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How are coilovers adjusted properly and fitted?

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Old May 2, 2004 | 11:04 AM
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I just bought ground controls with some AGX. I have had experience with springs, I just want to make sure that the coilovers are applied the same way as to how they go on the shock. Also I know they are adjusted with an allen wrench of some sort but how do you make sure everything is level? How do you ensure that they are level on both sides? Any info would be much obliged.
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Old May 2, 2004 | 11:36 AM
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this is what most people do is to count the threads on the coilovers, thats basically all you can do, unless your willing to spend alot of time jacking your car up and down
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Old May 2, 2004 | 12:24 PM
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yeah all i do is count threads too...i guess thats all you can do
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Old May 2, 2004 | 12:27 PM
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You may actually have to raise it a little higher on the drivers side than on the passenger side. Hondas are known for leaning down a little lower on the drivers side.
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Old May 2, 2004 | 01:03 PM
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Default Re: How are coilovers adjusted properly and fitted? (Ricey McRicerton)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ricey McRicerton &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You may actually have to raise it a little higher on the drivers side than on the passenger side. Hondas are known for leaning down a little lower on the drivers side.</TD></TR></TABLE>


I adjusted mine about 3 threads higher then right side, and i STILL have the gangsta lean to the left
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Old May 2, 2004 | 05:33 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ricey McRicerton &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You may actually have to raise it a little higher on the drivers side than on the passenger side. Hondas are known for leaning down a little lower on the drivers side.</TD></TR></TABLE>

i never knew that. learn somethin new everyday
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Old May 2, 2004 | 06:52 PM
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No one has mentioned corner weights?
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Old May 2, 2004 | 06:53 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Targa250R &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">No one has mentioned corner weights? </TD></TR></TABLE>

Bah, who needs those.

In all honesty 90% of the members on here are doing it more for looks than anything. If you have access to corner weights then getting it weighed out is a good thing.
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Old May 2, 2004 | 06:55 PM
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I count 2
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Old May 2, 2004 | 06:57 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EGinNY &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">


I adjusted mine about 3 threads higher then right side, and i STILL have the gangsta lean to the left</TD></TR></TABLE>

no more with this "gangsta"
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Old May 2, 2004 | 07:34 PM
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Default Re: How are coilovers adjusted properly and fitted? (Ricey McRicerton)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ricey McRicerton &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You may actually have to raise it a little higher on the drivers side than on the passenger side. Hondas are known for leaning down a little lower on the drivers side.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yup mine was like that too.... just jack it up and down a couple times to get level... its not really that big of a deal, you can adjust them with the tires still on.
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Old May 2, 2004 | 11:08 PM
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how bout using tape measure? thats what ive been using
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Old May 4, 2004 | 03:20 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1hotcivicSi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

no more with this "gangsta"</TD></TR></TABLE>

aight "yO"
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