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Old May 11, 2010 | 09:05 PM
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Rota grids scrapping ;(

Alright so I rolled my fenders but it still scrapes. I think it scrapes where the rear bumper connects onto the rear fenders? If that's what u call it. Well
I didn't roll that piece since it's kinda hard to. Have this ever happened to anybody?
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Old May 11, 2010 | 09:08 PM
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pics will help. also what suspension you have. wheel size , tire size ect. ect.
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Old May 11, 2010 | 09:09 PM
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your car is too low.
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Old May 11, 2010 | 09:32 PM
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i have the same probs with my volks.. you either have to adjust your camber or if your running 255 tires like me, you might have to go down to 245's
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Old May 11, 2010 | 09:45 PM
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Yeah im running 245/40/18 right now. But it still scrapes ;( Sometimes it scares me. LOL!!! Ill get some pics in a bit.

Wheels: 18x9.5 +20
Tire size: 245/40/18
Suspension: D2 coilovers.

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Old May 11, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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damn surprised your still rubbing with 245's..... try raising the back a bit or just set your coilovers hard..lol
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Old May 11, 2010 | 09:55 PM
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How do i set my coilovers to negative camber? Help please?
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Old May 11, 2010 | 09:57 PM
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push them in toward the motor, from the top where they connect to the camber plates. After you do that you will need a new wheel alignment, because everything else will be off like tow and rake. If tow is off alot it will eat the inside of the tires in a few thousand miles, more than negative camber will.

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Old May 11, 2010 | 09:58 PM
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Nice. I kinda knew that. Thanks brothas. Well do tomorow Would the tire still hit my back fenders though?
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Old May 11, 2010 | 10:09 PM
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You need more Camber in the rear. I rolled mine but it still scrapes under head turning. Stock suspension/ camber.
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Old May 12, 2010 | 11:30 AM
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So how do i adjust the back camber since its just a bolt? lol
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Old May 12, 2010 | 12:08 PM
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So how do i adjust the back camber since its just a bolt? lol
Turn the bolt.
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Old May 12, 2010 | 12:26 PM
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But its just a big O bolt thats hard. What do i do?
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Old May 12, 2010 | 12:27 PM
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Same thing happened to me, try a smaller tire.
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Old May 12, 2010 | 12:34 PM
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Like 235/40?
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