Help, Am I in too deep
#1
Help, Am I in too deep
My tires rub after my alignment. My ride height is lower than it was before the suspension change. What is the best solution to fix this problem?
EDIT: It may just be the liners. Is everyone here running with or without the fender liners?
11.5F/11.75R
I got the FM alignment:
FM Recommended
Front
Caster: 5.0 degrees
Camber: 1.0 degrees negative
Toe: 1/16" total (1/32" per side)
Rear
Camber: 1.5 degrees negative
Toe: 1/16" total (1/32" per side)
Was my alignment choice stupid? I was planning on running RS3 225/45/15, but no way it will work at this point. I did read in a thread by hustler that Tannr's alignment was:
Camber : 2.7 f / 3 r
Caster: 6*
Toe: 0
"Ride height is ~11.5/11.75. I do want some more front camber next time i go back."
We have ~ the same ride height, so i would think that the tires would clear.
I can handle another $60 alignment if it fixes my problem, but I want to make sure it will.
What are my options? alignment, file the lip in the wheel well, fender roll, flares ????
I don't want the f***ing tires to rub anymore. Should a new alignment be in my future????
EDIT: It may just be the liners. Is everyone here running with or without the fender liners?
11.5F/11.75R
I got the FM alignment:
FM Recommended
Front
Caster: 5.0 degrees
Camber: 1.0 degrees negative
Toe: 1/16" total (1/32" per side)
Rear
Camber: 1.5 degrees negative
Toe: 1/16" total (1/32" per side)
Was my alignment choice stupid? I was planning on running RS3 225/45/15, but no way it will work at this point. I did read in a thread by hustler that Tannr's alignment was:
Camber : 2.7 f / 3 r
Caster: 6*
Toe: 0
"Ride height is ~11.5/11.75. I do want some more front camber next time i go back."
We have ~ the same ride height, so i would think that the tires would clear.
I can handle another $60 alignment if it fixes my problem, but I want to make sure it will.
What are my options? alignment, file the lip in the wheel well, fender roll, flares ????
I don't want the f***ing tires to rub anymore. Should a new alignment be in my future????
Last edited by miatauser884; 05-15-2010 at 10:58 PM.
#2
Sav answered my question indirectly. I finally found what I was looking https://www.miataturbo.net/showthrea...t=fender+liner
#3
I removed my liners and rolled my front fenders but still rub on hard right turns. I have no idea how to figure it out. There are no noticeable markings of where said rub is happening.
around 12.25"f, 12.25"r
500/300 springs
1" fm front bar
stock rear bar
15x8 6UL +36
Falken Azenis 205/50/15
I'm thinking my alignment bolts must need replacing and it's out of whack.
Is your problem with rub fixed yet?
around 12.25"f, 12.25"r
500/300 springs
1" fm front bar
stock rear bar
15x8 6UL +36
Falken Azenis 205/50/15
I'm thinking my alignment bolts must need replacing and it's out of whack.
Is your problem with rub fixed yet?
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What size tires and wheels are you currently running? I did a ghetto, self roll of the fenders, and pushed up the liner tabs, and cured my rubbing 90%. I only rub under nearly full lock turns, more so going over a bump or dip. I'm at the same ride height, maybe a tiny bit lower, and running 6.5x15'' wheels with 205/50/15 tires. I doubt you can go much larger as low as you are without doing something else about it (either raise it, or do some more major rolling/pulling, or flares).
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What size tires and wheels are you currently running? I did a ghetto, self roll of the fenders, and pushed up the liner tabs, and cured my rubbing 90%. I only rub under nearly full lock turns, more so going over a bump or dip. I'm at the same ride height, maybe a tiny bit lower, and running 6.5x15'' wheels with 205/50/15 tires. I doubt you can go much larger as low as you are without doing something else about it (either raise it, or do some more major rolling/pulling, or flares).
Will longer springs of the same spring rate raise the ride height? (I'ma suspension noob)
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I did the same. rubs over hard bump during tight turn. 7" wheel, with 205/50/15 I want to fix it so I can run 225/45/15 RS3 Shaike has spacers that you can put on without removing suspension. They reduce the suspension travel.
Will longer springs of the same spring rate raise the ride height? (I'ma suspension noob)
Will longer springs of the same spring rate raise the ride height? (I'ma suspension noob)
#10
Longer springs yes. It may be in your build thread, but I'm lazy, so what is your current suspension setup? I didn't know Shaike had spacers that didn't necessitate removal, but if he does, then that would be what I would do. But, to know what will not rub with the 225's, you would need them on first, then worry about it. I'm sure someone has a better answer.
The spacers would be a 30 dollar fix. $5 per spacer, and Shaike recommended 3 per side. 3mm each. I think I will have the fenders rolled first.
How much would you estimate a fender roll would cost if I took it to a body shop? That video makes it look easy though.
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I would think its a good idea to paint or at least clear coat those cuts to prevent rust though.