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Post by indigolemon » Sat May 25, 2013 10:33 pm

I was gonna ask about the tabs, sounds like you've been there already though!
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Post by NCCMUR » Sat May 25, 2013 10:35 pm

Donald wrote:Which springs do you have, red or black?
black ones @donald
didnt know there were different colours are the red ones stiffer ?(oo-err missus)
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Post by kris_aka_edu » Sat May 25, 2013 10:36 pm

I've been round a roundabout with a full car and had the same issue... Except mine has standard suspension not lowered and standard alloys and tyres. Is this worrying?

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Post by Donald » Sat May 25, 2013 10:50 pm

Yeah the red ones give a greater drop but I guess this isn't relevant now :? Seems odd, I have the same springs (just like a lot of others) and haven't had serious rubbing issues with 4WS... I haven't even removed the bumper tabs. Maybe a bit of rub 4 up but only on the back and only on full lock/near enough.

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Post by NCCMUR » Sat May 25, 2013 10:57 pm

yeah its a strange one
like i said before i wasnt expecting it so i was kind pissed off when i heard it rubbing
ill see how it goes over the next few days and take it from there :roll:
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Re: lowered suspension issues?

Post by FrontBackSide2Side » Sun May 26, 2013 12:42 am

You need to get your head under there and see what its rubbing on :smile:

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Post by vanzep » Sun May 26, 2013 12:44 am

Ive got the exact same springs but with koni sport shocks so same drop but mines a 4th gen. No rubbing and im running 16" wheels with 205 / 50 profile. The eibachs are one of the better makes of aftermarket springs so i would be surprised if there was a problem with them. Might just be that fully loaded they will rub slightly - you might be able to push the wheel arch liner up a bit as there is some adjustment there - thats if its rubbing on the inside of the wheel well.
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Post by toadster » Sun May 26, 2013 12:48 am

LO :D

Could it be the EP3 Rims offset causing the rubbage :?:

I have 215/45r17's on mine dropped 30mm , i had the rear tab problem but since i cut them off i have no rubbing issues at-all not even with a full car.

So really the only difference between mine and yours are the rims.

Good luck with finding the problem matey :D

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Post by wurlycorner » Sun May 26, 2013 3:44 am

honda-hardy wrote: and a labarador.
:o You let a dog in your type S?

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Post by honda-hardy » Sun May 26, 2013 6:18 am

yes and i let my wife in it too.

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