Hi guys I have a LH SLR and I am looking for the standard ride hieght. Where and how do you measure the standard ride hieght. I measured my rears from center of wheel to edge of guard with no flairs and it measured 360mm. Is this the correct ride height.
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Standard Hieght Springs
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boblhslr
, Jan 03 2008 06:29 PM
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Posted 03 January 2008 - 09:05 PM
Correct ride height may change over time- as things settle & get old. Doesnt one side of the car normally sit higher at the front anyway.
Do you mean 'factory ride height'- what sort of SLR is it 6cyl/ 253/ 308.
My car was lowered when I bought it, so I just put in standard height springs. I think a place like King Springs can just make standard height springs to order.
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Do you mean 'factory ride height'- what sort of SLR is it 6cyl/ 253/ 308.
My car was lowered when I bought it, so I just put in standard height springs. I think a place like King Springs can just make standard height springs to order.
cheers
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Posted 03 January 2008 - 10:51 PM
Hi fatlh my car is an original V8 SLR. It has a 308 turbo 400 and a 9". The reason I asked the question was because my suspension is sagged and I am buying 4 new springs. I want the rear to sit 360mm from center of wheel to guard and I want the front to sit 340mm from center of wheel to guard. If this is close to standard I was going to order standard springs.
Thanks for the help
Thanks for the help
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Posted 03 January 2008 - 11:55 PM
mine has flares but i can take a measurement somewhere if u like?
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Posted 04 January 2008 - 11:02 AM
I will measure my car as per your request- from the centre of the hubcaps to the lower edge of the guard- I will measure the fronts on both sides.
The springs have been changed in the last year so the car shouldnt have settled too much.
I should be with my car in the next few days- I dont have a garage so it doesnt live with me unfortunatley.
The springs have been changed in the last year so the car shouldnt have settled too much.
I should be with my car in the next few days- I dont have a garage so it doesnt live with me unfortunatley.
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Posted 10 January 2008 - 06:37 PM
Hows that mearsurement comeing guys.
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Posted 10 January 2008 - 07:34 PM
ring Kings and ask them, tell them what you want and I am sure they will tell you what model you need.
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Posted 10 January 2008 - 08:35 PM
^ Yes, spring manufactures make springs with the measurements you have given in mind so if you tell them you have a V8 Torana and want 340mm at the front thats what you should get.
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