Whatcha all think?

nogoodname · 08-01-2009, 08:14 PM

trim the upper most part of the inner fender, just a bit from the inside...no one will ever see it...lol.....only a small trim is needed b/c the tire hits directly on top, so don't trim the whole inner fender...lol

zZSportZz · 08-01-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname

trim the upper most part of the inner fender, just a bit from the inside...no one will ever see it...lol.....only a small trim is needed b/c the tire hits directly on top, so don't trim the whole inner fender...lol

Heres a guide if you want to trim.

nogoodname · 08-01-2009, 08:38 PM

is the solution

gatorfast · 08-01-2009, 08:47 PM

why not raise it a little? you can prob just go up 1/2" or so and that may reduce the rubbing but still look plenty low

nogoodname · 08-01-2009, 08:47 PM

or keep it slammed and cut the inner lining out

2theextreme · 08-01-2009, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname

or keep it slammed and cut the inner lining out

Sounds like someone like the slammed look, huh? Yeah, me, too!

Thanks for the pics! Now at least I know I got options.

nogoodname · 08-01-2009, 08:51 PM

i'm sure it's just that piece of plastic.......if it was hitting the fender, ur fender should be dented by the wheel by now.....

Caravanshaka · 08-01-2009, 10:07 PM

This is the reason I didn't go quite as aggressive on the offset as you did, looks beautiful but I didn't want the headache if I wanted to really lower my car

I'd suggest doing a little trimming as others have said, because the car looks absolutely fantastic.

If you raise it up at all, the wheels will get pushed out a tad at normal ride height, which may not look right. Jasonhout showed his Vossens sticking out at least 8-10 mm's before he lowered it, and after he lowered it they looked very flush.

fly yellow · 08-01-2009, 11:17 PM

There wouldn't be anything wrong with taking it to Summitt Point for a Friday at the Track either. I plan on doing that soon. It really is the only way to legally "get into it".

nogoodname · 08-01-2009, 11:18 PM

has to trim it 1st before going there

fly yellow · 08-01-2009, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname

has to trim it 1st before going there

Since I have never been into modding cars, I have a question. Does lowering your car to that degree have a negative effect on the cars handling? I think the car looks great lowered like that, but 2's gotta lot of performace bolt-ons. It would be a shame to hurt the cars performance or handling for a slammed look. If that's the case I would raise it up about a 1/2 inch. Nobody will really notice.

Caravanshaka · 08-01-2009, 11:50 PM

IF you are rubbing, ya it is hindering performance. However if you aren't rubbing you have effectively lowered your center of gravity for better handling, assuming your springs/shocks are setup to handle the lesser amount of travel. Most coilovers are ready for that though

2theextreme · 08-02-2009, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by fly yellow

There wouldn't be anything wrong with taking it to Summitt Point for a Friday at the Track either. I plan on doing that soon. It really is the only way to legally "get into it".

Would be fun to do that one day for sure!

08-01-2009, 10:07 PM	#23 (permalink)
Caravanshaka I shake Caravans Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: north Dallas Posts: 9,517 Drives: everyone crazy Rep Power: 42	This is the reason I didn't go quite as aggressive on the offset as you did, looks beautiful but I didn't want the headache if I wanted to really lower my car I'd suggest doing a little trimming as others have said, because the car looks absolutely fantastic. If you raise it up at all, the wheels will get pushed out a tad at normal ride height, which may not look right. Jasonhout showed his Vossens sticking out at least 8-10 mm's before he lowered it, and after he lowered it they looked very flush. __________________ ____________________ PROJECT DiaD - Sold but not forgotten! The first testicular guard, the "Cup," was used in Hockey in 1874 and the first helmet was used in 1974. That means it only took 100 years for men to realize that in order to work the penis, the brain must remain whole.

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fly yellow Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 455 Drives: 09 yellow 370z Rep Power: 265	There wouldn't be anything wrong with taking it to Summitt Point for a Friday at the Track either. I plan on doing that soon. It really is the only way to legally "get into it". __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. Mitch Hedberg

08-01-2009, 11:50 PM	#27 (permalink)
Caravanshaka I shake Caravans Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: north Dallas Posts: 9,517 Drives: everyone crazy Rep Power: 42	IF you are rubbing, ya it is hindering performance. However if you aren't rubbing you have effectively lowered your center of gravity for better handling, assuming your springs/shocks are setup to handle the lesser amount of travel. Most coilovers are ready for that though __________________ ____________________ PROJECT DiaD - Sold but not forgotten! The first testicular guard, the "Cup," was used in Hockey in 1874 and the first helmet was used in 1974. That means it only took 100 years for men to realize that in order to work the penis, the brain must remain whole.

08-01-2009, 08:14 PM	#16 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	trim the upper most part of the inner fender, just a bit from the inside...no one will ever see it...lol.....only a small trim is needed b/c the tire hits directly on top, so don't trim the whole inner fender...lol

08-01-2009, 08:38 PM	#18 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	is the solution

08-01-2009, 08:47 PM	#19 (permalink)
gatorfast Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SoFla Posts: 120 Drives: Z4 M Coupe Rep Power: 289	why not raise it a little? you can prob just go up 1/2" or so and that may reduce the rubbing but still look plenty low

08-01-2009, 08:47 PM	#20 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	or keep it slammed and cut the inner lining out

08-01-2009, 08:51 PM	#22 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	i'm sure it's just that piece of plastic.......if it was hitting the fender, ur fender should be dented by the wheel by now.....

08-01-2009, 11:18 PM	#25 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	has to trim it 1st before going there