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any ground clearance suggestions or recommendations

let me know when I reach my question limit:p

jerseys roads are a disaster from the past two winters snow storms, potholes everywhere, curbs and guard rails were actually quite destroyed from the last storms plowing.

From what I can see in the photographs it looks like I don't have much more than 3 inches ground clearance under the front nose of my BDR.

I also have some speed humps in my neighborhood, any tips on maneuvering over them or just avoid them totally? Even if I clear the nose don't want to get caught teetering on my side pipes.

When Reg checked my car out for me he was kind enough to have his guy install the newly released titanium carbide "half shift" :LOL:

Dennis

Measure behind front tires and in front of rear wheels at frame

D111 Dennis How far have you gone to having the car setup to drive? I am talking about having the weights check in each corner with you in it? After this being done have a good 4 wheel alignment with a thrust angle set to "0". I Have a 4 1/2" at the frame points and about 3" at the bellhousing. My bell housing is a Lakewood and "NOT CUT" at the bottom for higher clearance. NJ states that nothing can be hanging lower than the rim of the car to pass state inspection. If you are running a soft spring, raise the height to 5" min. It's alot about the look. Once you have the look you like then reset the car and have the weights done. This really does alot to effect the handling and driving of the car. Rick L. Ps speed bumps, take them at a 30-45 degree angle if possible. You are a big guy, you may want to increase the dampeners on the shocks for your side 1 click up. The car looks good, is there any rubbing of the tires on the body going around a hard turn to the right or left?? Have your son measure the car with you in it from the ground to the fender to start. See what the numbers are. even out the car using the l/s until the car is weighted. Good Luck, may see you at the Cobra reunion in June.

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Originally Posted by RICK LAKE (Post 1108650)

Rick,

He has not done anything to the car yet, it is my understanding the check has not even cleared the sellers bank yet. He is just a bit anxious and perhaps putting the cart before the horse (so to speak) at this point in time ;) :LOL:.

Bill S.

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Originally Posted by mrmustang (Post 1108658)

Rick,

a bit anxious and perhaps putting the cart before the horse (so to speak) at this point in time ;) :LOL:.

Bill S.

"horses" Bill, over 400 of them.:)

wire transfer was not a problem that's basically immediate,I even have it ensured , waiting for the car carrier to pick it up and head north. Should have it in hand by next weekend.

a bit anxious, that's a huge understatement**)

Thanks again Bill .

Dennis

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Originally Posted by RICK LAKE (Post 1108650)

D111 You are a big guy, you may want to increase the dampeners on the shocks for your side 1 click up. .

that's funny you say that, I actually am losing weight very rapidly the past week, the anticipation has dramatically reduced my appetite .that's a good thing I might end up with more ground clearance:)

Take a strong look at your oil pan. Does it extend below the frame rails. Mine does just a bit and I noticed the other day that I hit the oil pan at some point. I am 3 1/2 inches ride height. Thinking about building a skid plate sometime to protect it.

Paul

4.5 inches is too low for me. I currently am at 4.5 and have hit a few things at transitions where the crown was a bit more than expected.

I plan to bend the pipes 30 degrees at exit to fix this.

So, may I suggest you consider where you are driving and what kind of roads the car will be encountering.

:D :D

I also find that I usually hit the oil pan at road bumps instead of the nose.