ride heights

[Winterracing]

I wasn't 100% sure where to measure the ride heights from and just wanted to know the right place to measure them. 

Thanks,
Dan
www.winterracing.net

[VMS Motorsports]

As far as conforming to the rulebook, measure from the bottom of the chassis as close to the wheel as possible in the rear, and at the furthermost point on the chassis before the kickup in the front

[Winterracing]

As far as conforming to the rulebook, measure from the bottom of the chassis as close to the wheel as possible in the rear, and at the furthermost point on the chassis before the kickup in the front

Where is the kickup?  is that where the shocks are attached?  also does anyone have any info on ride heights and what they do?

Thanks,
Dan
www.winterracing.net

[thunder938]

The kick ups are at the base of the fire wall where the frame "Kicks Up" from the lower floor area to the front clip.

[Winterracing]

The kick ups are at the base of the fire wall where the frame "Kicks Up" from the lower floor area to the front clip.

Alright thanks, I'm still having trouble with these i took about 6 rounds out of the left front and only lost about a 1/4 inch of ride height

Dan
www.winterracing.net

[VMS Motorsports]

What are your current ride heights, and what are you trying to achieve?

[Winterracing]

LF   
4 1/2
LR
4 5/8
RF
4 1/2
RR
4 1/4

I'm trying to get
LF
4
LR
4 1/4
RF
4 1/4
RR
4

Like i said i've already cranked on the left front 6 turns and only gotten it down a 1/4 inch and i don't even want to see what my scaling numbers are at

Dan
www.winterracing.net

[IraceLegends77]

are going to run asphalt or dirt?

[Winterracing]

are going to run asphalt or dirt?

I'll be racing asphalt, 1/4 mile mostly

Dan
www.winterracing.net

[Winterracing]

LF   
4 1/2
LR
4 5/8
RF
4 1/2
RR
4 1/4

I'm trying to get
LF
4
LR
4 1/4
RF
4 1/4
RR
4

Like i said i've already cranked on the left front 6 turns and only gotten it down a 1/4 inch and i don't even want to see what my scaling numbers are at

Dan
www.winterracing.net

Sorry after looking more at it i should try to get
LF
3.75
LR
4 1/4
RF
4
RR
4 1/4

Dan
www.winterracing.net

[VMS Motorsports]

Do you have the coil overs on the 1st or second position on the shock?

[Winterracing]

Do you have the coil overs on the 1st or second position on the shock?

What are the 2 positions on the shock?

Dan
www.winterracing.net

[VMS Motorsports]

The shock body has 2 grooves in it. The coil over adjuster is held in position by a  "C" clip in one of the grooves.
You may have the  "C" clip in the lower groove (closer to the rod end of the shock). That will cause your problem.
If you can see more than an inch or so of the shock body on the top of the body side of the shock, that's your issue

[Winterracing]

The shock body has 2 grooves in it. The coil over adjuster is held in position by a  "C" clip in one of the grooves.
You may have the  "C" clip in the lower groove (closer to the rod end of the shock). That will cause your problem.
If you can see more than an inch or so of the shock body on the top of the body side of the shock, that's your issue

I took a look and that wasn't the problem.  I'm at about 4 inches now and theres only about 1 1/2 inches of clearance between the bottom of the shock body and the top of the bottom of the shock.  Also looking at the left front the rods are beginning to angle up is this normal?  Also, i only have about 3/4 inch left of screw to screw it down.  Does everyone run them about at the lowest point?

Thanks,
Dan
www.winterracing.net

[justfreaky]

Dan,

Can you post a pic or 2 of one of your shocks?  Worst case would be best.
Also, what spring rates are you running?
I'm not sure why you are having so much trouble getting your ride heights in the ball park.

Steve