How to Setup Adjustable Coilovers & Control Arms // MacPherson & Divorced

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milanmastracci

milanmastracci

Күн бұрын

After upgrading from your factory suspension, there is a bit of setup to ensure that you’re squeezing every bit of performance. Coilovers have a bunch of different parameters that can be changed to optimize the driving experience, regardless of how low you set the ride height, and the same thing goes for your control arms. In this video, I will be going over the initial setup on my FB6 Honda Civic Si, in addition to all of the adjustments that should be made prior to going to your alignment shop.
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Video Chapters
(0:00) Introduction
(0:37) Strut Preload Adjustment
(3:26) Strut Ride Height Adjustment
(5:12) Divorced Ride Height Adjustment
(6:49) Divorced Damper / Shock Absorber Adjustment
(7:38) Motion Ratios Explained
(8:10) Divorced Preload Adjustment
(9:59) Damping Adjustment
(11:58) Alignment Time
(12:34) Caster Adjustment
(13:48) Front Camber Adjustment
(14:39) Installing SPC Camber Bolts
(16:44) Rear Camber Adjustment
(17:46) Spherical Bearing Adjustments
(18:03) Measuring Camber Adjustments
(18:47) Toe Adjustments
(19:46) Front Toe Adjustments
(20:18) Rear Toe Adjustments
(20:51) Alignment Remarks
(21:42) Is Your Alignment Out of Spec?
(22:16) Final Remarks

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@SohailMahboob-US
@SohailMahboob-US 5 күн бұрын
Don't remember how many times I have watched this. So properly made video
@snizzard9730
@snizzard9730 5 ай бұрын
Literally THE best explanation of adjusting these coilovers. Your explanations have made me confident that the clunking sound im getting is likely from an offset preload.
@intuitivecat
@intuitivecat 6 күн бұрын
Thank you. This is the first video i’ve found that shows hoe to properly adjust the rear damper/shock.
@Moby41
@Moby41 Жыл бұрын
Your workshop has gotten quite the upgrade since I last tuned in (like 5 years ago) Happy to see you're doing well for yourself 👍
@milanmastracci
@milanmastracci Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Welcome back man 👊
@LL-se1vj
@LL-se1vj Жыл бұрын
Idem
@SLOK20C2
@SLOK20C2 Жыл бұрын
@@milanmastraccihonestly, it’s quite impressive. I originally watched years ago on the 9th gen civic si, bc I had just gotten one and wanted to know everything haha. Now I’m modifying a focus st, and im at the coilovers. I thought to myself, “I wonder if he still makes videos..” haha the answer is yes.
@jonnypiper5378
@jonnypiper5378 3 ай бұрын
Yeah I love this guy compared to other people his voice is pleasant and he explains everything so good and knows how to explain it very knowledgeable man
@RebelD22
@RebelD22 3 ай бұрын
Seriously one of the simplest and best explained coil over set up videos ever. Thank you
@manueldeleon6115
@manueldeleon6115 Жыл бұрын
Man I appreciate you taking the time and the effort to explain all this! I paid so much attention that I can't actually believe it. I came here just to understand more about preload on divorced suspensions and ended up watching the whole clip. Thanks, you have cleared all my doubts!
@j.brubaker2717
@j.brubaker2717 Ай бұрын
This is the coilover / control arm setup for dummies. Excellently done.
@Tekno242
@Tekno242 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video.. I have had a very difficult time trying to find a video on how to adjust ride height for a divorced setup. Thanks so much
@user-jv8pq1yr6o
@user-jv8pq1yr6o Жыл бұрын
VERY DETAILED, couldn't ask for a more in-depth tutorial, thank you !
@kickingitwithkohjay.9099
@kickingitwithkohjay.9099 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video, very helpful. I have watched many of your videos on the 370z and after months of collecting parts and finally getting them on the car, I have to say thank you. Your videos have helped me out tremendously. I'm super stoked that my ride is set perfect and feeling good. loving my new coilovers. Much appreciated.
@jherveycensey5993
@jherveycensey5993 9 ай бұрын
I have not seen a better in-depth explanation for Coilover setup thanks bro
@1989marcomendez
@1989marcomendez 10 күн бұрын
Best explanation ever, i was having trouble understading pre load and rear divorce coils
@Petrolheadaholic
@Petrolheadaholic 3 ай бұрын
You're so helpful to explining every single aspect for a perfect setup
@TrenMonster
@TrenMonster 5 ай бұрын
You don't know how useful this video was saved me so much, first time doing anything like this and completely messed up installing the rear but hopefully now we are chilling
@CasperTheGasser
@CasperTheGasser 5 ай бұрын
This is by far the help I been needing, thanks for sharing your skills brother 🙏
@joaquinberds
@joaquinberds Жыл бұрын
been watching you since I was young, learning how to drive manual, rev matching and double clutching. And now its come full circle with me watching your videos learning how to mod my car hahah. we’ve come a long way, i’m happy you still make videos, they are as insightful as ever
@milanmastracci
@milanmastracci Жыл бұрын
That's awesome Joaquin!! Happy to hear you're learning to upgrade your car 🙌
@SohailMahboob-US
@SohailMahboob-US Ай бұрын
Now that's what I called a very properly made tutorial. Congratulations and thanks
@BigMike86
@BigMike86 Жыл бұрын
Dude thank u so much for not only this video but all the videos you have done you have made it so much easier for DIY people like myself to do exactly that
@milanmastracci
@milanmastracci Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!! Feel free to share it with your buddies too so they find this help 🤙
@babypluto3746
@babypluto3746 Жыл бұрын
Just wanna say that I installed bc’s on my 2008 accord coupe and you’re video was very helpful and informative. Thank you so much, seriously.
@milanmastracci
@milanmastracci Жыл бұрын
I'm happy to hear that my video was helpful to you brother! Cheers
@bastro3320
@bastro3320 Жыл бұрын
Bro thank you finally a great video explaining front preload and divorced preload, my ride has been really clunky and rattle the last two weeks after pedders install, gonna try this for my 4th time adjusting preload, thank you!
@dragon148567
@dragon148567 8 ай бұрын
You explain it very easily. Thank you!
@ALIIEF_THOMAS
@ALIIEF_THOMAS 8 ай бұрын
After owning a civic for 4 years 😂🔥 ur the goat I can finally diy my rear TOE now cause u showed me wat to adjust
@Theopalsource
@Theopalsource Жыл бұрын
Very professional and informative video, keep it up 👍🏼
@Fb6.Nan0
@Fb6.Nan0 Жыл бұрын
Your a life saver!!! God bless you and keep doing what your doing!
@milanmastracci
@milanmastracci Жыл бұрын
Glad to help!!
@williambrandon9660
@williambrandon9660 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much man. Super helpful and clear information. Getting under my genesis coupe tonight to play with the ride and stance. She's my daily race car so I'm going for a tire efficient aggressive with sporty height. Your simple clear explanation and example gave me the confidence to say eff it and go for it. Best friend and music collaborator gonna create some good times off this. Thanks again Deffffffinitely subbed
@Paulnunz_
@Paulnunz_ 26 күн бұрын
Best video on adjusting coilovers👌🏼
@gemini_beck7520
@gemini_beck7520 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the clear in depth explanation 👏🏽
@milanmastracci
@milanmastracci Жыл бұрын
Happy to hear you enjoyed it! Feel free to to share the video 👊
@kseries20-24only
@kseries20-24only Жыл бұрын
Dude, thanks so much for making this video and being a great teacher! I've struggled with some of these concepts, so it really helped! Now I just need to find those little coilover adjustment tools as the 2 cars I've purchased came with some coilover, but no tool to adjust :/
@bluegill2030
@bluegill2030 Жыл бұрын
Great job on this. I just got some coil overs for my mustang, I want to raise the suspension and this helps to understand how to get it done.
@SuicidalKittenss
@SuicidalKittenss 9 ай бұрын
Easily the most helpful video you can find on this topic. Thank you so much! I was afraid I blew my front coilovers but turns out my preload was just wrong.
@milanmastracci
@milanmastracci 8 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@kevenojeda2009
@kevenojeda2009 Жыл бұрын
If I would have watched a couple seconds more I would have known why my car was 1/4" higher than I was aiming for. Thank you for this video. Always very detailed explanations. Keep up the good work. 👏🏼
@milanmastracci
@milanmastracci Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! Cheers Keven 👊
@ecxeric
@ecxeric 7 ай бұрын
the instruction is very clear and detailed!
@jeanbaptisteignaceberrouet4073
@jeanbaptisteignaceberrouet4073 2 ай бұрын
Best video ever for someone who does not know much about cars.
@BrianGonzalez-wp1iz
@BrianGonzalez-wp1iz Жыл бұрын
Man this is amazing like always just seeing these videos really help me out and understand more about my car sounds kinda selfish but I like knowing I have have a guide from someone else good work man🔥
@milanmastracci
@milanmastracci Жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian! I appreciate it 👍 I'm happy to help! Oh I know exactly what you mean, that's not selfish at all.
@steveguest8028
@steveguest8028 Ай бұрын
This is a great video and very well explained 👍
@cooldudeeaful
@cooldudeeaful Жыл бұрын
finally ive found a vid that explains how to adjust these types of coils, ur the man fr bro
@milanmastracci
@milanmastracci Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help Erik!! I know setting up the rear suspension is going to help a ton of people!
@ViggenStory
@ViggenStory 11 ай бұрын
This video is goated. Best explanation ever. Thank you man
@narsisoambriz6100
@narsisoambriz6100 Ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏽 this was the best explanation on how to adjust my coil overs !
@milanmastracci
@milanmastracci Ай бұрын
You're very welcome!
@callum5879
@callum5879 6 ай бұрын
thnks man. this really help me. imma make som well needed adjustments to mines tomorrow. bless
@Josiah-X
@Josiah-X 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for making this video. This is very visually informative. 👌🏿😎🌴🌙 Now, all you need is a front strut bar to reinforce the stability.
@Nishimachi_Photography
@Nishimachi_Photography 10 ай бұрын
Very useful video. I found this because I searched how to adjust the preload because the inner rear wheel has been spinning too much in tight corners. So I'm hoping this makes a difference to the performance of my Skyline.
@motox947
@motox947 Жыл бұрын
great video, fantastic explanation of setting the ride height and preload. unfortunately now i have to go reinstall my rear suspension. but now it'll be done right! thanks!
@milanmastracci
@milanmastracci Жыл бұрын
You can do it! Good luck
@RandyWicks
@RandyWicks Ай бұрын
That is a great video. Very clear and well done
@milanmastracci
@milanmastracci Ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@rx7cl
@rx7cl Жыл бұрын
Nicely done ✅... Man.... I'm impressed 👍.
@reycruz116
@reycruz116 Жыл бұрын
Dude thanks for making this vid,i just recently upgraded to raceland coilovers on my 2011 Genises Hyundai coupe 3.8 r spec and i installed them my self which wasn't the best thing but thanks to you i was able to get it done thamk you keep up these vidoes for guys like us.
@milanmastracci
@milanmastracci Жыл бұрын
Happy to help brother!! Cheers 👊
@eshaneardly283
@eshaneardly283 Жыл бұрын
man i want that z back on the channel. highkey you got the best tutorials and part installations for the z platform
@milanmastracci
@milanmastracci Жыл бұрын
Oh man I'm going to have one back not he channel! Rest assured 🤙
@madmike5144
@madmike5144 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for this info, need to check/do this to my car
@martydastooge
@martydastooge Жыл бұрын
Awesome job mate.. now I feel comfortable to tackle the rears. I was rubbing like a mofo 🙄. Thanks!
@miguelcaraballodiaz9967
@miguelcaraballodiaz9967 Жыл бұрын
I got the same year and model in black with the BC BR model coilovers. I appreciate all the videos you have made on your car! Love the detail and dedication!!! Helped me a lot knowing all these things. Keep up the good work 💪🏼
@milanmastracci
@milanmastracci Жыл бұрын
Happy to hear that Miguel! Feel free to shares the videos too so I can bring more good content for ya 👊
@hyatt-reaction8258
@hyatt-reaction8258 Жыл бұрын
He’s back ,, thank you 🙏
@milanmastracci
@milanmastracci Жыл бұрын
Back at it buddy!!
@MakeItCount-wk7xj
@MakeItCount-wk7xj 4 ай бұрын
Very informative bro thx im installing some coil overs n divorce set up on my 2000 gt mustang
@zamo_curryfb6218
@zamo_curryfb6218 2 ай бұрын
A-1 video my guy 👏🏾🔥
@user-gy2ss8lw9b
@user-gy2ss8lw9b Жыл бұрын
Just a heads up, you adjust ride height with spring and the base is for tuning bump/rebound travel. This applies to both coil over & divorced designs. If you adjust height at the base you'll have the wheel colliding with the body work. You use it to set a limit for bump travel. If your spring is loose at your desired ride height, that's what helper springs are for. Spring pre-load is not a thing, just an outcome of height settings.
@johnkopp1486
@johnkopp1486 11 ай бұрын
This is the most informative comment I've found between Google and KZbin. I figured helper springs would be the cure, but nothing told me I need them... Thanks.
@blackzacc
@blackzacc 10 ай бұрын
So I should have the lower locking but all the way a the bottom and adjust the locking nuts under the spring for ride height?
@seethruhead7119
@seethruhead7119 10 ай бұрын
this is correct, i just made a comment saying the same
@NjBoRi973
@NjBoRi973 7 ай бұрын
Man I'm so freaking lost
@avenida1903
@avenida1903 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for share this with us 😎 ! In my personal opinion i really prefer the old school suspension that Honda what did use before coilovers front and rear without the spring in the rear easy and simple !
@milanmastracci
@milanmastracci Жыл бұрын
You and me both! It's insane how many different rear suspension designs there are, and how some are easier to work on than others! Ideally, multilink rear would be nice for these cars, especially since it would eliminate the heavy steel trailing arm, but oh well lol
@johnchu210
@johnchu210 Жыл бұрын
Not that it matters to me of how adjusting the vehicle. But I just curious of things and thirst for knowledge. The way you explain and demonstrate very well even though I never had Coil Overs, I feel very confident to get one. Subscribed.
@milanmastracci
@milanmastracci Жыл бұрын
That's awesome to hear John! Thanks for your feedback 👊
@Damnjayy1347
@Damnjayy1347 Жыл бұрын
Bro I been looking forever and ever on how to do my coilovers and was upset with myself thinking I got the wrong ones bc I couldn’t understand it. Thank you.
@milanmastracci
@milanmastracci Жыл бұрын
Happy to help brother! 👊
@meerkhan4404
@meerkhan4404 6 ай бұрын
Very well explained
@nizmo90
@nizmo90 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great . about to get some coilovers for my 18 maxima
@ThatRedNismo
@ThatRedNismo Жыл бұрын
My guy Milan I am in love with you, you literally commented on my post last night about being confused with this
@milanmastracci
@milanmastracci Жыл бұрын
Happy to help brother!! 🙌
@MrSupernova111
@MrSupernova111 Жыл бұрын
A masterclass. Thanks!
@milanmastracci
@milanmastracci Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@angelmerino19
@angelmerino19 Жыл бұрын
Agree with everything you said except for the rear toe adjustment, it’s actually adjusted on the rearward nuts on the trailing arm where the knuckle attaches, the 17mm and 24mm nuts that are on top of each other is where the factory adjustment point is for rear toe. Otherwise very informative, will be using your tips when installing my coilovers.
@milanmastracci
@milanmastracci Жыл бұрын
Hey Angel, right you are!! I forgot to mention that area too. You can dial in the toe from both spots, first from the knuckle area, and if you need more or less, the entire trailing arm can be repositioned.
@k20ee96
@k20ee96 Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately most people (and most cheap coil over manufactures them selves) don't know how to set up these types of coilovers properly. The required bump/droop ratio (2/3 bump to 1/3 droop is usually a good guideline) should be set by first installing the coilovers on the car with no springs fitted. Adjust the coil over in the damper body so the piston is at the correct point for the desired ratio at the desired ride height. You can fit the wheels and fully compress the suspension at this point to check clearance. If all is well, refit the springs and use the spring "preload" to bring the damper piston back to the required point determined above (set the ride height). Doing this allows you to set the height without altering the bump/droop ratio like you are doing when you adjust the height with the lower damper body in the video. You're either taking away bump or droop doing it as you are. You may find you need a helper spring if the spring now separates from the seat at full droop. Don't worry about using preload to adjust height either, it makes no difference how much preload the spring has once the weight of the car is compressing it, it will be the same length (as long as it's the more common linear spring type rather than progressive). Suspension Secrets website have some great articles about this on their website, it takes a bit of setting up but is absolutely worth it to get the most out of your coilovers. Usually the higher end brands like KW/NITRON etc use single body dampers so none of this is required, they set the bump/droop for you and only adjust height via the spring perch. These dual body designs are just used for cheapness so they can carry the design over to other models, but for that reason setting them up as above is pretty important.
@daokochan6245
@daokochan6245 Жыл бұрын
This is correct. Blows my mind how much misinformation is out there on this and continues to be repeated. What hes doing DOES achieve what most people are buying coils want and thats to just lower a car. I'd wager most dont know any better, may just not care about doing it this way, or will never use the shock in a situation where you want full use of the shock travel.
@k20ee96
@k20ee96 Жыл бұрын
@@daokochan6245 the shocking part is that 90% of coilover manufacturers don't even tell you this. Maybe they think it's too complicated for the average buyer but it makes such a difference getting maximum travel out of the coilovers
@Destroyer369
@Destroyer369 3 ай бұрын
If you continue like this you’ll be without customers soon you’re the best
@dexbone_
@dexbone_ Жыл бұрын
Nice video i appreciate the 9th Gen content
@erickmarte5294
@erickmarte5294 Жыл бұрын
MONTHS, I have been looking for months for someone that could explain how to properly set spring preload. I appreciate you so much dude. I’m definitely gonna binge your channel after subscribing.
@milanmastracci
@milanmastracci Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Welcome to the channel 👊
@Younotus455
@Younotus455 Жыл бұрын
Love the video!. Wish you went more in depth about adjusting the upper camber Plate.
@YoungGearHeads
@YoungGearHeads Жыл бұрын
Nice whip 🙌🏻
@milanmastracci
@milanmastracci Жыл бұрын
Thanks brother! 👊
@grahambond7496
@grahambond7496 6 ай бұрын
Good explanations. Also like The divorce approach to Ride height. No need for 2 car jacks
@charlesnavarro9280
@charlesnavarro9280 Жыл бұрын
Great step-by-step instruction. Love it. I just have a question though on the rear 'divorced' set up. My car's rear height won't go up, no matter how much adjustments I make. Is it safe to say that the spring rate is too soft? Coilover is bnew, and I'm worried that I might be putting some stress on the rear shock because the car's too heavy for the spring
@uchiha_d1334
@uchiha_d1334 Жыл бұрын
Best coilover explanation video on KZbin.
@garnott1887
@garnott1887 Жыл бұрын
Hey Milan 👋 Great job explaining camber, caster, and toe in easy to understand terms. I appreciate you showing how the parts you added contribute to the overall suspension geometry as well. The new wheel and tire combo looks great too! Especially seeing it at ride height at 4:50 🤤 What wheels and tires are they, and could you share the sizes and specs? You keep giving me more and more ideas for my ninth gen, haha! 😆
@milanmastracci
@milanmastracci Жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I'm happy to hear that 👊 They're Enkei TS-10s in a 17x8+45s, with a 245/40R17 Bridgestone RE71Rs on all 4 corners. I'm a bit fan of wheels that are a multiple of the lug nuts. (5 lug nuts = 5, 10 or 15 spoke wheels)
@garnott1887
@garnott1887 Жыл бұрын
Thank you too, man! 👊 There’s so many options out there for wheels and tires it can get paralyzing, lol 😆 The Acura 5 spokes you had on there before make even more sense now too. Looking forward to seeing how the TS-10s and Bridgestones perform in future videos, and wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!
@Dnasty1
@Dnasty1 4 ай бұрын
Great video did you upgrade your garage setup? Looks great. Was wondering what that rubber sleeve was for around the coils. I have bcs as well and am getting some spring noise or binding.
@nedajuh
@nedajuh Жыл бұрын
You just saved my life bro
@milanmastracci
@milanmastracci Жыл бұрын
LOL happy to hear man! 👊
@SofaKingNYce
@SofaKingNYce 6 күн бұрын
Love the videos. When are you coming back with more 9th gen Civic content? It’s been a while.
@GilbrianLopez125
@GilbrianLopez125 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this!! I buy my first Coilovers and this info is very important for me. Now I have to make sure everything is gonna be ok when I put them on the car. If I have a question I will let you know so maybe you could help me, thanks 🙏🏽🙌🏾
@milanmastracci
@milanmastracci Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@GilbrianLopez125
@GilbrianLopez125 Жыл бұрын
@@milanmastracci can you give more details on how to adjust the rear suspension.
@GilbrianLopez125
@GilbrianLopez125 Жыл бұрын
@@milanmastracci how can we adjust the links that can be adjustable?
@milanmastracci
@milanmastracci Жыл бұрын
@@GilbrianLopez125 The end links on these cars are not adjustable. You can install aftermarket ones however.
@garyy3758
@garyy3758 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Do you get any knocking noise with the BC camber top type ?
@CallMeMcLovin69
@CallMeMcLovin69 Жыл бұрын
Ayo are those TS10s? I have the same ones on my si. You’re the only other person I’ve seen with them
@milanmastracci
@milanmastracci Жыл бұрын
They are!!!! Quite uncommon
@waynestefinashen239
@waynestefinashen239 Жыл бұрын
Milan Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Jake and i at Eliminator Performance hope you got your snowblower in good running condition with all this drifting snow we are getting here in Port Colborne. Our neighbour just finished shovelling out his side door entry drift that was 7 feet high luck he could get out of his entry door.
@milanmastracci
@milanmastracci Жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas and happy new years to you guys too! Yes thank you guys for the help. I was able to band air the shift fork for the mean time. I had a good 4 feet in front of my main entrance, and about 5 feet in front of my garage doors. Wasn't fun to clear lol
@stinkbra
@stinkbra 11 ай бұрын
Each to their own but I've always used shock body to dictate bump stop engagement, then spring perch (preload) to adjust compression travel vs rebound travel. -Adjusting ride height using shock body adjustment only is a good way to get the tyre to collide with body work. -Adjusting spring perch to a generic 5mm is a good way to either not have enough compression travel (no grip), or not have enough rebound travel (no grip) depending on spring stiffness.
@TBGSX-R
@TBGSX-R 3 ай бұрын
Question, the arm to subframe mount points… do you loosen then tighten them with the cars weight on all 4 wheels to prevent bushings tearing or do you keep it loose and tighten it when fully extended with no weight ? Just replaced most of the bushes on my car and don’t want them wearing out quicker to to un necessary stress
@jesusaguilar1132
@jesusaguilar1132 2 ай бұрын
Sorry for the question, I’m learning. Why did you remove that screw from the shock absorber instead of adjusting the height directly from the coilover body? Thanks for answering
@kevinmace1654
@kevinmace1654 Ай бұрын
@5:20 is the spring adjustment always on top or can it be place on the bottom lower control arm?
@Marky_Markster
@Marky_Markster 7 ай бұрын
What is the torque spec on the big bolt on the rear shock absorber? Thank you for what might be the most helpful instructional video on coilover adjustments on all of youtube.
@donmac5124
@donmac5124 5 ай бұрын
Where does the 5 mm number come from when adjusting the preload for the rear spring and shock absorber? I get the 160 number but why are you subtracting 5 from it?
@juanvalencia1415
@juanvalencia1415 Жыл бұрын
great video Milan thank you, i noticed that you linked the 06-11 skunk 2 camber arms but i did some research and they make the arms for the 12-15 as well, do the 8th gen arms really work on the 9th gen?
@milanmastracci
@milanmastracci Жыл бұрын
Hey Juan, from my understanding, they're identical between the 8th and 9th gens
@jessanthonypatasin7410
@jessanthonypatasin7410 10 ай бұрын
Hey just a question. Can i adjust the shocks without unbolting them? Thanks.
@jos3333
@jos3333 28 күн бұрын
When adjusting ride height in the rear, making the spring longer makes the car lower or compressing it shorter makes the car lower? Hope that makes sense
@antonescobar954
@antonescobar954 Жыл бұрын
whats up bro? i have question , everytime i adjust the ride height. do i need an alignment? thanks
@NikkoAlgenio-hv2te
@NikkoAlgenio-hv2te 23 күн бұрын
Just a question why the others when adjusting the lowering of the Devorce suspension is only the spring and not the Strut, it was said in the video that when you adjust the spring, you also need to adjust the Strut
@speedybroski4575
@speedybroski4575 Ай бұрын
Nice video , I have the same coilover on a x5, but the rear tires are robbing with the fender when im driving and go over highway imperfections, should I raise the rear or should i just put more pressure to avoid too much damper in the rear? Thanks
@HafroSamurai
@HafroSamurai Ай бұрын
Honestly, I'd just ditch the way that so many people and manufacturers get wrong. What I mean is that...... A) The lower spring perch is actually what should be adjusted for ride height. B) The lonesome lower locking collar is actually what should be adjusted to dial in shock travel. C) You are likely rubbing because you haven't set your shock height to hit your bump stops before your tire rubs. There are some really good videos that cover how to do this. I'm still learning and far from an expert but I can tell that well over half the content on here on coilovers is incorrect. Mike Kojima with MotoIQ is phenomenal and explains a really easy way to adjust your dampers once you dial in your ride height. Also, depending on your desired ride height you may have to switch to different springs. I should mention that you of course can shorten your shock length but know that I'm doing so you are sacrificing shock travel. Hope this helps you in some way. I've been trying to dial in my godspeed/bracing/custom coilovers for the past 1.5 years with limited info/resources for my car. Good gods has it been an adventure and will eventually post my experiences on a couple forums in the future.
@jorevik
@jorevik 16 күн бұрын
How do I know if my back shock is in right height? Correct me if I'm wrong but the height of the car ajusts on the spring, and the shock height is soft/hard settings? 🤔
@NjBoriG35
@NjBoriG35 2 ай бұрын
Should I tighten by hand till I can't tighten it no more with my hands on the spring. Or just till the spring stops moving.
@sefarian9355
@sefarian9355 Жыл бұрын
👍 thanks
@neoknight14215
@neoknight14215 Жыл бұрын
Great video. I'm a rookie & I'm extremely curious so see how hight and low I can have my car with adjustable coilovers. They may be the solution to upgrading my cars suspension.
@milanmastracci
@milanmastracci Жыл бұрын
A couple years back, I raised my BC coilovers on my Honda Accord to as high as possible to see how much ground clearance I could have for the winter, and it was a cool experience. Come summer time, I was able to lower it back down since I didn't have to worry about snow or anything. Ya can't do that with stock suspension 😜
@stevemount
@stevemount 10 ай бұрын
This is the best explanation of how to adjust this that I have ever seen, thank you so much for finally making this 100% understandable! I feel like I can adjust the suspension on this vehicle I recently purchased with coilovers just like this already installed.
@ghostpimp
@ghostpimp 11 ай бұрын
So adjusting the rear dampening; left is soft & right is stiff?
@ajs.m929
@ajs.m929 3 ай бұрын
How much would it cost to do coil overs and alignment on a 2017 civic hatch? Any rough idea
@slaydrian4642
@slaydrian4642 Жыл бұрын
I went to align my car after setting my coilovers (all my ride height is even) and I can’t straighten my rear toe on the passenger side any more than -.30°. I like my -3.5° of camber in the back but I want to straighten the toe out. I can’t find any adjustable toe arms for these things? Do they make them??
@Red-ev8ls
@Red-ev8ls Жыл бұрын
Words can not describe how informative this video was for me I’m 19 with a stances Honda civic 2011 but this has made me understand so much more of my car thank you so much this work is unmatched 🙏🏿
@greitsterontt5687
@greitsterontt5687 6 ай бұрын
Please help...my son Mr. Money bags bought k-tuned shocks and springs, but in your video, the back adjustments with the key for the springs were on top where the seating adjustment for what he got is at the bottom. Is this OK?. I'm mechanically knowledgeable being a deisle mechanic (snow removal biz) but he asked me to help him and use my garage...and I just want him to be safe
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