adjusting coilovers?

gpx000 · Post by **gpx000** » Sun Aug 28, 2011 5:24 pm

hey guys i want to adjust my coilovers so that my car can sit lower to the ground, but i dont know how to go about doing so. any help? and are there any implications or disadvantages?

thanks

spetz · Post by **spetz** » Sun Aug 28, 2011 6:29 pm

You need the special C spanner for this.
Lift the car off the ground (or wheel).
"unlock" the two bases with the c spanner. You have to twist them in opposite directions.
Then lower the bottom base (the one that does not hold the spring) to the desired height, and then lower the base that holds the spring. Make sure you tighten them against each other to "lock".

Keep in mind that dropping the spring 1cm does not equal 1cm lowering of the car. Generally 1cm of coilover adjustment is closer to 2cm lowering (this differs front to rear)

gpx000 · Post by **gpx000** » Sun Aug 28, 2011 11:06 pm

thanks for your help! maybe ill go to someone who knows how to do it.

anyone here want to help me out?

Gholdwayne · Post by **Gholdwayne** » Mon Aug 29, 2011 1:29 pm

Wait, you have coilovers? hmm...

If you do, just get the 2 C-wrenches... Hopefully the adjustment mechanism is the same as mine - then i'll help ya out.... pretty easy.

gpx000 · Post by **gpx000** » Mon Aug 29, 2011 3:10 pm

well my friend had a look and said it had adjustable springs

ill go to yours one day and you can have a look??

Gholdwayne · Post by **Gholdwayne** » Mon Aug 29, 2011 9:48 pm

mmkz.

AJ · Post by AJ » Mon Aug 29, 2011 11:07 pm

Is it the suspension that I put in it or have you changed it?

gpx000 · Post by **gpx000** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 8:54 pm

nah i havent changed them haha stupid friend lied

anyway, i noticed after i got new tyres the suspension/shocks became less stiff in comparison to before. is this a sign to get new ones?

or needs adjusting?

bass_twitch · Post by **bass_twitch** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 9:02 pm

Probably feeling the difference in tue tires...

AJ · Post by AJ » Wed Aug 31, 2011 11:48 pm

gpx000 wrote:nah i havent changed them haha stupid friend lied

anyway, i noticed after i got new tyres the suspension/shocks became less stiff in comparison to before. is this a sign to get new ones? or needs adjusting?

Yeah, they're not adjustable. but you do have Tein top mounts on the front so that you can adjust the camber etc.
I wouldn't replace them if I were you, they're practically brand new. They will be 2 years old in a few weeks and I didn't drive the car that much.
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gpx000 · Post by **gpx000** » Wed Aug 31, 2011 11:54 pm

yeah i wasnt going to replace them, its just the ride felt less stiff so i thought it wouldve been the shocks or what not. but by the looks of it must be the new tyres.

btw anyone know how much for a new oil sending unit? i have an oil leak and apparently its the oil sending unit. we got a major service done a few months ago including seals, so the mechanic said i need a new oil sending unit. the cars been leaking on and off lately. nothing major but its dripping on the tiles in the garage.
any ideas?

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