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Old Dec 3, 2003 | 06:58 AM
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How do you adjust ride height?

Hi,

I got imported my Rx7 from Japan and the suspension is susposed to have adjustable ride height.

Does anyone recognise the suspension?

If so, can someone tell me how to adjust the ride height.

I need to raise the suspension as the wheels rub the wheel arches on full lock.

Thanks a lot
Paul







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Old Dec 5, 2003 | 02:15 PM
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It doesn't look like those shock/springs are adjustable. Mine M2 coliovers have a threaded sleeve that allows for the spring perch to be lowered or raised.

Your problem, tires rubbing against the fender lip is common. It is due to having the wrong offset. I have that problem too. It can mess up your paint and even pop a tire by slashing it. You can have your fender lips "rolled" by a body shop. They use a special tool that folds the lip up. Or you can get new rims or suspension.
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Old Dec 6, 2003 | 11:28 PM
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Yeah I think you are right, there doesnt seem to be any way to raise the height. My fender lips are allready rolled but the tires still rub occasionally. I guess when you have lowered suspension with 18 inch rims there isnt much you can do about it.
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Old Dec 6, 2003 | 11:54 PM
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Originally posted by padams2002
Yeah I think you are right, there doesnt seem to be any way to raise the height. My fender lips are allready rolled but the tires still rub occasionally. I guess when you have lowered suspension with 18 inch rims there isnt much you can do about it.
What size tires are you running? What are the wheel offsets (should be stamped on face of wheel or on the rear)?
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Old Dec 8, 2003 | 05:44 AM
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The front tires are 225/40 ZR18 and rear is 255/35 ZR18
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Old Dec 20, 2003 | 12:08 AM
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Am I mistaken or do those shocks say 'Ohlins' on them? If they do...you have some killer shocks. Really expensive stuff, even the lower spec models. The spring pans aren't adjustable? With a c-clip under it like Bilstiens?
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Old Dec 20, 2003 | 06:15 PM
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18"s don't have to rub. You just need the correct offset. Mine are +45mm all around. 18x8.5" & 18x9.5"
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Old Jan 4, 2004 | 11:17 PM
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Originally posted by Jaime Enriquez
Am I mistaken or do those shocks say 'Ohlins' on them? If they do...you have some killer shocks. Really expensive stuff, even the lower spec models. The spring pans aren't adjustable? With a c-clip under it like Bilstiens?
Yeah they definatly are Ohlins shocks, you can adjust the damping under the hood by twisting a gold **** at the top of each strut.

Ill check if the spring pans are adjustable today.

If they are not will any lowering spring fit with these shocks? Like Eibachs for example?
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