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Tonyt3 · Jan 31st, 2006, 08:28 PM

I've had lowered springs on my car for 12 months now - a set of Eibachs. All of a sudden the rear tyres have started rubbing the wheel arches when the car 'compresses' (goes into a sudden dip etc). WQuite annoying and probably a little detrimental to the tyres I guess.

I'm running 18" wheels and 35 section tyres. Not been a problem before though.

I suspect the standard shocks have been doing too much work over the last 12 months, and have weakened, allowing the springs to settle more than is desired.

Has anyone else had this issue, and has anyone got any suggestions, other than refitting standard springs or getting the shocks replaced. I cant afford a proper suspension package at the moment.

Lohen · Feb 1st, 2006, 08:18 AM

Hi,

As we all know you have done a number of track days so that has probably taken the toll on the springs as they get worked harder that supposed to. I'm not sure that replacing dampers is going to help that much, but they are probaly worse for wear as well.

If you dont mind me asking how many miles has the car/suspension done (+ track days), as you can take the following estimation 1 trackday mile = 10 normal road miles.

Andrey

Tonyt3 · Feb 1st, 2006, 08:30 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Lohen

Hi,

As we all know you have done a number of track days so that has probably taken the toll on the springs as they get worked harder that supposed to. I'm not sure that replacing dampers is going to help that much, but they are probaly worse for wear as well.

If you dont mind me asking how many miles has the car/suspension done (+ track days), as you can take the following estimation 1 trackday mile = 10 normal road miles.

Andrey

Overall milage 35k, 24 since fitting springs. 4 track days - although I drive like 'miss daisy' and never abuse the car...

Lohen · Feb 1st, 2006, 10:06 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tonyt3

Overall milage 35k, 24 since fitting springs. 4 track days - although I drive like 'miss daisy' and never abuse the car...

i'll speak to yozza about your driving...

The milage is not excessive, so i would imagine the springs have just settled finally.

Andrey

klint · Feb 1st, 2006, 10:59 PM

Springs should be fine....

Worth checking the bushes.

Jan 31st, 2006, 08:28 PM	#1
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 05:50 AM Posts: 6,260 Offline	Eibachs springs problem I've had lowered springs on my car for 12 months now - a set of Eibachs. All of a sudden the rear tyres have started rubbing the wheel arches when the car 'compresses' (goes into a sudden dip etc). WQuite annoying and probably a little detrimental to the tyres I guess. I'm running 18" wheels and 35 section tyres. Not been a problem before though. I suspect the standard shocks have been doing too much work over the last 12 months, and have weakened, allowing the springs to settle more than is desired. Has anyone else had this issue, and has anyone got any suggestions, other than refitting standard springs or getting the shocks replaced. I cant afford a proper suspension package at the moment. http://www.mini2.com/forum/models-co...ming-soon.html

Feb 1st, 2006, 08:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lohen New Mini Specialists Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Staffordshire, UK Local Time: 05:50 AM Posts: 839 Offline	Hi, As we all know you have done a number of track days so that has probably taken the toll on the springs as they get worked harder that supposed to. I'm not sure that replacing dampers is going to help that much, but they are probaly worse for wear as well. If you dont mind me asking how many miles has the car/suspension done (+ track days), as you can take the following estimation 1 trackday mile = 10 normal road miles. Andrey New MINI Specialists www.lohen.co.uk

Feb 1st, 2006, 08:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 05:50 AM Posts: 6,260 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Lohen Hi, As we all know you have done a number of track days so that has probably taken the toll on the springs as they get worked harder that supposed to. I'm not sure that replacing dampers is going to help that much, but they are probaly worse for wear as well. If you dont mind me asking how many miles has the car/suspension done (+ track days), as you can take the following estimation 1 trackday mile = 10 normal road miles. Andrey Overall milage 35k, 24 since fitting springs. 4 track days - although I drive like 'miss daisy' and never abuse the car... http://www.mini2.com/forum/models-co...ming-soon.html

Feb 1st, 2006, 10:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
Lohen New Mini Specialists Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Staffordshire, UK Local Time: 05:50 AM Posts: 839 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tonyt3 Overall milage 35k, 24 since fitting springs. 4 track days - although I drive like 'miss daisy' and never abuse the car... i'll speak to yozza about your driving... The milage is not excessive, so i would imagine the springs have just settled finally. Andrey New MINI Specialists www.lohen.co.uk

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