - scraping?
Just got my car lowered on RSR Downs by 168 Motoring and I love it. Running stock 18 F-Sports, but really looking to put 19s on really really soon. Only issue now is that I'm scraping in and out of driveways - some driveways I don't have the option to do an angled approach. Unfortunately, I already scraped a few times after the install and the bottom of my front lip is scratched up. Nothing yet that's visible, but what do you recommend on doing to protect the bottom of the front lip until I can put 19s on? Any cheap mitigations?
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Just got my car lowered on RSR Downs by 168 Motoring and I love it. Running stock 18 F-Sports, but really looking to put 19s on really really soon. Only issue now is that I'm scraping in and out of driveways - some driveways I don't have the option to do an angled approach. Unfortunately, I already scraped a few times after the install and the bottom of my front lip is scratched up. Nothing yet that's visible, but what do you recommend on doing to protect the bottom of the front lip until I can put 19s on? Any cheap mitigations?
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I looked under the front lip and it's definitely scraping. I can provide pictures later today. Just want to know what I can do to prevent this until I get a clearance lift with the 19".
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Also, just to avoid scraping altogether, when you exit a driveway, angle the car diagonal to the driveway, turn the wheels opposite of the direction you're turning, and go very slowly. This should prevent all your scraping issues. The main key here is to go extremely slow to prevent any suspension sag once you hit that dip.
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Also, just to avoid scraping altogether, when you exit a driveway, angle the car diagonal to the driveway, turn the wheels opposite of the direction you're turning, and go very slowly. This should prevent all your scraping issues. The main key here is to go extremely slow to prevent any suspension sag once you hit that dip.
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I'm scraping every time I descend the driveway. I can only take a 60 degree angled approach out of my office driveway and my apartment driveway.
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You can always use these spring spacers http://www.softys.ca/image_items/sus...spacer_2in.jpg
I'm using them on all 4 springs (with coilovers) to stiffen the car, and the side effect is that it also lifts the car. In your case, it could be the ideal solution and they are safe to use.
These can be found at any auto store for 10 bucks or so. I've used them for about a year on my IS and my previous car. They don't slip out and stay in the same location. All you need is two of these per spring up front, placed symmetrically. If the height becomes too uneven, add them to the rear as well. All you'll feel is slightly stiffer spring rates, but it will solve your driveway issues for sure. And like someone suggested, cut those plastic bits off on the front and near the rear.
I'm using them on all 4 springs (with coilovers) to stiffen the car, and the side effect is that it also lifts the car. In your case, it could be the ideal solution and they are safe to use.
These can be found at any auto store for 10 bucks or so. I've used them for about a year on my IS and my previous car. They don't slip out and stay in the same location. All you need is two of these per spring up front, placed symmetrically. If the height becomes too uneven, add them to the rear as well. All you'll feel is slightly stiffer spring rates, but it will solve your driveway issues for sure. And like someone suggested, cut those plastic bits off on the front and near the rear.
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