Weird issue with F&F Type 1's....

haoleflip · Aug 12, 2012

So I just installed my new F&F Type 1's on and I noticed something odd with the rear coilovers.

Before installing, I made sure both of the measurements were exact. After installing, the right rear tire is tucked way more than the left rear tire is.

They are the same measurement on both sides, but i had to adjust the right-side rear about an inch higher because it was tucked more than the left.

Right-Rear Fender to Rim measurement

Left-Rear Fender to Rim measurement

The above pictures show each distance from rim to fender while both sides' coilovers are at the exact same measurements. Is this normal?

Valet · Aug 12, 2012

If they are truly the same height setting, are you sure you have the left all the way into the thing with the pinch bolt? (can't think of its technical name) Sounds like a dumb question but you never know.

haoleflip · Aug 12, 2012

cleansleeper said:
If they are truly the same height setting, are you sure you have the left all the way into the thing with the pinch bolt? (can't think of its technical name) Sounds like a dumb question but you never know.

Are you talking about where it is mounted on the top?

Valet · Aug 12, 2012

No. The bottom, where the only pinch bolt is.

Really wish I could recall what it's called to make this more clear.

LowerMyCG5 · Aug 12, 2012

are the new?

turbo_911 · Aug 12, 2012

It won't be the same. I did the same thing as you did, by counting turns and setting both sides exactly to same position and one was higher than the other. That's how it is with suspention, and I had 3 different coilovers and they were all like that and on 2 different cars. Then I had to adjust by measuring from ground to that lip where you put your jack under the car. That would give you the most accurate measurement in my opinion.

Once car that I detailed last year, the guys did corner weight alignment to get perfect right height at the same corner, I think he was sitting in car too, but I am not sure about that.

haoleflip · Aug 12, 2012

LowerMyCG5 said:
are the new?

Yes, they're brand new.

LowerMyCG5 · Aug 12, 2012

turbo_911 said:
It won't be the same. I did the same thing as you did, by counting turns and setting both sides exactly to same position and one was higher than the other. That's how it is with suspention, and I had 3 different coilovers and they were all like that and on 2 different cars. Then I had to adjust by measuring from ground to that lip where you put your jack under the car. That would give you the most accurate measurement in my opinion.

Once car that I detailed last year, the guys did corner weight alignment to get perfect right height at the same corner, I think he was sitting in car too, but I am not sure about that.

this.

also if theyre new they havent settled

Valet · Aug 12, 2012

I've always thought that settling is more of a myth than anything.

But if you set them at the same heights, how would they not turn out the same? That's what I don't understand haha