offsets and spacers 02 L
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offsets and spacers 02 L
FOR A 2002 FORESTER L with the stock ride height... How much offset can i get on a sixteen inch wheel if I'm using 10mm spacers in front and 5mm spacer in the back? and will that change with a slight strut and spring upgrade?
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well, that would net you -10mm offset in the front and -5mm offset in the rear. I don't know why you would want to do that, but you could.
I think OEM forester wheels are +48 offset or so.
I think OEM forester wheels are +48 offset or so.
Last edited by Gancherov; 07-11-2013 at 12:25 PM.
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what spring/strut upgrade?
-stiffer?
-softer?
-taller?
-lower?
Intentions?
-DD?
-track?
-hybrid?
and IIRC forester OE 16's run a +55 offset. with your numbers you provided with spacers, youd be running a +45 ET up front and +50 in rear.
and im sure you'll get this from other memebers as well. BUT..IMO, any spacers over 8mm would constitute a wider wheel setup. geometry is everything in suspension. the slightest modification will throw those specs right out. (wheel bearing, load bearing bushings, etc.) come back with more info and im sure ull get the answer u need.
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what spring/strut upgrade?
-stiffer?
-softer?
-taller?
-lower?
Intentions?
-DD?
-track?
-hybrid?
and IIRC forester OE 16's run a +55 offset. with your numbers you provided with spacers, youd be running a +45 ET up front and +50 in rear.
and im sure you'll get this from other memebers as well. BUT..IMO, any spacers over 8mm would constitute a wider wheel setup. geometry is everything in suspension. the slightest modification will throw those specs right out. (wheel bearing, load bearing bushings, etc.) come back with more info and im sure ull get the answer u need.
what spring/strut upgrade?
-stiffer?
-softer?
-taller?
-lower?
Intentions?
-DD?
-track?
-hybrid?
and IIRC forester OE 16's run a +55 offset. with your numbers you provided with spacers, youd be running a +45 ET up front and +50 in rear.
and im sure you'll get this from other memebers as well. BUT..IMO, any spacers over 8mm would constitute a wider wheel setup. geometry is everything in suspension. the slightest modification will throw those specs right out. (wheel bearing, load bearing bushings, etc.) come back with more info and im sure ull get the answer u need.
lets say stiffer, lower, like a sport spring, a spirited daily driver. I'm, also thinking 15 if it'll fit. then i can get more tire underneath. The wheel bearing will fail, and be replaced anyways but the understeer is boring, so Im trying to map out a lowest budget cenario to make a $4000 car fun to drive.
btw thank you for your replies
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lets say stiffer, lower, like a sport spring, a spirited daily driver. I'm, also thinking 15 if it'll fit. then i can get more tire underneath. The wheel bearing will fail, and be replaced anyways but the understeer is boring, so Im trying to map out a lowest budget cenario to make a $4000 car fun to drive.
btw thank you for your replies
lets say stiffer, lower, like a sport spring, a spirited daily driver. I'm, also thinking 15 if it'll fit. then i can get more tire underneath. The wheel bearing will fail, and be replaced anyways but the understeer is boring, so Im trying to map out a lowest budget cenario to make a $4000 car fun to drive.
btw thank you for your replies
i have an RS but its the most fun ive had in a scoob. me, personally am more about the handling and fun rather than power. i bought my RS for 5k and prob put about that much into mods, just handling and looks.
for a low budget, id recommend these mods first:
-front/rear sway bars
-suspension (you got the right idea....sorta)
-tires
if you want lower, dont just go shorter and stiffer springs (looks like u got the right idea with new strut/spring combo. but never shorten spring but not replace OE strut) coilovers are a good investment too.
*for that understeer when lower, id suggest:
-either of the whiteline ALKs (offset bushing or replacement spacer provided by whiteline)
-whitelines bump steer kit
-whitelines steering rack bushings
in terms of rubbing if you really want that low and mean (herra frush) look, hit up some meets, take a look at many photos online, etc.
in the end, what do you want? Form or function?
hope i helped out a little.
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The question was how much can I get away with without rubbing. There is no plan to dump the car, it wont even see much lowering.
This is a forester forum right?
Did I post this question in the wrong place?
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I appreciate this but I know what this set up does to subarus with understeer it has nothing to do with asthetics, i dont care what it looks like this wont actually change the asthetics very much at all.
The question was how much can I get away with without rubbing. There is no plan to dump the car, it wont even see much lowering.
This is a forester forum right?
Did I post this question in the wrong place?
The question was how much can I get away with without rubbing. There is no plan to dump the car, it wont even see much lowering.
This is a forester forum right?
Did I post this question in the wrong place?
Forester=Subaru
by associative property.....ahahahahhaha.
what im confused about is.. aesthetic wont change, but you want to know how flush u can go with out rubbing?
what are you REALLY trying to accomplish? looks or handling? further spaced or wider wheels do not always constitute better grip/handling. as BR stated ull end up doing more damage/incurring more handling issues than good...
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Forester=Subaru
by associative property.....ahahahahhaha.
what im confused about is.. aesthetic wont change, but you want to know how flush u can go with out rubbing?
what are you REALLY trying to accomplish? looks or handling? further spaced or wider wheels do not always constitute better grip/handling. as BR stated ull end up doing more damage/incurring more handling issues than good...
Forester=Subaru
by associative property.....ahahahahhaha.
what im confused about is.. aesthetic wont change, but you want to know how flush u can go with out rubbing?
what are you REALLY trying to accomplish? looks or handling? further spaced or wider wheels do not always constitute better grip/handling. as BR stated ull end up doing more damage/incurring more handling issues than good...
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I appreciate this but I know what this set up does to subarus with understeer it has nothing to do with asthetics, i dont care what it looks like this wont actually change the asthetics very much at all.
The question was how much can I get away with without rubbing. There is no plan to dump the car, it wont even see much lowering.
This is a forester forum right?
Did I post this question in the wrong place?
The question was how much can I get away with without rubbing. There is no plan to dump the car, it wont even see much lowering.
This is a forester forum right?
Did I post this question in the wrong place?
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youre answer is out there...if not already in your own OP.
FOR A 2002 FORESTER L with the stock ride height... How much offset can i get on a sixteen inch wheel if I'm using 10mm spacers in front and 5mm spacer in the back? and will that change with a slight strut and spring upgrade?
so, are you asking how low an offset u can run without rubbing? cuz thats different than what youre asking. you provided us with a wheel and offset numbers. anyone can calculate what offset ull be left with. the offset is not going to change with a different suspension combo. camber and caster will be affected but not offest..... theres only so much offset u can get with an OE wheel and 10mm spacer (i.e OE offset is lets say +48 paired with a 10mm spacer...yup u guessed it +38) i highly doubt you will rub. especially at stock height or since u dont plan on dumping.
if what you are asking is: can i run 10mm spacers on my OE forester wheels without rubbing and at stock height?
answer. YES
not stock height (slammed) id expect a roll/pull/stupid camber setup. have u looked at newer OE wheels? (08+ wrx) GL. hope im slowly getting to ur answer. lol.
and i might ask. why are u so keen on keeping OE wheels and spacing them a quite crazy amount?
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The question was to put out to find out how much rubber I can get under the car, because I have not set a forester up as of yet, the rest of your information is great but seeing as already successfully tuned two subarus those aren't the things I need help answering, but thank you for your input, did somebody say +15? Is there any other input about the offset, the suspension talk isn't needed