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DC2108
16-09-2007, 03:27 PM
hi i just got new BC N + for my DC2R when install car was fine the drive was firm but then i jacked the car up to lower the car now the ride is realy bumpy like realy realy tried playing aound with damper nothing happing
any help plz
spoondc2
16-09-2007, 03:32 PM
The more you lower the car, the more bumpy it become since you are compressing the springs as well and make it has less travel, so that's why you'll feel the ride quality getting worse
matt
16-09-2007, 03:37 PM
u shouldnt be compresing the spring on the N+, they have adjustable lower brackets.
DC2108
16-09-2007, 05:55 PM
there not compressed i adjusted the lower bracket alreadyt any more help ?
EG5
17-09-2007, 12:54 PM
Did you do this DIY ?
Which way did you turn the damper setting ? clockwise ? anti clock wise ?

anti clock wise is to soften it up.
clock wise is to stiffen it up.

Dont use the allen key and force it up to turn the damper .
DUST
18-09-2007, 10:01 AM
Maybe you have to let the coilovers settle in again?
Professional
21-09-2007, 02:48 AM
Bumpy(On street) with N+ is common issue(Monotube designed). No wonder.
aaronng
21-09-2007, 02:56 AM
^^ It depends on the spring rate. :)
dundas
22-09-2007, 03:40 AM
spring rate for the win :D

umm set it to a softer setting.. there is a HUGE difference between hardest n softest... but custom spring rates are sexi too
DC2108
26-09-2007, 05:57 PM
all good now friend installed rong lolz
kyle
26-09-2007, 06:09 PM
can I ask how he installed them wrong?
bennjamin
26-09-2007, 06:24 PM
do tell. Ive reinstalled my own , and they did get alittle better but still "see-saw" wobble all over the shop.

The issue was the spring was not preloaded enough
kyle
26-09-2007, 06:32 PM
When I installed my N+. I just wound the spring seat ajuster(preload) up until just touched the Spring, so there was no play. Then adjusted all height, with the bottom bit, I have mine on medium damper settings and there perfect.
yourfather
26-09-2007, 06:43 PM
The more you lower the car, the more bumpy it become since you are compressing the springs as well and make it has less travel, so that's why you'll feel the ride quality getting worse

before you spout shit information, at least know what the f*ck you are talking about

N+ are not your regular compress the spring to lower your car coilover
bennjamin
26-09-2007, 06:50 PM
before you spout shit information, at least know what the f*ck you are talking about

N+ are not your regular compress the spring to lower your car coilover

relax Mr !

You re right , the reason is Buddy club N+ are dual height adjustable , the upper is to hold teh spring while teh lower perch is to raise and lower the height.
This is to keep the shock piston and spring in the same captive level regardless of ride height. IE NOT reduced shock travel like some other coilovers. (for example TEIN SS)
DC2108
26-09-2007, 08:48 PM
thanx guyz lolz
tengsta
27-09-2007, 01:59 PM
so how was it fixed?

and now that its fixed, you can feel the difference?? is it less bumpier now? :)
krogoth
11-10-2007, 09:18 AM
bumppppppppp

how did ur friend install it incorectly?
Dxs
09-11-2007, 10:34 AM
i personally left the spring adjustment at the height it was set from factory

i heard people play with it and screw the preload on the spring, hence screw aspects of their handling and shock absorption
bennjamin
09-11-2007, 07:04 PM
i personally left the spring adjustment at the height it was set from factory

i heard people play with it and screw the preload on the spring, hence screw aspects of their handling and shock absorption

Unfortunately the preload is hardly ever properly set "from factory" - IE coilovers are handled a few times before you pick em up :)
Best to adjust the upper so the spring is just captive , then apply a few more turns to make sure its held nice n snug. Thats all you should need :thumbsup:

then dump the crap out of the lower adjustment :)