dazzyvr6 0 Posted July 27, 2003 1:-do they come ready assembled 2:-do i need any special tools 3:-do i need a degree in quantum physics to set the height any help is much apreciated Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted July 27, 2003 1)they do come ready assembled,well the spring is on the strut and secured 2)providing you have a decently stocked tool-box you don't need specialised tools......the kits should come with height adjusting spanners and damping adjustment knobs(if they are height adjustment only they'll just have the spanners).......tho a metal rule(measuring the ride height) and trolley jack would also be essentials.........would make it easier for you as those wheels will be on and off like nobody's business 3)no you shouldn't need a degree...............even i was amazed at how relatively simple it seemed to be to fit.......didn't fit them myself just assisted* my mate glen as i'm kack-handed :oops: :roll: *-passed tools and raised and lowered jack :oops: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valver 0 Posted July 28, 2003 Don't forget, once you've found the desired height to get the camber/geometry setup correctly... HTH 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sy_VW 0 Posted July 28, 2003 Before you buy your coilovers I would check out how the height is adjusted. I am only saying this because I am currently using Weitec height adjustables on my corrado. The spring/coil height is adjusted by screwing up/down a platform. I have to use a chain wrench to get any purchase. The problem is the screwthread becomes filled with grit/dirt/surface rust and however hard you clean it, adjustment is a real pain to turn the platform. I have set the height and am pleased with it so it will stay at this height, but if you want to slam it for shows :D and raise it for speed humps/multi story car park ramps :( it can be a mission. I can only assume that some manufacturers provide a rubber boot to keep the thread clean!?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henny 0 Posted July 28, 2003 sy-vw the quickest way around this is to get some waxoil and spray the threads with it once you've set it to the height you want... It'll clean off easy enough if you want to show 'em off or adjust 'em and it stops the crud building up in the threads and jamming them up... 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted July 28, 2003 Don't forget, once you've found the desired height to get the camber/geometry setup correctly... HTH 8) very true........4-wheel alignment after you have them set is a must Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dazzyvr6 0 Posted July 28, 2003 demon tweeks said they will do me a good deal on a set of avo coilovers,they also said that it is there best selling set up,and have no more come backs than any other manufacturer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted July 28, 2003 demon tweeks said they will do me a good deal on a set of avo coilovers,they also said that it is there best selling set up,and have no more come backs than any other manufacturer fair enough dazzyvr6 just bear in mind that buying the "best selling" kit doesnt mean its the best kit available......you pays your money and all that............just my £0.02p's worth........not saying the koni coilovers are the best kit available either btw.....they were for my budget..........seemingly the bilstein coilover kit is the daddy of them all.........with a big price too tho :shock: btw whatever you do,fit new top mounts at the same time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
