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Jul 2, 2007 | 02:11 PM

INTHERED

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Burning Brakes

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From: MARRIOTTSVILLE MD

Ride Height Adjustment

Iam in the process of setting up my ride height by measuring the distance between the jacking points and the ground at each corner of the car. My question is this, for best street handling should the ride height be the same on all four corners of the car or should the front be adjusted lower/higher then the rear by some amount ?

Thanks >>>>> INTHERED

Jul 2, 2007 | 03:10 PM

dougbfresh

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How about what the factory calls for?

Jul 2, 2007 | 03:52 PM

Rag-Top Rick

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I believe there is a designed in "rake" that the C5 has, I just don`t recall how many degrees!
Mabye someone with the specs handy will chime in!

Jul 2, 2007 | 03:53 PM

FRCTony

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Should be 3/4" higher in rear I believe.

Jul 2, 2007 | 06:06 PM

INTHERED

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Burning Brakes

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From: MARRIOTTSVILLE MD

Quote:

Originally Posted by dougbfresh

How about what the factory calls for?

What does the factory call for ?

Jul 2, 2007 | 07:54 PM

thetaxman

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flat works best for me

Jul 3, 2007 | 07:39 PM

legman

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From: Macungie Pa

I've read somewhere ... 1.25 rake to maintain stability when breaking hard at 150mph+...

Jul 3, 2007 | 10:02 PM

JAMESNORTHPROV

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3/8 higher in rear for correct trim.

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Jul 23, 2007 | 12:57 PM

INTHERED

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Burning Brakes

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From: MARRIOTTSVILLE MD

Iam trying to setup my ride height but Iam getting some unexpected results. If my shocks were worn out or worn unevenly could this effect my ride height ?

Thanks >>>>> INTHERED

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