Installed Coilovers Need advice

***ZGN*** · 10-18-2008, 03:25 PM

Is it best to have them as low as possible? also I need some advice on correct alignment. It is best to take them to someone who has all the laser alignment tools or can I do this my self successfully?

-Kevin

David Jerome · 10-18-2008, 03:30 PM

I would set the ride height to whatever you prefer. Best bet would be to have the car aligned and corner balanced. However, I dont claim to have much knowledge in suspension setups for autox or open track.

***Herblenny*** · 10-18-2008, 06:16 PM

Kevin,

I would set the height the way you want and then get it aligned. I took my car to Saab tire and they did an awesome job! If you tell them you are part of Alabama Rotary Car Club and they will give you 10% OFF.

PHIL

***ZGN*** · 10-18-2008, 06:58 PM

Will they be able to set it up for track?

***Herblenny*** · 10-18-2008, 11:11 PM

They will set up your car for any spec you want... as long as the car allows.. Which FD is very adjustable

Do a search Newb!!! I posted about alignment on this forum early on

SPICcnmFD · 10-20-2008, 07:41 AM

I wouldn't make them as low as they can go. There is a thread on the other forum in the suspension section that Howard Coleman did, that talks about ride height, I can't remember what it was. I would just make sure the car is level left to right, with you sitting in it, and then go get an alignment, preferably with you in it, if you want an exact alignment. If not just set it level and get it aligned without you in it and it should be fine. I'd leave the rear alittle bit higher than the front, but not more than 1/4-1/2in.

***ZGN*** · 10-20-2008, 08:35 AM

Thanks for the good info!!!!

Brent · 10-20-2008, 10:36 AM

for track purposes, 25-25.5in from the center opening of the fender to the ground is a good starting point.

dinosaur · 10-20-2008, 12:38 PM

I think you can go too low for competition driving, I don't want to hit the bump stops or wheel wells.

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10-18-2008, 03:25 PM	#1
*ZGN* Administrator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,264 Rep Power: 10	Installed Coilovers Need advice Is it best to have them as low as possible? also I need some advice on correct alignment. It is best to take them to someone who has all the laser alignment tools or can I do this my self successfully? -Kevin

10-18-2008, 03:30 PM	#2
David Jerome RCC Contributor Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 713 Rep Power: 18	I would set the ride height to whatever you prefer. Best bet would be to have the car aligned and corner balanced. However, I dont claim to have much knowledge in suspension setups for autox or open track. __________________ David Jerome Broker for Speed For Sale LLC (David@SpeedForSale.com) (Pre-owned RX7/sports car sales & new parts sales/installs/tuning) PM me about low priced, high quality port work

10-18-2008, 06:16 PM	#3
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	Kevin, I would set the height the way you want and then get it aligned. I took my car to Saab tire and they did an awesome job! If you tell them you are part of Alabama Rotary Car Club and they will give you 10% OFF. PHIL __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

10-18-2008, 11:11 PM	#5
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	They will set up your car for any spec you want... as long as the car allows.. Which FD is very adjustable Do a search Newb!!! I posted about alignment on this forum early on __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

10-20-2008, 07:41 AM	#6
SPICcnmFD Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: B'ham, AL Posts: 329 Rep Power: 18	I wouldn't make them as low as they can go. There is a thread on the other forum in the suspension section that Howard Coleman did, that talks about ride height, I can't remember what it was. I would just make sure the car is level left to right, with you sitting in it, and then go get an alignment, preferably with you in it, if you want an exact alignment. If not just set it level and get it aligned without you in it and it should be fine. I'd leave the rear alittle bit higher than the front, but not more than 1/4-1/2in. __________________ 1993 Rx-7 SM2 #11 At the local AutoX: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VOSQkkSLQs Speed for Sale shootout 2007: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiqlyAkGmpg A few laps at Barbers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_h5q...x=0&playnext=1

10-18-2008, 06:58 PM	#4
*ZGN* Administrator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,264 Rep Power: 10	Will they be able to set it up for track?

10-20-2008, 08:35 AM	#7
*ZGN* Administrator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 2,264 Rep Power: 10	Thanks for the good info!!!!

10-20-2008, 10:36 AM	#8
Brent Sua Sponte Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 839 Rep Power: 18	for track purposes, 25-25.5in from the center opening of the fender to the ground is a good starting point. __________________ Road Atlanta August 2011 NASA TT 1:33 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFY00PAK_Ps Traqmate's video of my car from the 2011 UTCC at VIR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Zcn6...layer_embedded Video of Yellow LS1 FD at NASA TT at VIR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6k0lJkcwrM

10-20-2008, 12:38 PM	#9
dinosaur Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: BG, KY Posts: 61 Rep Power: 18	I think you can go too low for competition driving, I don't want to hit the bump stops or wheel wells. http://www.rotarycarclub.com/showpos...9&postcount=94 __________________ 93 VR RX7 09 Mini Cooper 75 Cosworth Vega