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quick.msp · 03-21-2011, 11:16 AM

Just have a quick question,

I got my car corner balanced and full allignment done last summer, The car handles amazing but I now want to lower the front and get rid of the wheel gap.

I lowered the collars already about 10 spins but didn't really seem to drop that much, should I just keep spinning lower?

Also is this going to drastically reduce the handling of the car? I really didn't want to change he specs from when the shop did the corner balance, but cant stand wheel gap!

Any help is appreciated,
Thanks.

Edwin562 · 03-21-2011, 11:19 AM

only thing that would probably needs to be checked is camber...

PoorMans180SX · 03-21-2011, 11:19 AM

You don't lower the top collars!

You loosen the collar above the bracket and then you rotate the whole damper assembly so it threads down into the lower bracket.

Banana_Cute · 03-21-2011, 11:38 AM

leave the 2 higher spring seats alone,

loosen the lowest one to freely spin the shock tube bracket. If you want lower, you can remove the last locking collar IF and ONLY IF, the tube will make contact with the 2nd collar.

quick.msp · 03-21-2011, 11:49 AM

Ok I see exactly what you mean, Gonna go do that now. I just hope lowering it doesn't affect the alignment and corner balance I got done.

Banana_Cute · 03-21-2011, 12:07 PM

definitely will.

satek · 03-21-2011, 12:07 PM

Lowering your car will affect your alignment....but you probably won't notice it.

quick.msp · 03-21-2011, 12:39 PM

im only planning to lower it maybe 3/4 of an inch.

I loosened the lower collar above the bracket, I cant get the whole assembly to thread into the lower bracket

jacobs13 · 03-21-2011, 12:53 PM

Coils seize and are hard to adjust. Spray a bunch of penetrating oil in and break them free

quick.msp · 03-21-2011, 01:05 PM

I was thinking about unbolting the bottom mount and spinning it like that? Anyone ever try this?

Just hard to break it with the small wrenches.

jacobs13 · 03-21-2011, 01:18 PM

Its way easier like that

quick.msp · 03-21-2011, 02:52 PM

Gonna have to try that tomorrow, Thanks

Banana_Cute · 03-21-2011, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quick.msp

I was thinking about unbolting the bottom mount and spinning it like that? Anyone ever try this?

Just hard to break it with the small wrenches.

i did this, either way. Its only 2 bolts to remove...

quick.msp · 03-25-2011, 10:38 AM

Hey guys sorry for bringing this up again but I just got a chance to try this, Car is sitting right now with the bottom coilover bracket off. I still cant get it to spin!

The coilovers are pretty new and are in amazing shape. Nothing else was seized in them. Im having the same problem because when I go spin the bottom bracket, everything spins and it is hard to hold onto the actual shock body.

If anyone has any tips on this its greatly appreciated.

Banana_Cute · 03-25-2011, 10:43 AM

spray some liquid wrench and let it soak? maybe WD40?

quick.msp · 03-25-2011, 10:47 AM

yea I have done that

RichieSR20 · 03-25-2011, 10:58 AM

I dont know if someone already mentioned this but lowering your car too much will add lots of understeer! I have the Megan Street coils and the first day, I put them on and slammed my car and it took corners worse than it did with stock struts... Then I raised it about 15 turns and now it's perfect. Hope that helps.

quick.msp · 03-25-2011, 11:09 AM

thanks, im just going to lower it a tad, I cant stand the wheel gap.

Im putting a navan front bumper and ITR lip with kouki side skirts and I want a low stance.

jesse_s13 · 03-25-2011, 11:22 AM

^^^pics??????

quick.msp · 03-25-2011, 11:25 AM

pics of the coilover?

Slammed Assassin · 03-25-2011, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quick.msp

pics of the coilover?

i think he means pics of navan front bumper and ITR lip

quick.msp · 03-25-2011, 10:18 PM

Im still in the process of getting everything painted and finding some parts. I will for sure post pictures but I cant get these coilovers to go lower!

Someone please help. I pulled the coilover off the car and put the bottom bracket in a vice and still cant get the dam thing to spin. Any tricks or anything to get this done?? Im sick of pulling the coilovers on and off.

RichieSR20 · 03-25-2011, 10:28 PM

Try soaking them in some sort of lubricant... And I mean SOAKING. That's what I had to do with mine... I used WD40 cause that's all I had.
Do you by chance have the ring tool that comes with them? If so, that helps a lot... I bought my coils used and the guy lost the tool so now I get to hit the rings with a flat head scewdriver until it breaks loose.

titangts · 03-26-2011, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quick.msp

Hey guys sorry for bringing this up again but I just got a chance to try this, Car is sitting right now with the bottom coilover bracket off. I still cant get it to spin!

The coilovers are pretty new and are in amazing shape. Nothing else was seized in them. Im having the same problem because when I go spin the bottom bracket, everything spins and it is hard to hold onto the actual shock body.

If anyone has any tips on this its greatly appreciated.

what are you talking about man..you dont want to take the lower bracket off!! you spin that UPWARD which lowers your mounting position, which lowers the car...

you do not lower the car by the spring what so ever, especially considering you had the car corner balanced, messing with the spring changes the rate, reduces the suspension travel you "had" and FUCKS the entire set up you paid to get done.

titangts · 03-26-2011, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichieSR20

Try soaking them in some sort of lubricant... And I mean SOAKING. That's what I had to do with mine... I used WD40 cause that's all I had.
Do you by chance have the ring tool that comes with them? If so, that helps a lot... I bought my coils used and the guy lost the tool so now I get to hit the rings with a flat head scewdriver until it breaks loose.

please dont use a flat head screw driver bro... that only damages the soft aluminum perches. use a brass punch from now on...or AT LEAST use a quarter inch drive extension... do it somewhat right

RichieSR20 · 03-26-2011, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by titangts

please dont use a flat head screw driver bro... that only damages the soft aluminum perches. use a brass punch from now on...or AT LEAST use a quarter inch drive extension... do it somewhat right

It was a very big, blunt tip screw driver... but yeah, i'm gonna contact MR and see if I can get a replacement tool.

Banana_Cute · 03-26-2011, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by titangts

please dont use a flat head screw driver bro... that only damages the soft aluminum perches. use a brass punch from now on...or AT LEAST use a quarter inch drive extension... do it somewhat right

you only need to tap it to break it loose. Its not like he's gonna drive the screw driver in there. either way, w/ or w/o tools if the perch is stuck, if you have to break it loose somehow.

anything yet OP? Post pics how bad it is.

quick.msp · 03-27-2011, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by titangts

what are you talking about man..you dont want to take the lower bracket off!! you spin that UPWARD which lowers your mounting position, which lowers the car...

you do not lower the car by the spring what so ever, especially considering you had the car corner balanced, messing with the spring changes the rate, reduces the suspension travel you "had" and FUCKS the entire set up you paid to get done.

I know I dont take the lower bracket off, But it has to spin in order for the shock body to thread into it.

I have not got a chance to try again, going to wait until its a little warmer and soak them in wd-40

03-21-2011, 11:16 AM	#1
quick.msp Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: toronto Posts: 31 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Megan coilovers Just have a quick question, I got my car corner balanced and full allignment done last summer, The car handles amazing but I now want to lower the front and get rid of the wheel gap. I lowered the collars already about 10 spins but didn't really seem to drop that much, should I just keep spinning lower? Also is this going to drastically reduce the handling of the car? I really didn't want to change he specs from when the shop did the corner balance, but cant stand wheel gap! Any help is appreciated, Thanks.

03-21-2011, 11:19 AM	#3
PoorMans180SX Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 33 Posts: 5,431 Trader Rating: (16) Rides Gallery: PoorMans180SX Feedback Score: 16 reviews	You don't lower the top collars! You loosen the collar above the bracket and then you rotate the whole damper assembly so it threads down into the lower bracket. __________________ Build: http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=643065 Friends don't let friends buy knock-offs.

03-21-2011, 11:38 AM	#4
Banana_Cute Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Irvine, So. Cal. Posts: 1,338 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	leave the 2 higher spring seats alone, loosen the lowest one to freely spin the shock tube bracket. If you want lower, you can remove the last locking collar IF and ONLY IF, the tube will make contact with the 2nd collar. __________________ Simplicity is the key to brilliance

03-21-2011, 12:07 PM	#6
Banana_Cute Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Irvine, So. Cal. Posts: 1,338 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	definitely will. __________________ Simplicity is the key to brilliance

03-25-2011, 10:43 AM	#15
Banana_Cute Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Irvine, So. Cal. Posts: 1,338 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	spray some liquid wrench and let it soak? maybe WD40? __________________ Simplicity is the key to brilliance

03-21-2011, 11:19 AM	#2
Edwin562 Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Whittier (562) Age: 31 Posts: 4,721 Trader Rating: (35) Feedback Score: 35 reviews	only thing that would probably needs to be checked is camber...

03-21-2011, 11:49 AM	#5
quick.msp Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: toronto Posts: 31 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ok I see exactly what you mean, Gonna go do that now. I just hope lowering it doesn't affect the alignment and corner balance I got done.

03-21-2011, 12:07 PM	#7
satek Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vancouver BC Age: 30 Posts: 132 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Lowering your car will affect your alignment....but you probably won't notice it.

03-21-2011, 12:39 PM	#8
quick.msp Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: toronto Posts: 31 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im only planning to lower it maybe 3/4 of an inch. I loosened the lower collar above the bracket, I cant get the whole assembly to thread into the lower bracket

03-21-2011, 12:53 PM	#9
jacobs13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Long Beach Age: 29 Posts: 1,061 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Coils seize and are hard to adjust. Spray a bunch of penetrating oil in and break them free

03-21-2011, 01:05 PM	#10
quick.msp Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: toronto Posts: 31 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I was thinking about unbolting the bottom mount and spinning it like that? Anyone ever try this? Just hard to break it with the small wrenches.

03-21-2011, 01:18 PM	#11
jacobs13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Long Beach Age: 29 Posts: 1,061 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Its way easier like that

03-21-2011, 02:52 PM	#12
quick.msp Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: toronto Posts: 31 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Gonna have to try that tomorrow, Thanks

03-25-2011, 10:38 AM	#14
quick.msp Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: toronto Posts: 31 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey guys sorry for bringing this up again but I just got a chance to try this, Car is sitting right now with the bottom coilover bracket off. I still cant get it to spin! The coilovers are pretty new and are in amazing shape. Nothing else was seized in them. Im having the same problem because when I go spin the bottom bracket, everything spins and it is hard to hold onto the actual shock body. If anyone has any tips on this its greatly appreciated.

03-25-2011, 10:47 AM	#16
quick.msp Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: toronto Posts: 31 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yea I have done that

03-25-2011, 10:58 AM	#17
RichieSR20 Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Temecula Age: 27 Posts: 223 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I dont know if someone already mentioned this but lowering your car too much will add lots of understeer! I have the Megan Street coils and the first day, I put them on and slammed my car and it took corners worse than it did with stock struts... Then I raised it about 15 turns and now it's perfect. Hope that helps.

03-25-2011, 11:09 AM	#18
quick.msp Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: toronto Posts: 31 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks, im just going to lower it a tad, I cant stand the wheel gap. Im putting a navan front bumper and ITR lip with kouki side skirts and I want a low stance.

03-25-2011, 11:22 AM	#19
jesse_s13 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sacramento,CA/Fresno,CA/El Paso,Tx Posts: 1,829 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	^^^pics?????? __________________

03-25-2011, 11:25 AM	#20
quick.msp Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: toronto Posts: 31 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	pics of the coilover?

03-25-2011, 10:18 PM	#22
quick.msp Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: toronto Posts: 31 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Im still in the process of getting everything painted and finding some parts. I will for sure post pictures but I cant get these coilovers to go lower! Someone please help. I pulled the coilover off the car and put the bottom bracket in a vice and still cant get the dam thing to spin. Any tricks or anything to get this done?? Im sick of pulling the coilovers on and off.

03-25-2011, 10:28 PM	#23
RichieSR20 Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Temecula Age: 27 Posts: 223 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Try soaking them in some sort of lubricant... And I mean SOAKING. That's what I had to do with mine... I used WD40 cause that's all I had. Do you by chance have the ring tool that comes with them? If so, that helps a lot... I bought my coils used and the guy lost the tool so now I get to hit the rings with a flat head scewdriver until it breaks loose.

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