I have BuddyClub N+'s and the front had no problem getting to where I want to sit, but the rears won't sit any lower. I already have a perch removed and I don't see much more I can do. As it is, the spring doesn't seat when it three wheels because the spring is too short to do so. Also, I'm fairly sure the shock is adjusted to as short as it can be, only the lower mount spins when the perch is loosened and it seems to only be able to be adjusted higher:

Pre-perch removal


Now that I took a perch out it feels a bit sketchy with the rear spring having the capability to pop out, but it still tends to rake a bit:



Any recommendations on what I should do? Please don't just say "raise the fronts," or anything along those lines. I'm just trying to get the ass to sit.

 

The spring isn't captive at all anymore? You should ziptie the spring to the bottom mount, use the holes that are already there so it doesn't pop out up a driveway.

If the perch is no longer there I don't see much else you can do except cut 1/2 coil off the spring or something like that or get different rear springs. You could cut out the bottom spring mount, add material and reweld it to make it sit deeper? Hope you have welding skills or know someone who does, I guess more dangerous than just cutting the springs at that point though

If the spring isn't captive and the car is that dumped you might as well just cut it, car is mostly for show anyway, so who cares?

 

ohhhhhhh u gotta cut it : /

 

you need shorter shocks. so that when the rear lifts, the shock won't extend enough for the spring to fall out.

For GE Fits, the OE shocks extend just enough for Swift springs at full extension (no pulling or pushing on the spring).

I'm surprised I'm responding here about a "need new springs look" you're going for.

 

I never thought of doing so, but IIRC TheEvil0nE had to do the same to keep his HKS's in place. I'll do that in the mean time, I'll consider cutting the spring but I wanted to see if I had other options first.

I'm aware of that, and it seems that Function&Form's are the only ones that can adjust short enough to keep the spring in place. I'm asking before I consider new rear shocks because there are a few others on BuddyClub's that are running lower than I am, so I'm curious as to what they did to get lower.

 

His shocks body length can be shortened to accommodate the lower stance so thats not the issue. His coils are nearly at the lowest setting, the only thing you can do left is remove one of the lock collars and use just 1 at the lowest setting locked into the upper seat. Beyond that i dont think you can do much beyond going bagged. The suspension can only articulate so much dumped that low.

 

I believe the shock is already adjusted as short as it can, as I mentioned in the first post. The lower mount won't adjust any lower unless I'm doing it wrong, it only wants to twist upward to lengthen the shock. I already have one of the collars removed, the picture I posted was the only reference I had to my rear setup. I'm going air in the future, but I just want it to sit a bit prettier for now, with the need-new-spring setup

 

Lots of people do the ziptie thing even in motorsports, I had to do this on the rear on my Corolla (Camaro rear shocks with TRD springs, the shock had a bit too much droop travel). Shorter shocks would be the proper way to solve the captive issue, but zipties will work just fine for you. Just make sure you get the thickest ones that can fit in the holes or get metal ties (even better).

You could also try different springs, from my experience Swift linear springs sit pretty low, you just need to order a pair with the right I.D. and spring rate, or match the spring rate you already have.

 

beware of plastic zip ties if you find your springs binding a lot. at full compression, the spring itself will cut the ziptie.

My swift springs came with a rubber wrapping of sorts on the bottom part... they got shredded. And I don't even track.

 

Agreed, especially if the spring rates are low like it seems many are for the GE. Metal ties are best because 1. they're stronger 2. they sit almost perfectly flat.