Rolled fenders and still rubbing
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Rolled fenders and still rubbing
I have 18.7.5 +42 offset w/ 225/40 rubber. I rolled the fenders and they still "rub" when i turn extremely sharp while driving or hit a bump at a wierd angle. They only rub on the back fenders. What is the next step. Should i flare them (how easy?)? or should i just live with it?
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Do you already have negative camber in the rear? If not, try putting -1.0 camber in the rear using aftermarket camber bolts (Whiteline for around $55). That's what I did to get rid of the rubbing on my REX that was lowered.
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No i haven't done that. I was under the impression that running negative camber was hard on suspension parts and reduces their life. How long have you been running it and how has it worked out. Another thing I've considered is a rear sway bar which micht ease body roll and stiffen it so that the tire is not able to touch the fender. ???
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Lavery- Running -1.0 camber in the rear will cause the inner part of your tire to wear faster than the outside. However, I've been running that set up for about 4 months now (7K miles) and my tires are in pretty good shape. Just make sure and rotate the tires every 3K miles (every oil change). To help the handling aspect of your car, also put in -1.0 camber in the front to offset the effects of the negative camber in the rear (the WRX comes w/ stock adjustable camber bolts up front).
As for installing a stiffer sway bar, it won't help. I currnetly have a Whitleine rear swaybar, Whiteline Endlinks and the Whiteline Rear Diff. Locking Bolts on my car. They help with the handling aspect, but not the rubbing.
If you're wondering what the Rear Diff. Locking bolts are for, they are suppose to lock the floating rear suspension assembly in place so the rear tires will not wobble side to side during hard cornering. It helped minimize the rubbing, but does not prevent body lean that ultimately leads to your rubbing issue. Hope this helps.
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As for installing a stiffer sway bar, it won't help. I currnetly have a Whitleine rear swaybar, Whiteline Endlinks and the Whiteline Rear Diff. Locking Bolts on my car. They help with the handling aspect, but not the rubbing.
If you're wondering what the Rear Diff. Locking bolts are for, they are suppose to lock the floating rear suspension assembly in place so the rear tires will not wobble side to side during hard cornering. It helped minimize the rubbing, but does not prevent body lean that ultimately leads to your rubbing issue. Hope this helps.
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Found a new option the other day, something called "bump stops." They are urethane things that go on the shocks. Basically they keep the shock from traveling its normal distance up. Obviously, this will cause.....oversteer (according to my logic)...but i think thats what i'm gonna try. Has anyone used these/heard of these? Where can i get these?
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With those urethane stops wouldnt you have to dissasemble the strut? If thats the case it seems like it would be more expensive than buying camber bolts and adding - camber. I dont know if it is different on your 98 rs but I have a 02 rex with 17. 7.5 rims (48 mm offset) with 225/45 17s (1.2 drop in rear, 1.4 in front) and I was @ -2 in the rear. I have since purchased camber bolts and went to -1 rear and -1.5 in front with no rubbing issues. From what Ive read you should have more - camber in front to minimise understeer. As for uneven tire wear Ive been told that toe eats tires not camber (within reason).
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Yea i'm not sure about disassembling the strut, but certainly it would have to be taken off the car. Thats the type of thing i was hoping to have answered. I would go with the neg. camber, but i don't have enough cash right now to buy anything like that.
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Originally posted by Lavery
Yea i'm not sure about disassembling the strut, but certainly it would have to be taken off the car. Thats the type of thing i was hoping to have answered. I would go with the neg. camber, but i don't have enough cash right now to buy anything like that.
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Yea i'm not sure about disassembling the strut, but certainly it would have to be taken off the car. Thats the type of thing i was hoping to have answered. I would go with the neg. camber, but i don't have enough cash right now to buy anything like that.
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Good luck.
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Another thing to think about is your offset. If your car is the same as a WRX your offset should be from 48-52, Im not saying this is your problem but the wrong offset isnt good. Here is info on offset https://www.i-club.com/forums/showth...threadid=16330 I dont know what offset is on a 98 RS.
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If 53 is the offset for the stock wheels (Im assumeing are 6.5) Im guessing it would be 46ish for 7.5 rims and I wonder how much negative camber you would need to make them clear. Ban suvs has an 01 RS (I think) maybee he could give you some better advise.
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