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Old May 26, 2011 | 03:16 PM
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Just got my car back with new wheels and tein coilovers installed...I asked for 1/2 in space but was told that would rub? does this look low enough? Also feeling every crack in the road, can the teins be adjusted to a softer setting?
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Old May 26, 2011 | 03:22 PM
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another view
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Old May 26, 2011 | 04:42 PM
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i like the back but something looks wrong on the front it dosent look low enough.
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Old May 26, 2011 | 04:59 PM
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yeah you should definitely be able to go lower. what are your wheel and tire specs?
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Old May 26, 2011 | 07:26 PM
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You can go lower, but I bet you will rub. Listen to the experts if they have done this many times and are a good shop. If you don't care if you rub a little, the rubbing will eventually wear down the inside of the wheel well and it may subside. If it drives you nuts like it did me, then you should listen to them.

IMO it looks great! Leave it alone.
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Old May 26, 2011 | 08:46 PM
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lol
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Old May 27, 2011 | 04:58 AM
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Wheels are 19x9.5 & 19x8.5 275/35 & 245/30 asked for 24 offset. Also got the injen -like the sound!
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Old May 27, 2011 | 10:29 AM
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Did they tell you where the tires will rub?
--> Fenders are the wrong answer. lol

Your setup doesn't look F:8.5" +24 R: 9.5" +24 to me, the offsets look like still in mid thirties.
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Old May 27, 2011 | 11:37 AM
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slam it to the ground
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Old May 27, 2011 | 11:56 AM
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You can definitely go lower some without rubbing. Take camber into account.
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Old May 27, 2011 | 02:57 PM
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ummm.. yeah.. you can def. go lower.
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