MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: jimmy-s3 on December 04, 2009, 07:07:23 pm

Title: coilover adjustment
Post by: jimmy-s3 on December 04, 2009, 07:07:23 pm

Ive just bought my first MK5 GTi and its come with coilovers on. The ride height at the moment is a little too low and i need to adjust it slightly.
Has anyone got any tips on doing this?(obviously i need to turn the adjuster with the adjustment tool) but do i do it will the wheels off the car or can in be done with them on??

Title: Re: coilover adjustment
Post by: JPC on December 04, 2009, 08:00:54 pm

You should be able to jack it up then adjust it

Title: Re: coilover adjustment
Post by: Top Cat on December 04, 2009, 11:10:27 pm

Depends on the quality of them, and how long they have been on the car, but i would get the car on some axle stands if possible and give the threads a good deep clean first before adjusting. You will need the C spanner for the fronts, but if you have the weight off the back and they are clean you may be able to turn the collar by hand from underneath.  :happy2:

Title: Re: coilover adjustment
Post by: jimmy-s3 on December 05, 2009, 03:04:59 pm

Thanks TopCat!
Theyve been on the car around 4 months so they should be ok.
BTW, love your MK5

Title: Re: coilover adjustment
Post by: TomB on December 05, 2009, 03:11:47 pm

My old KWs got gunked up after 2 weeks of wet weather, personally I'd get the wheels off and clean them thoroughly before turning the collar.