How low can you go ??

[andyy]

Hi there
just moved to this page after changing my 400se for a Griffith 500.

The exhausts are rather quiet on these new cars arent they ????

Anyway - first of many questions
The rear of the car looks really high off the ground.
Is it possible to get shorter springs - if so where from and how low should I go ???

cheers Andy

[RAW-SEWedge]

andyy said:

Hi there just moved to this page after changing my 400se for a Griffith 500. The exhausts are rather quiet on these new cars arent they ????

Yep, but I think it's something to do with being partially deaf after owning a V8 Wedge

[DustyC]

When looking I test drove a griff with a Nitron setup.

It did look a lot better lowered. The wheels filled the arches properly. Still didnt have a problem with the usualy speed bumps either.

[Guillotine]

3.5"f / 4.5"r


...quiet? i don't think so!



BTW, i find the wedges a touch quiet

[Digga]

You can lower the car enough to make the rear arches look better filled out, but don't go too far (as I did) or you'll compromise the wishbone/spring geometry.

Lowering will obviously increase the risk of grounding, particularly with a full boot, or if you're over fond of pies, curries, chips, guiness....Mmmmm

Try this thread for more background info: Nitrons

[andyy]

Thanks for the replies I'll look at the nitrons.

Guillotine - do you mean you lowered the rear by 4.5 inches !!?? Shorter springs or adjustable spring seats?

P.S wedges are far louder and crackle on the overrun

[Big Al.]

Ask DustyC!

[Guillotine]

lowered TO 3.5"/4.5" ( tyres clear wheel arch by about 5mm ).

and mine IS louder than a wedge...trust me!

>> Edited by Guillotine on Friday 30th July 19:36

[andyy]

having belatedly looked at your profile Guillotine - your car doesnt appear to be entirely standard !!!!

[dickymint]

andyy said:

Thanks for the replies I'll look at the nitrons. Guillotine - do you mean you lowered the rear by 4.5 inches !!?? Shorter springs or adjustable spring seats? P.S wedges are far louder and crackle on the overrun

[dickymint]

andyy said:

Thanks for the replies I'll look at the nitrons. Guillotine - do you mean you lowered the rear by 4.5 inches !!?? Shorter springs or adjustable spring seats? P.S wedges are far louder and crackle on the overrun

[dickymint]

andyy said:

Thanks for the replies I'll look at the nitrons. Guillotine - do you mean you lowered the rear by 4.5 inches !!?? Shorter springs or adjustable spring seats? P.S wedges are far louder and crackle on the overrun

[dickymint]

andyy said:

Thanks for the replies I'll look at the nitrons. Guillotine - do you mean you lowered the rear by 4.5 inches !!?? Shorter springs or adjustable spring seats? P.S wedges are far louder and crackle on the overrun