My 2011 Vitz

[TerenceCruz]

Originally Posted by coheed

When you're running around that low, half an inch can make all the difference in the world lol. Yea the mud flaps look a little goofy with how wide the wheels are. I might look better with some "rally style" ones.

Edit: Like these, they'd cover more of the tire so it wont look as goofy

Ugh I want that exhaust. But yeah man that half an inch was beautiful lol and it still looks pretty good. So I'm happy.

[ern-diz]

How does it do on the freeway?

After lowering mine just a few inches with S Tech's, I get some rubbing when going through gutter dips too quickly and when hitting uneven spots on the freeway at higher speed.

[TerenceCruz]

Originally Posted by ern-diz

How does it do on the freeway?

After lowering mine just a few inches with S Tech's, I get some rubbing when going through gutter dips too quickly and when hitting uneven spots on the freeway at higher speed.

I get virtually no rubbing on the freeway haha. Well I mean with the exception of really big bumps, but other than that, even on normal imperfections I get no rubbing. Definitely happy with that, thanks to the max dampening and 10k/8k Swift springs haha.

[ern-diz]

Originally Posted by TerenceCruz

I get virtually no rubbing on the freeway haha. Well I mean with the exception of really big bumps, but other than that, even on normal imperfections I get no rubbing. Definitely happy with that, thanks to the max dampening and 10k/8k Swift springs haha.

Hmm...I might need to look at getting new wheels, rolling the fenders, something...it's not that bad, but it bugs me a little...

[TerenceCruz]

Originally Posted by ern-diz

Hmm...I might need to look at getting new wheels, rolling the fenders, something...it's not that bad, but it bugs me a little...

It's probably just because you're on 17s. Fender rolling would definitely help too of course. When I had Tein S Techs I had 15x7 +31 offset (Because of my 10mm spacers) And they never rubbed even with passengers haha. My exhaust did. I had a Tanabe Medalion at the time but I decided to sell it cause it hung way too low and I wanted to get my coilovers and wheels instead.

[ern-diz]

Originally Posted by TerenceCruz

It's probably just because you're on 17s. Fender rolling would definitely help too of course. When I had Tein S Techs I had 15x7 +31 offset (Because of my 10mm spacers) And they never rubbed even with passengers haha. My exhaust did. I had a Tanabe Medalion at the time but I decided to sell it cause it hung way too low and I wanted to get my coilovers and wheels instead.

The thing is, the official wheel and tire guide thread says that 205/40/17 is a commonly used size for lowering. I've also seen other posts from members running the same wheel size and springs, asked them about rubbing and they claim they get none. Some have asked me what my offset is, but I don't know what it is. As far as you know, can offset make the difference between rubbing and no rubbing on the same wheel size?

[TerenceCruz]

Originally Posted by ern-diz

The thing is, the official wheel and tire guide thread says that 205/40/17 is a commonly used size for lowering. I've also seen other posts from members running the same wheel size and springs, asked them about rubbing and they claim they get none. Some have asked me what my offset is, but I don't know what it is. As far as you know, can offset make the difference between rubbing and no rubbing on the same wheel size?

Ahhh I see! Yes man offset could definitely be the reason why you're rubbing.

[ern-diz]

Originally Posted by TerenceCruz

Ahhh I see! Yes man offset could definitely be the reason why you're rubbing.

Well, shit lol. Thanks, Now I can think about rolling fenders, or just getting new wheels since mine have some battles scars on them anyway.

[TerenceCruz]

Originally Posted by ern-diz

Well, shit lol. Thanks, Now I can think about rolling fenders, or just getting new wheels since mine have some battles scars on them anyway.

Haha no problem! Definitely roll the fenders regardless if you can. You'll be fine with around 30 offset. If you want to go flush just add some camber and you'll be fine. I had to roll, pull, and flare my rears to fit +10 offset. So it really comes down to what look you're trying to go for. Let me know that, and I will help you as much as I can haha. Here are my two wheel set ups:

Top:
15x7 +31 (with the 10mm hub spacers, no negative camber) Enkei RPF1 (Really wish I kept those)
Bottom
16x8.5 +10 (because of 10mm hub spacers, 5mm wheels spacers, and -3 camber) JNC 004

[ern-diz]

Originally Posted by TerenceCruz

Haha no problem! Definitely roll the fenders regardless if you can. You'll be fine with around 30 offset. If you want to go flush just add some camber and you'll be fine. I had to roll, pull, and flare my rears to fit +10 offset. So it really comes down to what look you're trying to go for. Let me know that, and I will help you as much as I can haha. Here are my two wheel set ups:

Top:
15x7 +31 (with the 10mm hub spacers, no negative camber) Enkei RPF1 (Really wish I kept those)
Bottom
16x8.5 +10 (because of 10mm hub spacers, 5mm wheels spacers, and -3 camber) JNC 004

Thanks. Not going for the flush look, just like the look of 17's on the 2" drop, but don't want any rub. I like that almost stock look. Like it came from the factory like that. Don't like the tires rubbing when I hit dips or go over uneven spots on the fwy.

[TerenceCruz]

Originally Posted by ern-diz

Thanks. Not going for the flush look, just like the look of 17's on the 2" drop, but don't want any rub. I like that almost stock look. Like it came from the factory like that. Don't like the tires rubbing when I hit dips or go over uneven spots on the fwy.

Gotcha, okay cool. Definitely roll the fenders when you can. Keep your current wheels, or maybe when looking at some new wheels, keep the offset I told you in mind. It'll look great! I kind of miss just being on springs. When I get another car I'll definitely change this car from low to functional with some meaty tires and a raise in height

[coheed]

I miss being able to start up and take off. Having to fiddle with ride height before I move gets annoying

[TerenceCruz]

Originally Posted by coheed

I miss being able to start up and take off. Having to fiddle with ride height before I move gets annoying

Hahaha yeah man my boy feels the same way with his bagged Subie. You have the manual air management? Regardless it must be nice to be on air :( I'll get there one day! Definitely trying to hop on a big body Lexus VIP build in the near future.

[coheed]

Yea I have manual paddles, which are a huge pain. There are so many fittings compared to analog or digital electronic management. My right front leaks and I can't figure out from where, so I have to top it off every 3 minutes.

[ern-diz]

Originally Posted by TerenceCruz

Gotcha, okay cool. Definitely roll the fenders when you can. Keep your current wheels, or maybe when looking at some new wheels, keep the offset I told you in mind. It'll look great! I kind of miss just being on springs. When I get another car I'll definitely change this car from low to functional with some meaty tires and a raise in height

Thx for the info...

Can't go wrong either way, but I think your car looks tremendous.

[TerenceCruz]

Originally Posted by ern-diz

Thx for the info...

Can't go wrong either way, but I think your car looks tremendous.

Thanks brotha!!

[TerenceCruz]

Originally Posted by coheed

Yea I have manual paddles, which are a huge pain. There are so many fittings compared to analog or digital electronic management. My right front leaks and I can't figure out from where, so I have to top it off every 3 minutes.

Sheeeesh. I feel like there are pros and cons for manual paddles. MOSTLY cons but you know what I mean. I like the gauges you get with them and how they seem more accurate. When my boy takes passengers he can air up in the back a little bit, and the gauges seem pretty accurate in terms of driver side to passenger side.

[coheed]

Originally Posted by TerenceCruz

Sheeeesh. I feel like there are pros and cons for manual paddles. MOSTLY cons but you know what I mean. I like the gauges you get with them and how they seem more accurate. When my boy takes passengers he can air up in the back a little bit, and the gauges seem pretty accurate in terms of driver side to passenger side.

Don't get me wrong, I like the control I have over my height. I just wish I could pin down my leaking lol. Also I wish it aired out a little bit quicker. The exhaust port on the manual valves are 1/8" and it takes so long for the front to go down. And I run twice the air in the front as the rear, so the back of the car is down 5 sec before the front.

I'm liking the 16's on your car more and more man. You're convincing me that static Yarii need 16's.