Lowered 914's How low can you go and still have 2" of up travel left?, Title says it all |
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Lowered 914's How low can you go and still have 2" of up travel left?, Title says it all |
Curbandgutter |
Mar 3 2021, 04:14 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 564 Joined: 8-March 13 From: Murrieta CA Member No.: 15,637 Region Association: Southern California |
Lowered 914's.........how low can you go and how much uptravel do you have left?
This is mine with 1" of uptravel left. and 4" of ground clearance Let's see your pics. |
brant |
Mar 3 2021, 05:19 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,739 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
stock suspension points in the chassis ?
lowering a car too far will blow out your shocks when you hit a bump or pot hole I found around 5 inches to be the best ride height... but I have custom length shocks for a lowered race car.... stock shocks would need more |
Mark Henry |
Mar 3 2021, 05:27 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
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johnhora |
Mar 3 2021, 05:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 873 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Derby City KY Member No.: 107 Region Association: None |
To keep travel
Front...Raised front spindles Rear....Tangerine Racing raised rear shock tower |
brant |
Mar 3 2021, 05:54 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,739 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
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Curbandgutter |
Mar 3 2021, 08:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 564 Joined: 8-March 13 From: Murrieta CA Member No.: 15,637 Region Association: Southern California |
Hey guys, good information, but I wanted to see how low you guys are going and how much shock travel you have left.
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yeahmag |
Mar 4 2021, 11:21 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,435 Joined: 18-April 05 From: Pasadena, CA Member No.: 3,946 Region Association: Southern California |
I'm VERY low to get enough negative camber in the rear. Here are my measurements:
8.0" free spring length 6.5” static spring height 17.5” top of perch to centerline of shock bolt. 13.75” shock bottomed out. Top of perch to centerline of shock bolt. 3.75” total travel from static 5.25 total spring travel (static compression + total travel) 1” clearance to frame 1” bump stop height (may not be actually doing anything) I do run relatively high rear spring rate to try and keep from bottoming out though. |
Curbandgutter |
Mar 4 2021, 01:14 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 564 Joined: 8-March 13 From: Murrieta CA Member No.: 15,637 Region Association: Southern California |
I'm VERY low to get enough negative camber in the rear. Here are my measurements: 8.0" free spring length 6.5” static spring height 17.5” top of perch to centerline of shock bolt. 13.75” shock bottomed out. Top of perch to centerline of shock bolt. 3.75” total travel from static 5.25 total spring travel (static compression + total travel) 1” clearance to frame 1” bump stop height (may not be actually doing anything) I do run relatively high rear spring rate to try and keep from bottoming out though. That's what I'm looking for. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) So you have 3.75 of up travel? And you have 1" clearance in the static before it hits the frame? In the static position, what is the distance from ground to the pinch welds along the front and back of the longs? Thanks for your input. I'm trying to understand something on my build and this information really helps. |
yeahmag |
Mar 4 2021, 05:00 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,435 Joined: 18-April 05 From: Pasadena, CA Member No.: 3,946 Region Association: Southern California |
Right now with the 550lb springs I'm at 4.5" at the pinch weld.
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Curbandgutter |
Mar 4 2021, 10:41 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 564 Joined: 8-March 13 From: Murrieta CA Member No.: 15,637 Region Association: Southern California |
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campbellcj |
Mar 5 2021, 08:48 AM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,574 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
I'll measure mine this weekend. Has raised/decambered spindles in front and stock geometry in back; similarly I run 300-350lb rear springs and don't have issues with bottoming (often), custom valved bilsteins.
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slivel |
Mar 5 2021, 10:50 AM
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Old car....... older driver Group: Members Posts: 514 Joined: 10-July 04 From: San Diego Member No.: 2,332 Region Association: Southern California |
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yeahmag |
Mar 5 2021, 10:53 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,435 Joined: 18-April 05 From: Pasadena, CA Member No.: 3,946 Region Association: Southern California |
Longacre 52-78318 Mini Chassis Height Checker https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005S0YP2Q/ref=cm...=UTF8&psc=1
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Curbandgutter |
Mar 5 2021, 11:58 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 564 Joined: 8-March 13 From: Murrieta CA Member No.: 15,637 Region Association: Southern California |
Longacre 52-78318 Mini Chassis Height Checker https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005S0YP2Q/ref=cm...=UTF8&psc=1 Damn it......why did you have to show me this tool........my hands are shaking......must buy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
Stltri |
Mar 5 2021, 12:25 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 70 Joined: 13-April 15 From: SoCal Member No.: 18,622 Region Association: None |
Longacre 52-78318 Mini Chassis Height Checker https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005S0YP2Q/ref=cm...=UTF8&psc=1 Cool tool!! But wouldn’t a regular tape measure give me the same measurements? |
yeahmag |
Mar 5 2021, 12:26 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,435 Joined: 18-April 05 From: Pasadena, CA Member No.: 3,946 Region Association: Southern California |
Try it. You'll see. It's not easy...
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Curbandgutter |
Mar 5 2021, 12:34 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 564 Joined: 8-March 13 From: Murrieta CA Member No.: 15,637 Region Association: Southern California |
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Shivers |
Mar 5 2021, 01:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 2,675 Joined: 19-October 20 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 24,781 Region Association: Southern California |
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Curbandgutter |
Mar 5 2021, 02:00 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 564 Joined: 8-March 13 From: Murrieta CA Member No.: 15,637 Region Association: Southern California |
Lowered 914's.........how low can you go and how much uptravel do you have left? This is mine with 1" of uptravel left. and 4" of ground clearance Let's see your pics. Wow, that looks tough. Might want to leave room for snails and such. Great build. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) DAMN THE SNAILS!! |
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