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2010 L99 · 10-27-2011, 06:20 AM

Wasn't a problem for me I just thought the two pics seemed odd considering the work was done at the same place. Regardless, I raised my rears about a 3/8" last night and it's pretty easy. Tested it this morning and the height is perfect now.

Whiteside Customs · 10-27-2011, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Squintz Palladoris

Second photo looks like he is measuring for spring preload, not ride height.

For ride height I measured from the top of the flange where the lower locking ring rests to the bottom of the spring seat. You can also measure the same as the 1st photo. Either way, just make sure you are measuring the from the same 2 points.

Brad

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010 L99

Wasn't a problem for me I just thought the two pics seemed odd considering the work was done at the same place. Regardless, I raised my rears about a 3/8" last night and it's pretty easy. Tested it this morning and the height is perfect now.

As squintz pointed out, in the second picture I am measuring preload on the spring. In the first picture I am measuring ride height.

BuddhaSS · 02-25-2013, 09:03 PM

Can't wait to get mine installed this week

Rogan · 02-26-2013, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Whiteside Customs

As squintz pointed out, in the second picture I am measuring preload on the spring. In the first picture I am measuring ride height.

So the ride can be different by adjusting the preload? Where should it be for road racing?

MasterZ · 05-09-2013, 10:54 AM

just recieved my set yesterday and started installing them last night. How can I check the preload on the springs and what should they be set at?

Muscle SS · 05-09-2013, 10:57 AM

talk about an old thread..

Dizzy82 · 05-09-2013, 11:58 AM

Getting my Megan Racing Coilovers installed today.

AutoAgenda · 05-09-2013, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by MasterZ

just recieved my set yesterday and started installing them last night. How can I check the preload on the springs and what should they be set at?

First check to see if one is already setup for preload (They ship with the preload already set, but sometimes they can loosen during shipping). You can do this by loosening the ring that holds the spring up. Then get it snug. Then simply tighten the ring until it has traveled 3-5mm. A set of calipers are always the best to use like in the pictures above. Make sure all 4 coilovers are in the same position for preload and you are good to go. All of our customers are in love with these coilovers.

MasterZ · 05-09-2013, 08:10 PM

thanks, set the preload and installed the fronts. Is it normal for the top retainer to be sitting up on the strut tower higher than before? Just cant figure out what holds the top of the strut in place after it is all done ( weight of the car, seems odd). I am going to try and take a pic and post it.

MasterZ · 05-09-2013, 08:15 PM

Here are a few pics, sry for the quality..

GbrilliantQ · 05-09-2013, 08:51 PM

That's Normal. My coilovers do the same thing.

Sent from my Transformer

10-27-2011, 06:20 AM	#29
2010 L99 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 RJT/Black Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 375	Wasn't a problem for me I just thought the two pics seemed odd considering the work was done at the same place. Regardless, I raised my rears about a 3/8" last night and it's pretty easy. Tested it this morning and the height is perfect now. __________________ USAF Retired 1994

05-09-2013, 10:54 AM	#33
MasterZ Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Denham Springs, LA Posts: 705	just recieved my set yesterday and started installing them last night. How can I check the preload on the springs and what should they be set at? __________________ 2014 C7 Z51~ M7 custom paint, Mods soon to come, researching at the moment.

05-09-2013, 10:57 AM	#34
Muscle SS All blackkk Drives: 2010 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 871	talk about an old thread.. __________________ Drivin it like I stole it.

05-09-2013, 11:58 AM	#35
Dizzy82 Drives: 2011 1LT/RS A6 RJT SuperCharged Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 87114 Posts: 3,502 View My Garage	Getting my Megan Racing Coilovers installed today. __________________ Power is worthless without control. *The 2nd* protects the 1st.** BMR sub frame brace, BMR tunnel brace, LSR sways, LSR CM ca & tl, Sphon ExD el, GM tower brace, Megan EZ Streets, Goodridge Stainless Steel Braided brake lines, PowerStop D/S rotors & pads, Doug Thorty Ceramic Shorties, Magnaflow x-pipe, MRT V2.0, KICKER PowerStage sub & amp, Infinity speakers & tweeters, Viteese Throttle Controller, Viteese Paddle Shifters, ACS T2 Splitter, ACS T2 Ports/Quad LED lights, VDI kit, Havoc diffuser, IPF ECU/TRANS tuned, IPF/KPE Supercharged. 364RWHP/297RWTQ

05-09-2013, 08:10 PM	#37
MasterZ Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Denham Springs, LA Posts: 705	thanks, set the preload and installed the fronts. Is it normal for the top retainer to be sitting up on the strut tower higher than before? Just cant figure out what holds the top of the strut in place after it is all done ( weight of the car, seems odd). I am going to try and take a pic and post it. __________________ 2014 C7 Z51~ M7 custom paint, Mods soon to come, researching at the moment.

02-25-2013, 09:03 PM	#31
BuddhaSS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 191	Can't wait to get mine installed this week

05-09-2013, 08:15 PM	#38
MasterZ Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Denham Springs, LA Posts: 705	Here are a few pics, sry for the quality.. Attached Images __________________ 2014 C7 Z51~ M7 custom paint, Mods soon to come, researching at the moment.

05-09-2013, 08:51 PM	#39
GbrilliantQ ¡ʇuɐıןןıɹq Drives: 2011 Camaro IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Decatur, Illinois Posts: 2,600	That's Normal. My coilovers do the same thing. Sent from my Transformer

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