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Old 06-29-2007, 06:53 AM   #6
porsche986spyder
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Question about adjusting coilovers...

Okay, so how much of a pain in the ass is it to dial in the correct ride and feel. Granted everyone likes a different ride suspesion, but after looking at what's involved to adjust the height of the spring rate, it almost looks like I wouldn't want to be bothered with it.

1) After instal, have car alighnment done.
2) Test drive and make sure all springs are at the proper height. Then go back home and correct for ride proper height. (chances you get it the very first time are slim)
3) Jack up car, one side at a time if you don't have some type of lift or jack stands for all 4 sides, then break out that tool that looks like a can opener and adjust the springs height one turn of the rist at a time until you think you have it where you want it. Hope you can reach the springs with out removing the wheels(which you probably will have to do) and then do all the other sides the same.
4) Lower the car after tring to guess where the proper ride height should be.
5) Take for another test drive and hope it feels right, if not go back to garage and start all over again until you dial it in right.
6) Pay to have car re-alighned.
7) Then hope you don't want to change the setup ever again???

Does this sound about right? Can anyone tell me if this is close, or does the mechanic do all this type of work for you before you would pick the car up after installation?

Last edited by porsche986spyder; 06-29-2007 at 06:57 AM.
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