function form type I coilovers
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function form type I coilovers
ok so i have a set of function/form coilovers for my ep3. i got the fronts on and then realized i forgot to adjust em so i took them off. ive done coilovers before(for my ej1 and ej8) but i cant seem to lower these. im not sure if its just the function coilovers or what but they dont lower like my other sets used to. if anyone has had any experiance with them let me know.
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I NEED HELP ASAP IM TRYING TO GET THESE ON MY CAR AND THEY ARE NO LOWER THAN STOCK.
thanks
I NEED HELP ASAP IM TRYING TO GET THESE ON MY CAR AND THEY ARE NO LOWER THAN STOCK.
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Q: How do I properly lower my car?
A: You should adjust the suspension height with the lower mount, opposed to using the spring perch. The reason for this is to lower the position of the shock in the mount . This means the that your changing how low or high the shock assembly sits in the mount, opposed to changing the springs location on the shock thread which could shorten the amount of usable stroke the shock has. This allows you to keep a very good ride quality since your shock still has its designed range of stroke throughout a broad range of height levels. This will also keep your warranty valid, and a longer life for your suspension system.
Q: Do I have to take the suspension out my car to adjust the height using the Lower Mount.
A: No you don’t. Here’s the trick!! There are 2 perches under the spring. One is for the spring to sit on, and the 2nd one is to lock the spring perch. First you want to lock the spring perch tight to the shock body! Next there should be one last perch that locks the lower mount into place. You want that to be loose. Now what this does is makes the spring and shock move together freely, inside the lower mount. Next your going to take your adjustment wrench and using the spring perch, rotate the shock either clockwise, or counter clockwise. The entire shock assembly and spring will rotate inside the lower mount moving it up or down. Clockwise to lower, Counter clockwise to raise the car. When you have your desired height, make sure to lock the lower collar to the lower mount. Make sure everything is nice and tight, and put your wheels back on and check your height.
Q: How do I properly lower my car?
A: You should adjust the suspension height with the lower mount, opposed to using the spring perch. The reason for this is to lower the position of the shock in the mount . This means the that your changing how low or high the shock assembly sits in the mount, opposed to changing the springs location on the shock thread which could shorten the amount of usable stroke the shock has. This allows you to keep a very good ride quality since your shock still has its designed range of stroke throughout a broad range of height levels. This will also keep your warranty valid, and a longer life for your suspension system.
Q: Do I have to take the suspension out my car to adjust the height using the Lower Mount.
A: No you don’t. Here’s the trick!! There are 2 perches under the spring. One is for the spring to sit on, and the 2nd one is to lock the spring perch. First you want to lock the spring perch tight to the shock body! Next there should be one last perch that locks the lower mount into place. You want that to be loose. Now what this does is makes the spring and shock move together freely, inside the lower mount. Next your going to take your adjustment wrench and using the spring perch, rotate the shock either clockwise, or counter clockwise. The entire shock assembly and spring will rotate inside the lower mount moving it up or down. Clockwise to lower, Counter clockwise to raise the car. When you have your desired height, make sure to lock the lower collar to the lower mount. Make sure everything is nice and tight, and put your wheels back on and check your height.
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