warmfuzzies

Thanks for the reply Marc, I'll add Euro RS to the write up, this is exactly why I wanted peer review, helps me get the nitty gritty correct.

Kevin.

Marc Shaw

We're a picky bunch, eh?

Marc

MarkD

Jeff, most pics show if I click on the link-box thingy (with the red x).

Some don't, like the measuring point pics.

I assumed the problem was on my end since microsoft firewall crap has been giving me fits lately.

MarkD

Marc, I was referring to RS (ROW) ride height (at control arm) specs out of Adrian's book. I'll admit I am now thoroughly confused on the measuring points and what #s go with each.
Situation normal.

InTheAir

Thanks guys. I'll have to figure out what is going on.

InTheAir

The pictures are now fixed in the Suspension DIY linked in my signature.

JasonAndreas

There is a thread from last summer with photos of the factory measuring points but I can't find it or the rear photo I took. If pipex can't get their act together with Kevin's photos I can shoot some photos of the rear measuring point again.

warmfuzzies

Thanks Jason, the above photo helped no end when I was doing my suspension a while ago.



kevin.

Marc Shaw

Hi Jason,

Would you mind shooting that picture of the rear suspension measuring point? I'm just setting the ride height formy car but I am finding it awkward to access the correct points.

Thanks.

Marc

DWS964

I'm just a simple guy - I made a simple gizmo to easily measure the ride height that maybe everyone already knows about. I will post a picture as soon as I get my camera unpacked.
I used a short piece of 3/8" ID tubing (about 115mm long) and slipped a 120mm piece of 3/8" all-thread with a nut inside the tubing. Just stick it under the car at the measuring point, turn the nut to extend the length of the overall assembly til it touches the measuring point and the ground. Pull it out and measure the overall length. Use a longer piece of all-thread for measuring the rear points. The pictures will make it more simple/obvious, but you guys should get the idea. No need to be a contortionist and try squinting under the car.
I discovered that my car was set at near the RS specs, slightly under. I think it was actually hitting the stock bump stops, explaining the harsh ride with the H&R red Turbos. The Bilsteins have let me raise it a bit, although I'm not finished with it yet. (I just moved out of my house, and I can't find any of my shtuff.)

Darrell

JasonAndreas

from the workshop manuals...Measure the distance from the point of wheel/floor contact to the body end measuring surface on the outer arm mount. Some cars do not have this measuring surface. In such cases the cast boss on the rear axle arm must be used as a measuring point.

RSA964993

Resurrecting an old thread… Question on this measuring point for front ride height… is it from the bottom of the nut to the ground? Thanks.

Bill Verburg

yes, a simple turnbuckle and screw arrangement works fine for this

DWS964

here are some long overdue pictures