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  1. 22-03-2006 11:17 AM #1
    civicCXI
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    scrubbing - help

    got an ek1 with 17", lower it with lovell sport lows (30mm lower). The front tyres scrub against the plastic guard when I corner (sometimes even with slow speed).
    I read somewhere from this forum that removing the guard would be ilegal. Is there someway to move the guard further up? Do I need to buy new guards?
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  2. 22-03-2006 11:31 AM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by civicCXI
    got an ek1 with 17", lower it with lovell sport lows (30mm lower). The front tyres scrub against the plastic guard when I corner (sometimes even with slow speed).
    I read somewhere from this forum that removing the guard would be ilegal. Is there someway to move the guard further up? Do I need to buy new guards?
    You can roll/lip the guards but I am not sure that would help. I suggest speaking with a suspension expert - they might be able to push the guard back and screw it to the body?
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  3. 22-03-2006 11:35 AM #3
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    I did talk to the suspension guy when I got the suspension done, he said he can't do anything about it. So i guess have to talk to the bodyshop guy.
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  4. 22-03-2006 11:37 AM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by civicCXI
    I did talk to the suspension guy when I got the suspension done, he said he can't do anything about it. So i guess have to talk to the bodyshop guy.
    A bodyshop guy should be able to help. Speak to a few different shops and ask them what they would do.
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    They have the depreciation re-sale value of a burnt out and multi-rolled Commodore.
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  5. 22-03-2006 11:53 AM #5
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    some people just cut out the part where it scrubs. so you still ahve the gaurd lining.. but just a few missing holes here and there. lol.
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  6. 22-03-2006 12:26 PM #6
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    Me EK1 is lowered 2.25 inches and it still doesnt scrub. Are your wheels 17x7?
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  7. 22-03-2006 12:44 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by simbadda54
    Me EK1 is lowered 2.25 inches and it still doesnt scrub. Are your wheels 17x7?
    Its not just the width, but also offset and tyre size.
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  8. 22-03-2006 02:56 PM #8
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    yea, it's 17x7 with 42+ offset. I know it's too big.

    I noticed in this forum that most of the tyres/wheels related threads don't say anything much about the offset
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  9. 22-03-2006 03:21 PM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by civicCXI
    yea, it's 17x7 with 42+ offset. I know it's too big.

    I noticed in this forum that most of the tyres/wheels related threads don't say anything much about the offset
    Thats exactly what a mate is running with a +40 offset and 205/40 tyre. He is lowered and is fine.
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  10. 22-03-2006 04:29 PM #10
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    mine are also 17x7 +40 and is doesnt scrub at all. dunno wats different about yours
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  11. 22-03-2006 04:32 PM #11
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    mine is +42 with 205/40 tyres, does that make lots of different? maybe my car has lower guards?
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  12. 22-03-2006 04:41 PM #12
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    that shouldnt make much of a difference. I have a EK1 just like urs. Maybe cos i got more camber
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