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  1. Buckynsparty

    Buckynsparty Karting

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    #1 Buckynsparty, Sep 10, 2012
    Just traded my 360 Spider in on a F430 coupe that has been lowered 1.5 in on the stock springs. While the appearance is awesome, it's lowered a bit too much to be practical for aggressive driving on Michigan roads. Anyone know what I need to do to put it back close to stock height?
     
  2. 2NA

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    #2 2NA, Sep 10, 2012
    Probably can adjust the lower spring perches on each shock to raise the car. You'll need the proper wrench.
     
  3. blackbolt22

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    #3 blackbolt22, Sep 10, 2012
    I would raise it 3/4 inch first then it will equal euro ride height. Mine was lowered this amount using the stock springs and it looks perfect. I still scrape the front a bit more than I would like but it's not a big problem around here. 1.5 inch drop would be a nightmare.

    You will need a F and R alignment as well. Independent shop did all for me for $800.
     
  4. f355spider

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    #4 f355spider, Sep 10, 2012
    BTW, was advised at a tech session recently that going up or down on Ferrari coilovers it is often advisable to remove them and take off the spring tension, as there can be too much tension, even with the suspension unweighted, and possible to gall the shock body threads. I could see that as a distinct possibility going up...versus going down.

    Just and FYI.
     
  5. Mitch Alsup

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    #5 Mitch Alsup, Sep 10, 2012
    Just apply a spring compressor to take the tension off the springs, then use a spanner wrench to turn the collar on the spring perch.
     
  6. Buckynsparty

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    #6 Buckynsparty, Sep 11, 2012
    Thanks all for the info.
    @Blackbolt22 - 3/4 inches was what I was thinking too.
     

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