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Old 08-03-2017, 01:00 PM
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I need to lift the car.
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I need to lift the car about 3 cm (~1,2inch) what do you suggest ? My mecanic told me to buy rubber macperson pads, the problem is the OEM part is 0,5 cm high.

Maybe other cheap suggestions ?
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Old 08-03-2017, 01:19 PM
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I do not recommend lifting the HHR as it changes the centre of gravity which can cause handling issues, it can be unsafe at highway speeds
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Old 08-03-2017, 01:37 PM
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i have 3 children and drive throght highways maybe once a year at speed 120-130 km/h so thats not the point. I need to lift it cause my 18 whels wont fit on side of the macperson spring
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Old 08-03-2017, 01:51 PM
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What size tires are you running? I had 245/40R18's and fitment was no problem. You can't go over a 26.3" tire from what I remember.
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18 and as far as for now, i have 5 mm from the mcperson spring so its not so safe, lower ET at 32 (?)
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Old 08-03-2017, 02:02 PM
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Need to know what size tire you have on those 18's. Only way to get around that strut plate is to switch to coilover's I believe. If your tire is touching the strut plate, your tires are too tall.
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245/45 18 et 35
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Old 08-03-2017, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by M3ndoR
245/45 18 et 35
Yeah, that's too tall, 26.68". You need 225/45r18(25.97"). 235/45r18(26.33) would be really close, hard to say if it would work.

If I recall, lifting the vehicle will not help.
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i want to try the cheap way any suggestions ?
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Old 08-03-2017, 02:49 PM
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i want to try the cheap way any suggestions ?
Well, we cannot recommend something unsafe. Maybe find someone in your area that has the right size tires and is willing to trade?
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