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Author:  stewartp [ Fri Apr 14, 2017 7:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Ride height
I have just changed from hydro To dry using an adjustable kit. I have had to wind the rear out a long way to get a reasonable ride height.The rubber cones are old, what is the ride height for the rear. The front is using newer cones and is wound right down but still higher than the rear (engine out). Do I need new cones or should I buy coil springs.
Author:  AEG163job [ Fri Apr 14, 2017 11:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ride height
Maybe you should worry about the ride height AFTER you put you engine in. I suspect it will affect the height both front & rear.
Author:  peterb [ Sat Apr 15, 2017 8:44 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Ride height
+1 on that, the engine is a really big passenger, wait till he's in.
Author:  stewartp [ Sat Apr 15, 2017 8:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ride height
Did think of that for the front but didn't think it would have a big effect on the rear. Thanks for the advice I will wait till engine in before worrying about it.
Author:  9YaTaH [ Sun Apr 16, 2017 11:25 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Ride height
peterb wrote:
+1 on that, the engine is a really big passenger, wait till he's in.


That passenger should go on a diet...he was about 150Kg last time I looked :!:
Author:  michaelb [ Sun Apr 16, 2017 2:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ride height
Maybe an idea to buy new rubber donuts? 40 year old rubber has become very hard and will affect you Ride height and Ride quality. I have new rubber donuts and with the high lows they are wound out about 3 turns each side at the rear and 2 at the front. And yes the car will sit very high with no engine in
Author:  stewartp [ Sun Apr 16, 2017 5:28 pm ]
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I am tossing up between new donuts or springs. Any suggestions?
Author:  michaelb [ Sun Apr 16, 2017 6:51 pm ]
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Donuts are my choice
I fitted Smootha Ride to one of my cars and it rides really well
Author:  9YaTaH [ Sun Apr 16, 2017 7:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ride height
Donuts!! The passenger weighs 150Kgs and you are talking about donuts :!: :lol:
Author:  Minicooper4me [ Sun Apr 16, 2017 9:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Ride height
With the motor out, you could place some wood across the subframe and place approx 50 house bricks in the engine compartment. This is the approx weight of engine and gearbox. Roll it up and down your driveway a few times and let the suspension settle a few days. Should give you an approx ride height.

By the way, it's much easier putting new cones in with the engine out. Easier to get the top arms and the pivots out.
Author:  9YaTaH [ Mon Apr 17, 2017 9:27 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Ride height
Minicooper4me wrote:
With the motor out, you could place some wood across the subframe and place approx 50 house bricks in the engine compartment. This is the approx weight of engine and gearbox. Roll it up and down your driveway a few times and let the suspension settle a few days. Should give you an approx ride height.

By the way, it's much easier putting new cones in with the engine out. Easier to get the top arms and the pivots out.


Great idea...avg brick is 3-3.5 Kg, so 40-50 of em would be a good replacement...3 by 50 litre drums of water would do the same...
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