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Old 03-24-2004, 05:04 PM
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how long for springs to set?

i just installed my H&R cup kit on my c230 and i find that it didn't lower that much more then stock. How long do you think its going to take for the springs to actualy set in their real drop? 2 or 3 days? or it won't go lower then this?
Old 03-24-2004, 07:58 PM
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blackbeard...you made a good choice with H&R, your spring should settle in about 5 days...
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blackbeard...you made a good choice with H&R, your spring should settle in about 5 days...
But if he doesnt drive his car for 5 days, the springs will not settle down! I would say it probably takes a few hundred miles or couple of weeks for the suspension to fully settle down. After that, do an alignment.
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I am having my H&R's installed tomorow. Am I going to have any camber issues?
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I am having my H&R's installed tomorow. Am I going to have any camber issues?
You will have camber issues one way or the other. Its a matter of how serious. If you have 19's, probably you need adjustable camber arms.

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that's right harris...i forgot his car might be in storage his car or maybe not driving it...you da man harris...
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You will have camber issues one way or the other. Its a matter of how serious. If you have 19's, probably you need adjustable camber arms.
Do have 19's....will probably need adjustable camber arms. I am not easily finding a source for these parts. Any ideas?
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does that mean after installation, i have to take the car to the shop for alignment after springs settle down again? hope the shop doesn't charge for that alignment...

i can't wait 'til i get cup kit...

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