Xida install questions...One corner lower
Before I took it in, I used my factory jack to push the fender out so it would stop cutting into my tire when i drove it with a piece of would on both sides of the jack to even out pressure.
Here is a better angle. It wasn't severe. Per carfax this car was in no accidents before me, but the body shop said someone had previously done work to that side. But who ever had done it had done a really nice job because of the minimal amount of bondo used. So who knows how bad the accident before that was and how well of a job.
So I will just pull the suspension back out, pull some control arms out. Measure both sides really closely and then re-assemble to see how it goes. After that if I am still having issues, I will just say to hell with it and deal with it.
So I will just pull the suspension back out, pull some control arms out. Measure both sides really closely and then re-assemble to see how it goes. After that if I am still having issues, I will just say to hell with it and deal with it.
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The only thing I have to add is that I'm glad I didn't sell my FFD's. They're a great-looking wheel.
Hope you can get your alignment stuff sorted soon.
Hope you can get your alignment stuff sorted soon.
The FFD's are really nice wheels. Happy I went with them, a bit on the heavy side since they measured out close to 14lbs each. None the less great customer service and equally nice wheels! Everyone locally likes them.
Another obvious possibility- Did you see the springs side by side to see if they are the same? I know sometimes 949 drop ships springs when their stock is low. It's possible the the spring manufacturer goofed your order.
I just installed mine a few weeks ago. I pre-measured both sides before install and the ride height differed by about 1/4" after the install. I would just adjust the perches until you have a height you are satisfied with. Also, something to note is that when you adjust one side it effects the other corners as well.
Do you care about looks or performance? Because unless you've put the car on scales to corner balance then it's all pretty meaningless. As good as the Miata balance is from the factory, the driver, fuel level and other optional equipment makes a difference in how the car will sit at each corner. Even when corner balanced properly I would still expect there to be a slight and measurable difference in ride height at each wheel end.
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