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Old 05-13-03, 03:54 PM
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Dammit my car is too low and my driveway is too steep. You get the picture. The fender grinded against the top of the tire.
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Here is the rear, its just barley clearing.
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rear again
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ouch, sorry to see that man!!
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another pic

Well I will see what I can do to hammer the front fender back under.
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dang! atleast its an easy fix...looks like you have to get your fenders rolled.
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That's not a steep driveway, what are you talking about, your driveway is practically flat!!!

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I agree with earl!

LOL..dood..just raise your car 1/4 or 1/2"..
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Originally posted by Lvangundy
I agree with earl!

LOL..dood..just raise your car 1/4 or 1/2"..
Trust me you two its steep, especially with a long car. The pictures were taken kneeling down so it looks flat. You car going to scrap the front going up or the rear going down, even if you dont take a sharp angle, as yes, I do know how to drive a lowered car. As for rasising it 1/4 to 1/2 in, no way.lol...
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Looks like San Diego...
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You did not roll your fenders when you installed your wheels? It's an easy fix. Now you know why my car is a little higher up front. When I had it totally slammed I could not make some crazy maneuvres.
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Looks like that fender has been damaged before.
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Originally posted by TomWahjudi
Looks like that fender has been damaged before.
yup, the first time I had the coilovers installed, the car was 1/2 off the ground and then I went up my driveway the first time that low, the black piece that lined the fender completely ripped off. So thats why you see the chip. But you have to pay the price for riding low VIP style
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