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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 08:37 PM
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Default Need help on adjusting ride height on function form suspension!!!

Just purchase a set of function form for my DC5 and i cant seem to lower my car.
the collar is all the way down and i still have a 2 finger gap(on front of the car)?
Someone help!!! This isnt the first time ive lowered a car also.
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 08:57 PM
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Helper spring? Take it off?
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 09:00 PM
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yea helper spring off. still only 1 finger gap! I want it to tuck under the fender!
I called function form and they couldnt help me... I should of got tein ss-p or something else....
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 09:09 PM
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Thats weird, because I thought those were the same as my Ksports? I had my Ksports dropped fully with the helper springs on still in the front, heres a pic:

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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 09:20 PM
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can it be possible to show me the pics of the strut if you have any? it would really explain alot for me!!
Thanks!!!
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Old Nov 29, 2006 | 09:35 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SickAssLy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">can it be possible to show me the pics of the strut if you have any? it would really explain alot for me!!
Thanks!!!</TD></TR></TABLE>

Heres a pic of the ep3

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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 06:38 AM
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yea it looks the same but the helper spring was at the bottom instead of the top
my spring perch is all the way down with no helper spring and its not even low.
i was trying to find out how to adjust the shock height. Any idea?
Thanks!
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 06:49 AM
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Yeah those arent my exact setup. My helper spring is at the bottom too.
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 08:12 AM
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You do understand that running the car that low (tires tucked) will probably make it handle worse, correct?

If you want a car that handles great, leave it how you have it. If you want a show-car, then slam it.

Otherwise if your shocks or collars won't adjust any further, then get shorter springs. Note that you'll probably kill your shocks a lot sooner, though. Another consequence of running so low.
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 09:03 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SickAssLy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yea it looks the same but the helper spring was at the bottom instead of the top
my spring perch is all the way down with no helper spring and its not even low.
i was trying to find out how to adjust the shock height. Any idea?
Thanks!</TD></TR></TABLE>

got any pics of how the car looks right now? I have the same exact coilovers and the front is pretty low already.
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 07:49 PM
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ok soon as i get off work tomorrow!
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Old Dec 5, 2006 | 06:28 PM
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here it is with function & form suspension!

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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 06:24 AM
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thats a nice & cLeam drop? why wouLd u want it Lower?
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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 06:49 AM
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cause are crew 5 SicK 2 we ride loww....! i'm goning to go 1/2 inch more lower!
here are some of the homies ride

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Old Dec 6, 2006 | 07:05 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by a2_DC5 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">thats a nice & cLeam drop? why wouLd u want it Lower?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Because he's all about the look and doesn't care about the performance of the car. That's how they ride.
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Old Dec 7, 2006 | 03:48 PM
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yeah.. id have to say thats pretty stupid.

have fun buying tires every week and scraping all over..
oh yeah and bouncing around too..
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 11:31 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Todd00 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Because he's all about the look and doesn't care about the performance of the car. That's how they ride.</TD></TR></TABLE>

LoL...its in the suspensions name Function and Form ^_^


<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by LSRracing95 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yeah.. id have to say thats pretty stupid.

have fun buying tires every week and scraping all over..
oh yeah and bouncing around too..</TD></TR></TABLE>

dont forget scratching/scraping their exhaust, bumpers, and sometimes thier oiL pan


do what ever fLoats ur boat man, or shouLd i say sink?
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 11:34 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SickAssLy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"></TD></TR></TABLE>

IMO ur car Looks a Lot better than this...

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SickAssLy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"></TD></TR></TABLE>

urs Looks a Lot more cLeaner
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Old Dec 9, 2006 | 11:51 AM
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dude thats already perfect..any lower just makes it a bit ricer
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Old Dec 11, 2006 | 05:08 PM
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ok cool thanks for the comments everybody ima just leave it alone..
oh btw a2_DC5, it rides pretty good not even bouncy but its pretty stiffy!


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Old Dec 13, 2006 | 10:20 PM
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the red dc5-s is too low..raise it up and it will be perfect
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