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Lowered my 488 on novitec springs, now tires are rubbing.

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by isight, Dec 14, 2019.

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  1. isight

    isight Karting

    Apr 15, 2017
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    Just had my 488 lowered on novitec springs with 15/20mm spacers. But now tires are rubbing. Anyone else have this issue? Too low?
     
  2. Transman

    Transman Karting

    Nov 20, 2016
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    Stephen Ferraro
    I can’t understand why anybody would want to modify the 488 to make it lower at all


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  3. isight

    isight Karting

    Apr 15, 2017
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    Purely aesthetics, sits to high stock IMO.
     
  4. Autolove

    Autolove Karting

    Jun 8, 2012
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    Ivan
    It drives better too!
     
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  5. RayJohns

    RayJohns F1 Veteran
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    I can't understand why anyone would live in New York :)

    All kidding aside, I lowered my 458 15mm in the front. Looked a lot nicer and handled a bit better it seemed. I think the Ferraris are higher when sent to the USA (due to our regulations), but I have no direct evidence. They sure seem to have a huge fender gap, however.

    Ray
     
  6. Gh21631

    Gh21631 F1 Veteran
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    They sit way too high stock and look like 4wd. Lowering looks better and will reduce some roll.
     
  7. isight

    isight Karting

    Apr 15, 2017
    92
    Agreed! Love the new stance and ride.

    Any if you guys get rubbing? I have stock wheels. Happens only w steering wheel turned to the max on either side.
     
  8. Rory breaker

    Rory breaker Formula Junior

    Apr 17, 2017
    269
    Seriously, I can’t believe people keep these cars stock. Enjoy your 4x4 ;)

    No rubbing here, 458 on Novitec susp, 20/21 setup, 275s in front 355s in back. Would go back to your installer assuming you have one and have them readjust to not rub. They are not a set height, can adjust up/down some.
     
  9. GSF355

    GSF355 Karting
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    Dec 21, 2013
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    Brisbane
    Get rid of the spacers...
     
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  10. B2FiNiTY

    B2FiNiTY Rookie

    Mar 18, 2014
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    Just raise it a little.
     
  11. isight

    isight Karting

    Apr 15, 2017
    92
    Thanks for the input everyone
     
  12. Tamahal

    Tamahal Formula Junior

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    Niiiice, the 488 came in , cant wait to see it ....
     
  13. Baitschev

    Baitschev Formula Junior

    Jan 8, 2017
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    Vienna
  14. REALZEUS

    REALZEUS F1 Veteran

    Feb 16, 2011
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    Obviously it doesn't...
     
  15. Autolove

    Autolove Karting

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    Ivan
    Yes it does!
     
  16. REALZEUS

    REALZEUS F1 Veteran

    Feb 16, 2011
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    The poster whose tyres scrape, begs to differ...
     
  17. isight

    isight Karting

    Apr 15, 2017
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    Spacers removed, no more rubbing! Thank you for the input everyone. Most definitely drives better!
     
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  18. Tamahal

    Tamahal Formula Junior

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  19. isight

    isight Karting

    Apr 15, 2017
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    Sweet, I'm down!
     

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