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Old 06-03-2010, 08:06 PM   #1
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How long does it take for new springs to settle?

I recently installed some new coilovers and would like to know how long it takes for the springs to settle. I don't want to get an alignment now, only to adjust my ride height again in the near future, then have to get another alignment.

I have little to no preload, and this is a daily driven car.
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Old 06-03-2010, 08:20 PM   #2
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Old 06-03-2010, 08:27 PM   #3
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I'm not going to wait THAT long. A couple weeks max. Besides, my spares are on right now.
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Old 06-03-2010, 08:33 PM   #4
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Springs don't settle. If there is any "settling" that occurs, it's from all the components seating into place, which should happen after a short drive, and that's my experience with strut/spring setups.

I would adjust your coilovers to your exact liking then immediately take it in for alignment once your satisfied.
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just drive through surrey it'll be all sat into place within 15 minutes.
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Usually a couple weeks isn't it?
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just drive through surrey it'll be all sat into place within 15 minutes.
or blown. fuckin surrey roads SUCK
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or blown. fuckin surrey roads SUCK
actually surrey roads are much better than vancouver east or mainstreet. Try driving there with a lowered car.
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actually surrey roads are much better than vancouver east or mainstreet. Try driving there with a lowered car.
ya, you're right. i barely drive to vancouver though.

i remember driving on kingsway between boundary and metrotown, i was dodging potholes and manhole covers.
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