The differing ride height - and very low ride height - is an indicator of some other problem. We need to find out what that problem is. So, yes. Adding more travel to the front will increase the chances of rubbing. That's why we don't sell our upper mounts for the front. But in this case, the car already has something else going on.
Keith Tanner Flyin' Miata [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.flyinmiata.com <http://www.flyinmiata.com/> 1-800-FLY-MX5s (orders) 1-970-464-5600 (tech) 2008 FM Open House: August 14-17 ________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Donni Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 2:08 PM To: Keith Tanner Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [email protected] Subject: Re: Test message (now suspension) OK. I can see that. But it sounds as if this would always be the case with this configuration then. So with a shorter spring, why doesn't the right side rub? Not being combative, just trying to understand. On Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 4:03 PM, Keith Tanner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: FCM bumpstops will definitely contribute to the problem - they're intended to increase compression travel. What happens when you get too much compression travel up front? The tire rubs. Been there, done that. Keith Tanner Flyin' Miata [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.flyinmiata.com <http://www.flyinmiata.com/> 1-800-FLY-MX5s (orders) 1-970-464-5600 (tech) 2008 FM Open House: August 14-17 ________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Donni Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 1:34 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: Test message (now suspension) His mounts with the old FM springs would just be scary! I can't imagine that bumpstop would be the issue though. I might call him anyhow. He doesn't respond to email from what I hear. On Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 3:26 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Maybe contact fat cat and see if he's had this problem before with a similar setup. Ross From: Donni <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 3:01 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [email protected] Subject: Re: Test message (now suspension) I SOOO hope it's a perch. You really think the FCM 46mm bumpstops could be an issue? I'm pretty certain there's no tweakage. On Mon, Aug 25, 2008 at 2:58 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Here is a pic of me with 13x8 Keizers (the good ones made before 1994) w/ 5" BS on a Hoosier 225/45/13. http://members.aol.com/solomiata/DP57d.jpg Here is a pic with the same wheel (rear) with a 22" tall x 9.5" wide Formula Continential tire http://members.aol.com/FE3N/4-2002W.jpg Never had any rubbing problems. 200# rear springs (Racing Beat "race" fronts in rear position) with 1" bump stops. I agree with Keith that if the unibody/subframes are not tweaked it likely is a bump stop or upper perch. Randy ________________________________ Get the MapQuest Toolbar <http://mapquest.com/toolbar?ncid=mpqmap00050000000010> . Directions, Traffic, Gas Prices & More!
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