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Old May 27, 2011 | 09:12 PM
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Default gc height adjustment question from a noob.

If I compress my drivers side spring a lil (1/2"-1")(preload?)to be able to raise that corner up will it affect the handling negatively? Also noticed that my driver's rear wheel has positive camber while the passenger has negative (both being as close to level in height). To what degree I don't know, but it is noticeable. I have a type r rear sway bar that was already on the car. Any thoughts as to what maybe causing this? And if a rear camber kit is needed, if so is there a quality set at an affordable price? Almost forgot, my car is a '93 civic si.

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Old May 28, 2011 | 10:10 AM
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First, forget about this preload nonsense.

Adjust the coilovers to the height you want. Use a ruler and measure from either the ground or the center hub(ground needs to be level).

For your left rear wheel, check all of your suspension components(upper arm, lower arm, trailing arm, bushings, etc..). You may either have a bent part(s) or messed up bushing(s).

Camber kit shouldn't be need unless you're ridiculously slammed.
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Old May 28, 2011 | 10:37 AM
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Default Re: gc height adjustment question from a noob.

What is this preload crap I keep seeing recently?
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Old May 28, 2011 | 11:59 AM
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Default Re: gc height adjustment question from a noob.

Originally Posted by grumblemarc
What is this preload crap I keep seeing recently?
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Old May 28, 2011 | 02:16 PM
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Default Re: gc height adjustment question from a noob.

"Question from a noob" my bad everybody started from the beginning

Thanks for the info Civexspeedy I'll looking into those things and I'm not slammed at all. The camber was fine on the old coilovers last week. Anyways thanks again.
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