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Suspension A few coilover questions

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Old 09-01-2011, 09:26 AM
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A few coilover questions

I just ordered a set of ST coilovers and a 22mm sway bar. I just have a couple questions so I make sure I'm all set once everything gets here.

- Do I need to order any extra parts? Or should everything I need be included? I don't want to have my car in pieces only to realize I forgot to get something.

- I know the springs have to settle before I get an alignment. What ride height should I set the car at while I'm waiting for the springs to settle? Should I set it where I want it, or higher/lower?

Any help is much appreciated!
 
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Originally Posted by drewstermalloy
I know the springs have to settle before I get an alignment. What ride height should I set the car at while I'm waiting for the springs to settle? Should I set it where I want it, or higher/lower?
You want to set the static ride height based on your application.
it's gonna depends on either astetic appearance or for your desired handling characteristics of the car.
The kicker would be to set ride height and then corner balance the coilovers because each corner will have a different spring preload.

If you have little or no idea what you want, measure ride height first of the OEM suspension.
Then with the installation of the coilovers, start the coilovers topped out and measure the new ride height.
Then lower the car to the position you desire based, again, on looks or handling characteristics.

- Erik
 
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