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my eibach springs sit uneven! why!

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Old 12-12-10, 08:57 AM
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hey guys i just recently installed my sportline springs and have been measuring the wheel gaps for the past few days until the springs settle. its been about a week and im noticing that the passenger side sits about .3 of an inch lower than the drivers side. I HAVE NOT GOTTEN AN ALIGNMENT YET! would that have any effect on how the car sits? meaning if i got an alignment should the car even out? or that has nothing to do with it? my buddy said theres nothing you can do about it and that no car sits perfectly level. is this true? whats goin on? thanks for the help on this. btw heres a few pics



Old 12-12-10, 10:56 AM
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hell...looks good to me. besides, I don't think anyones really gonna notice 3/10ths of an inch. btw, what lip is that?
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yea man no one is going to notice .3 of an inch, plus are you absolutely positive you are on completely level ground? that can cause some effects with how one side looks vs. the other side. but any how your car looks great with those springs man. Also, your alignment isn't going to really affect your ride height just getting everything straight so you can have even tire wear.
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alright awesome. idk im a perfectionist so it just bothers me like no other when stuff isnt even lol. but ill get over it. the car handles amazing tho. thanks for all the input guys
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Originally Posted by dubstar
hell...looks good to me. besides, I don't think anyones really gonna notice 3/10ths of an inch. btw, what lip is that?
its the WALD style lip. try and find it in the ABS plastic cause its a lot tougher if you accidentally hit stuff
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your welcome man
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there are factors such as tire pressure and tire wear?? car looks good, youll soon forget about the .3" difference
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F 3/10ths car is illmatic stay up
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Originally Posted by ais300c
F 3/10ths car is illmatic stay up
lol What? ^
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I agree with your friend. The car looks great!
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And then you get in the car to drive and your weight evens the driver's side out. Bam.
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Originally Posted by DonCorleone
And then you get in the car to drive and your weight evens the driver's side out. Bam.

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You said you just installed them...

It might take a little while (week or two) for everything to settle
That's how it is with coilovers anyways
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Thats right when they settle you'll be happy give it a month or two.
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I don't see it.


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