Help needed! - Lots of rubbing issues after coilover install

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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 11:34 PM
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Help needed! - Lots of rubbing issues after coilover install

Hey guys reposting here for some local help possibly!

First off I have an 03' CL-S 6spd.

I just installed my F&F Type Ones today. The drop was just where there is no wheel gap. I got an alignment with it but it still has a lot of rubbing in the rear.

They recommended 2 options:
1. More negative camber
2. Cut/take out the fender liner

I'm thinking of option 2 as I don't want to be replacing tires more often than I need. My question is how hard is it to do this and will it be worth it? Meaning will it cause any type of damage down the road?
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 04:35 PM
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No option to get new wheels?
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 05:55 PM
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I actually just raised the car about half an inch. To of the tires are right about at fender level. Before it was tucking tire. Now it's a LOT better. Only rubbing on big dips.

I noticed that there's some clunking noise when I hit dips. Maybe my bushings are going bad or it's just the springs being stiffer?


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Old Apr 23, 2013 | 07:25 PM
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Might be the upper A arm is hitting the shock tower? I had this problem I had my function and forms. Make sure you keep your receipt for warranty. One of the coils blew in a year. I recommend to be cautious with them.

Might also be you endlinks.

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Old Apr 24, 2013 | 01:55 PM
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Should have kept the height and gotten rid of the fender liners.
I never got my car with the rear fender liners.

Now that you raised it an inch your alignment is off again btw, so put it back lol. Just remove one of the fender liners and see if there's anything to worry about. There really isn't anything to protect. If anything it helps sound not travel into the car, shouldn't be a noticeable difference.
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