Rubbing issue ec-7+r888

Gregoryse · 06-12-2015, 08:10 AM

Hi,

Got some rubbing, how do I solve this the easy way? Raise the car even more? Larger spacer?

EC-7 18x9.5 et35 fronts
Toyo r888 255/35/18
KW clubsport
H&R 5mm spacer

UntzUntzUntz · 06-12-2015, 10:31 AM

I had the same issue with my KW V3's and ARC-8's 18x9" et42. Installed 12mm spacers with it and this was the result. Turns out it comes super low out of the box so it just didn't clear it. I raised it a little and it cleared just fine, no issue ever since. Don't worry about it, the car can still sit pretty low once you adjust it. Some camber would also help.

Gregoryse · 06-12-2015, 12:53 PM

Raised it a bit and now it's pretty neat...

puuh...

UntzUntzUntz · 06-12-2015, 03:11 PM

You can't just tease us like this and leave. Show us the car sittin' low!!

Beedub · 06-15-2015, 02:20 PM

thats no where near enough clearance OP... you need to space the wheels out 5mm and use hub extenders or change to a less aggressive front wheel setup, the clubsport damper unit uses a helper spring so the perch sits right in line with the tyre, this reduces clearances, so when you push the envelope on what your running, what your seeing happens, but you need a minimum of 3-4mm clearance as the tyre deflects ALOT more than you'd think, you will damage your tyre and more expensively the damper perch if you run like this.

Gregoryse · 06-15-2015, 02:25 PM

It's alot better now, the angle on the picture above is pretty bad. After a few hours of tweaking and a 5mm spacer theres plenty of clearence.

can't wait to track it!

Beedub · 06-15-2015, 02:40 PM

pics of car !!!!!!

3002 tii · 06-15-2015, 09:41 PM

12mm spacer should do the trick

a_riddler · 06-17-2015, 01:35 PM

What front camber are you running? I use a 5mm spacer and run -3.2 camber in the front and no rubbing issues. Running a 18x9.5 et35 square setup with a 5mm spacer in front and 12mm spacer in rear.

06-12-2015, 08:10 AM	#1
Gregoryse Private 6 Rep 51 Posts Drives: wiesmannGT5 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Malta iTrader: (0)	Hi, Got some rubbing, how do I solve this the easy way? Raise the car even more? Larger spacer? EC-7 18x9.5 et35 fronts Toyo r888 255/35/18 KW clubsport H&R 5mm spacer Attached Images
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06-12-2015, 10:31 AM	#2
UntzUntzUntz Lieutenant 129 Rep 407 Posts Drives: 21 M2 Comp Join Date: May 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2)	I had the same issue with my KW V3's and ARC-8's 18x9" et42. Installed 12mm spacers with it and this was the result. Turns out it comes super low out of the box so it just didn't clear it. I raised it a little and it cleared just fine, no issue ever since. Don't worry about it, the car can still sit pretty low once you adjust it. Some camber would also help.
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Gregoryse Private 6 Rep 51 Posts Drives: wiesmannGT5 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Malta iTrader: (0)	Raised it a bit and now it's pretty neat... puuh... Attached Images
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06-12-2015, 03:11 PM	#4
UntzUntzUntz Lieutenant 129 Rep 407 Posts Drives: 21 M2 Comp Join Date: May 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (2)	You can't just tease us like this and leave. Show us the car sittin' low!!
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Beedub Major General 423 Rep 5,327 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	thats no where near enough clearance OP... you need to space the wheels out 5mm and use hub extenders or change to a less aggressive front wheel setup, the clubsport damper unit uses a helper spring so the perch sits right in line with the tyre, this reduces clearances, so when you push the envelope on what your running, what your seeing happens, but you need a minimum of 3-4mm clearance as the tyre deflects ALOT more than you'd think, you will damage your tyre and more expensively the damper perch if you run like this. __________________ Z4MR VT2 - Clubsport build. Multi award winning Detailing \| Wrap \| PPF specialists UK based - www.topwrapz.com
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Gregoryse Private 6 Rep 51 Posts Drives: wiesmannGT5 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Malta iTrader: (0)	It's alot better now, the angle on the picture above is pretty bad. After a few hours of tweaking and a 5mm spacer theres plenty of clearence. can't wait to track it!
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Beedub Major General 423 Rep 5,327 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	pics of car !!!!!! __________________ Z4MR VT2 - Clubsport build. Multi award winning Detailing \| Wrap \| PPF specialists UK based - www.topwrapz.com
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a_riddler Bimmer Noob 30 Rep 566 Posts Drives: 08 Z4MC;08 MBZ E350 4Matic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (6)	What front camber are you running? I use a 5mm spacer and run -3.2 camber in the front and no rubbing issues. Running a 18x9.5 et35 square setup with a 5mm spacer in front and 12mm spacer in rear. __________________ 08 Z4MC /// DKF Exhaust, Stoptech 6/4 BBK, TCK Coilovers, Strong-Strut, Apex EC-7's, APR Splitter/Wing, AFE Intake, Underdrive pulleys, AS SSK, Jaffster, UUC Tranny Mounts, Matte Grill, RPI Scoop, CF Badges
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