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11-10-2012, 02:17 AM | #1 |
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Approach Angle at Various Heights
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I am looking for some help with selecting my ride height, I am restricted slightly due to the step entry I have to my building's car park. I really don't want to have my springs changed then find out I can't get to my parking spot without damaging my front bar. I would be able to simply line the car up and then check its clearance, however I have not yet received my car. So, I am hoping a few of you kind friends who have had their 86/FRS lowered (sorry BRZ peeps, different front bar), would be kind enough to take a couple of measurements for me so I can determine just how low I can go. I am hoping to collect the following;
I have attached a pretty basic little image to give you a better idea. Its a bit tuff to get this 100% spot on, but it should give me and others out there an idea of how low we can go. Thanks in advance. |
11-13-2012, 04:01 AM | #2 |
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Anyone?
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11-13-2012, 10:54 AM | #3 |
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sweet spots about 20-25mm of drop
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11-13-2012, 10:55 AM | #4 |
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I can try to get this for you, but I'm on stock springs still so I don't know how much help it will be over the specs posted by Scion.
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Why don't you just put your nose in front of your steep slope and measure it to your liking (when you get it)? You'll get a pretty accurate result this way
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Rear drop is just as important as front drop, since any rake will greatly effect the approach angle.
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Thanks guys. I think I can figure it out by measuring one at a dealer and the. Doing the maths for a drop.
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