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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by fmomen, Dec 17, 2013.

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  1. fmomen

    fmomen Karting

    Oct 4, 2004
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    faisal
    #1 fmomen, Dec 17, 2013
    Hi< I have a 2012 car with the lifting system. I am very keen to lower the front as much as it will allow. I understand that it is slightly adjustable 15mm. Does anyone have a step by step instruction to carry this out?
     
  2. Mitch Alsup

    Mitch Alsup F1 Veteran

    Nov 4, 2003
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    #2 Mitch Alsup, Dec 17, 2013
    A) if you want it done right (high speed stability and all that) the suspension needs to be corner weighted after it is lowered.

    B) otherwise:
    1) remove wheel
    2) grab spring perch with spanner wrench
    3) turn
    4) replace wheel
    B.5) repeat for all 3 other wheels.
     
  3. fmomen

    fmomen Karting

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    faisal
    #3 fmomen, Dec 19, 2013
    thanks a lot. I really need it done correctly though.
     
  4. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    Terry H Phillips
    #4 tazandjan, Dec 19, 2013
    Faisal- You really do want it done by a dealer or someone whe does lots of Ferraris. After lowering, you need to do a four wheel suspension alignment because both camber and toe-in will be affected when you lower her. Adjusting camber requires a supply of shims that come in various thicknesses to allow the correct values to be set. In general, only the dealers or someone the work with will even have the correct alignment specifications for your 458.
     

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