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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 11:38 AM
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i put some lowering springs on yesterday. i finally got out to look and the drivers side looks good. the passeger side (this being just the fronts compared, rears are fine) looks higher. has anyone had this problem and how do i fix it or will it even out? help
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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 11:48 AM
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thats just the way it goes with springs sometimes. lots of ppl have this problem.
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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 11:52 AM
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is there anything i can do to fix it?
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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 11:56 AM
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Default Re: lowerd. uneven? (zacatkings)

unless you have coilcovers i don't think you can, you could do it the oldschool way and heat up the springs that sit higher with a torch. it takes some of the tension out of the spring, but i wouldn't trust that method for accuracy. there should be threads on this so do a search first. it can' be that noticeable can it?
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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 12:07 PM
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Default Re: lowerd. uneven? (zacatkings)

Are they cheap springs or a quality brand? Did you buy them new or used?
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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 12:09 PM
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they are dropzone ones new for real good deal
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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 02:14 PM
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Default Re: lowerd. uneven? (zacatkings)

Same way with my sol. My right front is down about 6 thread more than the driver side to make the car even.

That guy return the tranny yet?
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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 02:16 PM
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dropzone are cheap
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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 02:19 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BLUE EH3 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">dropzone are cheap</TD></TR></TABLE>

Says it all right there
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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 02:23 PM
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normally cheap spings or coilovers will give you those results
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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 02:59 PM
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Default Re: lowerd. uneven? (frankenstienEk)

first of all, since driver side is heavier, the car will be lower on driver side.

Second of all, you gotta wait about a week or so for the springs to settle in.

so wait and see if the car is like that after a few weeks.
BTW it's totally normal, so don't worry. your car won't flip or anything
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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 07:24 PM
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Default Re: lowerd. uneven? (Spoon-EK9)

I' VE SEEN IT TAKE UP TO A FEW MONTHS FOR SPRINGS TO SETTLE, IT MIGHT HELP IF YOU JUST PICK UP A FAT BITCH AND DRIVE AROUND FOR A WHILE!!!!!!!
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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 07:41 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EGchicSOHC &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I' VE SEEN IT TAKE UP TO A FEW MONTHS FOR SPRINGS TO SETTLE, IT MIGHT HELP IF YOU JUST PICK UP A FAT BITCH AND DRIVE AROUND FOR A WHILE!!!!!!!</TD></TR></TABLE>

funny lol haha
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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 07:42 PM
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Default Re: lowerd. uneven? (95jeremie)

but realy i have dropzone coil and they are cheap (parents got them for me)
but good luck after a few weeks
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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 08:43 PM
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Hey Zac, I bought your Si tranny off NWStreetracing.com. Anyway, drop springs usually drop a car lower in front and a bit less in the rear, the only way to even it out, get some coilover sleaves, Omnipower are great, I have them on my hatch, and they are cheap. You can get them through Titan Motorsports or I can order them for you if you call my shop http://www.pdxtuning.com
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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 09:02 PM
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My eibach pro kits are doing that..... and they were dropped evenly before regarding the left and right side. But after i was doing a swap and had the driver side jacked up for a long duration and now the passenger side is lower than the drivers side. So what did i do? i jacked up the passenger side hahaha hopefully this will work.
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Old Mar 4, 2006 | 09:07 PM
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thank you everyone for the input. i drives fine so im not too worried about it.
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