Lowering springs - Page 8

***dyn085*** · 06-25-2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by TitaniumStick

Yes, but "thay" isn't!

So, we drop for lower CG/looks, but then we're adding wheel spacer to push the wheel out to get rid of the tucked look that the dropping created. Will fender rolling be in the future of these spacers on these wheels? Any stronger hubs/bearings out there? I agree 10mm isn't much, and doesn't weigh much either. But you already have the widest tire/wheel combo available and then you're gonna punch 'em out 3/8" more. I wonder how Focusboy and his 19's are doing. Most of the other low or stanced guys also don't have the steering limiters of our rack.

Do you have any pics that could show the NEED for a spacer? You've already brought the tire 25mm vertically closer to the fender lip, and you're considering 10mm horizontally as well. I hate having to roll fenders, it is a serious PITA to do right.

Damn thay, stupid phone.

Rolling won't be necessary at this height. A 1.5" drop with spacers or smaller puffer smaller offset rims probably would. Focusboy would be one to verify that.

There is no real 'need' for spacers, but I will take a pic of my car at roughly the same angle as Zillon's and post both here for visual comparison. That will be tonight after work.

The wider spacing of the wheels will give it a more confident feel, but the actual weight of the spacers isn't what throws off the handling (when too excessive), it's the overall rotational mass in relation to the fulcrum of the spindle. Arm, I believe?

Ok, back to work me

TORQUERULES · 06-25-2012, 11:16 AM

Even with 10mm of spacers on each side, the wheels will looked tucked. Stock not so much, but lowered you will still be tucked.

Here are pics of mine before the drop with spacers (15mm per side rear, and 5mm per side front. My wheels are 17x7 with a +50mm offset).

Before drop:

After drop:

Quote:

Originally Posted by TitaniumStick

Yes, but "thay" isn't!

So, we drop for lower CG/looks, but then we're adding wheel spacer to push the wheel out to get rid of the tucked look that the dropping created. Will fender rolling be in the future of these spacers on these wheels? Any stronger hubs/bearings out there? I agree 10mm isn't much, and doesn't weigh much either. But you already have the widest tire/wheel combo available and then you're gonna punch 'em out 3/8" more. I wonder how Focusboy and his 19's are doing. Most of the other low or stanced guys also don't have the steering limiters of our rack.

Do you have any pics that could show the NEED for a spacer? You've already brought the tire 25mm vertically closer to the fender lip, and you're considering 10mm horizontally as well. I hate having to roll fenders, it is a serious PITA to do right.

TORQUERULES · 06-25-2012, 11:18 AM

No fender rolling needed. Ford has gone away from the enormous fender lips thankfully. They are as "rolled" as you will probably ever get right from the factory.

***dyn085*** · 06-25-2012, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by zx3matt

Even with 10mm of spacers on each side, the wheels will looked tucked. Stock not so much, but lowered you will still be tucked.

Here are pics of mine before the drop with spacers (15mm per side rear, and 5mm per side front. My wheels are 17x7 with a +50mm [/IMG]

Do you have a drivers side 1/4 shot?

TiStick · 06-25-2012, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by dyn085

Damn thay, stupid phone.

Rolling won't be necessary at this height. A 1.5" drop with spacers or smaller puffer smaller offset rims probably would. Focusboy would be one to verify that.

There is no real 'need' for spacers, but I will take a pic of my car at roughly the same angle as Zillon's and post both here for visual comparison. That will be tonight after work.

The wider spacing of the wheels will give it a more confident feel, but the actual weight of the spacers isn't what throws off the handling (when too excessive), it's the overall rotational mass in relation to the fulcrum of the spindle. Arm, I believe?

Ok, back to work me

Quote:

Originally Posted by zx3matt

No fender rolling needed. Ford has gone away from the enormous fender lips thankfully. They are as "rolled" as you will probably ever get right from the factory.

Thanks guys. I wonder if the ST is going to have components that help us out? It's already lower from the factory. I don't want much. This is purely a DD for me. I'll get another 'toy" to replace my Z06 later.

TORQUERULES · 06-25-2012, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by dyn085

Do you have a drivers side 1/4 shot?

***dyn085*** · 06-25-2012, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by zx3matt

Looks good. H&R adapters?

How do you feel about the offset?

***_RED_*** · 06-25-2012, 12:09 PM

Still has the broken endlink which is on order (thank god its only $12) and no alignment

TiStick · 06-25-2012, 12:20 PM

Red's pics show me what you guys mean. I'll be keeping an eye on you lowered guys and see how things are looking before I make a decision next spring.