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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 03:55 PM
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Does this look too low?

Took the car into the raceshop to have it lowered slightly and aligned. I asked for 95mm and 120mm based on the factory measuring points. This represents 13mm or 1/2" lower. I'm surprised at how much of a difference its made in terms of looks. Does it look too low?

In terms of handling, etc., all I've noticed is that it's more stable at high speeds, but haven't pushed it around corners so have no idea if the reduced travel is offset by the lower centre of gravity. I feel no difference in travel from the driver's seat over bumps, etc. It hasn't scraped anything yet so that's not an issue at this time. For alignment, I went with the manual's race alignment of the following measured with all tools and full fuel tank:

Front:
Camber: -2d0m
Toe: 0m
Fender height: 25.5"
Factory measuring point height: 95mm

Rear:
Camber: -2d30m
Toe: 12m each side for a total of 24m
Fender height: 26"
Factory measuring point height: 120mm







 
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 04:23 PM
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Looks great and it appears that you've set it up properly. Guards is a beautiful color for a GT3. Well done!
 
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 04:42 PM
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Looks great but the rear may be ever so slightly too low in comparison to the front.
 
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 04:42 PM
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I think your ride height looks great....and it sounds like you don't have any handling problems or scraping lift pads because of clearance. I have an old 87 and have lowered it to 24 1/8" at the front fender and 23 1/4" at the rear. It's lower than Euro for this old car, but it handles great.
 
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 04:44 PM
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Looks great! I plan to do the same to mine soon.
 
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 05:49 PM
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It looks just as good as I looked in the Roger's box last April.
 
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 06:29 PM
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I think the ride height looks perfect.
 
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 06:58 PM
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It's never too low! I think it looks great!!!!
 
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 07:00 PM
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Looks "just right". You'll get used to it.
 
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 07:15 PM
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Looks just right, Im 25" all around
 
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 07:17 PM
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perfecto, nicely
 
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 07:27 PM
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dont worry, its perfect!
 
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 07:59 PM
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I think it looks absolutely perfect, just be careful of the front lip!!
 
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 08:25 PM
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Look great. No worries.
 
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 08:32 PM
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I thought the background looked familiar....


Your car looks incredible
 


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