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38 roadster ride height. #184876 09/29/10 08:19 AM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 408 sydney nsw terry hicks OP Backyard Mechanic
OP terry hicks Backyard Mechanic Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 408 sydney nsw	I have almost finished my roadster but it seems to sit too high. At the rear it measures 32 1/2 inches from the ground to the top of opening in the rear guard/fender At the front it measures 30 inches. I have looked at many Google images for 37/38 roadsters and coupes. Some sit up high and others look just right. Others of course are heavily lowered and are almost sitting on the ground. If you have a 37/38 roadster/coupe and feel that it is sitting right could you measure your car and see how it compares to mine. Thanks Terry

Re: 38 roadster ride height. terry hicks #184878 09/29/10 08:56 AM
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,446 Tennessee wawuzit ChatMaster - 4,000
wawuzit ChatMaster - 4,000 Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 4,446 Tennessee	Originally Posted by terry hicks I have almost finished my roadster but it seems to sit too high. At the rear it measures 32 1/2 inches from the ground to the top of opening in the rear guard/fender At the front it measures 30 inches. I have looked at many Google images for 37/38 roadsters and coupes. Some sit up high and others look just right. Others of course are heavily lowered and are almost sitting on the ground. If you have a 37/38 roadster/coupe and feel that it is sitting right could you measure your car and see how it compares to mine. Thanks Terry My 38 Coupe measures 28&3/4" front and back. That's with a full tank of gas and no one in the car. BTW.I have a Master with shocks. It looks like it sets about right. Last edited by wawuzit; 09/29/10 08:59 AM.

Re: 38 roadster ride height. terry hicks #184934 09/29/10 08:19 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 173 Likes: 1 CA rck46 Shade Tree Mechanic
rck46 Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 173 Likes: 1 CA	I had the same problem with my 37 Master Deluxe. I had the rear springs rearched and the spring shop put too much arch in them. Had to take them back and have them redone.

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