CoilOver Installation

[MiamieNeSeX]

Getting ready to install a set of Dali Bilstein coilovers on my car. My question is .... Is there anyway of knowing where to initially set the heights? Or is it basicaly trial and error once they are installed? I have them all set (height wise) equally. Also, is there somewhere that gives the corner weights so the shocks can be adjusted accordingly?Thanks in advance

Armando

 

[Larry Bastanza]

Hi Armando,

Are you using the same springs and just going with the coil over adjustable adapter? If so, then you can reference the perches on the shock you are taking off. If you set the perches at the same place on the shock, you would be where you were before. If you want it lower, even though it will not be exact, since the coil overs are not vertical, I think for practical puposes if you lower the spring perch 1", the car will just about 1" lower (maybe -/+ 1/4).

In regard to corner weight, you should start with the car at a measured even height (please look in the service manual to measure the height, IT IS NOT THE FENDER OPENING). Once the height is set, check the weight balance by measuring each corner and adding the diagonal weights together (LF+ RR) (RF + LR)and see the difference. Basically if you want more weight on a given wheel RAISE the car at that corner. It will all interact and make you crazy in the beginning, but if you make some adjustments and see the way the weights move it will not be too hard for you to finalize the adjustment.

NOTE: you will need a perfectly level surface for these measurements. I used to do this with separate scales and we used to carry a dozen or so 12 x 12 floor tiles and a water level, to set each wheel on a level surface, when doing this at the race track. Some tracks have a level cement pad for this purpose, but you had to wait your turn.
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HTH,
LarryB

 

[MiamieNeSeX]

Thanks Larry sounds like I have a weekend of wrench turning and head scratching Ill let you know how it turns out.

Armando

 

[MiamieNeSeX]

Hi Armando,

Are you using the same springs and just going with the coil over adjustable adapter? If so, then you can reference the perches on the shock you are taking off. If you set the perches at the same place on the shock, you would be where you were before. If you want it lower, even though it will not be exact, since the coil overs are not vertical, I think for practical puposes if you lower the spring perch 1", the car will just about 1" lower (maybe -/+ 1/4).

In regard to corner weight, you should start with the car at a measured even height (please look in the service manual to measure the height, IT IS NOT THE FENDER OPENING). Once the height is set, check the weight balance by measuring each corner and adding the diagonal weights together (LF+ RR) (RF + LR)and see the difference. Basically if you want more weight on a given wheel RAISE the car at that corner. It will all interact and make you crazy in the beginning, but if you make some adjustments and see the way the weights move it will not be too hard for you to finalize the adjustment.

NOTE: you will need a perfectly level surface for these measurements. I used to do this with separate scales and we used to carry a dozen or so 12 x 12 floor tiles and a water level, to set each wheel on a level surface, when doing this at the race track. Some tracks have a level cement pad for this purpose, but you had to wait your turn.
l
HTH,
LarryB

I used the Dali kit with Bilstein shocks and new Dali springs. Got them mounted on my car but I might have a problem with my wheel offsets, If I adjust the coil overs too low, the ring rubs the inside of my rear tires. Will follow up after I get back to town.

thanks again for your help

Armando

 

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[pach]

Heya MiamiNsx , I recently installed Bilstein/H&R's and was dissapointed at how droopy the rear end looked. Those collars look like a good way to fix it.

Question: Did you have any clearance problem with the coil over collar and the fronts ?

Also if you want to corner weigh your car , you could take it to Scott Finley Motors
305-661-6480 , he is a Porsche guy but I heard he is very precise about everything.

 

[MiamieNeSeX]

Heya MiamiNsx , I recently installed Bilstein/H&R's and was dissapointed at how droopy the rear end looked. Those collars look like a good way to fix it.

Question: Did you have any clearance problem with the coil over collar and the fronts ?

Also if you want to corner weigh your car , you could take it to Scott Finley Motors
305-661-6480 , he is a Porsche guy but I heard he is very precise about everything.

I had no clearance problem with the fronts, and since the only way to resolve the problem in the rear was to run spacers, I decided to go with different wheels with the correct offsets. As soon as I get the new wheels on I will give Scott a call.

Thanks
Armando