Setting up coilovers?

[Ultra_Joel88]

Hi all.

Want some advice about setting up my coilovers.

Now, on the rear both springs are just sat on the bottom plate with no adjusters, so not much I can do there.

On the front, what is the best way to set them up?

When we fitted them, we just did both sides the same number of turns, however I dont think this is the best way as the weight distribution isnt even is it?

Is it better to set them up by measuring from the hub/ bottom of the strut to the adjuster ring or what?

I had a laser alignment done (they adjusted the toe) but ever since fitting coils the car has always pulled left quite badly and if I let go of the steering wheel while driving the steering wheel sits to the left.

I've also noticed that my front and rear N/S tyres are wearing slightly quicker on the outside than the inside.

Any ideas or advice appreciated.

 

[ibizadoyle]

av u gt damper and rebound adjusters??

 

[Ultra_Joel88]

nuh just height adjustable - ap coilovers

 

[techathy]

Best way is to load the car up with something similar to it's typical load & get it on 4 corner scales & change the ride height to get the best weight distribution across all 4 wheels. Though this leads to the technically the best grip it often looks odd when the car is unloaded.

I always find a flat & level surface then go by ride height to the bottom of a fixed point both sides of the car. Wish bone mounting points are my favorite.

 

[Damoegan]

When I done mine I just measured from where the strut goes into the hub to the top of the adjuster ring. That way both sides are the same hight.

 

[ibizadoyle]

yea that what id do damoegan corner weighting only comes into its own when damper and rebound can be adjusted

 

[techathy]

With fixed rate FK or KW, I can't remember which, coilovers weight balancing was very effective on a Seicento & we also moved the battery behind the passenger's seat which helped as well. Though you are talking about a car where a person can easily weigh in at 10% it's total weigh with all fluids fully topped up & where it's a good idea to swap the springs/dampers over every service to keep the suspension in fairly good condition.