Rubbin issue - what's ur fix ?

[evilgabbie]

I got a set of tein SS coils and ABT SP1 19x8.5

the car is definitely slightly rubbin over small bumps, for the front, I took out the screws and folded the tabs (rubbin gone)

but for the back, it's definitely rubbin on the carpet, there is mention that i should shave the carpet a bit.. does anyone have pics of shaved carpet or more detail steps ?

thx !!!

[Capt. Obvious]

Just keep rubbing on the fender liner in the rear, it will wear away and you'll be fine in a couple days/weeks depending on how much it rubs. You can also adjust the camber in as well.

[dope a4]

i did negative camber in the back and raised the car up a little cuz i didnt want to rub at all

[Capt. Obvious]

Puss.

[manhertm]

Can we see what your drop looks like? Whats the offset on those rims?

[evilgabbie]

rub it till it's gone ?

i read some post to trim 1/4 inch or something but i can't seem to find where to trim

[vtracer20]

some of you have the most rediculous answers to peoples questions.....i dont know how to solve ur rubbin issue but reading these threads are getting funny

--roll your fenders
--raise the car
--get a less wide rim

[Phrost]

You guys have carpet in the back?! Mine are just plain plastic...

I want my wheels to be carpet munchers when I lower my car

[A4addict]

Plastic?

[ABanT]

Oh yea, my car doesn't rub cause I have negative camber in the back. And the front I have done the same as you.

The camber isn't terribly crazy but it is noticeable. The bottom of my wheel is flush with the fender while the top is tucked in. I will probably have to switch the tires from side to side to get the full life out of them.

[Pure Euro]

My fronts are cambered like a beeyotch (can't really tell from this pic)



So I'm also kind of interested in how to get rid of the rear rubbing so I can come down another 1/2"

[INTEGRATION]

Raise the rear of your car back up a little. You might notice an increase in handling performance when you do that also!

[Pure Euro]

^^^

No.

[INTEGRATION]

^ Yes, it allows for better F:R rotation.

[Pure Euro]

^ Yes, it allows for better F:R rotation.

But no, I'm not going to raise my car... That's exactly the opposite of what I'd like to have happen

[Rotond0000]

keep rubbin

[INTEGRATION]

But no, I'm not going to raise my car... That's exactly the opposite of what I'd like to have happen

Hey hey, my response was for the OP, not you! Stop whoring his thread up too- he was the one that made it!

[Pure Euro]

He shouldn't raise it either...

Wheel gap FTL

[Elohite]

hopefully the picture might help you as little

the piece on the ground is the "carpet" i cut out using a dremel

[Pure Euro]

Does the other piece now hang out-of-wack?

[INTEGRATION]

He shouldn't raise it either...

Wheel gap FTL

After testing out some different specs and settings, I set it at a height which just so happened to have barely any wheel gap at all but I don't tuck.

[Capt. Obvious]

My fronts are cambered like a beeyotch

Your "camber" amuses me Brandon.

[evilgabbie]

WOW that much carpet ? i am gonna let mine rub some more till it just stops

[Elohite]

Seriously takes like 1-1.5 hours or less. I'd help you out if you were closer

[b spot]

Did you notice it rubbing your tire a bit too? My fender liner was all screwed up on one side before I dropped my car, and only that side is rubbing, although enough I can see a tiny bit of wear on the tire. I'm hoping it's just the carpet and not the fender itself...