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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 06:22 PM
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Recently installed megan streets on my G35, and i maxed out the front and it isnt as low as i would like, anyone know any ways to get it lower, i know i can drop the spring but i dont want to mess up the spring load.
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 06:26 PM
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Set the preload to 0
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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 04:10 PM
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There are a couple different ways, including lowering the springs down. I typically wouldn't recommend this method though.

Pretty sure if you used different springs (possibly shorter) that it would lower more.
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Old Aug 16, 2012 | 10:35 PM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
Set the preload to 0
how is that done?? I installed the coils directly out of the box, the springs had no movement so im guessing the preload was set from factory.
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 12:43 AM
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Start over!

Installed right out of the box? No adjustments? Of course it's not going to be low...

Put it back on jacks and adjust the right way....

Don't mess with the preload! Just the height adjustments!

After you SEARCH how to do so!

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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 01:59 AM
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Megan actually has some of the most informative coilover adjustment pages. Preload isn't as scary as some people thing, check them out:
http://www.meganracing.com/tech/inst...l%20coil-overs
http://www.meganracing.com/tech/inst...ing%20pre-load
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by KingBaby
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Start over!

Installed right out of the box? No adjustments? Of course it's not going to be low...

Put it back on jacks and adjust the right way....

Don't mess with the preload! Just the height adjustments!

After you SEARCH how to do so!
Well of course i adjusted the height. I didnt mess with the preload, I did move the lower mount of the coilover(adjustment) all the way up there for maxing it out. I think I stated that I maxed out the coils but its not as low as I was hoping for.
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