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  1. cavallo95

    cavallo95 Formula Junior

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    #1 cavallo95, Dec 16, 2013
    Hi guys, i was wondering if its possible for me to lower front suspension without getting new shocks, i personally think the car rides to high especially in front , can i lower the stock suspension? or maybe someone here has step by step instructions if doable.
    Any help would be appriciated.
    Some pictures would be great, thanks.
     
  2. Mitch Alsup

    Mitch Alsup F1 Veteran

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    #2 Mitch Alsup, Dec 16, 2013
    The suspension is ride height adjustable with shims on the shock tower.
    Find a Work Shop Manual (?www.ferrarimanualls,com?).
     
  3. Dave rocks

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    #3 Dave rocks, Dec 16, 2013
  4. fatbillybob

    fatbillybob Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #4 fatbillybob, Dec 16, 2013
    Rake changes will change any significant speed handling. Know what you are doing.
     
  5. Redlyne_mr2

    Redlyne_mr2 Formula Junior

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    #5 Redlyne_mr2, Dec 16, 2013
    I just installed h&r springs and lowered the coilovers.. we'll see how she goes.
     
  6. Mitch Alsup

    Mitch Alsup F1 Veteran

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    #6 Mitch Alsup, Dec 16, 2013
    Correction: 348 uses shims, 355 has threaded spring perches.
     
  7. RSD

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    #7 RSD, Dec 16, 2013
    What are the challenge height specifications?
     
  8. yelcab

    yelcab F1 World Champ
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    #8 yelcab, Dec 16, 2013
    I could have sworn my 94 348 have all threaded spring perches all around...
     
  9. Dino Chang

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    #9 Dino Chang, Dec 17, 2013
    Shims are used within the wish bones and the chassis to adjust the geometry/tracking of the car.
    Were as the ride hight is simply wound up and down on the platform. Adjustable (threaded) spring platforms are used on both cars.
     
  10. Freddan

    Freddan Formula 3
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    #10 Freddan, Dec 17, 2013
    pics of the car with the set installed?
     
  11. KMR968Turbo

    KMR968Turbo Formula 3

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    #11 KMR968Turbo, Dec 17, 2013
    I think that is what the previous owner of my car installed as well. The challenge springs were much too hard for street driving. The springs on the car now are an excellent compromise between performance and comfort. I may want to raise the car in the front just a little as the car bottoms out in the middle when coming out of my parkade if I'm not extremely careful. Just a 1/4 inch would make a difference.
     
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