[vampyr]

OK... I have a set of coilovers installed.
How do I adjust them? I know... stupid question. But this is the first time I have ever seen coilovers in person, much less owned a set.

And I didn't get a 'manual' that shows how to change the setup. Just a quick reference for settings. You know.. 1/2 turn front, 3/4 turn rear... etc.

I'd like to know... how to I adjust the height? (Meaning... can you show me what parts of the coilover I need to turn and how it works?)

Also... what exactly do I 'turn' to adjust compression and rebound? (again... I need pictures are drawings to show me what parts on the coilovers do this).
Is this what the spanner wrench is used for?

And finally, has anyone devised some way to adjust the rear coilovers without having to remove the rear seat?

[MKTURBO]

why dont you ask racecomp to help you and send you the manual!

[KarlSTI]

Actually I just posted a how to install that discusses some of the adjustments you can make.

How to Install RCE Tarmac 2 Coilovers w/WL front and Cusco rear Camber Plates

Also, T2 Settings:

http://filebox.vt.edu/users/sekellic/pictures/rce%20t2%20settings%20v2.0.doc

[vampyr]

Thanks Karl.. I was actually looking at that thread earlier, taking some notes.

Have you seen anything that makes it possible to adjust the coilovers from the backseat without removing the entire back seat?

Has anyone made something to make it easier to adjust?

[sciolist]

Originally Posted by vampyr

Have you seen anything that makes it possible to adjust the coilovers from the backseat without removing the entire back seat?

Has anyone made something to make it easier to adjust?

The first step is to install the rear seat back without the outboard top hooks engaged. That way you can reach in and pull the corner of the foam back to access the top of the strut. I actually have all three hooks disengaged on mine. Makes it much easier. Of course you could just remove the back entirely if rules/practical desire permit.

The second step is to fabricate an in-situ adjuster (assuming your dampers don't already have them). This isn't absolutely necessary, but it makes things a lot easier, and it eliminates the possibility of dropping the adjustment tool down into the chassis in the heat of the moment.

[KarlSTI]

Originally Posted by sciolist

The first step is to install the rear seat back without the outboard top hooks engaged. That way you can reach in and pull the corner of the foam back to access the top of the strut. I actually have all three hooks disengaged on mine. Makes it much easier. Of course you could just remove the back entirely if rules/practical desire permit.

The second step is to fabricate an in-situ adjuster (assuming your dampers don't already have them). This isn't absolutely necessary, but it makes things a lot easier, and it eliminates the possibility of dropping the adjustment tool down into the chassis in the heat of the moment.

Good idea...

[H4N]

ya on my old coilovers i did the seat trick, but going over bumps the hooks would bang on each other making clunking/metal noises.

[KarlSTI]

Oh great....maybe that's what I'm hearing....

[H4N]

Originally Posted by KarlSTI

Oh great....maybe that's what I'm hearing....

could be it, deifnitely check it out. I double checked mine, and they still make a clunking noise.

[r12rex]

Originally Posted by H4N

could be it, deifnitely check it out. I double checked mine, and they still make a clunking noise.

H4N,

I would double check to make sure everything is seated correctly. Also, please check that all nuts/bolts (particularly the ones that attach the strut top) are torqued down nicely (I used an impact gun with a strap wrench, so far so good!). Then, grease it up between the strut top and contact point on the car. If you want, spray some WD-40 on the rubber areas in the strut top themselves (I did and it got rid of all my creaks BTW wd-40 is safe on rubber ). That should be about it! Good luck and let me know!


Kind Regards,
Ryan

[H4N]

Originally Posted by r12rex

H4N,

I would double check to make sure everything is seated correctly. Also, please check that all nuts/bolts (particularly the ones that attach the strut top) are torqued down nicely (I used an impact gun with a strap wrench, so far so good!). Then, grease it up between the strut top and contact point on the car. If you want, spray some WD-40 on the rubber areas in the strut top themselves (I did and it got rid of all my creaks BTW wd-40 is safe on rubber ). That should be about it! Good luck and let me know!


Kind Regards,
Ryan

thanks just replyed to the other post in the other thread about T 2's hahahah tons of T 2's thread floating around.

ya mine are already installled, any suggestion on what to do/how to lube them, if possiable while attached.
btw: what grease did you use?

[r12rex]

Originally Posted by H4N

thanks just replyed to the other post in the other thread about T 2's hahahah tons of T 2's thread floating around.

ya mine are already installled, any suggestion on what to do/how to lube them, if possiable while attached.
btw: what grease did you use?

I lubed mine up after it was installed too! Here's what I did...



Bring the back end up with a jack.

Take your seats out to access strut tops in the rear.

Now, loosen up the three nuts holding the strut top to the car just enough to where you can squeeze your hand between the strut top and the vehicle.

Grease it up (I used what I have in hand...mobil 1 synthetic )

Tighten it up and call it good!


Now, while the car is still up...

go grab your WD-40 and the little red straw

attach it to the can and point the red straw between the top perch and the shaft of the strut/coilover

On my car there was just enough clearance to allow the straw to slide through and I gave it a quick shot of WD-40. Worked my way around the area as much as possible.

Wipe off excess. lower and go for a ride! Done!



Hope that helped!

Kind Regards,
Ryan

[H4N]

Originally Posted by r12rex

I lubed mine up after it was installed too! Here's what I did...



Bring the back end up with a jack.

Take your seats out to access strut tops in the rear.

Now, loosen up the three nuts holding the strut top to the car just enough to where you can squeeze your hand between the strut top and the vehicle.

Grease it up (I used what I have in hand...mobil 1 synthetic )

Tighten it up and call it good!


Now, while the car is still up...

go grab your WD-40 and the little red straw

attach it to the can and point the red straw between the top perch and the shaft of the strut/coilover

On my car there was just enough clearance to allow the straw to slide through and I gave it a quick shot of WD-40. Worked my way around the area as much as possible.

Wipe off excess. lower and go for a ride! Done!



Hope that helped!

Kind Regards,
Ryan

hey thanks alot ryan! i'll try it this weekend, its 100 degree out right now here haha

[r12rex]

Originally Posted by H4N

hey thanks alot ryan! i'll try it this weekend, its 100 degree out right now here haha

You're welcome! Let me know how it goes!

And FWIW, it's 100 degrees here too! Well, not really, but it's damn hot! Haha


Kind Regards,
Ryan

[H4N]

Originally Posted by r12rex

You're welcome! Let me know how it goes!

And FWIW, it's 100 degrees here too! Well, not really, but it's damn hot! Haha


Kind Regards,
Ryan

haha true!