Quick Coilover Question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Apr 7, 2008 | 06:45 PM
  #1  
fbw5595's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 713
Likes: 0
Quick Coilover Question

I am having a set installed soon.

When do I get the car aligned?

Do I need to do a corner balancing too?

Thanks.
 
Reply
Old Apr 7, 2008 | 07:37 PM
  #2  
SDGeneralCounsel's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 4,081
Likes: 2
From: Gaithersburg
1. you get it aligned when you install the coilovers. They don't need time to set

2. Corner balancing is a type of alignment. If you have the cash to spare and if your suspension mods are done I would say go for it, but make them do it when you are in the car so that your weight doesn't throw of the ballance of the alignment.
 
Reply
Old Apr 7, 2008 | 08:25 PM
  #3  
fbw5595's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 713
Likes: 0
[QUOTE=Lawy'dU]1. you get it aligned when you install the coilovers. They don't need time to setQUOTE]

Really? I have heard one week. Anyone else?
 
Reply
Old Apr 7, 2008 | 08:28 PM
  #4  
Calvin's Avatar
Overglorified Altima
iTrader: (65)
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 53,506
Likes: 187
From: Chicago
Originally Posted by Lawy'dU
1. you get it aligned when you install the coilovers. They don't need time to set

2. Corner balancing is a type of alignment. If you have the cash to spare and if your suspension mods are done I would say go for it, but make them do it when you are in the car so that your weight doesn't throw of the ballance of the alignment.
Yes, they do. That is if they are new.

Give it 1-2 weeks.
 
Reply
Old Apr 8, 2008 | 11:42 AM
  #5  
fbw5595's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 713
Likes: 0
Thanks.

One more:
Should I replace the front shock mounts with new ones?
 
Reply
Old Apr 8, 2008 | 12:10 PM
  #6  
SDGeneralCounsel's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 4,081
Likes: 2
From: Gaithersburg
Originally Posted by O RLY
Yes, they do. That is if they are new.

Give it 1-2 weeks.
O RLY? Where did you get this from? According to everything I've seen on the forum and in my experience is that the majority of the break-in happens during installation. Therefore, alignment can be done immediately.
 
Reply
Old Apr 8, 2008 | 12:12 PM
  #7  
SDGeneralCounsel's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 4,081
Likes: 2
From: Gaithersburg
Originally Posted by fbw5595
Thanks.

One more:
Should I replace the front shock mounts with new ones?
What? Are you sure you got coilovers?
 
Reply

Trending Topics

Old Apr 8, 2008 | 01:32 PM
  #8  
5150DS's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 3,984
Likes: 162
From: So Cal
Just pay for a lifetime alignment and have it done both times.
 
Reply
Old Apr 9, 2008 | 12:38 PM
  #9  
fbw5595's Avatar
Thread Starter
|
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 713
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by Lawy'dU
What? Are you sure you got coilovers?
Seriously? Yes, I am very sure.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Th611
G35 Cars
7
Oct 27, 2015 03:48 PM
G35Sask
Intake & Exhaust
16
Aug 5, 2015 10:17 PM
Soumilg
G35 Coupe V35 2003 - 07
4
Jul 18, 2015 12:33 PM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:28 AM.