Annoyed - New Coilovers - Too Low
07-21-12, 03:02 PM
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Annoyed - New Coilovers - Too Low
So I put on my new BCR's last week. They are great. Today I went to get them height adjusted and aligned. I went to a shop in VA that has a great reputation. I didn't realize that the car had settled as I had been out of town, so the height I had in mind (based on two of the wheels sitting perfectly) had changed. I had to wing it.
I think I told the guys to go too low. The tech was an IS250 driver with a nice ride. He recommended a great looking stance which I agreed with. He thought any rubbing would only be on the tire well.
I noticed on the ride home that I was scraping. I had hoped it was the plastic on the undercarriage and/or the tires hitting the wheel well, but on the highway I could feel the bumper hitting. I pulled over and called the shop back; they didn't have time to get me back in today.
I did some decent damage to the front bumper. I also noticed some deep scratches on the side that were not from the highway but I don't know if I can prove it was them.
I am guessing that this falls on me since I signed the paperwork and I'm the one who agreed with the recommended height. I should have turned right around...
Now I have to go back next weekend and be uber-careful driving this week. Check out the pics for the damage. It's been raining so it is kind of hard to see.
Any advice? I have to pay the shop again for a front height adjustment and a new alignment. Can I get these touched up professionally?
I think I told the guys to go too low. The tech was an IS250 driver with a nice ride. He recommended a great looking stance which I agreed with. He thought any rubbing would only be on the tire well.
I noticed on the ride home that I was scraping. I had hoped it was the plastic on the undercarriage and/or the tires hitting the wheel well, but on the highway I could feel the bumper hitting. I pulled over and called the shop back; they didn't have time to get me back in today.
I did some decent damage to the front bumper. I also noticed some deep scratches on the side that were not from the highway but I don't know if I can prove it was them.
I am guessing that this falls on me since I signed the paperwork and I'm the one who agreed with the recommended height. I should have turned right around...
Now I have to go back next weekend and be uber-careful driving this week. Check out the pics for the damage. It's been raining so it is kind of hard to see.
Any advice? I have to pay the shop again for a front height adjustment and a new alignment. Can I get these touched up professionally?
07-21-12, 03:31 PM
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Yeah, that is dropped pretty low. What shop did you take it to? What part of VA are you in?
As for the damage to the underside/front bumper area, that's going to be difficult to fix. I mean, you could have it sanded, primed and reprayed, or you could get a new front bumper (or even a front lip to cover most of it). From what I can see though, it's on the underside of the car, so I wouldn't worry about it too much. If it really bothers you, get some sandpaper yourself and some touch up paint to try and blend it in a little.
Oh, and how is the ride with the BC's? I am considering them.
As for the damage to the underside/front bumper area, that's going to be difficult to fix. I mean, you could have it sanded, primed and reprayed, or you could get a new front bumper (or even a front lip to cover most of it). From what I can see though, it's on the underside of the car, so I wouldn't worry about it too much. If it really bothers you, get some sandpaper yourself and some touch up paint to try and blend it in a little.
Oh, and how is the ride with the BC's? I am considering them.
07-21-12, 08:00 PM
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The car is way lower in the front, its not even at all. You could raise the fronts yourself in about 10 minutes. Sucks about the scrapes under the bumper, but I doubt anyone will notice unless you point it out. And just remember you need to be much more cautious after lowering your car.
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07-21-12, 11:00 PM
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I think they could easily do a courtesy adjustment for you...
It should be obvious to them that it's TOO low.. Especially after the springs settled in.. and you show them the bumper scrapes..
On a side note.. What color is your pin stripe..??
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It should be obvious to them that it's TOO low.. Especially after the springs settled in.. and you show them the bumper scrapes..
On a side note.. What color is your pin stripe..??
Joe Z
07-22-12, 05:27 AM
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Car looks slammed in the front... no where close to an even drop... self adjust them like everyone sugests to do, didnt they come with instructions on how to adjust? Just read them, jack up the car, make your adjustments, lower your car and go from there... Learn now incase you needed to make any adjustments in the future... GL bro!
07-22-12, 06:42 AM
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OP, don't take it the wrong way, a lot of us including myself have been in your exact same situation. It is b/c the shop's view of a nice stance is always going to be more aggressive than you. Having mental memories of dropping hundreds of cars compare to you dropping for the first time, you can understand how they're a little aggressive. I've had to adjust my V3s 4 times before I was content. After the 2nd time, I decided to just do it myself.
As for bottom scrapes, it is an inevitable occurrence once you're lowered. Someone was absolutely correct when they said not to worry about bottom scrapes b/c it can't be seen.
I do like your idea of dropping first before aftermarket wheels. Sometimes I see the opposite and no matter how nice the wheels are, it just looks really tachy.
As for bottom scrapes, it is an inevitable occurrence once you're lowered. Someone was absolutely correct when they said not to worry about bottom scrapes b/c it can't be seen.
I do like your idea of dropping first before aftermarket wheels. Sometimes I see the opposite and no matter how nice the wheels are, it just looks really tachy.
07-22-12, 11:24 AM
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