What did you use to drop yours? Just wondering

 

[QUOTE=ohthunderroad,Dec 7 2008, 07:25 AM] I know you weren't talking to me but if you have time for advice . . .

I have 45 offsets with 215's in the front, 245's in the rear.

 

Right, I was asking if you thought I would need to trim the fenders for another inch drop--or how much more camber I would need in addition to the 2.0 camber in the rear.

This pic from the summer is the best I can do for now.

I just stored the car, so I won't make any changes until the spring.

 

Thats a much better pic, thanks. You are getting there, I can see how you would be concerned. But you are at no rick of damaging your fenders if you lower. What i would do in your case is perform the drop first, your wheels will automatically increase in camber, tucking in. If you are at -2 now in the resr you will be close to -3 with another 1" drop. The front will tuck about the same as well. Once you have done the drop take it to get aligned, you should anyway after a suspention drop due to your toe settings being increased. I take mine to a local Les Schwab where I can hang out with the tech and I can inspect my car and give feedback wile he is making the adjustments. This is what i recomend you do. You will be able to see what camber you can adjust to for proper clearance.

fyi for you, no more then -3 in the rear, if it looks like you need to run more then this (which you wont) then you trim to maintain withen that spec. Rear toe works best withen factory spec, front camber is good up to -4 but I wouldnt run that on the street. I run mine between -2 and -3 depending on what size tires I want to run at the time. Curently at -2.2. Run factory front caster, its 6 degrees and no front toe is needed at all, this will save your tires, also handes good. But with a two inch drop you want to run at least factory spec toe in the rear for best grip in the high speed corners, more is better but too much will give up forward acceleration and tire wear. Well thats my experience, hope that helps you.

 

[QUOTE=Madseen,Dec 7 2008, 01:11 AM] I'm thinking about rolling with the Tein Mono Flex setup, recommened for a novice track runner? I gotta get something quick, the rubbing is killing me. Also, any suggestion on lug brands (black) fitments for the RPF1 17''?

 

Specs please! This car is so clean. I just got my RPF1s and should be getting my tires in a couple of days, and this is what I want my car to look.

 

looks like the "standard" fitment...
17x8 and 17x9 +45

tires look like 215F and 245R

 

^^^ edited -oops looks like someone beat me to it

I want to take a guess just for the fun of it.

Front 8 +45 215/45/17

Rear 9 +45 245/40/17

1 1/2" drop

 

Im getting 225F and 255R on Tein monoflex. Think I'll get away without rolling?

 

coilovers dont matter, what drop? size wheel and offset?