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gotta240 · 09-26-2007, 12:38 AM

My tires now rub my apexi exv coilovers a LITTLE BIT. I am going to slot the coilovers a little to add tire clearance.

I had ksport before and i believe they were slotted on the BOTTOM of the two upright bolts. However, when looking through pictures on here i found some cusco coilovers which have the TOP hole slotted.

I'm confused(or just remembered wrong about my ksports)... With the top hole slotted, i could only get MORE negative camber, bringing the tire closer to my coilover... RIGHT?

Do you agree that i need to slot my LOWER hole to gain a little clearance between tire and coil? Quick help/opinions would be appriciated.

EDIT- I'M NOT going to add another spacer, pull fenders, etc. I have the fitment i want but need a few mm between tire/spring. Have tried camber bolts but they are thin and scary for use on a track. And before you guys flame about offset/wheel size.... 9.5 plus 17 offset, 255/35 street slick tire.

projectRDM · 09-26-2007, 08:14 AM

The top hole will give you more adjustment because the coilover will be rotating on the bottom bolt. Do it like this, take either bolt out, just one, and rotate the spindle, see which one gives you the most range and then grind that hole out as needed. Grinding the top hole further out, towards the wheel, will give you plenty of space I would think.

gotta240 · 09-26-2007, 08:42 AM

Great. Thank you very much for the reply. I was a little weary of slotting the top one OUT due to lack of material, but i suppose i only need to remove a couple mm of material...

5t341tH · 09-26-2007, 10:00 AM

i'd like to see how this works. can u possibly take pics when you are doing/done this? thanks

09-26-2007, 12:38 AM	#1
gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Slotting my apexi coilovers- QUICK advice My tires now rub my apexi exv coilovers a LITTLE BIT. I am going to slot the coilovers a little to add tire clearance. I had ksport before and i believe they were slotted on the BOTTOM of the two upright bolts. However, when looking through pictures on here i found some cusco coilovers which have the TOP hole slotted. I'm confused(or just remembered wrong about my ksports)... With the top hole slotted, i could only get MORE negative camber, bringing the tire closer to my coilover... RIGHT? Do you agree that i need to slot my LOWER hole to gain a little clearance between tire and coil? Quick help/opinions would be appriciated. EDIT- I'M NOT going to add another spacer, pull fenders, etc. I have the fitment i want but need a few mm between tire/spring. Have tried camber bolts but they are thin and scary for use on a track. And before you guys flame about offset/wheel size.... 9.5 plus 17 offset, 255/35 street slick tire.

09-26-2007, 08:14 AM	#2
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 50 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	The top hole will give you more adjustment because the coilover will be rotating on the bottom bolt. Do it like this, take either bolt out, just one, and rotate the spindle, see which one gives you the most range and then grind that hole out as needed. Grinding the top hole further out, towards the wheel, will give you plenty of space I would think. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

09-26-2007, 10:00 AM	#4
5t341tH Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: socal (Huntington Beach) Age: 35 Posts: 2,787 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	i'd like to see how this works. can u possibly take pics when you are doing/done this? thanks __________________ lexus baby

09-26-2007, 08:42 AM	#3
gotta240 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 3,496 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	Great. Thank you very much for the reply. I was a little weary of slotting the top one OUT due to lack of material, but i suppose i only need to remove a couple mm of material...