415ua5

i have 19inch rims wrapped in toyo proxies 225-35-19...the rims and offset are the right size because they fit perfectly on a friends type S, im dropped on tein S-tech springs, which is 1.6 in the back i believe

however the left rear tire is rubbing against the part of the bumper that connects to the fenders right near the back. i looked at it and it looks like i could easily trim off an inch because the bumper peice sticks in a little bit, which is where its rubbing.

the tire guy said that my shocks looked fine, but he said new ones could work. i dont wanna pay 300+ for new shocks so im looking at cheaper alternatives


what kind of tool would i need to use the trim off the bumper peice? how do you roll fenders? i have a meet coming up and i want to be able to drive the twisties

415ua5

heres a picture.....inside the white circle the bumper extends maybe an inch....should i trim this off?? it looks like my bumper is starting to come off too

yunginTL

hey the right side of my rear bumper hangs a little low like that...i dunno y?


and ur tires dont look like they have too much thread left for some twisties

derrick

it's the plastic part of the bumper ... a dremel should do the job. i still have to do it on my car. rolling the fenders is important if your offset is too low ...

yunginTL

u mean that plastic piece thats there for the screw to go into?

fsttyms1

that upper part of the rear bumper can be cut off with a razorblade or a dremel, or tinsnips.
Just because it fit on your buddies car doesnt mean it wasnt rubbing and he didnt notice it.
changing the shocks wont solve teh problem

415ua5

hmm...im going to go to the store and look for a dremel.....whatever that is


are you sure a razorblade can cut it?? it feels pretty strong to me

415ua5

do i need to take off the bumper?

nguyen

yea i have the same problem with my 19" foose speedsters, i got 235.35.19 tires so yea iono i just drive 60 or less to minimize the rubbing as much as possible, the problem is really bad wen i have ppl seated in the back

415ua5

alrite went out and dropped 40 bucks on a brand new dremel...gonna trim off these bumper peices...they really serve no purpose but stick inside 1 inch

415ua5

good advice on the dremel....it cut through the bumper like butter....i sanded it all down and NO RUBS!!!!

fsttyms1

UneekDevo

I just lowered my car last night and am having the same issue.

Easiest way to cut anything plastic or urethane is with a hot razor blade. Get the full size utility blade and heat it up with a propane torch and cut like butter with precision.

jjashaa

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nice thread revival

03tLsNBP

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damn that guy got banned ages ago. i wonder what he said.

yeedatoy

I don't know, but he pointed out that his bumper is hanging off and proceeded to ask why his tire rubbed that exact spot on his car and not a buddies.......how bout first......bolt your freaking bumper back on?