<VV> Ride Height

[Ray Rodriguez]

I agree that the factory ride height is too high, what is the best method of 
lowering a late model vair if you cant find a set of the sport springs?  Be 
specific please (i.e. if cutting, how much to cut).

Ray Rodriguez III
CORSA
66 500 coupe/PG
65 Corsa 140/4


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick & Janet Norris" <rickjanet at charter.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>; "Padgett" <pp2 at 6007.us>
Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2006 8:42 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> Ride Height


> Yeow!
> With that measurement you would have what is called an "agricultural 
> stance".
> Think farm tractor.
> I believe the dimension is from the floor (or ground) to the top of the 
> wheel opening. As stated in Clarks catalog the factory ride height is a 
> bit too high.
> I lower all my Vairs to suit my needs anyway.
>
> Praise the lowered!
>
> Rick Norris
>
>>>couldn't find the rear.
>>
>> See page 4-27 of the 65 shop manual - floor to bottom of rocker panel 29" 
>> ahead of centerline of rear wheel - 8.5" +/- .5"
>>
>> Padgett
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