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Old 01-12-19, 05:42 PM
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Depends what you mean by "high". My driveway at the house has a slope and I get in with no issues. But some areas can definitely be tricky and there are gas stations that i didn't even attempt to go into. All of my previous cars have been like this so you kind of learn to drive around some of the challenging spots. The "angle" approach with wheels turned into places has to become a normal thing for anyone with a lip this low. But day-to-day, it hasn't been an issue so far.

Oh, and the quality of the Novel parts is unbelievable by the way. i've had a lot of carbon on various cars over the years, and this is by far the best I've ever installed.
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Here in California we have high driveways. All my previous cars were also low with lip on them so I know your pain. I can’t just go into any gas stations. I have to choose the ones I know my car can make it without damaging my lip.
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Originally Posted by hyboost




I’m running then on a ‘17 GSF. Ride is smooth, pretty much stock feel or very close to it. No impact on adaptive suspension and drop evens out the car nicely without the rake you may normally see. Highly recommended.
your GS F looks sick! I bought wheels with similar spec as your HRE. Do you notice any rubbing especially in rear?
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Originally Posted by mrsardar

your GS F looks sick! I bought wheels with similar spec as your HRE. Do you notice any rubbing especially in rear?
Thanks. For 11” rear wheel with 38 offset, I had to roll/shave the fender lips. It’s close but absolutely zero rubbing now. We initially tried et33 from HRE and there was no way to make that work without running a lot of camber to try to tuck the wheel, even with the shaved fender lips.

This is with 295/30 tire

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Appreciate the information. Now I know what to expect when I install the swift r springs this weekend. My current setup is 275/35/19(f) & 295/35/19(r).Rear wheels are +52mm and currently have 15mm spacers, it sits close to flush with fenders but it might not with the drop. Waiting to see if it rubs. If not, might test 20mm spacers if it’s not close to flush.

Originally Posted by hyboost


Thanks. For 11” rear wheel with 38 offset, I had to roll/shave the fender lips. It’s close but absolutely zero rubbing now. We initially tried et33 from HRE and there was no way to make that work without running a lot of camber to try to tuck the wheel, even with the shaved fender lips.

This is with 295/30 tire

good luck
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