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Old 06-25-2015, 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by tonyHTX
What is a front fender liner? Are you talking about that thing that flew off on the highway at 80mph when I hit a bump causing the driver behind me to slam on their brakes?
The liner that covers your whole front wheel wells. Mine has been "bumped" so many times the tabs have broke and now it just rattles loose every time I go over a bump.
Old 06-25-2015, 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by AroundTheG37
The liner that covers your whole front wheel wells. Mine has been "bumped" so many times the tabs have broke and now it just rattles loose every time I go over a bump.
I guess you missed my sarcasm

But my front fender liners are half there, I had to cut the outside portions when I rolled and pulled the fenders themselves. Perhaps your dampening isn't set stiff enough?
Old 06-25-2015, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by tonyHTX
I guess you missed my sarcasm

But my front fender liners are half there, I had to cut the outside portions when I rolled and pulled the fenders themselves. Perhaps your dampening isn't set stiff enough?
No dampening on these budget coils so perhaps I'm just too low. Other than that though they ride great.

and yeah, I got the sarcasm after I posted. LOL.
Old 06-25-2015, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by AroundTheG37
A question to my no gap between fender and tire crew.

How in the hell are you not rubbing your front fender liner loose to the point of it it making your car sound like a jalopy and, how do you not bottom out (the suspension) when hitting hard bumps?

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I'm not having any fender liner issues but I scrape on most everything... I'll be swapping my springs out in July and replacing the under shroud. Probably turning up the dampening as well.
Old 06-25-2015, 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by AroundTheG37
No dampening on these budget coils so perhaps I'm just too low. Other than that though they ride great.

and yeah, I got the sarcasm after I posted. LOL.
I'm think those who drive quite low either remove the liners, cut them like I did, or just let the tires rub/shred them away.
Old 06-25-2015, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by tonyHTX
I'm think those who drive quite low either remove the liners, cut them like I did, or just let the tires rub/shred them away.
I've debated this. My question is, how do you keep the headlights protected? Just cut to the point of the opening then use some kind of sealant at the cut line to keep water out?
Old 06-26-2015, 12:25 AM
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I'm in Vegas trying to have a f''n vacation.
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Old 06-26-2015, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by AroundTheG37
A question to my no gap between fender and tire crew.

How in the hell are you not rubbing your front fender liner loose to the point of it it making your car sound like a jalopy and, how do you not bottom out (the suspension) when hitting hard bumps?

Thanks,

Neverbeenthislow guy.
what are you lowered on? im on ebiach and scrapped alot on bumps when I was running my duckfeet, once the larger rims went on I hardly ever scrap or rub on anything. the only thing I need in the rear was a very slight fendor pull as I only had about 5mm of clearance when I was running the 295/30's in the rear. but even then with a full truck load or back seat load I never scraped or hit the fender in the front or rear. I am still running 245/35 in the front

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Originally Posted by Daddy Fat Sacs
what are you lowered on? im on ebiach and scrapped alot on bumps when I was running my duckfeet, once the larger rims went on I hardly ever scrap or rub on anything. the only thing I need in the rear was a very slight fendor pull as I only had about 5mm of clearance when I was running the 295/30's in the rear. but even then with a full truck load or back seat load I never scraped or hit the fender in the front or rear. I am still running 245/35 in the front
Tanabe coils. Maybe the the springs just aren't stiff enough or maybe the spc camber arms have too much play in them. Dunno?

All I know is when ever I encounter a steep bump (usually under heavy load) something makes a knock (either the shock bottoming out or the spc camber hitting the fender).

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Old 06-26-2015, 03:21 PM
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G37 Sedan *Chat Thread*

Well I looked outside and these beauties were waiting for me! Beyond excited!!! Gonna head over to my brother in-laws tonight and bolt everything on! Have to thank IntricateDetail again for letting me grab these two weeks before they shipped out from FI! I feel like I cheated since he did all the hard work of waiting months lol! Next it's off to R/T tuning 2nd week of July for EcuTek tune!
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Old 06-26-2015, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by AroundTheG37
Tanabe coils. Maybe the the springs just aren't stiff enough or maybe the spc camber arms have too much play in them. Dunno?

All I know is when ever I encounter a steep bump (usually under heavy load) something makes a knock (either the shock bottoming out or the spc camber hitting the fender).
what rim/tire setup you running?
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Question for Rochester, as I know you're very detail oriented! Did your set have the Sebring stamp on opposing sides of the canisters? On one canister the stamp is inline with the top of the exhaust tip and FI stamp but on the other it's on the bottom side of the canister opposite of the FI stamp on the tip ?
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Old 06-26-2015, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by jroyalty7
Question for Rochester, as I know you're very detail oriented! Did your set have the Sebring stamp on opposing sides of the canisters? On one canister the stamp is inline with the top of the exhaust tip and FI stamp but on the other it's on the bottom side of the canister opposite of the FI stamp on the tip ?
There was an inconsistency on mine as well, regarding the logos, although I can't recall exactly what it was. I wouldn't sweat it. No one can see that stuff unless it's up on a lift. In fact, you won't be able to see the Fast Intentions logo on the tips... which kind of sucks. I'd like to see that.

So it was you who snagged IntricateDetail's FI order! Good move.

Over to your brother-in-law's to bolt everything on... You make that sound so simple. I see you also have a pair of resonated cats. Good luck just "bolting them on". Better said, good luck getting the OEM cats off.

$2,200 worth of aftermarket exhaust parts sitting on your floor. I bet you're pretty jazzed up.

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Originally Posted by Rochester
There was an inconsistency on mine as well, regarding the logos, although I can't recall exactly what it was. I wouldn't sweat it. No one can see that stuff unless it's up on a lift. In fact, you won't be able to see the Fast Intentions logo on the tips... which kind of sucks. I'd like to see that.

So it was you who snagged IntricateDetail's FI order! Good move.

Over to your brother-in-law's to bolt everything on... You make that sound so simple. I see you also have a pair of resonated cats. Good luck just "bolting them on". Better said, good luck getting the OEM cats off.
Jazzed up does not begin to describe it And yeah I was definitely not planning on sending them back over something I will never see, but wanted to double-check anyways. And I know what you mean about the bolting on lol. I've read the horror stories! However Ive been spraying the bolts with PB blaster the last few days in anticipation of this day so hopefully that helps. He's also helped me do most of the tougher mods on my car, swift springs, hotchki sways (there was one demon bolt on the rear that almost cost me my sanity) so we shall see. I forewarned him about the cats and the "demon bolt" yet his resolve does not waiver lol! Hopefully I can get some videos if all goes well tonight! Wish us luck!
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Do *not* throw away your OEM brace that connects the OEM cats to the underside of the transmission. You're going to need that if you want to customize an alternative approach to reducing vibration in your exhaust. You might already be thinking to yourself, "Where's the flex section?" LOL
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