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Old May 23, 2014 | 09:59 PM
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Default Coilovers too low, do I need another geo set up

Not long had my coilovers fitted to my blob sti, the company that did the geo set up have set them too low and there is a fair bit of arch rubbing especially on the rears and after some spirited driving,

I've just put some new rubber on the car so don't want to damage the tyres,

Can I raise the height withought getting another geo set up or will It have to be done again?

The other option is to get the arches rolled but not too sure how much this costs?
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Old May 23, 2014 | 10:06 PM
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Will need geo again if you lift it. Arch rolling is a pita and easy to crack the paint if doing it yourself. Does depend how much clearance you need.
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Old May 23, 2014 | 10:30 PM
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Does raising coilovers just effect camber?
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Old May 23, 2014 | 10:46 PM
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Get it corner weighted instead
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Corner weighted?
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Old May 24, 2014 | 09:44 PM
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geo will cost You way more than archrolling
2 rear arches approx 90 quid
when You do it Yourself you need archroller 70 new or used(mine )
did 2 rear arches on my car
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Old May 24, 2014 | 10:17 PM
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Raise the car and let the suspension work as it is supposed to work instead of rolling the arches.
If you don't align it again means you will have a little less camber.
Try and see first.
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Old May 25, 2014 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by fpan
Raise the car and let the suspension work as it is supposed to work instead of rolling the arches.
If you don't align it again means you will have a little less camber.
Try and see first.
Rising wouldn't help im affraid
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