How compressed should my springs be?

[oreA]

I've just fitted some used Eibach Sportlines and noticed that when I dropped the car back down the coils look like they are touching at the bottom - pic below - both sides look the same.

Does this look right or have I dropped a clanger (duff springs or poor fitting)? The ride height has dropped about 15mm from the springs I took off which I assumed were stock. I also fitted solid ktr top mounts at the same time.

Any advice appreciated, reassurance preferred :wink::smile:.

 

[cs_dave]

That jacked up?

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[oreA]

No, wheels firmly on the ground, after being taken for a quick spin up the road & back.

 

[cs_dave]

Ah seems a big arch gap lol.

Not sure but i dont think thats right

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[oreA]

Sorry, I might have misled you there, I stuck the phone up inside the wheel arch to take the photo.

Here's the gap...

If the spring was broken (too compressed) I guess the drop would be too much rather than too little?

 

[Mopmonkey]

Looks fine to me,30mm drop I'd say

 

[oreA]

Thanks for the responses :up:. But do you know whether the coils of the spring are supposed to be touching each other at the bottom, as in the picture?

 

[Stay Puft]

What springs are they?

 

[LeeRS]

Sportlines

 

[Ads29]

Pretty certain my old prolines used to touch, there was definetely a noticeable wear line on the lower coils

 

[oreA]

These had wear lines on the lower coils too, which implies, I guess, it was like it when fitted to the previous car :up:.

I'll see how it goes over the next few days .

Many thanks.

 

[flebay]

These had wear lines on the lower coils too, which implies, I guess, it was like it when fitted to the previous car :up:.

I'll see how it goes over the next few days .

Many thanks.

Its normal, the paint comes off were they touch.

 

[GeorgeH]

Mine do the same, it's fine.

 

[oreA]

Thanks!

I've taken it out this morning and noticed it all sounds a bit 'twangy' & 'springy' when turning at slow speed or stationery. On the move over bumps & speed humps there are no unwanted knocks or clunks, and its all seems nice and smooth. Do they take a while to seat & settle in position?

I shouldn't have done the springs & mounts at the same time, makes for troublesome problem solving .