Optimum ride height?

**Mike R** · 28-03-2013, 12:55 PM

Is there such a thing?

I think my car sits too low (H&R coilovers), so want to set it to what-ever is considered the optimum height that achieves the best geometry (as in the least amount of bump steer in compression etc).

shane@mbtech · 28-03-2013, 04:58 PM

I have it in my little black book at home. If no one answers ill tell you tonight.

shane@mbtech · 28-03-2013, 05:03 PM

Measured floor to arch

Try 645mm front, 640mm rear.

need4speed · 28-03-2013, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lawsy

Measured floor to arch

Try 645mm front, 640mm rear.

Sorry Shane you beat me to it!!

**Mike R** · 28-03-2013, 05:44 PM

Muchos grassy arse

!

**Mike R** · 28-03-2013, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lawsy

Measured floor to arch

Try 645mm front, 640mm rear.

While you're feeling generous, what are the recommended geometry settings?

**alexk** · 28-03-2013, 07:24 PM

OEM ride height is 665mm front an 650mm rear.

s.mac · 28-03-2013, 07:41 PM

Geo depends on your preference.
Some have two settings and a compromise between road and track.
Some set to Oem.

I would need to dig the sheets outs.

Guesstimate without looking
Anything from -1.5 / -3.5 camber front
Toe to suit
Rear -.5 to maybe -2
Toe to suit

need4speed · 28-03-2013, 05:09 PM

Simpson Motorsport usual set up CSL with a ride height of 645mm Front and 640mm Rear (Wheel arch to ground - Level surface). At least that's what they set with Intrax coilovers.

28-03-2013, 12:55 PM	#1
Mike R S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 1,585 Casino cash: $17591	Optimum ride height? Is there such a thing? I think my car sits too low (H&R coilovers), so want to set it to what-ever is considered the optimum height that achieves the best geometry (as in the least amount of bump steer in compression etc). __________________ Mike R Sarcasm is just a free service I provide. Nordschleife, there's only two barriers to worry about - the ones on the left and the ones on the right . CSL number 044

28-03-2013, 05:44 PM	#5
Mike R S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 1,585 Casino cash: $17591	Muchos grassy arse ! __________________ Mike R Sarcasm is just a free service I provide. Nordschleife, there's only two barriers to worry about - the ones on the left and the ones on the right . CSL number 044

28-03-2013, 07:24 PM	#7
alexk Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,785 Casino cash: $29970	OEM ride height is 665mm front an 650mm rear. __________________ www.clubcsl.com - I am a BMW Motorsport fan ! My youtube channel is here

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28-03-2013, 04:58 PM	#2
shane@mbtech CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: warrington Posts: 5,419 Casino cash: $19783	I have it in my little black book at home. If no one answers ill tell you tonight.

28-03-2013, 05:03 PM	#3
shane@mbtech CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: warrington Posts: 5,419 Casino cash: $19783	Measured floor to arch Try 645mm front, 640mm rear.

28-03-2013, 07:41 PM	#8
s.mac CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,247 Casino cash: $15600	Geo depends on your preference. Some have two settings and a compromise between road and track. Some set to Oem. I would need to dig the sheets outs. Guesstimate without looking Anything from -1.5 / -3.5 camber front Toe to suit Rear -.5 to maybe -2 Toe to suit

28-03-2013, 05:09 PM	#9
need4speed S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Dubai Posts: 569 Casino cash: $11168	Simpson Motorsport usual set up CSL with a ride height of 645mm Front and 640mm Rear (Wheel arch to ground - Level surface). At least that's what they set with Intrax coilovers.