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zetec115 20-07-2007 06:40 PM

2wd Saff rubbing on standard alloys
 
As title. The car is supposed to be on standard suspension but it looks a little too low for that. Even if it was lowered, should it be rubbing over bumps?

From the sound I think its rubbing archliner more than the arch itself?

Would a brand new standard setup be the best cure or something a little stiffer :top:

TurboShed 21-07-2007 07:07 AM

If it was standard height it'd look like a tractor :content:

But where is it rubbing? As in front/back, when turning or going straight?

tabetha 21-07-2007 07:14 AM

Unless you have acar full and a caravan on the back it should not rub on standard ride height at all, as said.
I have coilovers set at std height - 1" as lot of sleeping policemen around here, but you do not need to go to these lengths, just get a new set of springs ie STANDARD RIDE HEIGHT chassis dynamics springs, 30% uprated, have used them myself very very good and comfy.
tabetha

zetec115 21-07-2007 10:09 AM

It's the fronts that rub going over bumps at speed. I'll get the wheels off and hopefully see what type of shocks and springs are in it. I know the back ones are black shocks with a red and white striped sticker on them. Further investigation needed :top:

2wdsaph ben 21-07-2007 11:57 AM

mine is standard height but i have problem with my exhaust pipe scrapiong when i go over bumps.just take them real slow.

tabetha 21-07-2007 12:51 PM

My exhaust scrapes as well(scorpion) so taking box off.
tabetha

Twellsie 22-07-2007 07:19 PM

my car is on standard suspension and never rubs (see siggy)

R5COS 26-07-2007 12:52 AM

had the same prop got new avo springs 25% stiffer, still didnt fix it so 2 new konis and put in two new top rubber mounts and hasnt rubbed since


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