Raising Suspension

[-Boz-]

I picked up my car today and it has a set of Tein coilovers and an EDFC already installed, yay for me! However the car is a little low (I think) as when I hit a bump while cornering, or while cornering at speed I can hear what sounds like the wheels rubbing on the guards. It has stock wheels fitted so I doubt it's the size of the wheels causing the issue. Is there anything else that could be causing this noise or do I just need to get the suspension raised slightly to eliminate the rubbing?

[Beer Baron]

you really need to get under your wheel arches and see what's rubbing on what. could be tyre touching inner guard liner, or even suspension etc. find out what the noise is first before you take action, but if you think it's a bit too low then by all means raise it up a bit.

[-Boz-]

After looking around with the wheels at full lock etc it definitely looks like it's rubbing on the inner guards at the front, thankfully not while at full lock, just when pressure is applied to the suspension, the rubbing can also be heard is I hit a large bump on the road while going straight. It has stock wheels running 235/45/17 so the only other issue I can think of that would cause the rubbing is the ride hight (unless my tyre size is 100% f**ked).

Any other suggestions for possible causes before I go ahead and get the car raised?

[Birds]

Remove your inner guards and roll the metal/outer guards. Then get the Teins corner weighted at a suspension place for perfect ride height to compliment handling.

[The Bogan]

If you remove the inner guards water can get into the drivers side foot well from where the wiring loom enters the fire wall, also lots of crap will find its way into the inner area of your doors and cover your hinges and surrounding area with crap.

Use a heat gun to soften the plastic and mold it inwards to give the clearance that is needed, also ride height will affect the handling so ensure you get it set correctly so the suspension can work as god intended.

For a R33 its 350 front and 340 rear, stock ride height for a R34 is (searching.......................................)

Mark

[The Bogan]

Minimum bump heights to be legal I assume, although mine is lower than stock it has passed the height clearance test they do with the wheel thing they roll under you car. <BR><BR>

[Birds]

Actually yes, it is better to mould or cut your inner guards...mine are cut directly above the wheel, but I have removed the inner guards between the wheel and the front bar. No issues with water or crap getting in at all.

[-Boz-]

Had the car looked at by the guys at Fulcrum today. Suspension needs raising and several of the bushes were completely shot so it's all getting sorted next week. Hopefully with the ride hight a little higher and the suspension all set up properly I'll eliminate the rubbing. If not, at least my suspension has had a good once over and will be properly set up I guess plan B will be to try and get the inner guards modified to eliminate the issue.