Front bar scrapes - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

white_knight · 07-29-2012, 06:48 AM

Hey Guys,

I have an 86 GTS on order (hopefully, which will be available for delivery sooner rather than later, but most likely will be 2013).

I am thinking of dropping it an inch and fitting 18" A/M rims. I'm concerned about any potential scraping/bottoming-out issues this particular set-up might create.

Just curious to know if anyone here has a similar setup and experiencing any issues.

Thanks!

pr0j · 07-29-2012, 06:54 AM

the america sub is full of stories about these.

Blue86 · 07-29-2012, 07:09 AM

I've scraped mine and it isn't lowered

st162celica · 07-29-2012, 08:02 AM

sydney is the worst for lowered cars. Having to be careful all the time just sucks.

I wanted to lower my 86, but wont.

The front on the 86 is already low as it is. It just clears parking over normal height gutters in car parks.

RZ86 · 07-29-2012, 08:16 AM

I've scraped the underside of my front bar (very minor) just from coming out the driveway. It's on stock suspension.

white_knight · 07-29-2012, 08:29 AM

That sucks.

I like that the 86 sits quite low straight out if the factory, but the wheel/arch gap is epic. Good thing I'm not a fan of any of the kits - can only imagine the damage those front lips endure.

JohnATL · 07-29-2012, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue86

I've scraped mine and it isn't lowered

Ditto.

FRiSson · 07-29-2012, 12:37 PM

Anyone trying to lower their FR-S must live in a different world from the asphalt moonscape most of us inhabit.

deucethemoose · 07-29-2012, 01:25 PM

Just have to know how to drive a car that sits a few inches off the ground. It's annoying after a while. The angle of exit I have to take for my work's parking lot is absurd...

st162celica · 07-30-2012, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by white_knight

That sucks.

I like that the 86 sits quite low straight out if the factory, but the wheel/arch gap is epic. Good thing I'm not a fan of any of the kits - can only imagine the damage those front lips endure.

Exactly

Same for me.. Its not how low the car is..(its low enough). Its the wheel/arch gap

_hollywood · 07-30-2012, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by st162celica

Exactly

Same for me.. Its not how low the car is..(its low enough). Its the wheel/arch gap

Years of driving "slammed " hondas has taught me to have a sixth sense for dips, bumps, bad driveways, etc....I am enjoying the stock ride height but i know i will eventually lower it down, and then complain about it being too low, haha its just a vicious circle

07-29-2012, 06:48 AM	#1
white_knight Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 86 GTS - Pegasus White Location: Sydney, AU Posts: 237 Thanks: 88 Thanked 103 Times in 53 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Front bar scrapes Hey Guys, I have an 86 GTS on order (hopefully, which will be available for delivery sooner rather than later, but most likely will be 2013). I am thinking of dropping it an inch and fitting 18" A/M rims. I'm concerned about any potential scraping/bottoming-out issues this particular set-up might create. Just curious to know if anyone here has a similar setup and experiencing any issues. Thanks!

07-29-2012, 08:16 AM	#5
RZ86 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2012 Toyota GT 86 Manual Location: Melbourne, Australia. Posts: 193 Thanks: 37 Thanked 77 Times in 44 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've scraped the underside of my front bar (very minor) just from coming out the driveway. It's on stock suspension. __________________ Current: '12 Toyota GT 86 Pearl White Manual Previous: '96 Toyota Supra SZ-R

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