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Offline jimmy-s3

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coilover adjustment
« on: December 04, 2009, 07:07:23 pm »
Ive just bought my first MK5 GTi and its come with coilovers on. The ride height at the moment is a little too low and i need to adjust it slightly.
Has anyone got any tips on doing this?(obviously i need to turn the adjuster with the adjustment tool) but do i do it will the wheels off the car or can in be done with them on??
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Re: coilover adjustment
« Reply #1 on: December 04, 2009, 08:00:54 pm »
You should be able to jack it up then adjust it
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Re: coilover adjustment
« Reply #2 on: December 04, 2009, 11:10:27 pm »
Depends on the quality of them, and how long they have been on the car, but i would get the car on some axle stands if possible and give the threads a good deep clean first before adjusting. You will need the C spanner for the fronts, but if you have the weight off the back and they are clean you may be able to turn the collar by hand from underneath.  :happy2:
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Re: coilover adjustment
« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2009, 03:04:59 pm »
Thanks TopCat!
Theyve been on the car around 4 months so they should be ok.
BTW, love your MK5
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Re: coilover adjustment
« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2009, 03:11:47 pm »
My old KWs got gunked up after 2 weeks of wet weather, personally I'd get the wheels off and clean them thoroughly before turning the collar.
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05 GTI - 18" Merc wheels, coilovers, colour coded Votex kit, all waiting to go on.
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