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Old 08-21-2014, 08:40 AM
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My second set of wheels are Vorsteiners with Michellin Pilot Sport Cup, 315/25/20 and 265/30/20. In order to run in dynamic mode I need to roll the fenders a bit since I'm running an extended link which brings it down even lower. I'm wondering if anybody has experience with rolling aluminum fenders and the outcome you had. Mant thanks,
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Have not heard of anyone altering body parts for oversize tires and lowering links with a D3. To each their own as I 'll bet it looks nice.
Narrow tires, take off the lowering links or the cheapest thing to do is leave suspension in standard or lift mode.
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Unfortunately lift mode kicks out at 100 km/hr and dynamic works best on a road course. I drive it rather hard as I believe it should be. It hasn't let me down yet. My second set of rims/tires are 265/35/20's.
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20 or 30mm in height makes quite a difference in handling.
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can you post a picture
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ok now im confused are you trying to roll the front "Fenders" or rear "Quarters" ?
From the picture it looks like you have quite a gap in front and I do not see a need to roll them (unless you lifted the car)


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