Suspension

[stephenc]

Has anyone had the experience after fitting new lowered coils that the ride height is not exactly the same on all wheels. Inparticular, left and right. Out by about 5mm.

[wildrnes]

dont front and rear have a different drop?

[stephenc]

Sorry, I was referring to the left and right side of the vehicle.

[Zee007]

I've had mine dropped 25mm and certainly haven't noticed any difference...

[simonskippy]

no difference after the drop on mine

[GRiM]

Stephenc I notice you use the term "Lowered coils" rather than springs. Are you using an adjustable coilover suspension?

On my coilover suspension you can adjust the ride height at each wheel. B)

Therefore it is possible to have the car at different heights left and right. :duh:

Unless you're a NASCAR driver or drive one way on the M25 for a living, surely having different heights is a setup mistake?

Did you fit them yourself, are your coilovers adjustable, and have you tried adjusting them on level ground?

If someone else fitted them, I think you need to think about kicking their R's.

I'd also recommend you get a full wheel/suspension alignment check done.

[GRiM]

I've been reading the K-MAC website looking for further info.

See http://www.k-mac.com.au/

According to this, K-MAC make springs to any height requested, as well as offering fully adjustable coilovers.

If you're NOT using adjustable coilovers, is there a chance you have two springs of different height fitted?

Seems extremely unlikely, but might be worth a check.

[tdiplc]

What brand of springs are you using?

[stephenc]

GRiM,

They are K-Mac springs. It's just the rear passenger side which is about 5mm lower than the rest. However, K-Mac says new car standards here have a tolerance of around 5mm and is not a problem.

[GRiM]

Stephenc

I'd still reccommned you get a suspension/wheel alignment check done. It's not TOO expensive.

Have you got any piccys of your car.

Perhaps Mark (tdiplc) could conment on what's an acceptable tolerence?

[stephenc]

GRiM,

After they installed the springs, a 4 wheel alignment was done.

http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/sc8168/vwp?.dir...view=t&.hires=t

[GRiM]

Nice motor!! (With your permission stephenc)

[stephenc]

GRiM,

Sure, no probs.

[Zee007]

GRiM,

After they installed the springs, a 4 wheel alignment was done.

http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/sc8168/vwp?.dir...view=t&.hires=t

Cracking motor mate - looks very, very nice......... B)

[stephenc]

GRiM,

After they installed the springs, a 4 wheel alignment was done.

http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/sc8168/vwp?.dir...view=t&.hires=t

Cracking motor mate - looks very, very nice......... B)

Thanks Zee007.

[GRiM]

stephenc

I like your smoked headlamps. B)

Are those standard with the Legana body kit, caws they look darker than standard smoked headlamps.

[stephenc]

GRiM,

Yes the headlamps are the standard black chrome units from Lexus.

BTW, I checked with a new IS200 from the dealer and it sat 10mm lower on the left then the right.

[GRiM]

stephenc

I've sent you a PM about the headlamps.

Can you let me know when you've read it?

rgds

GRiM