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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 03:33 PM
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Got a set of leda coilovers on my 98 type r but have noticed that over the last 6 months or so the front n/s corner has got lower and lower which in turn has made the rear o/s look higher.
I havent even looked at it yet but any ideas why this would happen?
Can coilovers wind themselves down if the locking rings are loose??

Tis really bugging now and am on the verge of replacing them!!
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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 05:40 PM
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Gas pressurised shocks, and the gas has leaked out ?

Is there any sign of damper oil ejected from the top seal ?

Are they still in business, if they are they can re-build them.

HTH

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Old Mar 1, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by lammylama
Got a set of leda coilovers on my 98 type r but have noticed that over the last 6 months or so the front n/s corner has got lower and lower which in turn has made the rear o/s look higher.
I havent even looked at it yet but any ideas why this would happen?
Can coilovers wind themselves down if the locking rings are loose??

Tis really bugging now and am on the verge of replacing them!!
hi m8 most likley the rings are working loose causing the springs to wind down a little at a time bud,check the tread length on your strut bodies and compare them
cheers geo
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by lammylama
Got a set of leda coilovers on my 98 type r but have noticed that over the last 6 months or so the front n/s corner has got lower and lower which in turn has made the rear o/s look higher.
I havent even looked at it yet but any ideas why this would happen?
Can coilovers wind themselves down if the locking rings are loose??

Tis really bugging now and am on the verge of replacing them!!
Check the locking rings mate as they might have worked loose,i've just been speaking to neil at leda about servicing my rear coilovers

Leda Suspension
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 10:16 PM
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If they are new coilovers too, the springs will have not seen weight before in their lives, and now you have fitted them to the car, the springs will settle down a bit.
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