how long does it take for springs to settle?

[Armond]

Tom. Please check your e-mail. Need to speak to you. Thanks.

Armond

Sorry to Hijack.

[ray_]

Howdy,

Did you cut your rear lips?

My Toyo 195's were rubbing there with the Rota's, under acceleration the car squats -- the 195/14's Yokos did not rub.

... i think yours will settle a bit.

Cheers,

Ray

[c.d.iesel]

MY H&R's and Billy Sports never did in 6 years - 18,000 miles

I cut 1 coil off the fronts.

(lighter/shortened front bumper, no sunroof, battery in the rear)

NEW springs will not 'settle' - and they shouldn't !

.....and you can't judge ride height on a car just droped to the ground.

Now that everything is back together - load up the 2 front seats with 150 lbs. in each, 150 lbs centered in the back seat, full tank of gas, 100lbs in the trunk. NOW loosen the front control arms, rear control arms, bounce and roll the car at least one full tire revolution. NOW tighten up all the suspension control arms. Then drive it for 500 miles and report back.

[POP3Y3]

Blunt your car looks great!

[BillWilliams]

On the day I put the motor in the distance from the floor to the bottom of the fender lip was 25.75

That same measurement is now 24.75.

Settled an inch.

The car is on stock suspension except for Bilstein HDs and stock tires and rims

What is your measurement at the front wheel?

[BLUNT]

Howdy,

Did you cut your rear lips?

My Toyo 195's were rubbing there with the Rota's, under acceleration the car squats -- the 195/14's Yokos did not rub.

... i think yours will settle a bit.

Cheers,

Ray

i rolled em till they wouldnt roll no more. i did it all before paint and looking at it i think i can go 205's all the way around even if it drops another inch.

[Marty]

Roll the car to the front of the garage and back a few times and the wheels will assume the right camber and you'll drop about a inch.

[BLUNT]

Steve:

One reason I went with H&R's and Sports is because when I put the engine back into Hugo's engine bay and drove it I was "agast" at how high it looked. I really don't think it would have come down that much "without help"...of course Hugo was a front end wreck as well, so I was worried something was wrong. As things appeared to end up, Hugo is probably better "in spec" body and frame rail wise than alot of never wrecked '02's.

When I lowered him, I was surprised that it took a little time for the suspension to settle in...but it only took one trip...and Hugo was hunkered down real sweet!

See pic...the very day I finished the H&R Springs & Bilstein Sports install!

Regardless of wheel & tire size, as long as the OD is similar to stock, "the Orange Car" should look pretty close to Hugo in no time!!!

Damn, you've done a wonderful job..gorgeous '02 man!

Best Regards,

John

thanks john, thats what i was hoping to hear. hugo was an inspiration from the first time i saw that pic of you standing next to it with no motor or trim or glass.

[ray_]

Howdy,

Did you cut your rear lips?

My Toyo 195's were rubbing there with the Rota's, under acceleration the car squats -- the 195/14's Yokos did not rub.

... i think yours will settle a bit.

Cheers,

Ray

i rolled em till they wouldnt roll no more. i did it all before paint and looking at it i think i can go 205's all the way around even if it drops another inch.

Ok. we left about 2 or 3mm of the lip intact. You could well be ok with your set up. Hope we find out soon!

Cheers,

Ray

[TMK-001]

"Ground Control to Major Blunt... put your 02 on the ground!"

/Well kinda sung to the tune of Major Tom.

Adjustable camber, coilovers, etc. Then you will be able to do what CJ did for wheels - whatever he damn well felt like!

[Napes]

Depends on how much your girlfriend (girlfriends?) weigh.

Bob Napier

[BLUNT]

On the day I put the motor in the distance from the floor to the bottom of the fender lip was 25.75

That same measurement is now 24.75.

Settled an inch.

The car is on stock suspension except for Bilstein HDs and stock tires and rims

What is your measurement at the front wheel?

im actually at 23 3/4 right now. in looking at the car i still have positive camber in the front. i havent even rolled the car because the tranny is locked. all the suspension is loose front and rear.i was waiting to tighten things till it was on the ground. i think once i roll it around that camber will come out and its going to drop more

[BLUNT]

Roll the car to the front of the garage and back a few times and the wheels will assume the right camber and you'll drop about a inch.

i didnt see this till just now but i think youre right marty. thanks

[BillWilliams]

Equipped with H & R lowering springs and Bilstein Sports

I predict you will end up around 23" too and it will look just like you want it to.

[dubois]

Great job, your car is really coming along!