linus73

i am going to have my local dealer install an f-sport exhaust and f-sport springs , so i can lower it an inch. do you think that my current tire size 235/35/20 (rims are 20x8.5) will rub anywhere?
it previously rubbed in the front but i heated the plastic and all was well after that, no more rubbing. do you guys think that after the drop with the f-sport springs it will rub the fenders or anywhere.

RastaRacer

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I don't think it will rub. But it won't even look lowered. Ive seen a IS at a local meet with 20" Vossens and F-Sport springs. Looked stock height. Even the owner said he was pissed it didn't drop the car more and is considering getting Tein springs or Road Magnets.

don

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I have F-sport springs.
Don't get em if you want to look low.

ms2619

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coilovers

linus73

but will it at least drop 1 inch? im only after a small drop. im not after that low low look! i just need a small lower look to it, hence the 1 inch drop.

linus73

can you post some pics?

MikeZ103

On F-Sports I would recommend rolling on 19's. If you're set on 20's, you'll have to tuck them more to make it look like it's lowered. Maybe you should look into road magnets.

linus73

what is tucking? and wouldnt f sport springs lower the car at least an inch? i am just after closing the gap between wheel and fender , not lower to the ground. thanks

MikeZ103

F-Sports do lower your car; however, our cars sit higher on 20's than 19's. You will effectively get rid of most of the gap, but your car won't seem much lower than stock. Although, judging by your response that doesn't seem to be an issue, so have them installed and enjoy your ride!

robertrios

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measure your car from the ground to the fender I am on 19" wheels 225 in the front im at 26 inches from the ground but my springs probably havent settled yet (installed last week) on my 19s there is no real visable fender gap from most angles...Im happy with it, I dont think you will rub

linus73

comments are awsome guys! and closing the fender gap is all i am after here, so thanks and i will post pics when i get the job done with the f-sport springs and exhaust. thanks once again

Sffd103

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I don't think it will close the gap enough on 20's. Hope it all works out well.

linus73

why not? i have 235/35/20. why wouldnt changing factory springs to f-sport spings close the gap at least an inch (which is all i need and want) to do the trick? i want at least some gap but not the 2.5 inch gap i currently have.

Vroomin350

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I understand where your coming from and also what everyone is saying. You want to close gap and what were saying is even if you close gap you'll still look stock height since the 20's are obviously bigger. Since your not after height, just looking to ger rid of some gap I say go for it. Most likely you will have to modify your liner a little more. I suggest posting in the "will it fit thread" if your worried about clearance.

linus73

thanks vroomin350. that was one of the best responses thus far.mikez103 was good too, thanks! ill post pics monday, hopefully i get it back from the stealership same day.