Coilover Adjustment

Zyonara91 · 06-23-2016, 07:40 AM

Hello,

Hope you are all doing well. Getting my BC coilovers adjusted today and I had a question or two. I already went through the forum and say the amazing sticky in regards to camber, toe etc.

My question has to do with the ride height in the front and the back. I've seen some people set up the front higher than back, vice versa or all around the same.

Is there any adverse effect if I drop my car equally in the front and rear (say an inch) compared to an inch in the front and half an inch in the back?

Help is much appreciated, thank you.

axmea? · 06-23-2016, 09:04 AM

None that you would noticeably feel from stock height. The Z has rake so there will be a diff for those who want less or no rake. Changes in your alignment is a diff story.

Zyonara91 · 06-23-2016, 10:37 AM

I see. Thank you. Is an alignment called for after an height adjustment?

BoneZ · 06-23-2016, 10:48 AM

Sí.

madeinjapan · 06-23-2016, 10:48 AM

get an alignment

ChaseZ · 06-23-2016, 11:54 AM

A lot of drop coils intentionally lower the front up to 1/4"ish in the front than the rear.

Yes you will definitely need an alignment. Especially with the BC's. Did you get adjustable rear links and from A Arms? You will need those too. I just out the same setup in my car and have all that and still looking at getting an adjustable mid-link for the rear as well.

That said, it depends how much you lower the car. The lower you go the more adjustment you need. The closer to stock height, the more possible it is to get the car back into spec without the extra adjustability.

I didn't realize at the time the BC's weren't a true coilover in the rear, which is causing the extra grief necessitating the mid-link, which is far from cheap. The extra cash could have been put towards better coilovers and a mid-link that doesn't have a spring perch on it, which is MUCH cheaper.

Food for thought anyways.

Meulen · 06-23-2016, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChaseZ

A lot of drop coils intentionally lower the front up to 1/4"ish in the front than the rear.

Yes you will definitely need an alignment. Especially with the BC's. Did you get adjustable rear links and from A Arms? You will need those too. I just out the same setup in my car and have all that and still looking at getting an adjustable mid-link for the rear as well.

That said, it depends how much you lower the car. The lower you go the more adjustment you need. The closer to stock height, the more possible it is to get the car back into spec without the extra adjustability.

I didn't realize at the time the BC's weren't a true coilover in the rear, which is causing the extra grief necessitating the mid-link, which is far from cheap. The extra cash could have been put towards better coilovers and a mid-link that doesn't have a spring perch on it, which is MUCH cheaper.

Food for thought anyways.

You don't need the mid link if you stay with your current set up. BTW, the BC's do come in a true coil over if you desire, so you could have gone either way.

Zyonara91 · 06-23-2016, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChaseZ

A lot of drop coils intentionally lower the front up to 1/4"ish in the front than the rear.

Yes you will definitely need an alignment. Especially with the BC's. Did you get adjustable rear links and from A Arms? You will need those too. I just out the same setup in my car and have all that and still looking at getting an adjustable mid-link for the rear as well.

That said, it depends how much you lower the car. The lower you go the more adjustment you need. The closer to stock height, the more possible it is to get the car back into spec without the extra adjustability.

I didn't realize at the time the BC's weren't a true coilover in the rear, which is causing the extra grief necessitating the mid-link, which is far from cheap. The extra cash could have been put towards better coilovers and a mid-link that doesn't have a spring perch on it, which is MUCH cheaper.
Food for thought anyways.

Thanks for the input, it is greatly appreciated. I think I will go with a one in drop from stock on all corners just to be safe. Not about the slammed life (speed bumps are hell).

06-23-2016, 07:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
Zyonara91 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: GTA Posts: 368 Drives: 2010-Red-6spd-S/T Rep Power: 15756	Coilover Adjustment Hello, Hope you are all doing well. Getting my BC coilovers adjusted today and I had a question or two. I already went through the forum and say the amazing sticky in regards to camber, toe etc. My question has to do with the ride height in the front and the back. I've seen some people set up the front higher than back, vice versa or all around the same. Is there any adverse effect if I drop my car equally in the front and rear (say an inch) compared to an inch in the front and half an inch in the back? Help is much appreciated, thank you.

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axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,236 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	None that you would noticeably feel from stock height. The Z has rake so there will be a diff for those who want less or no rake. Changes in your alignment is a diff story. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete Last edited by axmea?; 06-23-2016 at 09:07 AM.

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Zyonara91 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: GTA Posts: 368 Drives: 2010-Red-6spd-S/T Rep Power: 15756	I see. Thank you. Is an alignment called for after an height adjustment?

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06-23-2016, 11:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
ChaseZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2016 Location: Calgary Posts: 3,799 Drives: 16 370z Rep Power: 94683	A lot of drop coils intentionally lower the front up to 1/4"ish in the front than the rear. Yes you will definitely need an alignment. Especially with the BC's. Did you get adjustable rear links and from A Arms? You will need those too. I just out the same setup in my car and have all that and still looking at getting an adjustable mid-link for the rear as well. That said, it depends how much you lower the car. The lower you go the more adjustment you need. The closer to stock height, the more possible it is to get the car back into spec without the extra adjustability. I didn't realize at the time the BC's weren't a true coilover in the rear, which is causing the extra grief necessitating the mid-link, which is far from cheap. The extra cash could have been put towards better coilovers and a mid-link that doesn't have a spring perch on it, which is MUCH cheaper. Food for thought anyways.