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Old Feb 26, 2014 | 11:11 PM
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Default clear front bumper when turning with camber

im looking to go lower in the front but i cant because my tires hit the bumper on turns when i go lower. is it possible to have the rim lip sitting just under the fender and still be able to turn without ripping off the front bumper?
I already have tab relocated, rolled fenders and i do have adjustable camber arms. i want to add 10 to 15mm spacers in front so i can get it to sit flush and not look sunken in if i have to adjust camber. Other than running narrower tires what are my options?

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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 05:35 AM
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You have done most of the options up front if you've maxed out in negative camber. What size tires are you running up front? I was one of the lowest static cars on 20's and I tucked the tire a bit but wasn't completely flush. I think you'll run into more problems running a spacer up front also. Good luck with whatever you decide.
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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 07:32 AM
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You have done most of the options up front if you've maxed out in negative camber. What size tires are you running up front? I was one of the lowest static cars on 20's and I tucked the tire a bit but wasn't completely flush. I think you'll run into more problems running a spacer up front also. Good luck with whatever you decide.
225/30. Same size you use to run. They are hankooks so they don't really stretch. that much. I actually have not adjusted for more negative camber because when I tried the rim was just too far in the wheel well.
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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 11:01 AM
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It sounds like you're afraid of rubbing on the bumper, but beware, your fender may be the bigger problem when turning and your newfound height. The bumper is at least relatively soft and flexible. Once you hit the fender you may end up doing damage.

I've been playing around with these ideas as well. My next step is to see how much more positive caster I can run to get more lift on the corners when turning. Anyone with thoughts on this strategy? Im also on 19s though. I moved down from 20s for this exact reason. You just cant go as low.
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Old Feb 27, 2014 | 02:41 PM
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I used to rub through the fender liner, hit the bumper tab till I fixed it, and rubbed the fender on turns. I never really hit the bumper too much. If you have the SPC upper ball joints or Megan camber A arms then I'd adjust those.
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