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powersteeringless180sx · 01-14-2008, 06:13 PM

at full lock to the left my drivers side wheel is rubbing against harness boot and part of the wheel well. i have 17x9 w/ 215 45's on my front wheels. i was thinking about just taking a hammer to it but i wanted to see what other people did 1st.

here's a pic of how it looks.

how low i'm at in the front

**ThatGuy** · 01-14-2008, 06:15 PM

Relocating the harness is the "RIGHT" way to go about it.

Grab a hammer and beat the hell of it works for the metal. The harness needs more finesse then that.

Slidin240Wayz · 01-14-2008, 06:16 PM

This topic was discussed before.

Relocate or protect with sheetmetal/aluminum.

Carlos

***S14DB*** · 01-14-2008, 06:21 PM

How much caster you running?

powersteeringless180sx · 01-14-2008, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by S14DB

How much caster you running?

stock as far as i know

ALEXTHESUS*PECT · 01-14-2008, 06:26 PM

the hammer is one option, also changing to 215/35 tires will help some too.

**ThatGuy** · 01-14-2008, 06:28 PM

BTW, if you aren't gonna take car of those wheels, give them to me.

Are you using pure dust for brake pads?

BustedS13 · 01-14-2008, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatGuy

BTW, if you aren't gonna take car of those wheels, give them to me.

Are you using pure dust for brake pads?

i lol'd. msglength

jspaeth · 01-14-2008, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALEXTHESUS*PECT

the hammer is one option, also changing to 215/35 tires will help some too.

and will throw off your height like woah lol

bejota180sx · 01-14-2008, 06:32 PM

take a day off and do the right thing... just relocate the harness, it may be more work but at least youll have a clear mind that your not rubbing against it and not damaging anything...

***S14DB*** · 01-14-2008, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by powersteeringless180sx

stock as far as i know

so ,you droped it with stock TC rods? You caster prolly went down. Crank it upto 7* and it shouldn't rub in th back.

azndoc · 01-14-2008, 06:42 PM

While your doing all that relocating make sure you look around at the other areas and see if theres any rubbing anywhere else. If so then just pound the shit out of that area.

GL

powersteeringless180sx · 01-14-2008, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatGuy

BTW, if you aren't gonna take car of those wheels, give them to me.

Are you using pure dust for brake pads?

lol sorry the car needs a wash..

Quote:

Originally Posted by bejota180sx

take a day off and do the right thing... just relocate the harness, it may be more work but at least youll have a clear mind that your not rubbing against it and not damaging anything...

i didn't think i needed to relocate cuz the only part that's rubbing is the rubber boot and the metal around it.

gprb25 · 01-14-2008, 07:07 PM

You are going to have to move the harness sometime anyway (ie: different alignment, going lower, new wheels)

Enjuku sells something called AP Boss LAP Fender Harness Protector for 240sx...

I say check that out, and if you're creative...you can come up with something and make your own.

A Spec Products · 01-14-2008, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ALEXTHESUS*PECT

the hammer is one option, also changing to 215/35 tires will help some too.

I think you meant 215/40/17

Mainly caster and hammering / ziptie harness out of the way should work

You don't need to physically relocate the whole thing to engine bay

Just get slack from the front side in engine bay and the harness from the harness boot should have more slack to pull backwards out of the way

powersteeringless180sx · 01-14-2008, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A Spec Products

I think you meant 215/40/17

Mainly caster and hammering / ziptie harness out of the way should work

You don't need to physically relocate the whole thing to engine bay

Just get slack from the front side in engine bay and the harness from the harness boot should have more slack to pull backwards out of the way

thanks logan. caster and hammering was what i was thinking too.

Sliders562 · 01-14-2008, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bejota180sx

take a day off and do the right thing... just relocate the harness, it may be more work but at least youll have a clear mind that your not rubbing against it and not damaging anything...

i remember going thru tat, my harness unclipped in my driver fender well and the tires roasted the wires and my car went into a hault. ended up pushing the car to the side. EK! got a new harness and relocated it, but not everything is functional correctly

its all good. ghetto wind wipers ftw.

CoasTek240 · 01-14-2008, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A Spec Products

I think you meant 215/40/17

Mainly caster and hammering / ziptie harness out of the way should work

You don't need to physically relocate the whole thing to engine bay

Just get slack from the front side in engine bay and the harness from the harness boot should have more slack to pull backwards out of the way

thats what i did.

95KA-Turbo · 01-14-2008, 07:54 PM

Is there a way to relocate it into the frame the fender covers? I want to move mine but don't want to move it INTO the engine bay...mainly because it'll look like crap. I don't have my alignment yet so I'm just going to change the caster and use a hammer at first, but if that doesn't work I want a good plan...other then running wires all over the place, I'd like them to be as hidden as possible (I'm thinking I don't get that option).

lflkajfj12123 · 01-14-2008, 07:57 PM

hammer them shits

ziptie the harness out of the way

DONE

Rod · 01-14-2008, 09:51 PM

theres enough play that you can pull and route the harness along-side the frame (in between Fender and Frame). I then ziptied it and never again had a rubbing problem. I did this when I had the fenders out the car, so don't know how difficult it would be with the fenders on there. Here's how low the car is currently:

Jung918 · 01-14-2008, 10:22 PM

usually the tire rubs the top of the harness. It looks as if you are rubbing more towards the rear. I would think something is bent like your control arms.

***FaLKoN240*** · 01-14-2008, 10:33 PM

You guys all fail.

Put 8* of caster up front and kiss your harness rubbing problems goodbye.

I had the same problem on my car in the front too.

DON'T HAMMER BACK THERE.

Not necessary.

Bushido · 01-14-2008, 11:12 PM

8 easy steps to solve wheel well clearance problems:

1 put your wheels on.
2 drive, hard.
3 take wheels off.
4 note where there is rubbing.
5 smash it in with BFH.
6 spray paint wheel well.
7 drive, hard.
8 remove wheel and inspect for rubbing again.

repeat if necessary.

not rocket science.

but yeah, in your case, the reason why you're rubbing the harness is because your caster needs adjustment, and 215/45's are tall.
run a lower profile next time and also take an hour to ziptie your harness up, then you can lower your car down to the es100 letters.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatGuy

BTW, if you aren't gonna take car of those wheels, give them to me.

Are you using pure dust for brake pads?

Bronze wheels look better dirty.

Flybert · 01-14-2008, 11:40 PM

More caster. Done.

hitman · 01-14-2008, 11:54 PM

hammer until your fingers are bloody

!Zar! · 01-14-2008, 11:56 PM

Hammer till you see daylight.

Dousan_PG · 01-14-2008, 11:57 PM

hammer hammer hammer

some caster
215/40s
lower car more

you'll be set

powersteeringless180sx · 01-15-2008, 12:12 AM

okay got it caster and hammer. just wanted to make sure i was gonna do the right thing.

khilgers · 01-15-2008, 05:39 AM

I made a small steel bracket to hold mine out of the way, works great and only took about 10 minutes.

01-14-2008, 06:13 PM	#1
powersteeringless180sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: SoCal (Orange County) Age: 43 Posts: 868 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Wheel Well Clearance at full lock to the left my drivers side wheel is rubbing against harness boot and part of the wheel well. i have 17x9 w/ 215 45's on my front wheels. i was thinking about just taking a hammer to it but i wanted to see what other people did 1st. here's a pic of how it looks. how low i'm at in the front

01-14-2008, 06:15 PM	#2
ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 45 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Relocating the harness is the "RIGHT" way to go about it. Grab a hammer and beat the hell of it works for the metal. The harness needs more finesse then that. __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis

01-14-2008, 06:16 PM	#3
Slidin240Wayz Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Everywhere Age: 40 Posts: 5,427 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	This topic was discussed before. Relocate or protect with sheetmetal/aluminum. Carlos __________________ Support Zilvia by purchasing a sticker!

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ALEXTHESUSPECT Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Soul cal!! Age: 47 Posts: 4,387 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: ALEXTHESUSPECT Feedback Score: 5 reviews	the hammer is one option, also changing to 215/35 tires will help some too. __________________ *TEAM SUSPECT**

01-14-2008, 06:28 PM	#7
ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 45 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	BTW, if you aren't gonna take car of those wheels, give them to me. Are you using pure dust for brake pads? __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis

01-14-2008, 06:32 PM	#10
bejota180sx Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 1,173 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	take a day off and do the right thing... just relocate the harness, it may be more work but at least youll have a clear mind that your not rubbing against it and not damaging anything...

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azndoc Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles Age: 43 Posts: 9,487 Trader Rating: (47) Rides Gallery: azndoc Feedback Score: 47 reviews	While your doing all that relocating make sure you look around at the other areas and see if theres any rubbing anywhere else. If so then just pound the shit out of that area. GL

01-14-2008, 07:07 PM	#14
gprb25 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Age: 41 Posts: 596 Trader Rating: (20) Rides Gallery: gprb25 Feedback Score: 20 reviews	You are going to have to move the harness sometime anyway (ie: different alignment, going lower, new wheels) Enjuku sells something called AP Boss LAP Fender Harness Protector for 240sx... I say check that out, and if you're creative...you can come up with something and make your own. __________________

01-14-2008, 07:54 PM	#19
95KA-Turbo Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: LA Age: 39 Posts: 3,402 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Is there a way to relocate it into the frame the fender covers? I want to move mine but don't want to move it INTO the engine bay...mainly because it'll look like crap. I don't have my alignment yet so I'm just going to change the caster and use a hammer at first, but if that doesn't work I want a good plan...other then running wires all over the place, I'd like them to be as hidden as possible (I'm thinking I don't get that option).

01-14-2008, 07:57 PM	#20
lflkajfj12123 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 　　　　　　　　 Posts: 8,483 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	hammer them shits ziptie the harness out of the way DONE

01-14-2008, 09:51 PM	#21
Rod Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 104 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	theres enough play that you can pull and route the harness along-side the frame (in between Fender and Frame). I then ziptied it and never again had a rubbing problem. I did this when I had the fenders out the car, so don't know how difficult it would be with the fenders on there. Here's how low the car is currently:

01-14-2008, 10:22 PM	#22
Jung918 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CA Posts: 3,203 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	usually the tire rubs the top of the harness. It looks as if you are rubbing more towards the rear. I would think something is bent like your control arms. __________________ Sale: Hello Kitty Horn Button S14 Rear Valences K.Y. Gordon the Thief (Tony Chen)

01-14-2008, 10:33 PM	#23
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SoCal Temecula Posts: 16,893 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	You guys all fail. Put 8* of caster up front and kiss your harness rubbing problems goodbye. I had the same problem on my car in the front too. DON'T HAMMER BACK THERE. Not necessary. __________________ Best way to do business with me? Make your best offer FIRST.

01-14-2008, 11:40 PM	#25
Flybert Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: none Posts: 3,862 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	More caster. Done.

01-14-2008, 11:54 PM	#26
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!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Hammer till you see daylight. __________________

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Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	hammer hammer hammer some caster 215/40s lower car more you'll be set __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

01-15-2008, 12:12 AM	#29
powersteeringless180sx Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: SoCal (Orange County) Age: 43 Posts: 868 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	okay got it caster and hammer. just wanted to make sure i was gonna do the right thing.

01-15-2008, 05:39 AM	#30
khilgers Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Twin Cities Age: 44 Posts: 893 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: khilgers Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I made a small steel bracket to hold mine out of the way, works great and only took about 10 minutes.