3.2 Lowered Before and After...is it Too Low?

Rad Hatter · 06:01 AM

Before Lowering: Euro Height.

One and a half inces lower front and back.
Ride much softer now...experts is it too low?

930Jim · 05-11-2006, 06:04 AM

I think it looks nice myself. The rear might be a shade too low relative to the front- I believe that you are supposed to look for a 1 degree slope on the rocker (back slightly higher than the front)

eyue · eyue's Garage

I like that ride height, but do you feel any uncomfortable inside. What about mine, would you think is too low ?

930Jim · 05-11-2006, 06:15 AM

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Originally posted by eyue
I like that ride height, but do you feel any uncomfortable inside. What about mine, would you think is too low ?
Nah- looks great! Are those Speedline wheels?

stormmaster · stormmaster's Garage

Its a little low for my taste....but it is somewhat subjective...if you do a lot of track time it might be ok....but for general street driving I think you might find issues with the ride height....only way to find out is drive it for a while...

TheMentat · TheMentat's Garage

looks fine... if you don't rub you're all good.

stlrj · 05-11-2006, 06:23 AM

I would have left it alone at Euro height.

Rad Hatter · 05-11-2006, 06:32 AM

The ride feels spongy and soft --like the rear shocks are bottoming out> but no rubbing or knocks though.

Just re- measured I asked for 24.25 Rear and 24.5 Front

After driving it home I remeasured it Its 23.5 Rear and 24 Front

Looks great though???

PorscheGuy79 · PorscheGuy79's Garage

It looks great, it shouldnt rub, leave it as you have it now.

asphaltgambler · 05-11-2006, 06:37 AM

The front looks spot on but the rear is too low IMO. The rear tire is too far up into the fenderwell compared to the front.

Rad Hatter · 05-11-2006, 06:43 AM

Did it ought to be level with the fender wall like the front?

cheers
Rich

Hugh R · 05-11-2006, 06:47 AM

Raise the rear a little.

porschenut · 05-11-2006, 06:49 AM

I thought it was fine before. If the ride is too soft I'd put it back where it was.

slow&rusty · 05-11-2006, 06:54 AM

I dig it....I think it looks perfect.....tell me how I know (just finished this myself)....BTW how is the rebuild on your friend's red 930 that got tangled-up?

Yasin

Rad Hatter · 05-11-2006, 07:00 AM

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Originally posted by slow&rusty
I dig it....I think it looks perfect.....tell me how I know (just finished this myself)....BTW how is the rebuild on your friend's red 930 that got tangled-up?

Yasin

My mate's Turbo is work in progress...coming along..
Will drive it for a few days and see who it goes
cheers

Rad Hatter · 05-11-2006, 07:17 AM

This is the height I was hoping to achieve>>>

Elombard · 05-11-2006, 07:35 AM

I wonder if the susp. is too low and the geometries are screwy? The front looks fine, i think the rear looks a little low aesthetically but I have seen a lot of cars with the "lower in the rear" look lately, maybe the tuner shops have found this faster at the track? DWSD's car comes to mind. I am assuming they re-aligned after they lowered?

jackb911 · jackb911's Garage

IMO, It looks about 3/4 on an inch too low in the rear. The front looks great.

It is amazing the difference your new Fuchs wheels make. That is one beautiful Carrera!

Rad Hatter · 05-11-2006, 07:58 AM

Yep I tend to agree >>
I was advised to go 24.27 front and 24.25 rear, that's what I asked the garage to do...BUT
Its now 24.0 and 23.5 rear.
If youre saying the front is fine at 24 then where should I set the rear ?
Thanks

Paulporsche · 05-11-2006, 07:58 AM

Redhatter,

Thanks for referring to my car as the perfect ride height. I can tell you that the measurements @ the centerline of the wheel to the arch are F 24 7/8" and R 24 1/4". The arches are S flares. The tires are 205/50-16 Fuzion ZRi on 7" Fuchs, which should have a dia of 24 1/8". So far, in normal street/highway driving I have been OK wrt rubbing and bottoming.