H & R Sport Springs installed.
03-28-2009, 02:19 PM
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H & R Sport Springs installed.
I just had H & R Sport springs installed on my 02 GT. The back dropped pefectly but the front is now 1/2 inch higher than the back. I am measuring from the top of the tire to the bottom of the fender. I can tell just by looking at it. Really disappointed with this look. I suspect the front may settle a bit but not half an inch! I have Tokico struts in the front and Bilstein shocks in the rear. I had Tokico all around but did not like them so I had the Bilstein rear shocks put in with the springs. I will eventually replace the struts with Bilstein because they are so much better. Is there any adjustments that can bring the front end down 1/2 inch? Will different struts make a difference? I really don't like the look.
03-28-2009, 02:34 PM
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maybe get some of maximum's adjustable rear lower control arms? they allow you to raise/lower to suit your need. you should be able to level it out or give it some rake if needed. i dont know for sure though so someone tell me if i am wrong
03-28-2009, 04:10 PM
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That's what I am hoping. Just kind of bummed when I first saw it. Thanks for the replies.
03-28-2009, 05:23 PM
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It would be hard to tell from a pic. I was afraid the Super Sports would be too radical a drop which is why I went with the Sports. I think all rides are different so I would not worry. They will probably settle in a bit. I doubt 1/2 inch however.
03-28-2009, 07:15 PM
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1/2-3/4" is normal for the front to settle. When I had the Vogtlands on my old car, at first it was no lower in the front, and was supposed to be a 1" drop. Within a week or so, it started to settle in, and within a month, the 1" drop was apparent. The back isn't going to settle like the front, because there's no weight back there, but the front will settle down to be good to go more than likely. If you go and cut coils before they settle, you may be a bit mad in a month or so when it's a lot lower than you wanted.
03-28-2009, 08:15 PM
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1/2-3/4" is normal for the front to settle. When I had the Vogtlands on my old car, at first it was no lower in the front, and was supposed to be a 1" drop. Within a week or so, it started to settle in, and within a month, the 1" drop was apparent. The back isn't going to settle like the front, because there's no weight back there, but the front will settle down to be good to go more than likely. If you go and cut coils before they settle, you may be a bit mad in a month or so when it's a lot lower than you wanted.
springs dont settle much at all.