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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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Hey i just got Volk GTF 19 x 9.5 +17 19 x 10.5 +24 with a 295/30/19 255/35/19 and i have already purschased tanabe gf210 springs and tokico d-spec adjustable shocks along wiht teh spc rear camber/toe kit. BTW my rears are rolled. My question is can i saftely install these springs/shocks/camber/toe mods without rubbing. Rear from the looks of it shouldn't be a problem but the front already seems pretty low and there realyl doesn't look liek much room to lower. Although i have seen people with 255/35/19 up front with the tanabe gf210 but i just wanted to be sure before i pay labor out of my ***. If pictures are needed to help access the problem i woudl be more than happy to snap a couple. Thanks for all your help.
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 05:20 AM
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you will be fine with your rear fenders rolled
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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 08:37 PM
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What if i cut the spring mount's in the rear only. Would it rub then and how much more woudl the spring mount cut add to the lowering?

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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 05:42 AM
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only way to know is to try
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 05:48 AM
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95% have to roll fender. i have 18x9.5 +20 with 275/40, little gap left ( tanabe GF/ NO shock )
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Old Apr 11, 2008 | 08:53 AM
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xhooniex83 95% have to roll fender. i have 18x9.5 +20 with 275/40, little gap left ( tanabe GF/ NO shock )
But my fender is rolled.....
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^oh sorry i missed that
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its fine but I now have a nightmare after my suspension install. My front rubs everywhere and I haven't gone over 40mph or gone over a bump yet or a driveway; even rubs under hard braking. Idk what to do but so far I'm thinking about trading my springs with someone who has espilir springs with the mildest drop or should I stick with new new d-spec shocks and oem springs? What u guys think? I dont hear many other people with my setup have these problems? BTW no way am i goign to do teh spring mount mod

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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 05:33 PM
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get coilovers and adjust the preloads on the front. That'll take care of all the rubbing. I had the same problem. I dont know how to fix it with the springs though.
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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Yep I got stance coilovers and im having Anthony in Newport beach install em. Can't wait except im a little emo since my statistics teacher just gave me a 0 out of 80 on a test and i hope she rots in hell. I was so depressed i was honestly thinking about keying my own car....
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owned.

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Basically ruined my whole life cause i was so depressed i didn't study for my chem midterm.....
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