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07-29-2012, 06:48 AM | #1 |
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Front bar scrapes
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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, 06:54 AM | #2 |
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the america sub is full of stories about these.
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I've scraped mine and it isn't lowered
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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. |
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I've scraped the underside of my front bar (very minor) just from coming out the driveway. It's on stock suspension.
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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. |
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Anyone trying to lower their FR-S must live in a different world from the asphalt moonscape most of us inhabit.
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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...
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Exactly Same for me.. Its not how low the car is..(its low enough). Its the wheel/arch gap |
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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
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