Bc_coilovers

[PPPPete]

Hi There;

Posted on the Tech part but thought I would try here

Just had BC-Racing coilovers fitted to my STI (2005 model) and boy does the car handle amazing now

One problem, tyres are rubbing the Inner arch plastic

I think it's only on full lock but I need to take mudflaps off just to check it's not them that are rubbing when cornering hard. I have already raised them a little.

If the noise is still there with mudflaps off then its the arches so i have two choices, raise car or try and sort the arches.

Does anyone have any idea of the best way to stop the rubbing, such as heating the plastic or shaving it? I'm not sure

It would be fine if the shape of the plastic inner arch didn't jutt out in a funny shape.

Hope someone can help

Thanks in advance

Peter,

Ayrshire

[addison]

what tyers? who fitted the coilovers?

how low are you running?

Edited September 22, 2009 by addison

[scooby222]

to add a couple of questions,what size wheels /tyres and have you any other suspension mods-ive an 05 sti with bc's and they catch on full lock since i had the anti lift kit fitted,but i am running 8.5" wide rims-no problem on standard wheels

[bobbyc]

First thing I had to do when I fitted mine was cut 40mm off the front mudflaps & they still rub on occaision, sounds horrible as the noise is amplified through the chassis, running with 18 inch wheels & they clear both arches & inner wing (just)

[PPPPete]

Hi there, thanks for the replies. Hypertech fitted the Coilovers. I have the Prodrive 18" wheels with 235/40 tyres. Mudflaps arn't a prob as i took them off and moved the bracket onto the next hole. Arches are rubbing on just shy of full lock, and when blasting back roads, a dip will catch the arches or going fast round roundabouts :-(

Don't know the actual height but i can get my fingers (just) in between tyre and arch? I would raise the coilovers myself but not confident lol. I emailed hypertech and awaiting reply.

Edited September 26, 2009 by PPPPete

[zarabad]

Hi there, thanks for the replies. Hypertech fitted the Coilovers. I have the Prodrive 18" wheels with 235/40 tyres. Mudflaps arn't a prob as i took them off and moved the bracket onto the next hole. Arches are rubbing on just shy of full lock, and when blasting back roads, a dip will catch the arches or going fast round roundabouts :-(

Don't know the actual height but i can get my fingers (just) in between tyre and arch? I would raise the coilovers myself but not confident lol. I emailed hypertech and awaiting reply.

I have same set up by hypertech mine is great

think its your tyres

Mine are 225/40

yours will have a dia of 2.52CM more just enough to chatch arch

Edited September 28, 2009 by zarabad

[PPPPete]

I have same set up by hypertech mine is great

think its your tyres

Mine are 225/40

yours will have a dia of 2.52CM more just enough to chatch arch

Hi There;

Can i stick 225/40 on my 18" wheels? How do the slimmer tyres feel?

Thanks