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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 04:19 PM
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I just bought LP series coils and I lowered the front so there are no finger gaps and the rear so it is a little tucked in. The rear seems to be fine at the moment, but the front, i seem to rub every minute of my drive. When i turn, or little mini slumps, i rub everytime I cut my rear fenders but i know that i shouldnt cut/roll my front ones. So people with very low cars, what did you do to stop the rubbing in the front?? Did you remove all the plastic? or what did you guys do??? thx
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 04:29 PM
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start cutting and cutting and cutting some more......you're probably have the drill a new hole for the bumper>fender bolt
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 04:33 PM
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I don't understand how people use a heat gun? I have same issue and posted a thread but didn't get much help..
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 04:34 PM
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yea exactly. I dont know either. any DIY? Do you just have to cut the fender liners? or do u remove em what do u do? I scrape and rub like crazy hah
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 04:35 PM
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heres a suggestion.... raise it up j/k

what rims and tire set up are you running?
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by smokyis350
I don't understand how people use a heat gun? I have same issue and posted a thread but didn't get much help..
first u, use the heat gun to melt the plastic or make it warm enough to manuever it back/push back the liner as far as possible, hold still until plastic cools down and remains in the molded form, thus equals no rubbing, its pretty simple yo
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by jonjon83
its pretty simple yo
too funny
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 05:37 PM
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Not that simple to me. Where I am rubbing at there is a metal piece underneath it. I tried cutting my fender off but no help. It still rubs against the metal.
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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more strech for more clearence
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by iialcii
more strech for more clearence
what do you mean by stretch? what does it do and how much does it cost??
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 05:58 PM
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what do you mean by stretch? what does it do and how much does it cost??
strech your tires, or lower the sidewall series
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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lol I have no idea what your saying. What does it mean to stretch tire? or side wall or wutever haha sorry im nub at this
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ABROPOK
lol I have no idea what your saying. What does it mean to stretch tire? or side wall or wutever haha sorry im nub at this
get a smaller tire then recommened for the wheel, so lets say 225 for a 8.5 is what most members are using. its same width as the factory tire, however your wheel is .5inch wider, so your tire will have a slight strech, lowering the overall circumference.

factory oem is 18x8 with 225/40/18 and 18x8.5 with 245/40/18



or lower the sidewall series, say 40 to 35, this should fix the rubbing issue, but lessen the strength on ur tires, but I dont track or drive aggressive.



Im not a wheel guru, but there are some members on here with perfect setup and fitment.
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 06:48 PM
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What tire sizes are you running?? You will most likely have to stretch.

Lam N 002 - how did you cut your fender/bumper and drill a new hole? I looked and can't come up with a conclusion.
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 06:55 PM
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235/35/19 F and 265/30/19 in the Rear. How do i get my tires stretched?
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