Adjustable Damper – rear height…

[Bullitt]

At the front (Assembly Guide) you should have a ride height of

a minimum 75 mm under the sump. Fine.

 

But what is with the rear?

15 mm higher than the front – OK - but how can I measure?

From wich point to ground? From the de dion?

 

Charly

 

[MarchHare2008]

measure both front and rear from the chassis rail where the bodywork wraps around the lower tube. Circa 120-25mm at front just behind the wishbone mount and 10 to 15 mm higher at the rear just in front of the rear wing.

 

 

[Stationary M25 Traveller]

With drivers weight on the seat, or car empty ?

 

 

[Bullitt]

Assembly Guide says "with driver and passenger aboard".

 

I think with only driver is OK. Or not?

 

[Stationary M25 Traveller]

If that is how you normally drive (most of the time), then that is ok with just the driver weight in the seat. Maybe a large bucket with bricks inside to your weight ?

 

 

[PAUL MARRIOTT]

Bullitt,

 

Once the car is weighted to your satisfaction (Mate with a couple of beers 😬) start at the front and set the springs so that the front wishbones are horizontal (which should give 70 - 75 mm clearence) then set the back and then start again and so on I've cut down an old screw driver that just fits into the adjuster (mine have holes not slots) and it makes the job a whole lot more comfortable. I also use an old bath leg (no joke) that screws into quite a deep foot to check level and heights - makes the measuring easier and more consistant

 

Paul M

[Blackbirdman]

A tip from Grant (OBNS) is to use a telescopic aerial (EG from an old transistor radio) to measure the ride height. Extend tie aerial under the car in the right place, take out and measure. Simpler than Paul’s old foot.

 

Matt

 

 

 

 

 

 

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