Checking and Adjusting ride height
02-24-2007, 04:13 AM
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Checking and Adjusting ride height
Yikes, i havent made a new page for my website in nearly 4 yrs i think? Long over do i supose. Then again, not too much has gone wrong in the last 4 yrs that i havent done already 
I do have $hitload of pictures of my SC install i need to organize and put up...they are more random pics of the install rather than a step by step "how to"....
Anyway, on topic, im in the midst of adjusting my ride hght and snapped some pictures and whipped up a page.
http://members.rennlist.com/v1uhoh/checkingRH.htm
As always input apreciated.
HTH
..time for bed.
...a couple of pics on the page
I do have $hitload of pictures of my SC install i need to organize and put up...they are more random pics of the install rather than a step by step "how to"....Anyway, on topic, im in the midst of adjusting my ride hght and snapped some pictures and whipped up a page.
http://members.rennlist.com/v1uhoh/checkingRH.htm
As always input apreciated.
HTH
..time for bed.
...a couple of pics on the page
02-24-2007, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Tony
Anyway, on topic, im in the midst of adjusting my ride hght and snapped some pictures and whipped up a page.
As always input apreciated.
As always input apreciated.
02-24-2007, 11:05 AM
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Ride Height Adjustment
Tony, great write up, as usual.
One thing that might help people to set the ride height when looking to raise or lower; I was told a rule of thumb, 6 turns on the adjuster changes the ride height about 13mm. When I lowered my car this past fall, I used this and it is pretty close. Take your measurement, determine what ride height you want and then change accordingly. Once you settle the suspension, check height again, should be very close if you use this rule of thumb.
One thing that might help people to set the ride height when looking to raise or lower; I was told a rule of thumb, 6 turns on the adjuster changes the ride height about 13mm. When I lowered my car this past fall, I used this and it is pretty close. Take your measurement, determine what ride height you want and then change accordingly. Once you settle the suspension, check height again, should be very close if you use this rule of thumb.
02-24-2007, 11:10 AM
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Tony,
Nice write-up!
I use a few pre-cut pieces of wire (aka-tig welding rod) to indicate what I want the ride height to be. Usually make a few at different lengths and label them with tape.
This way I can adjust and then just slide the rod under without worrying if the measuring device has moved.
Sort of a go no-go approach.
Nice write-up!
I use a few pre-cut pieces of wire (aka-tig welding rod) to indicate what I want the ride height to be. Usually make a few at different lengths and label them with tape.
This way I can adjust and then just slide the rod under without worrying if the measuring device has moved.
Sort of a go no-go approach.
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02-24-2007, 12:43 PM
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Thank You very much. Very nice write up.
First thing on my list next spring. Working on my car is a lot easier with guys like you.
Thanks again.
First thing on my list next spring. Working on my car is a lot easier with guys like you.
Thanks again.
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02-24-2007, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Glen McCartney
Tony, great write up, as usual.
One thing that might help people to set the ride height when looking to raise or lower; I was told a rule of thumb, 6 turns on the adjuster changes the ride height about 13mm. When I lowered my car this past fall, I used this and it is pretty close. Take your measurement, determine what ride height you want and then change accordingly. Once you settle the suspension, check height again, should be very close if you use this rule of thumb.
One thing that might help people to set the ride height when looking to raise or lower; I was told a rule of thumb, 6 turns on the adjuster changes the ride height about 13mm. When I lowered my car this past fall, I used this and it is pretty close. Take your measurement, determine what ride height you want and then change accordingly. Once you settle the suspension, check height again, should be very close if you use this rule of thumb.
Thanks Guys.
I figured there was some sort of relationship like that Glen, I really didnt know what it was or if it exsisted. Like i said im sure it may change based on the health of the suspension components. Ive only done a few miles since i made the changes, which was 3 turns higher on all the adjustement rings. Today after a few more miles i will set the car in the same spot and remeasure. This way i will be able to determine what 3 turns "higher" on the adjustement ring will actually get me. Handy thing to know like you say and will probably work on other similar set ups(bilstein/Eibach).
02-24-2007, 04:14 PM
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Great write up Tony!
Thanks and I've been meaning to check this.
Rich
Thanks and I've been meaning to check this.
Rich
02-24-2007, 04:50 PM
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Excellent, I just bought the wrench to do this job and had looked at your site for some guidance since almost every job I've done on my car has been done with a printout of your instructions. Now that you are adding this I'll feel much better about it having your examples to work off of!
You da man!
You da man!
