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Hotwatermusic 01-11-2010 12:29 PM

Could I squeeze anything else out of this ride height?
 
Looking for some advice on my ride height. Obviously I'd like it to be as low as possible without a.) rubbing, fender clearance issues and b.) looking like a ridiculous slammed low-rider. Here's some pics. As it is right now, my driver's side sits 1/2" lower than my passenger (as measures from the ground to the top of the wheel arches). I'm guessing the how's and why's of that should addressed before attempting any further lowering. So, can I take this any lower? http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1263245085.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1263245117.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1263245149.jpg

HarryD 01-11-2010 01:26 PM

While general ride height makes a difference, more important is proper corner balance. If your corner balances are right, then your ride height can be skewed. My car has a 1/4 to 1/2" difference side to side but is correctly corner balanced. It is just how it is.

J.J. 01-11-2010 02:09 PM

that could be slammed 2"

GaryR 01-11-2010 02:13 PM

I think it looks great right where it is!

tobluforu 01-11-2010 02:17 PM

I guess it depends on where you live as my 72 was about 2 inches lower then your car, but that was when I lived in Marin. Now that I live in chicago, it has come up 2 inches.

bklyn 01-11-2010 02:19 PM

I love the way it looks as you have it, nice ride!

Formerly Steve Wilkinson 01-11-2010 02:22 PM

"that could be slammed 2"

Exactly. And it would look like a slammed 911.

GaryR 01-11-2010 02:26 PM

Throw some 20's on that be-atch!

80-911SC 01-11-2010 02:38 PM

if he goes down 2" he's gonna rip he tire and fender apart ........

you say your off a half ... what are your heights at the top of fender , that will tel more than we can guess .......just abit more info please ........:cool:
also your tire sizes would help

scotricker 01-11-2010 03:03 PM

You'll be able to lower it at least an inch or so without any interference.

HarryD 01-11-2010 03:05 PM

This is about as low as I would go for the street:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1257378612.jpg

Stock torsions, 205/55-16 tires on 16x6 wheels.

Hotwatermusic 01-11-2010 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 80-911SC (Post 5120277)
if he goes down 2" he's gonna rip he tire and fender apart ........

you say your off a half ... what are your heights at the top of fender , that will tel more than we can guess .......just abit more info please ........:cool:
also your tire sizes would help

My current ride height (from the ground to the top of the fender arch method): Passenger side--25" rear, 25 and 1/4 inches front<p>Driver's side--24 and 1/2 inches front and rear. My tire/wheels are 6x16 and 7x16 Fuchs with 205/50's up front and 225/45's in the back. Back fenders are rolled, fronts are not.

James Brown 01-11-2010 03:34 PM

Your goal is better handiling right? There is a lot of factors involved in lowering it like bump steer and corner balancing. Check with Chuck at Elephant Racing on just what is required to properly lower a 911 for improved handiling. Lowering it for looks sometimes makes for poor handiling.

chocolatelab 01-11-2010 04:14 PM

heres mine, i feel like its a hair low, just my 2 cents

Front 205/55

24.5 high

Rear 225/50

24.25 high

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1263258850.jpg


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