Question for those of you who are lowered...
02-18-2008, 02:29 AM
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Question for those of you who are lowered...
so i went to john the other day and got the front lowered more...my question is...
if im making a turn and hit a bump...im worried that it might hit the fender and either dent it or chip the paint...am i too low or am i just being too paranoid
...any help is appreciated...
if im making a turn and hit a bump...im worried that it might hit the fender and either dent it or chip the paint...am i too low or am i just being too paranoid
...any help is appreciated...
02-18-2008, 02:51 PM
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Its hard to say. I am using John's system as well.. BUT I left about 1 fingergap in the front just for my own security an taste.....
I guess to be sure you can turn your wheel as far right and left as it will go and check the clearance from a stand still it should not hit anything especially in the front wheel arches. if it does, then you are a bit too low.. And i'd be careful of that because you are getting close to busted shock territory.
Also I insist on running my car in SP2 mode because I like it as stiff as possible. The "advantage" to this in your case would be that if you hit a bump, you car is not going to bounce nearly as much as it would with the sport mode off.
Like I said. I like a sporty hug the road kind of ride so I rarely roll out of the firmest setting.
I think its asking too much to have a car that low then want a cushy ride. Stiffen her up and you should be okay...
I guess to be sure you can turn your wheel as far right and left as it will go and check the clearance from a stand still it should not hit anything especially in the front wheel arches. if it does, then you are a bit too low.. And i'd be careful of that because you are getting close to busted shock territory.
Also I insist on running my car in SP2 mode because I like it as stiff as possible. The "advantage" to this in your case would be that if you hit a bump, you car is not going to bounce nearly as much as it would with the sport mode off.
Like I said. I like a sporty hug the road kind of ride so I rarely roll out of the firmest setting.
I think its asking too much to have a car that low then want a cushy ride. Stiffen her up and you should be okay...
02-19-2008, 12:43 AM
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thanks for the help guys..i guess im being a little paranoid...s500man yea it snows here but not that much...maybe like 8 days in total all year...and during those times i just leave the s in the garage...no point in taking the wheels off...speaking of wheels i just got bends repaired...and put them back on and to my surprise three rims were leaking air!....turns out they need to be re sealed and re tightened...stupid 3 peice!
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02-19-2008, 03:18 PM
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yours appears to be about the same height as mine. I dont have any problems at all. I do use the 1st setting for the suspension though. The ride is looking good!
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02-19-2008, 10:26 PM
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depends on the offset of your wheels but on my car, i have it lowered slightly lower than yours and have not hit the fender yet. knock on wood
02-20-2008, 01:05 AM
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ssonnss1;[/QUOTE]post some pics...id like too see
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I actually have it posted on the Sticky pic thread aka "Es4thirty"
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ssonss1- your ride looks so smoothhh........
[/QUOTE]I actually have it posted on the Sticky pic thread aka "Es4thirty"
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ssonss1- your ride looks so smoothhh........
02-20-2008, 01:34 AM
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02-20-2008, 02:31 AM
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i think ill be fine...i have the stockers on right now and i guess the fat tire is just scaring me lol...stupid leaking 3 peice wheels! should have them back thursday morning from re-sealing
02-20-2008, 10:00 PM
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juding from the pics, i dont think you'd have any problem at all.
my car is lower than yours and i've never had any problems with the fender.
my car is lower than yours and i've never had any problems with the fender.
