Last coilover install question

v8killer2001 · 01-17-2002, 07:26 AM

Hello again,

I just finished adjusting the Motivational coilovers. I noticed that after getting the two front heights even with each other and the rear heights even with each other, the perches are in very different places on the collar on each side.

For example, with a fender height in the front of 24 5/16" (2" drop), the left perch is half way down the collar and the right one is at the very top of the collar.

What's up with that?

The same goes for the rear as well.

Lastly, even after setting the GC camber plates all the way positive, the tires still look they lean in more than they should. There still appears to be a fair amount of negative camber.

I have only lowered the car 2" front and rear, using the ride heights specs listed in my FSM. These are 300/200 springs, 8" long, GC plates, and Motivational rear upper mounts.

Any advice is appreciated,

eric96ser · 01-17-2002, 09:22 AM

There are ride height specs in the FSM??? Oh sh*t, I had no idea. I was using my wife's car as a reference. What section is it in? I don't know why one side is higher on the perch than the other. Did you measure this right after putting every thing on? If so, then you have to drive the car, or at least move it back and forth to settle the suspension.

v8killer2001 · 01-17-2002, 09:51 AM

It is on page F30, IIRC. In the suspension, axle section. It gives you the height from the ground to the top of the fender.

As for the install, everything sits evenly. I measured many times and it perfect all around, a 2" drop. I even measured after driving the car as well.