Blowers and ride height
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Blowers and ride height
So, let me try this another way.
Do those with blowers typically have the nose sit lower from the weight of the equipment? And if they do, is it something that they just raise it back up, if they want, via the height adjustment bolts?
My problem is, added the blower, and the nose was sitting on the ground. Literally dragging down the street. I raised the bolts as high as they would go, and now the spoiler is maybe an inch off the ground.
I had had the front spring replaced not too long before that, because the height bolts had gotten frozen. The replacement had been a used unit that the shop had at hand, not a new one, no idea how many miles. Now I'm wondering if the problem is the spring they installed was really just old and shot, and I need a new one.
Do those with blowers typically have the nose sit lower from the weight of the equipment? And if they do, is it something that they just raise it back up, if they want, via the height adjustment bolts?
My problem is, added the blower, and the nose was sitting on the ground. Literally dragging down the street. I raised the bolts as high as they would go, and now the spoiler is maybe an inch off the ground.
I had had the front spring replaced not too long before that, because the height bolts had gotten frozen. The replacement had been a used unit that the shop had at hand, not a new one, no idea how many miles. Now I'm wondering if the problem is the spring they installed was really just old and shot, and I need a new one.
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SDo those with blowers typically have the nose sit lower from the weight of the equipment? And if they do, is it something that they just raise it back up, if they want, via the height adjustment bolts?
My problem is, added the blower, and the nose was sitting on the ground. Literally dragging down the street. I raised the bolts as high as they would go, and now the spoiler is maybe an inch off the ground.
My problem is, added the blower, and the nose was sitting on the ground. Literally dragging down the street. I raised the bolts as high as they would go, and now the spoiler is maybe an inch off the ground.
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wow i think i could sit on the engine and not have it go that low, i think something is wrong. i did three full turns on mine to help with the weight of the TTiX. do you have stock size front tires?
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After my A&A install the airdam will occasionally drag on the street if there are some inconsistencies in the pavement. It sits about 1/2" off the ground.
I like it that low though. As long as the car isn't scraping I don't care. Looks great
I like it that low though. As long as the car isn't scraping I don't care. Looks great
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It was a good first guess since if turning the bolts the right direction didn't get the height back to normal then you have another problem.
A damaged spring would be another good guess, I suppose.
Last edited by corvette dave; Aug 30, 2012 at 12:26 AM.
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Where in north Texas are you? I'm in Carrollton, I can take a look at this weekend. I've pulled my suspension apart replacing lowering bolts twice and once for a camber kit so I'm pretty familiar with the way everything should look and be adjusted. Shoot me a pm
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Well, and in general, I like the look and ride as well. I just wish it was a skoshe higher, and the bolts being driven completely as far as they can go already, make me wonder if I need to replace something else.
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Hadn't thought about that. The rear is already lowered a bit, but I might move it a bit more. Thanks!