Coupe with KW-V1 pic request?

[ajax1976]

Hi,

Just finished refurbing the rear suspension on my coupe and fitted KWs but kind of surprised that they don't seem to go that low. Not really bothered about having my car sitting on the deck but more just wanted to check that I've not done anything wrong when fitting the top mounts etc.

I'm expecting a small drop when they settle in but does this look normal sort of height prior to settling fully wound down?

[Bowie69]

That's low, and will likely settle once you have drive it.

[AndyP]

I would have thought they'd go lower than that, mine is only a bit higher and it has a good 50mm of preload on it.

[ajax1976]

Thanks guys, I'd have expected it be a bit lower than it is but it will settle plus there's little to no fuel in it so time will tell. I've just started the front end so it could be a while before we're back on the road.

[steve briance]

it will be lower when you move those blocks of wood

[Ruffiano]

My coupe on V1s, it wasn no where NEAR on its lowest setting, i would say it was in the middle of the range.

[Error404]

Yup, mine is actually near the top of the adjustment, i.e. it won;t go a great deal higher:

[Bowie69]

Point is, as you have just dropped it off the jack, the wheels where at full droop therefore with the arc of the wishbone, the wheels will have moved in, as the tyres contact the blocks of wood, they won't move outwards due to gripping the wood, therefore will stop the suspension from settling properly.

I expect it to drop more once it has moved a few feet back and forward once off the blocks.

Only other options is if you have fitted the front struts on the rear(!)

[ajax1976]

Point is, as you have just dropped it off the jack, the wheels where at full droop therefore with the arc of the wishbone, the wheels will have moved in, as the tyres contact the blocks of wood, they won't move outwards due to gripping the wood, therefore will stop the suspension from settling properly.

I expect it to drop more once it has moved a few feet back and forward once off the blocks.

Only other options is if you have fitted the front struts on the rear(!)

That makes total sense mate, thanks.

Thanks for all the other replies too, helped set my mind at ease and hopefully I'll get the front done soon so I can get it mobile again!!