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07-05-2010, 05:13 PM
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#1 | | Fanboy
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| Coilover adjustment
I purchased a set of AMS coilovers for my Z32 but ran into a snag while trying to lower the car in the front only. A friend and I tried almost every method thinkable of lowering the car, but whatever we try the ride height stays the same,
My last option is to pay a shop to figure it out, does anyone have suggestions?  
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07-05-2010, 06:36 PM
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#2 | | It's like going crazy when you're already nuts
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You rotate the bottom piece up to lower it thereby shortening it, and vice versa.
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07-05-2010, 09:31 PM
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#3 | | Fanboy
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Yea we know. And we tried that. The car stays at the same height.
I think i'll have to take it to a shop and see what they can do. Sucks that its installed and now i have to pay for just ride height adjustment.
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07-05-2010, 10:18 PM
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#4 | | Say NO to blade grinders!
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So the rears lower just fine?
Maybe try telling us what exactly you did, and then we can see if you did it properly.
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07-05-2010, 11:26 PM
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#5 | | Fanboy
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At this point, with the research I was doing im waiting back on the spec sheet of the coilover itself to see how low it can go. But the rears are fine, can go lower.
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07-06-2010, 01:38 AM
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#6 | | Cool beans bro
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Try riding around with the new adjustments as the suspension has to settle? I know after I made adjustments to mine I had to drive around the block and the springs would settle like half an inch.
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07-06-2010, 05:51 PM
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clean with wire/tooth brush, alot of wd40, hammer and chisel
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07-07-2010, 01:10 PM
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While we're on the topic of coilovers, do any of you guys apply anti seize compound during the winter months?
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07-07-2010, 01:18 PM
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WD-40 x 4 bottles? one bottle per side?
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07-07-2010, 03:51 PM
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if you still have the problem feel free to drop by the shop, we are more than happy to assist you.
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Originally Posted by Yaminashi  While we're on the topic of coilovers, do any of you guys apply anti seize compound during the winter months? | You should always apply antiseize when assembling regardless of season.
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07-08-2010, 10:24 AM
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#12 | | Say NO to blade grinders!
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Originally Posted by Yaminashi While we're on the topic of coilovers, do any of you guys apply anti seize compound during the winter months? | I bought some T9 based on a recommendation from another member. http://www.boeshield.com/
You can buy it from Lee Valley. I have yet to use it but will probably in the next little while.
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