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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 02:11 PM
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Koni Ground Control... Spring too short?

Iv gotten GC+ Konis a while ago but never had the time to install them.
Now i NEED HELP!

I dont get is why is the spring so short? How is the space above the spring suppsed to be filled up?



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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 02:23 PM
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Bump stops ftw?
Old Mar 7, 2009 | 03:17 PM
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As i understand it (i understand very little) bump stops go inside the spring to prevent bumping when it compresses. Do you mean bump stop spacer? If so does anybody know what size spacer should i use since i don't know how much the spring will compress with the car on it.

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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 03:45 PM
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Lowering springs are shorter, that's just how it is.

You do realize that the strut will compress, right?
Old Mar 7, 2009 | 03:49 PM
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I understand they will compress when i lower the car on them... but wount they decompress when i lift the car or go over a bump?

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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by madnut
I understand they will compress when i lower the car on them... but wount they decompress when i lift the car or go over a bump?
Lift the car, most likely. A bump, not very likely. Nothing is standing out to me that's missing other than the dust cover.

From search:
Originally Posted by JSutter
Joe, 98SEBlackMax went all out with the helper springs. What this does is keep the spring seated at all times. The GC springs are short, 7" up front. When the wheels come off the ground the spring can become loose and unseated. Not entirely necessary for daily use, though some states check springs during inspections and you can fail if they are loose.
Old Mar 7, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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Wow, thanks a bunch that search exlained it all for me.
Old Mar 8, 2009 | 03:53 PM
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look into helper springs if youre that concerned about it.
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 11:09 AM
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dont forget to add your bumpstops or you will kill your konis real fast.. the sleeve over the strut coilovers are always short but they are really stiff. the cars weight will compress it and unless you are driving off ramps it should not decompress.
Old Mar 9, 2009 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by witeonblakmax
unless you are driving off ramps it should not decompress.
lol I was going to say the same thing. unless you tend to get air in your car then you'll be fine.
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