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Old 03-03-2008   #1 (permalink)
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suspension concern, PLEASE HELP

ok guys, so i recently dropped my car on eibach sportline springs, and the back tires look like this / \. I was told that I should get a camber kit to straightened them up, however my mechaninc said that if there was a way of getting the back tires to look even again like this l l then the tires will rub the body or fender, because as they are now they already look underneath the fender, but i was wondering that if i do that camber think, the ride will somehow be picked up for the wheel not to rub the fender. the was it looks now is like if the fender was on top of the wheel and the wheel is looking like this / \. This is how close the tire is from the fender, but sunk in from the top: http://www.pistonheads.com/pics/news...type-r-4-L.jpg To remove this ad, register today for free or log in if already registered!

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Re: suspension concern, PLEASE HELP

Roll your fenders in the rear problem solved.Then get alignment with camber kit. Good luck
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Re: suspension concern, PLEASE HELP

how can I roll them, cutting them?
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Re: suspension concern, PLEASE HELP

im sorry i am a little retarded when it comes to fix cars, I might need a little hand on hand explanation
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Re: suspension concern, PLEASE HELP

This might help.
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Re: suspension concern, PLEASE HELP

I'm sorry bro. im at work and these computers suck dick big time, I'll look at it when I go home, but please tell me what do you mean by "rolling" the fenders
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these computers are not upgraded thats why
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Re: suspension concern, PLEASE HELP

I don't have youtube at work either. Can you see this link. Basically, there's a little lip on the inside of the rear wheel fender and if you can roll that essentially you should have more clearance. People use a baseball bat or special tools, but my buddy used a bat and had no issues with paint cracking or anything like that.

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thanks a lot bro, I guess i just got to be carefull now, and do you still recommend the camber kit or a control arm?
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Re: suspension concern, PLEASE HELP

Absolutely recommend that so you can save your tires. Don't think control arms are necessary though unless your rims are much wider or your factory ones are shot.
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Re: suspension concern, PLEASE HELP

Dude. Yes. Get a camber kit. Right now. Unless you like buying tires.
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stop posting multiple threads. Read the FAQ in my signature, and learn a bit.
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Re: suspension concern, PLEASE HELP

Im running sportlines with camber kits set to spec, and have PLENTY of clearance between tire and lip of fender
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