Alright so, after I got my new rims, I've been rubbing like mad in the rears. (emo cr kai's) so I finally rolled/flared the rears and they seem to be doing fine when I don't drive over dips. But when I do, I started rubbing again, except not on the fenders but the rear bumper. I'm running espelir asd springs on OEM shocks and I was wondering if running more camber would help (UK spec possibly?) Some of my friends suggested stiffer suspension but some said it wouldn't help ... What is your take on this guys? A local member is selling his buddy club N+'s for 600.00 (he doesn't know how many miles are on it but he says they're in pretty good condition ) Should I try getting another alignment or just pick them up next week and get it aligned then? my ultimate question is ... would the buddyclubs make it so that I wont rub as long as I don't slam my car?

 

I would go with the coils. Who did your flaring? I was always scared to do that to my car because of the risk of cracking the paint.

I have yet to get coils but I had to put my stock rims back on because my wheels rubbed way to much. I used tein springs which did not drop it all that much so I do not think changing your springs for others are going to help you to much. I would go with the coils and try not to drop it to the ground no matter how good it might look.

One thing to do is make sure your offset is right on your wheels if you have not already done that. Tire shops make mistakes all the time and just because your wheels fit does not mean they are right for the car.

 

You are probably rubbing on the rear bumper bolt(area), it's not uncommon on slammed S2k's

 

so would getting stiffer suspension not really help me at all? My bumper is getting shaved to the max XD I plan on going just as low if not a little lower than what I have with my espelir springs. I might just get my alignment tomorrow then, and pick up the coilovers later ...

 

i am sorry but this is kinda off topic, but can you give us the spec of your rims? thank you.

 

+44 17x9 rear, +47 17x8 front.

Got my alignment today, ran the UK alignment (maximum caster, 2.5 neg. camber front, 3.0 negative camber rear) still rubbing like a mofo. Most likely going to switch out my rims or something ...

 

Hi, your offset is a little too little...for a 9" wide rim. also, depends on rear tire. Another option is you can run a less wide tire on the rim so shoulders are slightly stretched inward.

 

I'm already running slightly stretched. 245 in the rears and 215 up front.

 

Relocate the rear bumper bolt and shave the rear bumper where it is rubbing.... I replaced my rear bumper bolt with a zip tie.

 

coils!