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Jack-MX5ATLanta.com
08-04-2009, 08:10 PM
I think... well I know that I need to raise my car at the moment. I got the new Kumho XS's on to replace the 195's that came on my K1's and now it'll rub under near full lock gradient turns. I could probably fix the problems by the getting the fenders rolled but given my resources I can raise it quicker than get the tool.

I measured from the center of my wheels and found I'm 11.5 in the front and 12.0 in the back. Well actually it may have been 11 and 11.5 :lol: Second thinking myself now.

What are you guys running?

mustangtomiata
08-04-2009, 10:14 PM
stock 4x4 status FTW

scandmx5
08-04-2009, 10:16 PM
cupcate rides high.

Sawyer
08-05-2009, 07:48 AM
I used to be at 11.5 all the way around but I think this time we put it at 12 front and 12.5 back? Correct me if I'm wrong Steve, I really don't remember!

blk95r
08-05-2009, 07:52 AM
Coilovers cranked down, about 11.5 all around. Full tank of gas, me and a passenger, and I'm scrubbing fender liners. Time to raise mine up about half an inch.

MoD_Scotty
08-05-2009, 07:58 AM
For a car with lowering springs, mine rides kinda high. It's almost 13.5" fr and 13" rear. That's disturbing...I may need to cut the front springs! (then again, that's parked uphill on my driveway)

Stealth97
08-05-2009, 08:45 AM
this here is 12.5F and 12 3/4 rear, courtesy of 2nd gen FM springs with a half coil cut off :eek:

http://i361.photobucket.com/albums/oo51/mx5tuner2/DSCF2768.jpg

IMO, its low enough to look pretty good without scraping on everything. any lower and I'd have issues getting into the driveway.

MeFryRice
08-05-2009, 08:51 AM
I used to be at 11.5 all the way around but I think this time we put it at 12 front and 12.5 back? Correct me if I'm wrong Steve, I really don't remember!

I want to say we did 11.5 and 12 this time around but I'll have to double check. It may be 12/12.5.

FooSchnickens
08-05-2009, 09:11 AM
I honestly haven't checked haha. I just eyeballed it until it looked even :lol:

Looks like I'm at 11.5" all around

Sawyer
08-05-2009, 09:28 AM
I want to say we did 11.5 and 12 this time around but I'll have to double check. It may be 12/12.5.

Actually I think that sounds about right.

Spark!Plug
08-05-2009, 01:05 PM
the oddity of my ride height...

i measured 3 things.. ground to center of the wheel. center of the wheel to the fender, and the fender to the ground. the right side of my car still has the fender lips. thy werent installed correctly, no cut metal.

RR
11.25 center to ground
15in center to top of fender arch
24in center of fender arch to the ground.

RF
11.25
12in
22in

the fenders come right down onto the front tire.. no contact or rubbing but i know the front sits low... and i know the rear is skyjacked.

mustangtomiata
08-05-2009, 04:25 PM
ground to center of wheel is the same no matter what suspension is on the car :facepalm:

Spark!Plug
08-05-2009, 04:52 PM
:shrug: it was a baseline.

Reverend Greg
08-05-2009, 06:08 PM
11.125 at the front and 12.03125 at the rear.I cant clear a laef with the thing.New springs coming to play soon.
-G-