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Old 05-07-2001, 05:57 PM
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Rubber b/w spring and wheelwell?

I have the Eibach Pro-kit on my car and I would like it to ride just a little lower. I am running 17" ROH ZS wheels and there is still a three finger gap b/w the tire and outer lip. I thought about taking the little rubber ring out from b/w the spring and wheelwell to see if it drops it a little more. Do ya'll think that would drop it a little more. The car is an 88 model so the rubber is pretty thin. Please let me know. So that I don't do this first and then find out that it didn't make a difference.



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88 Formula
305 TBI
ROH ZS wheels
17x8.5 frt & 17x9.5 rear
BFG Comp TA ZR
255/45/17 frt &
275/40/17 rear
Eibach springs
Urethane bushings
MacEwen White faced Gauges
Borla Intercooled Tips
Flowmaster
Old 05-07-2001, 11:08 PM
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Car: 90 RS 'Vert, 88 IROC-Z, 88 Firebird
Engine: 305 ci tbi, 305 ci tpi, 350 ci tpi
Transmission: WC-T5, WC-T5, 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.27, 3.27
Give them some time to settle in. Also are you sure they are properly seated at the top? I have a two finger gap with the stock 245-50 series tires on 16" WS6 rims.
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They have been on the car for about 10,000 miles so I think they are pretty broke in. Also I think they are set well on top. I really hate to take them out to make sure. So I guess I might just try to take out the rubber and see if there is a difference. Thanks for replying.

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88 Formula
305 TBI
ROH ZS wheels
17x8.5 frt & 17x9.5 rear
BFG Comp TA ZR
255/45/17 frt &
275/40/17 rear
Eibach springs
Urethane bushings
MacEwen White faced Gauges
Borla Intercooled Tips
Flowmaster
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