going lower on coilovers

[Firas]

ok basically im going to fit my coilovers next week and ws wondering if it would be safe to not use the rear adjusters and just to use the spring on its own?

 

[Cro]

A few have done it, shouldnt be a problem but just make sure that the spring is safely seated

 

[BioHzrd]

aslong as there seated in place and not "floating" on a flat surface youll be fine mate

 

[Firas]

kl mate. only thing that worries me is that side that sits on the adjusters is larger in diameter and as a result the spring doesnt sit as snugly on the spring seat as teh other end if that makes sense lol

 

[BioHzrd]

take out the helper platform and leave the other half then to be safe

 

[Firas]

whats the helper platform mate? is that the same as the spring seat ie teh rubber bits that teh springs sit on?

 

[Struggler]

ive taken mine out,
i think i know what your on about, but ive had mine like that for a a coupla months, and the springs are staying nice and in place

 

[Firas]

ok kl. cheers for the help guys

 

[172Ben]

You want to just be leaving the platform for the springs to sit on, and removing the other o ring. If that makes sense.

 

[Firas]

whats teh o ring mate?

 

[172Ben]

What coilovers you fitting?

 

[Firas]

v maxx mate

 

[172Ben]

Ok in this picture, the red things circled you should have those? Or something similar

There are two locking rings, you need the one thats on top as thats what the springs sit on, the bottom one i got rid of and just put the platform ring right to the bottom.

 

[Firas]

yeh ive got them mate. i know what you mean now but do you think i could leave the whole ring out ie just use the spring? or would you think its best to kepp the bottom ring in for safety?

 

[172Ben]

Leave the bottom ring on IMO, will make sure the spring is seated corrected. Otherwsie the spring will just be sitting on the arm.

Just my 2 pence anyway

 

[Firas]

thanks alot for the info mate

 

[powey]

Can you fit shorter springs to the front so that you can wind the coilover up?
Thus taking the slack when jacking up the car and giving a better rebound

 

[172Ben]

thanks alot for the info mate

No problems

 

[m0ssy]

Just to bump this thread, has anyone ran their coilies without the rear platforms/adjusters, i.e. just using the springs?

I have removed the helper platform/o ring, but thinking of going a little lower lol.

Cheers

 

[172Ben]

I wouldnt, as it might leave an unstable platform for the spring maybe?

 

[m0ssy]

Thats my only worry, just been searching though and this thread came up.

Has anybody run their car without them that can shed any light?

 

[Firas]

yeh a few but wouldnt recommend it after looking into doing it myself. the spring moves about too much for my liking without the platforms. much better off getting custom springs made mate

 

[BioHzrd]

Youd be better with customs if you want to go lower to be on the safe side

 

[m0ssy]

Exactly what I thought, will probably get under the car and see for myself at some point this week though lol.

 

[m0ssy]

Firas do you know the usernames of anyone whos done this?

Wanna have a nosey through their posts..

 

[Firas]

N!CK R has taken the platforms out