Thread #5051

Inner fender lining question, UCF10

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NJ240sxManJune 20, 2007
#68070

Inner fender lining question, UCF10

I have Tokicos and Tanabe DF210's in my UCF10 at the moment riding on 19's with 245/40/19 all around.

On my fronts, the tires rub the inner fender lining at the frontmost point on 85-100% turning radius and when going in reverse. Also rubs when turning and weight is distributed to the front (does not rub on slight turns, usually on HARD turns or when trail braking or shifting weight into the front before turning).

Does anyone have any input as to how to get rid of this issue?
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I have Tokicos and Tanabe DF210's in my UCF10 at the moment riding on 19's with 245/40/19 all around.

On my fronts, the tires rub the inner fender lining at the frontmost point on 85-100% turning radius and when going in reverse.  Also rubs when turning and weight is distributed to the front (does not rub on slight turns, usually on HARD turns or when trail braking or shifting weight into the front before turning).

Does anyone have any input as to how to get rid of this issue?
elpresidenteJune 20, 2007
#68072
Remove inner fender liner. Easiest solution. Other than that sounds like a castor issue, but it might help to know the width of the wheels..then it might be fixable with tire fitment.
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Remove inner fender liner.  Easiest solution.  Other than that sounds like a castor issue, but it might help to know the width of the wheels..then it might be fixable with tire fitment.
NJ240sxManJune 20, 2007
#68097
It's the outer diameter that's causing the issue, could be that positive caster is too high, true.

The only thing that happens from removing inner fender lining is that stuff gets dirty, right, no electrical risks in the UCF10 from removal?
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It's the outer diameter that's causing the issue, could be that positive caster is too high, true.

The only thing that happens from removing inner fender lining is that stuff gets dirty, right, no electrical risks in the UCF10 from removal?
EXE.UCF10June 20, 2007
#68132
Haven't heard any issues with removing the fender liner from other UCF10 owners. I suggest using a heat gun to reshape the fender liner away from the wheels.
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Haven't heard any issues with removing the fender liner from other UCF10 owners. I suggest using a heat gun to reshape the fender liner away from the wheels.
callaghan.June 20, 2007
#68149
if u look up in there it should be easy to see where exactly its hitting the liner. You can easily cut out that area w/ an airsaw, dremel, or maybe even a box cutter if thats all u got? haha. that or just dont worry about it, over short time it will rub away where it hits and self-clearence.
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if u look up in there it should be easy to see where exactly its hitting the liner. You can easily cut out that area w/ an airsaw, dremel, or maybe even a box cutter if thats all u got? haha. that or just dont worry about it, over short time it will rub away where it hits and self-clearence.
NJ240sxManJune 20, 2007
#68151
Interesting idea with the heat gun. Is 650-1000 degrees Farenheit hot enough to make the plastic pliable?

It'd probably take a while to self-wear since it's not a 24/7 thing.
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Interesting idea with the heat gun.  Is 650-1000 degrees Farenheit hot enough to make the plastic pliable?

It'd probably take a while to self-wear since it's not a 24/7 thing.
BrianStylesJune 20, 2007
#68177
NJ240sxMan;68070 wrote:I have Tokicos and Tanabe DF210's in my UCF10 at the moment riding on 19's with 245/40/19 all around.

On my fronts, the tires rub the inner fender lining at the frontmost point on 85-100% turning radius and when going in reverse. Also rubs when turning and weight is distributed to the front (does not rub on slight turns, usually on HARD turns or when trail braking or shifting weight into the front before turning).

Does anyone have any input as to how to get rid of this issue?


I JUST had the same exact setup (Tokico/Tanabe) on my 91 LS 400 (UCF10) but switched it out for JIC FLT-A2 VIP coilovers.

read this thread:
http://www.vipstylecars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4940

I had terrible rubbing in the beginning when I put the Tanabe/Tokico's on. I then rolled all my fenders and pulled the two front. it decreased the rubbing a bit, but I noticed that the Tanabe/Tokico setup is too soft. after replacing them with the JIC's and adjusting the spring rate and the dampner to my liking, BAM! no more rubbing, no matter how many bumps I hit.

I've heard the Tanabe/Tokico setup affects others differently. not sure how or why but hey, all I know is how they were on my UCF10.
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[quote=NJ240sxMan;68070]I have Tokicos and Tanabe DF210's in my UCF10 at the moment riding on 19's with 245/40/19 all around.
 
On my fronts, the tires rub the inner fender lining at the frontmost point on 85-100% turning radius and when going in reverse. Also rubs when turning and weight is distributed to the front (does not rub on slight turns, usually on HARD turns or when trail braking or shifting weight into the front before turning).
 
Does anyone have any input as to how to get rid of this issue?[/quote]
 
I JUST had the same exact setup (Tokico/Tanabe) on my 91 LS 400 (UCF10) but switched it out for JIC FLT-A2 VIP coilovers.
 
read this thread:
[URL]http://www.vipstylecars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4940[/URL]
 
I had terrible rubbing in the beginning when I put the Tanabe/Tokico's on. I then rolled all my fenders and pulled the two front. it decreased the rubbing a bit, but I noticed that the Tanabe/Tokico setup is too soft. after replacing them with the JIC's and adjusting the spring rate and the dampner to my liking, BAM! no more rubbing, no matter how many bumps I hit.
 
I've heard the Tanabe/Tokico setup affects others differently. not sure how or why but hey, all I know is how they were on my UCF10.
callaghan.June 20, 2007
#68183
question: is it rubbing on the inners or on more where the liner meets the bumper?
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question: is it rubbing on the inners or on more where the liner meets the bumper?
NJ240sxManJune 20, 2007
#68204
It's rubbing the inner fender liner in the front. For example make a clock out of your left front wheel (looking at it head on). At around 22:00 hours is where it hits the inner fender liner (towards the front bumper).

Should I just remove the inner fender lining?
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It's rubbing the inner fender liner in the front.  For example make a clock out of your left front wheel (looking at it head on).  At around 22:00 hours is where it hits the inner fender liner (towards the front bumper).

Should I just remove the inner fender lining?