Ride height adjustment ? about Dream car Garage L-88

[BlackRat]

How did they get that car to sit so low and what wheel and tire combo allowed them to fill up the wheel wells like they did? I have the VB&P performance + suspension which includes 550lb frnt springs and the 330 composite rear. I will be running 17" rims with 255/55/17 tires. Can you lower the rear by tightening up on the composite spring bolts on either end? I just love the way that L-88 sits and looks going down the road. This is truly a case of , "How'd they do that?"

Thanks
Wade

 

[Bob Chadwick]

Wade,

I watched that show as well. As I recall, they had 2 inch shorter springs in the front. You actually lower the rear of the car by loosening the spring bolts. That's why you need longer ones to lower them.

Bob

 

[Robin7TFour]

bob , how much can you lower the rear before the tire angle changes? it's on my list of to do's later


robin

 

[Bob Chadwick]

Robin,

You're getting too specific for me. All I know is that the longer srping bolts allow you to lower the car. I always assumed that it would be lowered to coincide with the front so didn't perceive there to to be an issue such as you have elaborated.

Bob

 

[Robin7TFour]

thanks bob, even just an opinion goes a long way.. i respect the people in this site..

robin

 

[patsnitrovette]

robin as you lower the car, the tire will start to lean inwards so youll have to adjust the camber again.

 

[KANE]

You know, I need to lower mine too.

I have the rear sitting up a 1/2 inch higher than the front. So, maybe 2 1/2 in the rear and 2 in the front- I think those were te measurements. I am speaking of the top of the tread to the bottom most portion of the wheel well. I have great ground clearance, that helps with the sidepipes, but its still too high.

Mine looks like a monster truck the way the body sits. Most people think it looks fine. Infact I think only 3 people have ever agreed with me. I need lower front springs and longer rear bolts.