Front Fender Clearance

HolyChitMeng · 01-16-2024, 08:34 PM

Anyone else running into clearance issues with the top of the fender at lower ride heights?

If so are you running more camber? more toe?
(Last picture for reference)

Berzerker · 01-16-2024, 08:38 PM

I'm confused what you're asking. This car is completely dumped, I would expect it to have clearance issues.

HolyChitMeng · 01-16-2024, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Berzerker

I'm confused what you're asking. This car is completely dumped, I would expect it to have clearance issues.

trying to determine if anyone has run into a similar issue. It's at -3 right now with more room but would like to determine if there might be a different alternative to adding more camber (esp. on a street car)
Maybe adjusting caster or toe. and or if anyone has rolled the front fenders.

NicolasB · 01-16-2024, 10:08 PM

Got that look of an old Lincoln Town car with air suspension that is broken

HolyChitMeng · 01-16-2024, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by NicolasB

Got that look of an old Lincoln Town car with air suspension that is broken

lowering springs on a stock damper probably rides like one though

GolfCoyote · 01-16-2024, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by NicolasB

Got that look of an old Lincoln Town car with air suspension that is broken

Hahah this made me laugh. Spot on description.

Needsdecaf · 01-17-2024, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by HolyChitMeng

would like to determine if there might be a different alternative to adding more camber (esp. on a street car)

Hate to be the MOTO here but I'm pretty sure your alternative is raising the car....

CC M3C X · 01-17-2024, 03:22 PM

Coming from someone who’s primary concern/focus is performance.
I would be very reluctant to start altering alignment adjustments to avoid rubbing. You will greatly sacrifice the handling of the car and you will start to destroy tires.

If as low as you can go is your jam then I would reach out to a fabrication shop in your area (obviously one that you can trust) to see what kind of modifications can be made to the fender and/or fender lining.
It would be a shame to negatively impact the performance, and/or handling of your car just to obtain a particular aesthetic.

Just my 2 cents

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Berzerker Colonel 2890 Rep 2,606 Posts Drives: 2024 M4 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW M4 Convert ... [0.00]	I'm confused what you're asking. This car is completely dumped, I would expect it to have clearance issues.
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CC M3C X First Lieutenant 948 Rep 398 Posts Drives: M3 Comp Xdrive Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: PNW iTrader: (0)	Coming from someone who’s primary concern/focus is performance. I would be very reluctant to start altering alignment adjustments to avoid rubbing. You will greatly sacrifice the handling of the car and you will start to destroy tires. If as low as you can go is your jam then I would reach out to a fabrication shop in your area (obviously one that you can trust) to see what kind of modifications can be made to the fender and/or fender lining. It would be a shame to negatively impact the performance, and/or handling of your car just to obtain a particular aesthetic. Just my 2 cents
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