coilover help
02-16-2011, 09:33 PM
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coilover help
so i got my coilovers installed not too long ago and i'm having one issue. the passenger rear is higher than the driver side rear. i checked and the height adjustment settings are exactly the same. it's only about a half inch difference but it bugs the heck out of me. anyone have any ideas? btw, they are used.
02-16-2011, 10:14 PM
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bc racing. i thought about doing that, but i didn't because it would mess with my ocd hahah. one side being set lower than the other. but theoretically they SHOULD be at the same height right? if the spring rates were set differently, could that affect height?
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Yes, this is the best advise if you are serious about handling. I usually get the fronts and rears somewhat even left to right and then you can get them adjusted properly later. But then again I have only installed sets for average guys to just get a serious drop and not serious track guys. If you want it done correctly visit a proper suspension expert.
You don't have a **** ton of crap in the car or a 300lb girlfriend in the passenger seat while you are measuring do you?
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Yes, this is the best advise if you are serious about handling. I usually get the fronts and rears somewhat even left to right and then you can get them adjusted properly later. But then again I have only installed sets for average guys to just get a serious drop and not serious track guys. If you want it done correctly visit a proper suspension expert.
You don't have a **** ton of crap in the car or a 300lb girlfriend in the passenger seat while you are measuring do you?
You don't have a **** ton of crap in the car or a 300lb girlfriend in the passenger seat while you are measuring do you?
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Irregularities in the ground as well as a slight bias in weight can have a large effect on the amount of gap you find. Double check to make sure the ground is perfectly level and adjust accordingly.
Alignment should be the last step in the process as any adjustments to the suspension will technically call for another alignment. Unfortunately, you'll need to re-align after re-adjusting if you'd like to keep optimal toe/camber.
Alignment should be the last step in the process as any adjustments to the suspension will technically call for another alignment. Unfortunately, you'll need to re-align after re-adjusting if you'd like to keep optimal toe/camber.
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Irregularities in the ground as well as a slight bias in weight can have a large effect on the amount of gap you find. Double check to make sure the ground is perfectly level and adjust accordingly.
Alignment should be the last step in the process as any adjustments to the suspension will technically call for another alignment. Unfortunately, you'll need to re-align after re-adjusting if you'd like to keep optimal toe/camber.
Alignment should be the last step in the process as any adjustments to the suspension will technically call for another alignment. Unfortunately, you'll need to re-align after re-adjusting if you'd like to keep optimal toe/camber.
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