Anybody could write a "procedure" on how to properly set-up all the adjustment of a complete coilovers set, or know of good online articles on the subject? Jic's just got here...

thanks

 

You need scales !

One scale for each wheel, cross weights are you main concern.

FL + RR = FR + RL

You can also get a bit closer to 50/50 with

FL + FR = RL + RR

but don't expect a lot out of that unless you want the *** end of the car stuck way in the air.

 

DOH !

I guess i can't say ***... ****, rear, behind.. you get the idea.

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well that pretty much screws most of us doesnt it?? guess i will be holding off on my coilovers

 

So I guess to adjust between the ride height of my 275/40/17's on al 4 corners and my front 245/40/19's rear 275/40/19's, I'll have to take it to someone with scales every single Friday and Monday since I race every weekend!?

That sucks!!

How much are scales?

Any other options?

 

When I had my A2's installed we had a lift that suspended all 4 wheels. We then adjusted the height from the top of the wheel well to bottom of rim. Based upon stock measurements, we adjusted for a 1" drop all 4 corners. I have a friend who has scales and I corner weighted my car and was pleasantly surprised how close I was to the ideal corner weights. I have an Enthusiast model running 235/45/17 fronts and 275/40/17 rears on stock rims. Cars total weight is 3384, 54% front, 46% rear. Left side weight 51% and right 49%. Center of gravity was 1/2" to the left of gear shift. when it was all said and done my LF was 8 lbs light RF 6 lbs. heavy LR 8 lbs heavy and RR was 6 lbs light. I left everything as it was. I couldn't get any closer if I tried.

My whole point in all of this is that by suspending the wheels and making sure the height is the same I believe you'll be in great shape with corner weights.

 

You don't need to cornerweight your car if you're just going for looks on your daily driver or show car. You can get things pretty close with basic measurements. If your going to take this car to the track, you'll want to cornerweight your car before you go. This only needs to be done once if you leave your car set all the time.

That said...if you're just going for looks, lowered springs would have been a much cheaper and probably more comfortable solution.

BTW, don't corner weight your car for a week or two so that your springs have a chance to settle.