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SPRING QUESTION [NOOB ALERT]

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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 02:38 PM
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Default SPRING QUESTION [NOOB ALERT]

Alright so about 4 months ago I bought my DC and it has Apexi Coilovers and was at stock height I'm guessing. My friend and I dumped my car to the lowest it would go (I have about 2.5-3" to the floor and my front lip) a little after buying the car and today I just put in my camber kit. I noticed when I was putting the camber kit on that the springs were super loose like they were even installed correctly. So I'm guessing that those springs were only good for the height I bought my car at. So now I have a strong feeling I need new springs, just not sure what type of springs I need and what would be the best type for daily driving. If you can please help a noob @ suspension please.

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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 05:59 AM
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If the springs came loose when you jacked up the car then you are riding to low. If you want to continue killing ride quality get helper springs.
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Old Aug 23, 2009 | 06:41 PM
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you probably adjusted it so far out that it is just riding on the struts. i was try to readjust them.
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 07:53 AM
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Theyll be loose at full droop because they are shorter. When the cars on the ground the spring compresses.
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Old Aug 24, 2009 | 08:30 AM
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yes. depending on ride height and spring length.
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Old Aug 25, 2009 | 09:53 AM
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On my jic magic's there are two ways to change ride level
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