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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 03:02 PM
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So I recently picked up some Stance GR+ coilovers. Maxed out the rears, took off the perches on the rear springs and lowered the fronts quite a bit.

The front dampers are a click or 2 away from full stiff and the rears are on full stiff. The problem is when the fronts compress. Took the car out sliding and I hear a metal-to-metal tapping. I'm assuming it's the A-arm (i think that's what it's called) and the upper control arm (horseshoe looking link) is tapping the very top of the fender well.

Any suggestions, besides raising the car? Stiffer springs? Just wanna get opinions. Please and thank you.

**excuse my lack of knowledge on the suspension, still learning it**
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 03:17 PM
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Its the upper control arm hitting, raise the car is the best way to help you car handle properly. Even as a slider, you need your suspension to work for you, not against you.
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 04:19 PM
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Damn it, I don't wanna have to raise it.
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 05:51 PM
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cut a hole on top of the a arm for the ball joint to go through
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 10:06 PM
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Hmm... The hole idea sounds pretty good. I'll look into that
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