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left / right ride height difference 200

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posted by  Kyle242GT on  Fri Oct 24 05:51 CST 2003
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Hi all- second post on this topic, didn't get any takers the first time.

My '80 242GT's suspension is as follows:
Rear - KYB white shocks, wagon springs shortened 1.5 coils
Front - KYB silver struts, wagon springs shortened 1.0 (L) and 1.25 (R) coils

The car sits about 1/2" higher on the right side than the left. My wife's 744ti is the same. Are these cars set up this way for the crown of the road?

I cut the front right spring down an additional 1/4 coil, which decreased the initial difference from 3/4" to 1/2"; but before continuing, I wanted to get the board's opinion. I estimate another 1/4 coil (FR) and 1/2 coil (RR) to get things even.

Any harm in cutting down the high side's springs to even things out? The tilt is subtle, but noticeable, and somewhat irritating to me:-) I know the spring rate will be marginally different, say 6% (.5 coil / 8 coil total).

Thanks a lot!!

Kyle
...you don't need as much acceleration if you don't slow down for corners...
--
1980 242GT 197K, 1990 744Ti 113K






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