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usinfantryMOS11c 10-29-11 09:31 AM

Odd fenderwell gap
 
I was wondering if this was a normal gap since it didn't look anything like what my two coupes did. I am running a 15 inch rim with a 205 60 tire which I presume is stock. Also the struts and springs are stock too. Should there be this much of a gap between the tire and well. And if not how do I correct it. The picture is again posted in my albums as my phone won't allow me to post a pic on the thread.

dwb87 10-29-11 02:17 PM

It does look like quite a bit of gap... I would think that if you aren't experiencing any driveability issues, then it may be fine.

Rx7Ridah 10-29-11 03:38 PM

Our cars are very prone to spring sag. Over the last 20+ years they've self-lowered. Usually they have a "gangsta lean" towards the drivers side. You probably have one that hasn't sunk yet. With good springs of stock height expect a good 3-4 inch wheel gap. I remember lowering a 87 TII once to end up actually raising it 1/4" at the bottom of the fender due to sag. I was disappointed thinking my intrax 2" drop was gonna tuck my wheels.

usinfantryMOS11c 10-29-11 08:03 PM

Thanks for the help. And yes the springs are ridiculously tight on front and back... I can feel every crack and pebble in the road as though I was off roading. Which is good to know it still has life in it until I can actually afford coilovers. Well thanks a bunch yet again..... I love these cars to damned much....lol.


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