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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 08:35 AM
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Coilover Adjustments

hey guys. Just purchased some megan racing coilovers. Installed them and got the ride height adjusted pretty close to stock. I have 18 inch rims with 235/40/18 tires. 05 STi

OK My question is:

What is a good rule of thumb when adjusting height. Is there a specific way to figure it, or do i just keep lowering them until my desired height is reached(just before tires wont rub.) And also the spring rate, is this all preference or is there a science to it?

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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 08:55 AM
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bump anybody have any info on this topic??

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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 09:15 AM
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Old Jun 15, 2006 | 10:51 AM
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anybody have any kind of info on adjusting coilovers? Anybody............
Old Jun 16, 2006 | 11:16 AM
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For function, 14" front fender lip to hub's center(loaded), 13.75" in rear.

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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 11:47 AM
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For function, 14" fron fender lip to hub's center(loaded), 13.75" in rear.
Thanks for the info Dylan! Now is that the stock height? Or is that a lowered stance?

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Old Jun 16, 2006 | 12:38 PM
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That's the optimal lowest height setting we can have without skewing the suspension function, thats according to Myles fr. RCE, TIC and other Sti owners, IIRC.
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