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blackonblack2 · 05-22-2009, 10:43 PM

okay i ordered some kts coilovers from spl parts along with
circuit sport suspension arm package
Front Tension Rods
*Rear Upper Control Arms
*Rear Traction Links
*Rear Toe Links
just got done installing that and tien toe rods for the front... and sub frame collars...

took it out for a spin and the car is extremely bumpy... i know the alignment is off... but that shouldn't have anything to do with bumpyness of the coilovers should it?.. the only thing i can think of is the older tires i have on it... the car sat there for a while... but i'm getting new tires tom... just wanted to see if anyone else has experienced this...

the coilovers are brand new... and so is all the other stuff...

any places to start looking for issues? thanks

I LUV MY S13 · 05-22-2009, 10:47 PM

thats normal..

blackonblack2 · 05-22-2009, 10:51 PM

^ okay as long as i'm not damaging the coil overs i don't care

don't mind the bumpness... just wanted to make sure its normal thanks!

*fliprayzin240sx* · 05-22-2009, 10:58 PM

adjust the dampening to soften it out if its too stiff for you...

Slammed Assassin · 05-22-2009, 11:01 PM

its normal for coilovers to have a bumpy ride..wait till you drive on freeways..ahah

apex · 05-23-2009, 02:05 AM

doesnt to much perload make the car bumpy too?

blackonblack2 · 05-23-2009, 10:43 AM

^ thats what i thought i adjusted the preload little to none tho... so im assuming its normal ... i'll get it checked out when i get it aligned

godsmack · 05-25-2009, 10:46 PM

if you got dampening adjustable coilovers loosen them up a bit. But yes coilovers usually are bumpy.

s142jzkillav10 · 05-26-2009, 12:12 AM

yea I'm in the same boat. Mine are really bummpy but not worries

05-22-2009, 10:43 PM	#1
blackonblack2 Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: suwanee Age: 38 Posts: 65 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	bumpy coilovers need some help okay i ordered some kts coilovers from spl parts along with circuit sport suspension arm package Front Tension Rods Rear Upper Control Arms Rear Traction Links *Rear Toe Links just got done installing that and tien toe rods for the front... and sub frame collars... took it out for a spin and the car is extremely bumpy... i know the alignment is off... but that shouldn't have anything to do with bumpyness of the coilovers should it?.. the only thing i can think of is the older tires i have on it... the car sat there for a while... but i'm getting new tires tom... just wanted to see if anyone else has experienced this... the coilovers are brand new... and so is all the other stuff... any places to start looking for issues? thanks

05-22-2009, 10:47 PM	#2
I LUV MY S13 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norwalk, Los Angeles Age: 35 Posts: 3,349 Trader Rating: (35) Rides Gallery: I LUV MY S13 Feedback Score: 35 reviews	thats normal.. __________________ -Jorge

05-22-2009, 10:58 PM	#4
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	adjust the dampening to soften it out if its too stiff for you... __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

05-23-2009, 02:05 AM	#6
apex Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: palm springs Posts: 1,569 Trader Rating: (44) Feedback Score: 44 reviews	doesnt to much perload make the car bumpy too? __________________ Red Rocket

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05-22-2009, 10:51 PM	#3
blackonblack2 Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: suwanee Age: 38 Posts: 65 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^ okay as long as i'm not damaging the coil overs i don't care don't mind the bumpness... just wanted to make sure its normal thanks!

05-22-2009, 11:01 PM	#5
Slammed Assassin Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxnard/SV Posts: 2,065 Trader Rating: (34) Feedback Score: 34 reviews	its normal for coilovers to have a bumpy ride..wait till you drive on freeways..ahah

05-23-2009, 10:43 AM	#7
blackonblack2 Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: suwanee Age: 38 Posts: 65 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^ thats what i thought i adjusted the preload little to none tho... so im assuming its normal ... i'll get it checked out when i get it aligned

05-25-2009, 10:46 PM	#8
godsmack Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Allentown, PA Age: 39 Posts: 652 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	if you got dampening adjustable coilovers loosen them up a bit. But yes coilovers usually are bumpy.

05-26-2009, 12:12 AM	#9
s142jzkillav10 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kill Devil Hills, NC aka OBX Posts: 309 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	yea I'm in the same boat. Mine are really bummpy but not worries