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06-03-2010, 08:06 PM
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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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06-03-2010, 08:20 PM
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06-03-2010, 08:27 PM
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#3 | It's like going crazy when you're already nuts
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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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06-03-2010, 08:33 PM
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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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06-03-2010, 09:00 PM
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just drive through surrey it'll be all sat into place within 15 minutes.
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06-04-2010, 01:25 AM
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Usually a couple weeks isn't it?
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06-04-2010, 02:08 AM
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Originally Posted by hk20000 just drive through surrey it'll be all sat into place within 15 minutes. | or blown. fuckin surrey roads SUCK
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06-04-2010, 10:32 AM
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2-3 weeks
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06-04-2010, 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by e.lo_ 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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06-05-2010, 01:36 AM
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Originally Posted by wasabisashimi 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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