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Old Feb 3, 2005 | 08:36 PM
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I've fooled around with my ride height, but failed to take baseline measurements.
Can someone tell me the stock ride height, measured behind the front wheel and in front of the rear wheel? Is there another place I should measure?
I'd like to lower my car but keep the original rake. I searched the forums X2 w/o finding this info.

Thanks for the help.
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I don't have the stock heights here but the rake is about 1".
The rear is about 1" higher than the front as measured at the wheel wells.
Remember, stock ride height is a range and each car is different.
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My 00 Coupe from fender wheel arch to ground ; 27-1/2 frt & 28-7/8 rr.

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My 98 Coupe from bottom fender wheel arch to ground ; 27-3/8 front & 27-7/8 rear with stock size Goodyear run flats and a full tank of gas.

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Also, the difference in a full tank of fuel and an empty one is almost 1/4". So figure that into your measurements.
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