How Low ?

[Bazza]

I'm in work at the moment, and I haveny got a tape meausre handy.

I can use horse measurements though, if that's any good.  :mat:

Fronts are..

225/40/18 on 8.5J Rim on a 35 Offset

2 hands high

Rears are

235/40/18 on 8.5J Rim on a 35 Offset

2 Hands and a wee finger's width.

:iraqi-info-minister:

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cheers gord

so with 1 horse hand being 4" it looks like you are the lowest ever

what exactly is your "wee finger" ???

[yemgi]

any rubbing yemgi?

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I had with 235/35R19 Falken FK451 in the front but no longer since I changed for smaller width tires

[Mr Singh]

Just thought i would update this,

Apexi N1 Coilovers, lowered amount... estimate 80-90mm

front - 8x19", 225/35/19" ; 290mm

rear - 9.5x19", 255/30/19" ; 290mm

[MacRS200]

Putting at risk being accused of stating the bleedin obvious we need to set a standard base before measurements are made.

Something along the lines of:

Nothing in boot but spare wheel (no golf clubs etc)

1/2 tank of fuel approx (1/2 a tank of fuel = 30Kg or more than bag of cement)

Car on level ground (front to back and side to side)

Measure both sides and take a mean of the two measurements, front and rear, and post that.

Bit late I know but just spotted this thread and it will be very interesting to get some figures to compare.

[LEX200sport]

As well as the amount of fuel, thers other factors to consider. Tyre pressures being a major factor, as well as wear on springs/shocks, mileage of the car etc. We could go on forever!!

Anyway, Ive just been out and done mine and Im a bit worried now!!!

2002 IS200 Sport, 8 x 18, 225/40/18's, 40 offset, 1/4 tank of fuel, standard height.

O/S/F = 362mm

N/S/F = 360mm

N/S/R = 372mm

O/S/R = 382mm (?!?!)

I must have a problem somewhere then!!

Going to check all tyre pressures now and go for a drive and re-measure!!!

Wish i'd never seen this threar now.

[Mr Morse]

Now I have the Apexi coilovers fitted, my ride hight is:

Front 325mm (-45mm lower than standard)

Rear 310mm (-80mm lower than standard)

[Jimbo]

52 IS 300, 3/4 tank petrol

225/40/18

Standard springs

360mm front

375mm rear

[MacRS200]

On -35mm PI's figures are

350mm Front (Both)

330mm Rear (Both)

215/45 F1's on standard 17" Sport Rims

Full Tank of Fuel

[marcus]

Kei Office Coilovers figures are>>>>>

Wheels are 225/35/18x8j

front Both/sides 310mm

Back Both/sides 330mm

:D

[Diapason]

Hmmm, I've been thinking recently that the ride height of my standard IS looks ridiculously high and these numbers seem to confirm that.

Fronts are roughly 375mm

Rears are roughly 410mm

This is with a half a tank of petrol, on standard 17" alloys with Goodyear F1s (215/45).

I might need to get that looked at...

Si

[Mr Singh]

Hmmm, I've been thinking recently that the ride height of my standard IS looks ridiculously high and these numbers seem to confirm that.

Fronts are roughly 375mm

Rears are roughly 410mm 

This is with a half a tank of petrol, on standard 17" alloys with Goodyear F1s (215/45).

I might need to get that looked at...

Si

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If they are accurate i'm dropped

90mm front

120mm back

[Niraj]

Am suggested i add my results here...

BEFORE

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Front (Driver) = 375mm

Front Passenger = 368mm

Rear (Drivers) = 385mm

Rear (Passenger) = 385mm

AFTER (TTE Coilovers)

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Front = 325mm

Rear = 335mm

- I'm on stock 17's.

- Half tank fuel.

- No wheel / tyre rubbing issues. Aside from having to drive slower over road humps. Slight scraping of bumper mud flaps under stock bumper.

:D loving the ride.... a recommended MUST to any "real" driver :winky:

[ScifiPaul]

Stock IS200 (2001) SE, full tank of fuel

17" stock wheels with SP9000 215/ 45/ 17 tyres @ 33PSI

Front 370mm both sides

Read 385 mm both sides