settings???

scot-ish

scot-ish

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can someone advise me on the settings these should be once fitted.

im running advan rg's. 195/50's and want a good stance.

im not fitting them, mechanic is so just wanting to give him some advice.

cheers
 
MeisterR

MeisterR

Lifer
When you say setting, I would assume you mean the damping setting.
I'll go with 16 clicks on the front and 8 clicks on the rear (from softest)

This is a pretty good baseline then you can work your way up and do depending on what you like.

As for alignment, you will need a shop with a proper 4 wheel laser alignment machine to sort that our properly.
 
scot-ish

scot-ish

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ah right, i will see where there is to do the 4 wheel, im sure there must be somewhere in my small town haha

cheers
 
dac69er

dac69er

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i would just get a normal cheap alignment first off. then drive the car about for about a month or so and then pay to get it setup properly. that way everything will settle
 
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Daniel Schumacher

Fresh Recruit
my fitment

I installed my coil-overs yesterday evening.
As far as settings, I went with the recommended 13 clicks front and rear and I love it so far. No camber as yet as I want to see if there will be any sagging and how much rub (if any) I get first. I barely lowered it as well since there are loads of road humps around my way and I was apprehensive about how well the sus would handle them and drops.
Nedless to say I'll use some more of my remaining 2"+ of height adjustment in the near future before I get it professionally aligned.
First impression: the car sticks to the road like glue.:drive:

My car before:
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Here's a pic of how she stands now:
N.B. It can be lowered a lotttttt more for you guys who like a ride slammed
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Arnold

Arnold

Lifer
How do know what setting you're on? i wouldn't mind checking mine over but worried they'll break if i spin them too much etc.
 
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joshassassin

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i am also settin up the sus soon and wanted a good idia of where to have the benchmark of the adjustable mount (where should the bolts be to begin with also what caster should i have?)
 
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Starletto_Joz

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I've also tweaked my damping settings since installing buy I have no idea what settings/clicks I'm on.
All I know is that two clicks hard or soft on the front or rears changes the ride quality and handling instantly.

I guess as long as you are happy with how it feels thats all that matters.
Tyres and tyre pressures would also have a lot to do with your current ride quality and handling/braking.

Joz
 
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Daniel Schumacher

Fresh Recruit
MeisterR said:
That looks much much better...

Especially in the Sun!!! :D
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I've decided to lower it some more and up the damping to accomodate the drop in height.
I'm looking for a digital verniers to make sure it's perfect first though.
I'll take some proper pics with a nice wash when I do and put on the stickers as promised :)
 
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Daniel Schumacher

Fresh Recruit
Arnold said:
How do know what setting you're on? i wouldn't mind checking mine over but worried they'll break if i spin them too much etc.
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you mean the top damper setting?
i just went all the way to soft and then started both at 13 clicks, drove around a bit and right now I'm at 16 clicks front 15 clicks rear on 205 55 15's all round and I only get rub on the hardest of cornering over uneven surfaces and with almost no noticeable bodyroll.
 
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bumblebee

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MeisterR said:
When you say setting, I would assume you mean the damping setting.
I'll go with 16 clicks on the front and 8 clicks on the rear (from softest)

This is a pretty good baseline then you can work your way up and do depending on what you like.

As for alignment, you will need a shop with a proper 4 wheel laser alignment machine to sort that our properly.
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there ya go :)
 
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