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ciref8 May 12, 2011 09:26 PM

Driver's side lower than passenger
 
i installed my t1r coils the other day and i've noticed that the passenger side sits about 1cm higher than the driver's side. i was wondering if this problem would eventually go away or if there is a fix.

my alignment is also off so im going to get that looked at in a week or two.


EDIT: i measured each side after about a week.

this is on flat ground, fender to ground.

Driver Front: 23-3/8"
Passenger Front: 23-6/8"

Driver Rear: 24-2/8"
Passenger Rear: 24-4/8"

inkster May 13, 2011 01:24 AM

Give it a few days to settle or check if you have seated the springs properly.
Mine still sits a bit higher on the rear right after a year though.

doctordoom May 13, 2011 05:24 AM

it won't be perfectly even with springs, 1 cm difference is pretty good. might change as they seat in right after you go for a short drive, or after they sag a little eventually.

you meant t1r springs, not coilovers right? it wouldn't make sense if you're talking about coilovers i guess.

ciref8 May 13, 2011 02:06 PM


Originally Posted by doctordoom (Post 992870)
it won't be perfectly even with springs, 1 cm difference is pretty good. might change as they seat in right after you go for a short drive, or after they sag a little eventually.

you meant t1r springs, not coilovers right? it wouldn't make sense if you're talking about coilovers i guess.

Yeah, s coil springs

found out I had a nail on the passenger side tire and the tpms light went on. Going to patch it and inflate all the tires. Let it sit for a month and if that doesnt solve the problem, ill try switching the front springs out with each other.

last case scenerio might include a hacksaw.

feared May 13, 2011 03:53 PM

keep in mind that the driver side is gonna have more weight biased, which could be the difference between that 1cm. all the steering parts are on the driverside, so more weight.

ciref8 May 13, 2011 05:08 PM


Originally Posted by feared (Post 992994)
keep in mind that the driver side is gonna have more weight biased, which could be the difference between that 1cm. all the steering parts are on the driverside, so more weight.

This makes sense. I have an a/t as well so im sure that has something to do with it too.

I guess I gotta suck it up and... get a fat girl or coilovers.

doctordoom May 14, 2011 02:06 AM


Originally Posted by ciref8 (Post 993014)
I guess I gotta suck it up and... get a fat girl or coilovers.

hahah nice

ciref8 May 17, 2011 04:19 PM

just measured

Driver Front: 23-3/8"
Passenger Front: 23-6/8"

Driver Rear: 24-2/8"
Passenger Rear: 24-4/8"

has anyone cut 1/4 of a coil?

pandaFIT May 17, 2011 05:31 PM

i've heard of people putting heavy things in the passenger seat overnight to balance the height? a punching bag would be perfect

Vash Dec 23, 2011 10:25 AM

i've had this problem on all the cars i have owned.. i thought it was normal.. or perhaps i just weighed too much haha

i guess i'll be doing coilovers again to fix this problem


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