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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 10:58 PM
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lowering question

Hi guys,

I just put on 17" rims on the car yesterday, and the car looks like a SUV right now :O Glad I'm getting the car lower on Wednesday, but I'm not sure how much I wanna lower. I ordered a tein basic and according to the shop, the factory preset is at 1.5inch front and rear. I'm not sure if my rear tires will rub. I have 17x8 running 225/45/17

Any suggestions?
Thanks
Old Mar 21, 2006 | 10:52 AM
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Depends on the springs. If you got cheap ones, then you might. Try upgrading your struts just to make sure your bump is right. Something a little more stiff might be better if you run into problems. Ideal ride hight for subarus is 355mm-375mm from the center of the spindle to the bottom of your fender.

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Old Mar 21, 2006 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Checkpoint
Depends on the springs. If you got cheap ones, then you might. Try upgrading your struts just to make sure your bump is right. Something a little more stiff might be better if you run into problems. Ideal ride hight for subarus is 355mm-375mm from the center of the spindle to the bottom of your fender.

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If it's a wagon. You will rub the rear without rolling the fenders.
Old Jun 2, 2006 | 11:07 PM
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you may not rub... i have an 05 wagon i had Tein S Techs with 17's and a 225 tired it didnt rub... and now i have H Techs with the same 225 and it doesnt rub at all
Old Jun 2, 2006 | 11:23 PM
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Tein Coilovers... you're fine
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