Its trial and error basically. Easiest way that I have found to lower the rear is take the spring out and just twist the collar down that sits on the perch. I think you would have to twist it down like 7 collars for 1/2in
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Adjusting Coils
10-12-2012 02:11 AM
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I know this sounds dumb, but can someone explain how to lower the rear coilover? Also how do I know how much lower I am making it? I wanna lower the back an extra 1/2 inch. Thanks!
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10-12-2012 02:27 AM
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10-12-2012 08:17 AM
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Make sure you measure the threads left before moving on to the other side!
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10-12-2012 09:47 AM
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Firstly, the rear springs are not coilovers. Secondly, I normally adjust twice the height that I want it to go down. For example, I want to drop it a 1/4" then I spin everything down a 1/2". But its really just trial and error. Pics after your get it adjusted!
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10-12-2012 11:55 AM
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Never thought of this. I always just do a random amount and then try to make the other side even.
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Before I lower it more, What do you guys think of the height I have it at?
10-12-2012 04:20 PM
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10-12-2012 04:58 PM
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if you ask the vortex if you should lower it, the answer is yes
also, depending on what brand coils you have you may just want to take the rear perches out
I have raceland reds and this is how i sit without rear perches
2 Liters, 4 Cylinders, 2 Doors. You do the math
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10-12-2012 05:14 PM
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^ are you on ultimos? I have the regular racelands, no perches in the rear but still not nearly as low as i would like to be.
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10-12-2012 05:20 PM
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i am in awe... actual answers! is this a mkiv change happening??
OP, it's def just trial and error, but if you have your car jacked up, might as well spin them all the way down because you're undoubtedly headed in that direction anywayShe was just admiring... my ride Originally Posted by 87vr6
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10-12-2012 05:38 PM
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no, im on regular racelands as well and i reeeally regret no owning ultimos haha Originally Posted by dubbed42
2 Liters, 4 Cylinders, 2 Doors. You do the math
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