captain chaos Posted November 8, 2001 Share Posted November 8, 2001 I will be setting my car up again shortly and made the mistake of not measuring my ride height prior to a strip down which will include new dampers. What are your experiences? and where do owners measure the height at on the car so comparisons can be made? Is it just the lowest point on the rear chassis rails below the tank at the jacking point? and what about the front? Your help is much appreciated Sad...but happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted November 8, 2001 Share Posted November 8, 2001 Gary, Measurement points are: Ahead of rear wheel arch (next to exhaust bobbin mount) and front of chassis just behind the rearward front wishbone bush. Measurements are taken from the underneath of the side chassis rails and ground level. Rear and Front in that order! A low car will be 4.5" and 4" (not really suitable for road use) 5.5" and 5" is good for a low road car 6" and 5.5" is good if you live near any sleeping policemen. Fat Arn The NOW PROVEN R500 Eaterid=red> See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website hereid=green> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike C. Posted November 8, 2001 Share Posted November 8, 2001 65mm from the (K-series) sump to the road surface. About the height of a house brick. Looked a bit low, and I'm always cautious, but never had a problem, even with ferries. Mad Manx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Corb Posted November 8, 2001 Share Posted November 8, 2001 I've got 65mm under my wet K sump, this is as low as I want to go as it drags across those placcy speed bumps they have in the local petrol station. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain chaos Posted November 9, 2001 Author Share Posted November 9, 2001 Thanks Lads thumbsup.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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