ride height questions (xpost ala 951/S)
03-12-2004, 03:29 AM
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ride height questions (xpost ala 951/S)
ok, car's almost done @ the paint shop, they're doing an alignment for me before it leaves next week.
i need to get the ride height adjusted properly before doing so however... i've got on the car: 89 trailing arms / hubs / etc, bilstein escort setup w/ camber plates up front, kokeln rear suspension piece (t-bar delete). so basically, w/ the escort setup, it's just your typical threaded perch dealie...
anyway, how/where do i measure ride height (i.e. do i mesure from body work, jack points, trailing arms, what)? and what do you recommend for track/autox/street (it's gonna see a good bit of street use but i could care less about tire wear or comfort).
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i need to get the ride height adjusted properly before doing so however... i've got on the car: 89 trailing arms / hubs / etc, bilstein escort setup w/ camber plates up front, kokeln rear suspension piece (t-bar delete). so basically, w/ the escort setup, it's just your typical threaded perch dealie...
anyway, how/where do i measure ride height (i.e. do i mesure from body work, jack points, trailing arms, what)? and what do you recommend for track/autox/street (it's gonna see a good bit of street use but i could care less about tire wear or comfort).
tia
03-12-2004, 09:09 AM
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it was mentioned on the racing forum to go 25.5" measured from the top of the fender lip (12 o-clock) to the ground all around. anyone else differ / suggest otherwise?
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03-12-2004, 10:40 AM
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I thought I read on here somewhere people were measuring from wheel center, to 12 o' clock on the fender. Pretty sure that isn't any different than measuring to the ground though.
03-12-2004, 10:43 AM
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IIRC the max lowering suggested on stock components is 12.5" from top of fender to center of center cap.
The 225/45/17 is 25.0 inches tall, make sure the fenders have no sharp edges.
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The 225/45/17 is 25.0 inches tall, make sure the fenders have no sharp edges.
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Last edited by Matt H; 03-12-2004 at 11:58 AM.
03-12-2004, 11:49 AM
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Nope, that would be from the ground. A wheel/tire diameter is only about 25", so unless you want a foot of clearance between the top of the tire and the fender....
03-12-2004, 11:59 AM
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Odd-job, see edit, typed too soon, sorry (actually pasted from the other board where I typed too soon)!
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03-12-2004, 05:01 PM
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i'd prefer handling over looks, but i assume the suggested lowering provides a look w/ the tires barely tucked up into the wheelwell if looked @ from the side? i don't like cars that look like low-rider hooopties... from your other post showing your setup @ 13" that seems good to me, where is the listing re: safety / max specs to be found? (i dont think i have to worry about the control arms as mine are fabcar arms tho).