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how hight should a SVX be off the ground
I think my strut springs are weak in the rear.
can some one tell me how hight the car should be in the front and in the rear. on my car the top of the rear tire is just up inside the rear fender
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2005 Legacy GT 2002 WRX VF22, Pinks, big TMIC and turbo back 128,*** miles My WRX's Cardomain Page |
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I'm not so sure about the front and back individually, but I believe that the lowest point on the front bumper cover should have 5.6 inches of ground clearance (about 5 and 9/16 inches).
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I actually asked mike this. Mine looks lower in the back than the rear but its because the rear wheelwell is flat on the top so it gives the illusion that its lower. Hope thats your case.
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Tim 92 Liquid Silver SVX 5MT 2009 BMW Z4 (Gone) 2012 Camry V6 SE |
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Sagging rear ends seem to be a common issue with SVXes. Could be the springs sagging, but it could also be something with the strut mount. The rubber cushion could be collapsing, or the upper spring seat could also be collapsing.
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Mychailo :: 2006 Silver Mitsubishi Evolution 9, E85, 34 psi peak, 425wtq/505whp DJ :: 1995 Laguna Blue SVX L AWD 5MT (sold) Visit my locker SVX Mods: ND iridium spark plugs, Impreza RS fpr, afr tuned to 13.2:1 using a custom MAF bypass, custom exhaust, WRX 5MT w/ STi RA 1st-4th gear & stock WRX 5th gear, Exedy 13 lb flywheel & Sport Clutch, STi Group N tranny & engine mounts, urethane spacers in rear subframe, rear diff mounts, and pitch stopper, SVX Sport Strut Springs (185f/150r), custom 19 mm rear swaybar, urethane swaybar mounts, Rota Torque 17x8", 225/45-17 Proxes 4 tires, Axxis Deluxe Plus organic brake pads. |
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Here's a .pdf with the spec.
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Mychailo :: 2006 Silver Mitsubishi Evolution 9, E85, 34 psi peak, 425wtq/505whp DJ :: 1995 Laguna Blue SVX L AWD 5MT (sold) Visit my locker SVX Mods: ND iridium spark plugs, Impreza RS fpr, afr tuned to 13.2:1 using a custom MAF bypass, custom exhaust, WRX 5MT w/ STi RA 1st-4th gear & stock WRX 5th gear, Exedy 13 lb flywheel & Sport Clutch, STi Group N tranny & engine mounts, urethane spacers in rear subframe, rear diff mounts, and pitch stopper, SVX Sport Strut Springs (185f/150r), custom 19 mm rear swaybar, urethane swaybar mounts, Rota Torque 17x8", 225/45-17 Proxes 4 tires, Axxis Deluxe Plus organic brake pads. |
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Um, how much does your stereo stuff weigh? That may add a little sagg.
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well I don't know, but I what guess about 150-200 pounds.
I used 2/3 a sheet of 3/4 MDF to make the box.
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2005 Legacy GT 2002 WRX VF22, Pinks, big TMIC and turbo back 128,*** miles My WRX's Cardomain Page |
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Wheel Arch Height.
From the official Japanese RHD manual : -
Measurements from center and highest point under edge of wheel arch to the the center of the wheel hub. Front. 380 m.m. +10 , -20, or 14.96 inches + 0.39, - 0.79 Rear. 335 m.m. + 10, - 20, or 13.19 inches + 0.39, - 0.79
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Mychailo :: 2006 Silver Mitsubishi Evolution 9, E85, 34 psi peak, 425wtq/505whp DJ :: 1995 Laguna Blue SVX L AWD 5MT (sold) Visit my locker SVX Mods: ND iridium spark plugs, Impreza RS fpr, afr tuned to 13.2:1 using a custom MAF bypass, custom exhaust, WRX 5MT w/ STi RA 1st-4th gear & stock WRX 5th gear, Exedy 13 lb flywheel & Sport Clutch, STi Group N tranny & engine mounts, urethane spacers in rear subframe, rear diff mounts, and pitch stopper, SVX Sport Strut Springs (185f/150r), custom 19 mm rear swaybar, urethane swaybar mounts, Rota Torque 17x8", 225/45-17 Proxes 4 tires, Axxis Deluxe Plus organic brake pads. |
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I guess I should just lower the front. going to need coil overs so I can set the back a little higher and the front a little lower.
ground controls and konis hopfuly next summer
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2005 Legacy GT 2002 WRX VF22, Pinks, big TMIC and turbo back 128,*** miles My WRX's Cardomain Page |
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That's what I'm waiting on!!! I'd like to make the car sit even or possibly a little lower in the front than in the rear but not noticably... Just want it to look perfectly level... Mine looks like it is riding on the rear bumper after doing the 5 speed conversion... We took nearly 160lbs off the front wheels with the conversion so I need that suspension to kinda level things out a bit...
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Re: how hight should a SVX be off the ground
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no mine are not rusted like that. I checked them.
the left rear one was but I replaced it with a used one.
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2005 Legacy GT 2002 WRX VF22, Pinks, big TMIC and turbo back 128,*** miles My WRX's Cardomain Page |
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