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Old 05-06-2016, 05:49 AM
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The OEM service manual specifies where ride height should be measured. Like others have said, the body can be very inconsistent and is not a good place to measure. The rear should sit higher than the front. The factory built in a "rake" when they set up the ride height. I believe the Eibach's maintain the factory rake angle front to rear.

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^that can only be checked on a drive-on lift.

Any ride height, however, should really be measured on a LEVEL surface. Most parking spaces are not level.
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Originally Posted by B serious
^that can only be checked on a drive-on lift.

Any ride height, however, should really be measured on a LEVEL surface. Most parking spaces are not level.
I made a homemade tool out of a piece of steel rod and a zip tie. Line up the rod under the control arm, slide the zip tie up to the bushing bolt center point, and then measure the distance with a steel ruler. Was able to do the measurement with the car parked on my garage floor.
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I use my eyecrometers
Old 05-08-2016, 03:33 PM
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So what I'm gathering is this doesn't seem to be a big issue, as in I should be fine doing an entry level track day or auto X.

As for coilovers I plan on going that route eventually, but not until I'm no longer driving this in the winter.
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My rears sit a 1/2" higher I'm the rear. Have tracked for 2 years this way with no issues. The downforce from the wing squats the rear and levels it out anyways. You're fine, get out there and enjoy some track time!
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